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A Rabbit’s Christmas Party, Beatrix Potter

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A Long Road Home - Page 85 Author's Notes

Page 85

There was supposed to be another panel of the two of them celebrating Laudna’s birthday:

Panel 5: It's Laudna's birthday, or as close to it as she can remember. The remains of an iced gingerbread cake with a candle on it is on the table, with crumbs on both of their plates and a little slice set out for Pâté on a saucer. Laudna is exclaiming in delight over the collection of calico fabric squares for quilting Imogen has given her.

In this continuity she has a Duscar birthday; both here and in Remember Us she mentions that the fatal dinner party, which most likely took place on one of the last days of Cuersaar since Vox Machina rolls into Whitestone on 2 Duscar to discover the aftermath of it, happened just a few weeks before her 20th birthday. (How kind of the Briarwoods to host a fancy party just for her!)

However, when I went back to the Encyclopedia Exandria article on the Exandrian calendar to get a better idea of when I had meant for it to be I realized something I’ve been totally overlooking all this time: Marquet is in the southern hemisphere and has opposite seasons! So even though it’s winter for them now Laudna’s birthday is actually half a year a way. (And incidentally probably close to Imogen’s, since I had envisioned a summer birthday for her.)

But since Winter’s Crest is not a Marquesian holiday and they could theoretically celebrate it whenever they wanted, I figured I could keep that panel as it is and just let the one about her birthday go (or move it into the next chapter, which takes place in the summer). That panel is largely lifted from my fic Come In From the Cold, in which Imogen goes all in on Winter’s Crest to make Laudna happy. So there’s the matching red flannel jammies, Pâté’s gingerbread house, the sunflower-embroidered handy haversack (wrapped in paper painted by little rat feet), and Chateaubriand the Mari Lwyd. (The fic goes into greater detail about the customs, which I largely drew from the rowdy Tudor-Era traditions of Christmas because that seemed the most thematically appropriate for Winter’s Crest in Whitestone, in particular wassailing which, appropriately enough for the Mintyverse Bradburys, involved making a ruckus in the apple orchard to ensure the health of the trees.) The only different detail is the enchanted teakettle, which in the fic Imogen gives to Laudna as a present rather than having bought it previously at the general store. So the contents of that box with the striped paper are a mystery.

They have red pajamas not just because Laudna insists that matching pajamas for the whole family are an essential part of the holiday but because of a belief persisting since the Elizabethan era that scarlet was the warmest color to wear. From the 17th century onward and throughout the early-mid 19th century especially red flannel was the popular choice for winter petticoats, underwear, and pajamas because it was believed that red flannel worn next to the skin would protect against cold and diseases and serve as a remedy for rheumatism. (This is where the classic image of the red flannel drop-seater union suit comes from.) Examples of this can be seen in the literature of the time, (off the top of my head) red flannel nightgowns and nightshirts are described on all of the children in Little House in the Big Woods and in Little Women Beth wears a red merino wool wrapper while recovering from scarlet fever.

Other details on this page include a halfling with a tail because I really like that headcanon, Chloe Bell haberdashery named after my old cat, and a tavern called the Gloating Goat with a sign featuring the smug goat meme, and portraits of Pâté and Calamari as Victorian-era children. I thought Laudna’s vision for them would be a cross between Beatrix Potter and Victorian death photography, which is why they’re wearing fancy little outfits but listing stiffly and awkwardly in the frame. (I mean, any portrait of Pâté is a death portrait as it is.)

