Holiday Favorites, Apologies and Blizzards

Often, when I act badly my general tactic is to act like nothing's happened. It's so bad isn't it? Not to offend any of the guys out there, but that's sort of a guy thing isn't it? It sometimes works, but not always. If the degree of my badness is big enough for me to not be able to hide from it I'm forced (out of shame) to apologize. Which is what I'm doing here today. I'm sorry. I've been a HUGE flake. And though I can offer an array of excuses the truth boils down to me being bad at managing my time and unable to properly think when under stress. Stress isn't my friend. But things have gotten considerably better this week. I'm officially on vacation for the next two weeks and almost done with my Christmas shopping... just three things left on the list, very last minute but sadly this is good for me. Does anyone know of a patron saint for flakes? ♥



Also, this last week I had the extreme honor of guest posting for my dear friend Diana♥ of our.city.lights. The topic was one of my favorite films for the Holiday's... visit today!



Source of these Flickr favorites by order of appearance:
Baby It's Cold Outside by Boopsie Daisey, Pages ready for Christmas by Our.City.Lights, The Christmas Tree Book: Wrapping Presents by Wardomatic and Miniature Gingerbread House by Shay Aaron.



Hope you're having a lovely week!
Happy that Christmas is a coming...♥

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With a Love so rare and True

'...there's this window into my heart
and you can open and crawl in whenever you want.'



Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Kathleen Turner (the title role) and Nicholas Cage. The premise is a little out there, involving time travel and a cast of adults we're supposed to believe are still in high school. But despite the far fetched'ness of it all, it never fails to completely suck me in with the fantasy of what would happen if Peggy didn't get married. Also, the soundtrack is wonderful, lots of Buddy Holly as you might've guessed.







(The role of the little sister is played by Sofia)





Inspired Etsy♥ Finds (mostly)...
Remember dying for a heart locket
as a little girl because of this movie!



Left to Right (From Top): Marching Band Uniform by FlutterAndEcho, Heart and Flower Locket Necklace by JuneShin, Poodle Skirt Jumper Pattern by Pretty Pattern Shop, Eyelet Trim Lace Sock by Jefferies Socks, Brown Leather Penny Loafers by DoresVintage, Cashmere Lace and Pearls Sweater by StoryBoutique, 1950's Party Prom Dress by VintageFrocksOfFancy, 1950's Party Prom Dress Pattern by PatternPeddler and 1950 Full Circle Sundress by StoryBoutique.
♥♥♥
Sources: Film frames provided by MariVaudage.
The film can be viewed in it's entirety *HERE*.

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Not so much cheap...

But very much a lover of free music and enthusiastic over the free mix of songs being offered by Nylon Magazine *HERE*. Only real requirement is iTunes. Mix consists of 27 tracks off of their favorite albums of the year and the download ends February 28th.











This song by Cass McCombs was my favorite never-heard-it-before song from the mix. Sweetly romantic and has a bit of doo wop going on...




♥
(Sending wishes for a great week!)

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The Young Victoria

A Young Queen Victoria at Osborne House
by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1842)



A little in love with the prospect of the newest film on the life of Queen Victoria, partly because of Emily Blunt (who I think amazing) but also because I just don't tire when it comes to the story of the Queen and her Prince Albert...



Aren't the costumes gorgeous?



The trailer ♥



Queen Victoria sits on Saint Edward's Chair
by Sir George Hayter (1838)





Queen Victoria with her beloved Prince Albert
Painted by Sir Edwin Landseer (1840-43)



'He possesses every quality that
could be desired to render me perfectly happy.'
(Written by the Queen after meeting the Prince for the first time)



Sources: All paintings courtesy of iMonarchy.
♥
(The film is set to be released on the 18th of this month)

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