Monthly Archives: January 2014

Merchandise Monday – Heritage Lace’s Downton Abbey Home Decor Collection

20 Monday Jan 2014

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First there were soaps and lotions, then wine, fabrics, ornaments, and heaven only knows what once the producers of Downton Abbey started licensing the rights for Downton Abbey products.

The latest addition is from Heritage Lace and will be everything from napkins and pillows to gloves, ladies shawls and shower curtains.

Heritage Lace has obtained the licensing rights for an extensive line of well-crafted home décor and textiles associated with the award-winning PBS series Downton Abbey.

The new Heritage Lace collection captures the color, texture and tactile appeal of fine laces, sheers, linens, velvets, burlap, natural wovens and embroideries that would be right at home in Highclere Castle – and fit right in with modern tastes and sensibilities.

There will be more than 200 products in the collection which will begin to show up in stores and online later this month.

I just love the pillows shown in the picture!! It is going to look perfect on my couch.

To receive exclusive updates and the first to know when the Downton Abbey collection will be available for purchase online, fill out the form at heritagelace.com .

Downton Dazzles on SAG Red Carpet

19 Sunday Jan 2014

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Downton Abbey was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.  And although the show didn’t win this year, the stars of Downton Abbey dazzled everyone on the red carpet.

Michelle Dockery left Lady Mary in the dust in this low-cut stunner of a dress.Fabulous frock: Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery looked stunning as she arrived on the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet in a monochrome dress on Saturday night

Lady Edith may be the middle child but there is no way Laura Carmichael could be overlooked in this dress.Golden girl: Laura Carmichael looked radiant in a glistening golden gown

Sophie McShera may be dowdy in the Downton kitchen but on the red carpet she is glamorous.
Little Black Dress: The Downton Actress looked stunning in a black full-length gown on the red carpet

Well done, ladies!!!  You look marvelous!!

Congratulations Dame Maggie Smith!

19 Sunday Jan 2014

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The Screen Actors Guild Awards were on last night and Downton Abbey’s very own Maggie Smith won for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series.

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She was up against some tough competition also.

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

CLAIRE DANES / Carrie Mathison – “HOMELAND” (Showtime)

ANNA GUNN / Skyler White – “BREAKING BAD” (AMC)

JESSICA LANGE / Fiona Goode – “AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN” (FX)

MAGGIE SMITH / Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham – “DOWNTON ABBEY” (PBS)

Unfortunately, Downton Abbey did not win in its nominated category of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.  The show was up against Boardwalk Empire (HBO), Breaking Bad (AMC), Game of Thrones (HBO), and Homeland(Showtime).  Breaking Bad ultimately won.  I guess Meth Dealers beat Aristocracy these days.  There is no accounting for a lack of taste in Hollywood.

Merchandise Monday – Cards for the Discerning Downton Fan

13 Monday Jan 2014

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Have you ever wanted to show your friends and family a card but also wanted to show them your love of Downton Abbey?  Well, my Downton friends, I have found the cards for you to send your friends and family with  lots of style and pinch of panache and a lot of Downton pride.

These cards from Foxy and Winston would make great Valentine’s Day cards to let your sweetheart know that although you don’t want to be disturbed when Downton Abbey is on, you still love them.

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Another variation on the same card, if you want to be a bit more whimsical

Valentines Card I Love You More Than Downton Abbey 5 x 7 Greeting Card

Sometimes you just can’t avoid a bad pun when it is your favorite downstairs Downton couple.

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It is always appropriate to send a Countess zinger to your friends.

Downton Abbey Notecard

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These cards will definitely show your quirkier side.

Downton Abbey Time Machine Notecard: Pharaoh & Lord Grantham

Downton Abbey Birthday Card: Mrs. Patmore's Speciality, Layer Cake for a Lady with frosting and candles

Downton Abbey Time Machine Notecard: Lavinia Swire

Downton Abbey Time Machine Notecard: Lady Violet Crawley

And the next time you aren’t in the “mood”, just use this card instead of using that old headache excuse.

Not Tonight Dear Downton's On, Downton Abbey Greeting Card

Just click on any of the cards to purchase them.  I linked them for your shopping pleasure.  And if you are wondering, I don’t know these sellers and do not receive any incentive for posting them.  🙂

Happy Shopping!!!!

Golden Globe Awards or Downton Abbey???

12 Sunday Jan 2014

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Tonight there is a dilemma on what to watch.  Our beloved Downton Abbey is at 9 p.m.  No issue there.  It is a forgone conclusion that we’ll be watching the second installment of Season 4 to see what happens to Lady Mary and Lady Edith.  I do however feel a little bad for not watching the Golden Globe Awards show – which begins on NBC at 8 p.m. – since Downton Abbey is nominated for Best TV Series, Drama and I feel like I should show my support. (And lets face it, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are pretty funny hosts.)

71st Golden Globe Awards

Best TV Series, Drama
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Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
The Good Wife
House of Cards
Masters of Sex

It wouldn’t be such an issue if Downton Abbey was shown on regular TV station but it is shown on PBS and that means NO commercials (or bathroom breaks) so there is no opportunity to switch stations.  Thank goodness for DVRs!!!

Enjoy your Sunday night indulgence of Downton goodness, my fellow Downtonians!!!  And good luck to the cast of Downton Abbey at the Golden Globe Awards.  We can’t wait to see “who you are wearing”!!

The Time is Near!!! Season 4 Begins!!!

04 Saturday Jan 2014

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It has been a LONG, LONG, LONG wait for U.S. viewers of Downton Abbey to see Season 4 but the wait is almost over!!  Tomorrow, Sunday, January 5th at 9 p.m. (Eastern time) we will finally get to see our favorite characters and how they have faired since Season 3.

When last we saw the residents of Downton Abbey, Lady Mary and Matthew were blissfully happy having just welcomed the newest heir of Downton to the world.  We were introduced to Lady Rose and all of her youthful exploits.  O’Brien was still causing problems – but a little foreshadowing of her future plans were introduced in the “Christmas Special”.  Tom Branson was “cavorting” with a house maid and, of course, Lady Edith was still having issues in the love department.  Poor Lady Edith.  And then of course, who could forget how Season 3 left us?  Poor Matthew was blissfully happy, dreamily driving along when the unthinkable happens and he hits a delivery truck – or a lorry for you U.K. viewers – and he dies on the side of the road.  Oh the horrors!!!  And that was shown on Christmas day, no less.  (I’m not sure I can ever forgive Julian Fellowes for that, even if I didn’t actually see it on Christmas Day like our poor U.K. Downtonians.)

But it is time to put all of that in the past and to find out what happens in Season 4!!! Will Lady Mary ever be able to get over Matthew’s death?  Will O’Brien still be causing problems at Downton?  Will Lady Edith ever find true love?  How are Lord and Lady G handling the death of the beloved Lady Sybil?  Will Tom Branson be able to move on from Sybil’s death?  Will Lady Rose cause more problems at Downton or will she be a breath of fresh air?  Will we ever be able to forgive Dan Stevens for leaving the show and forcing Julian Fellowes to ruin Christmas night for so many people by killing off Matthew???  Inquiring minds want to know!!!!

Tune in tomorrow night to see if all of our questions will be answered.

I will be reviewing each episode of the show, so be sure to look for future posts on all the exploits of the residents of Downton Abbey.