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Hello all! I am looking for new pen-pals with similar interests. Someone that would like to exchange snail mail-- lovely handwritten letters, cute doodles, handmade-with-love crafts, pretty trinkets for keepsake, and possibly small gift packages...I love happy mail ♥ I am thirty-one years old and a late bloomer (struggling with social anxiety and depression)...a hopeless romantic with a whimsy soul who spent too much time daydreaming...I enjoy cloud watching, having a good laugh, baking biscuit cookies, sewing cute felties, taking polaroid snapshots, boadwalks near the seaside, lighthouses, cottages, old books, libraries, bakery shops, window-shopping at boutique shops, classic children's literature, fairytale stories, woodland animals, pressed flowers, tea parties, and vintage clothing.. I am a huge fan of Audrey Hepburn and Classic lady fashion! I like to collect all things pretty/dainty and anything bunny related. Favorite books: Le Petite Prince, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Beatrix Potter, The Secret Garden, Roald Dahl, Jane Austen, Jane Eyre, Lolita, The Great Gatsby, The Master and Margarita ...I enjoy children's literature/books the most. I’m currently reading The East of Eden (my boyfriend 's idea to start a book club of our own... but we haven’t gotten very far lol) Favorite films: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain, The Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Paddleton, Dead Poet Society, The Theory of Everything, Pan's Labyrinth. Wes Anderson, Anastasia, The Nightmare before Christmas, Classic Disney, Pixar, Studio Ghibli animations. Also I am in a relationship and absolutely adore my boyfriend!...so platonic friendship only, please! If interested, please send me an email to: imaginarywallflower @ gmail.com I will look forward to it, thank you! Happy Holidays ♥

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Books Read in 2020

Et viola, a complete list of the books I read in 2020. Later today, will post my top 5 highlights.

Most read genre was fantasy, with 28 books. Then Romance and Sci-Fi with 8 each.

Fantasy

The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Last Wish (The Witcher #1) by Andrzej Sapkowski

The Invisible Library series (Books 1-3) by Genevieve Cogman

Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

Throne of Glass series (Books 1-8) by Sarah J. Maas

The Crystal Shard (The Legend of Drizz’t #4/Icewind Dale Trilogy #1) by R. A. Salvatore

Antique Magic by K*** D****** (this is an unpublished book by a friend and I don’t know if she wants her full name on tumblr)

The Broken Earth Trilogy (Books 1-3) by N. K. Jemisin

Sci-Fi/Speculative Fiction

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars (partial ARC) by Christopher Paolini

Axiom’s End by Lindsay Ellis

The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa, Translated by Stephen Snyder

Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy

The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

All Systems Red by Margaret Wells

The Deep by Rivers Solomon

Literary Fiction

Follow Me to Ground by Sue Rainsford

We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom

Romance

The Pisces by Melissa Broder

Release Me by J. Kenner

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

Well Played by Jen DeLuca

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory

Children’s Books

Over the Woodward Wall by A. Deborah Baker

The Peter Rabbit Library (Books 1-12) by Beatrix Potter

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Graphic Novels/Manga

Oglaf Books 1-2

Kaguya-Sama: Love is War, Volumes 4-7 by Aka Akasaka

The Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal by The McElroys and Carey Pietsch

Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley’s Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter by Brea Grant, illustrated by Yishan Li

Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis

The Night Witches by Garth Ennis, Illustrated by Russ Braun

Anthologies/Short Stories

Spirit of the Earth: Indian Voices on Nature, Edited by Michael Oren Fitzgerald and Joseph A. Fitzgerald

#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women, Edited by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale

The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson

Horror

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

Humor

Belinda Blinked 1-2 by Rocky Flintstone

Memoir

Something that May Shock and Discredit You by Daniel M. Lavery

Unorthodox by Deborah Feldman

Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA by Amaryllis Fox

How to Be Alone by Lane Moore

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui

Other Nonfiction

The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done by Terry Matlen, MSW

Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Med by Caroline Criado Perez

Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller

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UK Christmas TV 2020: Your Guide to This Year’s Festive Specials

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If you’re the kind of person who tuts at pre-December Christmas trees and moans about supermarkets simultaneously stocking mince pies and Halloween goodies (don’t cross the streams!) then look away now, there’s nothing for you here.

If, however, you’re the sort of person who’s gasping for end-of-year cheer like it’s the last bottle of Evian in a hot, empty desert, then step this way. We’ve collected up all the festive TV specials airing in the UK over Christmas 2020, so you can start mentally circling the ones in your personal schedule.

It being early, there are still announcements to be made, so check back here for updates. Ditto for official air dates and times, which are thin on the ground until the channels lock in their schedules. We’ll pop back and add those in as they’re confirmed.

Starting with our top five picks, here’s a list of everything on the way…

TOP FIVE PICKS

1. Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks

Companions Yaz, Graham and Ryan stumble upon a Dalek threat on Earth while the Doctor’s far away and locked up in space prison. How do you fight the Daleks without the Doctor? With the help of an old friend… Festive special ‘Revolution of the Daleks’ is written by Chris Chibnall and directed by ‘Spyfall Part 2’ director Lee Haven Jones.

