Austen Eiffel Oils

05/14/2022

To my fellow Austenites…
I’m trying to find the perfect wall hanging for my sweet Dad who was the one who introduced me to my favorite classic author — Jane Austen. Although the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, England is currently running a free shipping promo to the US, I’m cracking up at these finds on Etsy. So far this is my fave: “Society of Obstinate Headstrong Girls — seriously displeasing people since 1813”! 🤣

I will add some more fun things I’ve seen and put the links in the comments in case anyone has any interest…

08/18/2021

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Eiffel Tower
Location: Paris, France
Photographer: Marcus Frank
Via: Flickr
Content Creator: Selene Kingsbury Paramita

08/06/2021

The Eiffel Tower in GOLD!!!!!!

A little for you … In some lights, from some angles, the Eiffel Tower looks gorgeously gold — a colour that will soon be permanent, because the Iron Lady is in the midst of a repaint, a process that is painstakingly stripping back nineteen layers of pigment, including the bronze known as ‘Eiffel Tower Brown’ that has coated the metalwork since 1968. The iconic tower is repainted every seven year, largely to protect her from the elements, but also to make a statement. Since opening in 1889, she has dressed up in shades of Venetian Red, Reddish-Brown, Ochre and Yellow-Orange. Her new colour, a glowing gold, is said to be what Monsieur Eiffel himself originally wanted, to work back to the city’s bright limestone architecture, but with Paris preparing to host the 2024 Olympics, it’s also a nicely thematic touch ✨🥇✨

07/28/2021

Mmmmmm…. Miam……

Today is National crème brûlée Day 🙂 Who loves it?
It's said to have been invented by the chef who worked for Louis XIV's brother more than 300 years ago. It's a much loved dish in France, I've even known it to be served for breakfast!
Here's how to make it at home: https://thegoodlifefrance.com/creme-brulee-classic-french-dessert/

06/06/2021

Gorgeous IRL!!!!

Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny

05/17/2021

As a friend admitted, she’s too tired to dress up Regency style and do tea, but like her, if anyone wants to do cheese toastie... I’m on it! Anyone care to join? 🧀 🍞

The ‘household book’ of Martha Lloyd, who lived with the Austens, contains recipes giving an authentic flavour of the writer’s life

05/16/2021

Have you been to Giverny!?!?!

Giverny lovers rejoice! Claude Monet's house and gardens will reopen on 19 May 😍🌷🌿🌹🌸

05/13/2021

Have you ever visited Bath, England?

Follow in the author’s footsteps on a literary tour of Bath with one of Britain’s most acclaimed historians

04/29/2021

One of my favorite places to visit in France!

Mont-Saint-Michel in the spring... so dreamy ❤

04/26/2021

One of the most spectacular places to visit in Paris!

On this day: April 26, 1248 Sainte-Chapelle, Paris was consecrated. It was built to hold religious relics & has two levels. The upper level has the most astonishing stained glass windows which feature 1,130 Biblical figures and was used by Kings and Queens and their families.
Take a virtual visit for free in this jewel box-like chapel:
https://thegoodlifefrance.com/saint-chapelle-paris-the-church-thats-like-a-jewellery-box/

04/01/2021

Whether she's describing bickering families, quiet declarations of love, or juicy gossip, Jane Austen's writing often feels as though it was written just for you. Her dry wit and cheeky playfulness informs her heroines, whose conversational tone welcomes readers with a conspiratorial wink. Iseult Gi...

01/25/2021

Anyone else can’t wait for Season 2?