Air date: TBC

2. Ghosts: Christmas Special

The Ghosts Christmas special is so good, there should be a new one every year. It’s Christmas in Button House and Mike is determined to give his visiting family the perfect Christmas, if they’ll let him. And if his other family – the houseful of historical ghosts only wife Alison can see and hear – behave. 1990s MP Julian is the Ebenezer Scrooge in need of a lesson on the true meaning of Christmas in this terrific family comedy.

Air date: TBC

3. Taskmaster: Christmas Special

We don’t yet know the identities of the five contestants competing in the very first Taskmaster festive special, but we know that they are all brand new to the 10-series comedy, and have been described as “experts in their respective fields”… Fingers crossed for Christmas-themed tasks.

Air date: TBC

4. His Dark Materials Season 2 Finale: Æsahættr

Technically, there’s nothing festive about His Dark Materials (unless the BBC/HBO adaptation takes a serious diversion from Philip Pullman’s books and throws in a few elves) but there’s something very childhood-bedtime and therefore quite Christmassy about this beautiful series. It ended strong in season one, and keeps getting better in season two. This finale is due to bring The Subtle Knife to a close, making way for the final part of the trilogy in the as-yet-unconfirmed (but come on, it’s happening) third season.

Air date: Sunday 20th December, 8.10pm, BBC One

5. Roald & Beatrix, the Tail of the Curious Mouse

From the producers of Sherlock and Dracula, this festive family comedy-drama promises to be something quite special. It reimagines the real-life meeting of two of the UK’s biggest names in children’s literature: Beatrix Potter (played by Dawn French) and Roald Dahl, back when Potter was a recluse and Dahl was a child. Expect puppetry, animation, a host of guest stars and voices, and lots of snow, from Inside No. 9 director David Kerr.

Air date: TBC

COMEDY

Motherland Christmas Special

Top BBC Two parenting sitcom Motherhood returns for a festive special ahead of its third series coming next year. You are cordially invited to Amanda’s annual seasonal soiree… Anna Maxwell-Martin, Diane Morgan, Lucy Punch and Paul Ready star.

Air date: TBC

Upstart Crow: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow: a Lockdown Christmas 1603

The stage version of Shakespeare sitcom Upstart Crow fell foul of Covid-19 earlier this year, but that hasn’t stopped the team putting together this festive lockdown two-hander special, set in London during the plague, and starring David Mitchell and Gemma Whelan as Shakespeare and Kate.  

Air date: TBC

Not Going Out Christmas Special

Lee Mack’s long-running BBC One sitcom is back for another Christmas instalment, filmed under Covid-safe conditions this August. Expect a dedication to dearly departed cast member Bobby Ball.

Air date: TBC

Pandemonium

Katherine Parkinson and Alison Steadman star in this one-off BBC comedy about a family forced to cancel their dream holiday to California, who end up in Margate over the Christmas season.

Air date: TBC

Vicar of Dibley in Lockdown

Dawn French and James Fleet reprise the characters of Geraldine and Hugo in three 10-minute lockdown additions to The Vicar of Dibley canon, airing on BBC One after repeats of the original series (and then repeated later in one half-hour clump).

Air date: starts 7th December, BBC One.

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King Gary Christmas Special

Tom Davis returns as Gary King, builder, father, B-B-Q haver, and lover of Terri (the brilliantly funny Laura Checkley) in the first ever King Gary Christmas special. Gary obsesses over making the Crescent’s Christmas lights shine brighter than any others, while Terri tackles their son losing the festive spirit, and Gary’s parents deal with some house guests from hell.

Air date: TBC

Birds of a Feather Christmas Special

Filmed under special Covid-19 regulations, this extended ITV comedy special sees Tracey and Dorien living together in lockdown, while Sharon is stuck on a cruise ship. Les Dennis guest stars.

Air date: TBC

Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Specials

Two new lockdown-themed instalments from Brendan O���Carroll’s comedy creation.

Air date: TBC

The Goes Wrong Show

This BBC comedy imported from the stage is fresh from its first full series and guarantees family fun. A nativity play from enthusiastic amateurs the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society? What could possibly go wrong?  

Air date: TBC

DRAMA

The Serpent

Jenna Coleman stars alongside Tahar Rahim in this eight-part globetrotting BBC-Netflix drama inspired by the real-life capture of murder suspects Charles Sobhraj and Marie-Andrée Leclerc.

Air date: TBC

The Pembrokeshire Murders

Luke Evans stars in this three-part ITV true crime drama about the search for Welsh serial killer John Cooper.

Air date: TBC

Call the Midwife Christmas Special

The circus is coming to town in the Call the Midwife Christmas special, and its ringmaster will be played by former Doctor, Peter Davison. Set in 1965, it promises to be the usual mix of heart-warming goodness and flinty eyed comment on the absolute golden necessity of the NHS.

Air date: 25th December, 7pm, BBC One

Black Narcissus

Gemma Arterton and Diana Rigg star in a new BBC three-part adaptation of Rumer Godden’s strange, atmospheric novel – famously adapted into a film in 1947 – about a group of nuns in a remote Himalayan outpost.

Air date: TBC

Bridgerton

Julia Quinn’s hit book series set in Regency-era London get the glossy Shondaland treatment in this Netflix series, which can be unwrapped on Christmas Day.

Air date: 25th December

CHILDREN’S

Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy

Mackenzie Crook’s reimagined version of the children’s classic scarecrow stories continues with a new one-hour film, featuring Shirley Henderson as the titular Saucy Nancy (played by Barbara Windsor in the Jon Pertwee version), and Vanessa Redgrave.

Air date: TBC

Zog and the Flying Doctors

Continuing from last year’s utterly charming Zog, this is the fairy tale-bending story of a dragon, a princess and a knight, who all decide to choose a different path in life than the one set out for them. It’s the seventh Julia Donaldon/Axel Scheffler/BBC Christmas adaptation, and promises to be another funny, adorable half hour of TV.

Air date: 25th December, 4.55pm, BBC One

Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After

After last year’s Cinderella sequel from David Walliams and Sky One comes the ‘what happened next’ for panto classic Jack and the Beanstalk. Walliams and Sheridan Smith star in this comedy special. There’s a Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After next in the pipeline.

Air date: TBC

Quentin Blake’s Clown

Here’s another lovely half-hour of quiet time with the kids from Channel 4, from the same people who made previous years’ animations of children’s classics The Tiger Who Came To Tea and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. It’s the story of a discarded clown toy who comes to life and goes on an adventure to find a new home for him and his toy pals. Helena Bonham Carter narrates.

Air date: TBC

Christmas in Storyland

The CBeebies gang is back for another Christmas story featuring a cast of favourites, singing, dancing and interactive fun for little ones.

Air date: 12th December, CBeebies, BBC iPlayer

ENTERTAINMENT

Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Christmas Special

Bob takes Paul up to his old stomping ground of Middlesborough to fish for grayling in the River Esk, while the pair hold a Christmas office party for two, and meet someone who works with people fighting loneliness at Christmas.

Air date: TBC

The Great Christmas Bake-Off

It’s cakes. At Christmas. Plus Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas larking about on the theme of cakes. Two brand new episodes will each feature the return of four bakers from previous series.

Air date: TBC

The Great Christmas Sewing Bee

The judges will be setting festive sewing challenges to competitors vying for the Christmas crown.

Air date: TBC

The Repair Shop at Christmas

Jay Blades and co. will be restoring cherished Christmas-themed items that have seen better days in this heart-warming word-of-mouth BBC hit.

Air date: TBC

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure

To mark Billy Connolly’s retirement from stand-up comedy, ITV has put together a send-off featuring new filming with the man himself in his Florida home, and contributions from a host of stars.

Air date: TBC

The Story of SM:TV Live

A bit of cosy nostalgia here, as ITV stalwarts Ant, Dec and Cat Deeley revisit their time presenting children’s Saturday morning variety show SMTV: Live. Come for Wonky Donkey, stay for Friends spoof Chums.

Air date: TBC

Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

Following the hit BBC Two series revisiting Michael Palin’s travel series, he’s back for a 90-minute festive special revisiting his trip through the Himalayas, with contributions from guest stars.

Air date: TBC

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As well as: Top of the Pops New Year and Christmas Specials. A Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Countdown. A Christmas Would I Lie To You? Festive editions of cookery shows from Jamie Oliver, MasterChef and Mary Berry, festive game shows from The Wall, The Wheel, and a new version of Blankety Blank hosted by Bradley Walsh.  

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Cottagecore, Sticks of Butter, Sequins With Athleisure: I Let the MR Thoughtline Dress Me for a Week

You ever heard of MR Thoughtline? It’s our new brainy text service where we send out three messages per weekday: one morning Upshot (three good things that happened in the last 24 hours, penned by yours truly), one ping about who’s answering the SMSes during our OOO hour (I call it “chatting with babes online,” à la Kip from Napoleon Dynamite), and an afternoon WFH Challenge (sometimes an outfit recipe, other times a literal culinary recipe). In honor of this recent Man Repellerian development, I elected to be dressed by Thoughtline for a week.

Getting dressed mid-isolation, each day feels like a dry run. We’ve talked about turning hobbies into hustles, but I think getting dressed for no audience other than yourself is kind of an inversion of that idea—it’s more like turning a hustle into a hobby. Read on for five days worth of letting my coworkers dress me.

Monday: “WFH Outfit Challengeroni: Put on your best #goingnowherebutfuckitimgettingdressed garb and send it straight to @manrepeller on Instagram.”

This outfit told me to tell you that churning butter is the new Tracy Anderson Method.

Okokokok, I know this doesn’t look like I got dressed, but I did. The jury’s still out on whether I can wear this vintage nightgown—a holiday gift from my grandmother—out in the wild (though I’d argue it isn’t a far cry from wearing this outdoors). It feels like a decadent outfit in the scheme of WFH gym shorts and cutoff t-shirts. These sleeves are veritable cream-puffs. I’m even wearing earrings!

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Tuesday: “WFH Outfit Challenge coming right up: Accessorize your favorite pajamas as if you were attending a gala where the dress code was ‘black-tie sleepwear.‘”

The smile is genuine; the “fur” is faux. If I had a parent-teacher conference with this outfit’s guardians, I’d tell them that this ensemble is a joy to have in class. The next time I wear it, I’ll be hosting a slumber party where we eat sea-salted radishes off of blond wood platters—as soon as I get the green light. (Should you desire an Edith jacket inspired by Beatrix Potter’s bunnies, it’s on sale.)

Another top contender for the title “favorite pajamas”: A friend recently asked me about lounge-y PJ recommendations, and I virtually spun her around three times, blindfolded, like she was playing pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, and then nudged her in the direction of this Eberjey set, which I then discovered comes in a smorgasbord of different colors. Look no further if you’re searching for a pair of pajamas with the softness and lightness of a Mallomar.

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Wednesday: “Christen your Tuesday with the following WFH Outfit Challenge: Get dressed like your alter ego. Mine is “international spy who just started making sourdough bread.” She loves dark sunglasses, chunky jewelry, and elasticized waistbands.”

My alter ego is a person who hasn’t watched a single Instagram Story in three months—don’t I look relaxed? Also, a person who wears jeans (and who knows what kind of shoes to wear with jeans). (“EDITH IN JEANS?!??!” is one of my favorite comments ever published on Disqus.) The only other time I’ve worn something that vaguely resembles this outfit was when I stayed at the Standard in West Hollywood alone last summer, if that tells you anything. The indoor sunglasses are inspired and therefore permitted by Tiffany, who materialized in a recent Zoom meeting looking like Bono when her workspace was flooded with light. They are also inspired by the fact that I’m tired of looking at my own face.

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Thursday: “Well hello to you, too!!! WFH Outfit Challenge: Text a friend an elaborate outfit idea and ask for one in return. Put it on, and don’t forget to send them a pic when you’re done.”

Perhaps I misinterpreted “elaborate outfit idea” as just an outfit prompt. So be it. The noble outfit prompt I invented: gussy up a sweatshirt. (“Gussy up”—splendid phrase.) A compliment of the highest order: These Entireworld socks are the ones I most look forward to in the laundry cycle. It’s a privilege and an honor to be a supersaturated #stickofbutter with little blue extremities (the shoes are on sale!).

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Friday: “A Challenge of the WFH Outfit Variety: Wear something sequined with something normally relegated to exercise. Text it to a friend and tell them it’s the new PB&J.”

This was my favorite prompt because I had just the ticket. I dug this ancient Tory Burch top from the bottom of my bureau (it’s an unparalleled New Year’s Eve top) and added my Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress (it tells me it’s thrilled for its reintroduction in spring). I didn’t want to wear my dirty sneakers inside (they’re from a collaboration by Outdoor Voices x Hoka, though—I’m about to go wear them for a run, and I prefer them above all other running shoes I’ve owned), so I put on these skyscraper loafers by ATP Atelier instead.

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I rewatched Whit Stillman’s Last Days of Disco in the early days of quarantine, and this outfit combines all the best elements of that movie’s costume design: Chloe Sevigny and Kate Beckinsale’s glitzy going-out outfits (a recurring topic of discussion in my Slacks with Harling), their underratedly covetable floral bathrobes worn around their shared railroad apartment, and their minimal, crisp workwear for days spent at their publishing company.

A student of the Thoughtline, I followed the instructions and texted this picture to a friend, notifying her that this combo is the new PB&J:

Now feels like a very logical time to double check that you yourself are signed up for The MR Thoughtline, don’t you agree? If you’re not, you can resolve this issue once and for all via this link riiiiiiiiiight here. 

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Here are 19 shows to get you into the holiday spirit

Christmas would not be complete without The Nutcracker. The Joffrey Ballet's production choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon tells a magical story of love and family and the 1893 World's Fair. Or, try the House Theater of Chicago's alternative: an inspiring, ballet-free rendition.

The Nutcracker12/1-12/30: Thu-Fri 7 PM, Sat-Sun 2 and 7 PM; also Wed 12/19, 7 PM; Wed 12/26, 2 PM; Fri 12/21 and 12/28, 2 PM; and Mon 12/24, 2 PM; no performance Sun 12/2, 7 PM, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells, 312-386-8905, joffrey.org, $35-$179.

The NutcrackerThrough 12/30: Thu-Fri 7:30 PM, Sat-Sun 3 and 7:30 PM, Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, 773-769-3832, thehousetheatre.com, $20-$50.

Looking for something more traditional? The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will be playing its annual "Merry, Merry Chicago!" show starting December 14 and Handel Messiah on December 20-23, and the American Blues Theater is performing its live 1940's radio broadcast of It's a Wonderful Life.

"Merry, Merry Chicago!" 12/14-12/23, dates and times vary; see website, and Handel Messiah 12/19-12/23, times vary; see website, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000, cso.org, $41-$155.

It's A Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! Through 1/5/19: Wed-Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 4:30 and 7:30 PM, Sun 2:30 PM; also Thu 11/29, 2:30 PM, and Mon 12/31, 7:30 PM; no performances Thu 11/23, 7:30 PM, and 1/5 7:30 PM, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, 773-654-3103, americanbluestheater.com, $19-$59.

There are six productions of A Christmas Carol this year. Goodman Theater's annual performance (with Larry Yando back as Scrooge) offers a heartwarming musical evening for the whole family. Chicago Shakespeare Theater is bringing back its hip-hop Q Brothers Christmas Carol, and E.D.G.E. of Orion Theatre presents A Klingon Christmas Carol, performed entirely in Klingon.

A Christmas Carol Through 12/30: Wed-Thu 7:30 PM, Fri 8 PM, Sat 2 and 8 PM, Sun 2 and 6:30 PM; also Wed 12/19 and 12/26, 2 PM; Thu 12/20 and 12/27, 2 PM; and Mon 12/24, 2 PM, Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, 312-443-3800, goodmantheatre.org, $40-$130.

Q Brothers Christmas Carol Through 12/30, Wed-Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 6 and 8:30 PM, Sun 3 PM; also Sun 12/23 and 12/30, 6 PM, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 E. Grand, 312-595-5600, chicagoshakes.com, $30-$52.

A Klingon Christmas Carol Through 12/16: Thu-Fri 8 PM, Sat-Sun 3 and 8 PM; no performances Sat 12/1, 3 PM, Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, 773-387-9237, edgeoforion.com, $22.

For a uniquely Chicago theater experience, visit El Stories: Holiday Train by Waltzing Mechanics, a dramatized train ride based on real commuters, or join Neo-Futurists and the Ruffians for Burning Bluebeard and imagine what might happen if the performers killed in the 1903 Iroquois Theater fire came back to life and tried to recreate their old show.

El Stories: Holiday Train 11/30-12/22: Thu-Fri 8 PM, Sat 3 and 8 PM, Sun 3 PM, Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, 773-404-7336, waltzingmechanics.org, $25.

Burning Bluebeard 12/26-12/31: Wed-Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 3 and 7:30 PM, Sun 3 PM, Mon 7 PM, Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland, 773-878-4557, neofuturists.org, $25-$35.

Looking for a good laugh? Annoyance Theater has several holiday performances, including It's Christmas, Goddamnit!, a macabre holiday comedy in which a family gathering turns from dysfunctional to deadly. Vicki Quade returns for Christmas Bingo: It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night, part one-woman comedy show, part bingo night, full of trivia and family-friendly laughs.

It's Christmas, Goddamnit! Through 12/28: Fri 8 PM, the Annoyance Theatre, 851 W. Belmont, 773-697-9693, theannoyance.com, $20, $18 students.

Christmas Bingo: It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night 11/30-12/30: Fri-Sat 8 PM, Sun 2 PM, Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, 312-988-9000, ticketmaster.com, $30.

The world premiere of SnowGirls: The Musical, by Hell In A Handbag Productions, tells the story of a young reindeer who wants to be a pole dancer, and reveals what really goes on at the North Pole. Through 12/30: Thu-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 3 PM, Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark, 312-409-4357, handbagproductions.org, $27-$120, $20 students and seniors.

Barney the Elf by Pride Films and Plays is an LGBTQ-themed musical about an elf who must find a new home after Santa retires. 12/14-1/6/19: Wed-Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 3:30 and 7:30 PM, Sun 3:30 PM, Pride Art Center, 4139 N. Broadway, 773-857-0222, pridefilmsandplays.com, $15.

New this year from Silk Road Rising, Christmas Mubarak tells the story of Jesus from both Quranic and New Testament perspectives. Strawdog Theatre has adapted the playful and spooky children's book Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins into a musical.

Christmas Mubarak 11/30-12/11: Fri 8 PM, Sat-Sun 2 PM, Mon-Tue 7:30 PM, Silk Road Rising, 77 W. Washington, 312-857-1234, silkroadrising.org, $38, $21.50 students.

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins 12/1-1/5/19: Sat-Sun 11 AM and 1 PM, Strawdog Theatre Company, 1802 W. Berenice, 773-644-1380, strawdog.org, $25, $20 kids.

On the hunt for family-friendly fun? Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party by Chicago Children's Theatre invites children to drink hot cocoa and enjoy a puppet show. There will be two sensory-friendly performances on December 23. Other children's classics include The Steadfast Tin Soldier: A Christmas Pantomime, based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, and Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical at Theater at the Center.

Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party 12/8-12/24: Sat-Sun 11:30 AM and 2 PM; also Mon 12/24 9:30 and 11:30 AM, The Station, 100 S. Racine, 773-227-0180, chicagochildrenstheater.org, $52.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier: A Christmas Pantomime Through 1/13/19: Wed 7:30 PM, Thu 2 and 7:30 PM, Fri 7:30 PM, Sat-Sun 2 and 7:30 PM, Tue 7:30 PM; no performances 11/22 or 12/25, Lookingglass Theatre Company, 821 N. Michigan, 312-337-0665, lookingglasstheatre.org, $60-$85.

Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical Through 12/23: dates and times vary; see website, Theater at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd., Munster, Indiana, 219-836-3255, theateratthecenter.com, $42-$46, $20 students.   v

Source: https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/holiday-show-roundup-2018/Content?oid=63968992

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THE 10 MOST POPULAR POSTS OF 2018

It’s that time of year again. While Christmas preparations are in full swing for most, there’s still time to reflect on the year that’s almost coming to a close. I’m doing it early this year. Maybe because my festive period will be a bit less fraught than some (Christmas day with my sister and her family, and a pledge to not go mad with presents!), and a slowing down of the online audience for obvious reasons. So, here are the most popular posts of 2018. It’s worth saying though, that these are the posts that I published in 2018, and not the most popular posts overall. Some of the most popular overall were published before 2018 and some many years before. Which just goes to show that interiors don’t move as fast as some think. What was being researched and searched for in 2016 and even prior to that, is still as relevant today.

1.Kitchen Trends That Will Never Go Out of Style

When I first started to research this topic I was going to write about ‘new’ kitchen trends for 2018. An up-to-date account of what products and finishes are going to take the interiors market by storm this year purely from a decorative point of view. But the more I looked, the more apparent it became that when it comes to kitchens, style is much more important than keeping up with current trends. A complete kitchen refurb is costly, so taking risks with colours and finishes that you may tire of in a few years is not advisable. And if you plan on selling at some point it’s important that you have a kitchen that is not going to put off the potential buyers. Having said that, there is still a lot of scope for creating an on-trend kitchen with bags of style and personality that you will continue to love for years to come….read more.

2.Green is the Colour for Autumn and Winter at M&S

As if we need more proof that green is the colour for the coming seasons, Marks and Spencer have used the most sumptuous shade as a backdrop to some of their Autumn/Winter homewares. If you’re wondering what shade of green it is exactly, it looks very much like Three Farm Green as featured in my recent post on green paint shades. But let’s not get distracted, because there’s much more to love here. That duvet set definitely has my name on it. Wouldn’t it look good in my bedroom? And the real stars of the show?! All those lovely faux plants. Oversized (so much more impactful in a room), and in their own belly baskets too…read more.

3.Fifty (Well Almost) Shades of Green Paint

In fact there are 31 beautiful green paint shades in the Little Greene recent collaboration with the National Trust. A collaboration that is a result of an extensive paint research project that has been undertaken in National Trust houses and gardens throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In fact a quest to find original colours, and to tell the stories of the people who first enjoyed them. Wouldn’t I have liked to have been involved in that! Next time guys!! Inspiration was drawn from sources as diverse as Beatrix Potter’s Cumbrian farmhouse, George Bernard Shaw’s revolving writing hut and even mythical birds featured on the wallpaper hung by Chippendale at Nostell Priory. And the result is a new colourcard featuring some intriguing stories, and a gamut of glorious greens in a comprehensive array of hues…read more.

4.New in Store – Tropical Brights from H&M Home

Continuing my obsessional pursuit of checking out what’s ‘new in’ on my favourite homewares websites. H & M Home. This is one store that I can’t pass by on the high street either. They are always spot-on with the latest trends and their prices are always so reasonable I can’t help filling the basket (virtual or all too real) every time I visit. And this Spring is no exception. They have added a few new colours to their ranges that almost make up for the lack of Spring weather. Pink and yellow. Together! How can you not feel happy when you see them. There’s still that ever-popular tropical vibe going on, but in hot new colours. Leave the green to the house plants and indulge in some hot-house hues on the soft furnishings instead…read more.

5.The Latest Stunner in a Regency London Townhouse from DeVOL Kitchens

Just when you think deVOL cannot possibly top their last kitchen design revealed to the world, they just go right ahead and do it again. I’m not going to apologise for sharing yet another example of their exquisite workmanship. This kitchen just has to be seen if only for its stunning colour combination. In fact the designers at first wondered how the Sebastian Cox range would fit into a Regency London townhouse with such an abundance of period details. This historic showroom needed to be decorated with style and care as befitting its original features. And the Sebastian Fox range after all is, shall we say, more artisan and rustic, and a tad minimalist in style…read more.

6.Introducing Muurmeesters – Dutch Masterpieces for Your Walls

Muurmeesters is a Dutch company that prints (old) masterpieces, particularly in over-sized formats, on high quality fabric. And I think they are stunning. Great for creating impact in any room in the house, and I’m thinking one (or two, or three) would look stunning in my newly painted stairway. I do love a feature wall of different art in different frames, but I’d much prefer to have one big stand-out piece myself. I’ll have to start saving the pennies. I just can’t decide between a portrait, a still life or a landscape…read more.

7.10 of the Best Hanging Garden Swing Seats

Well, the sun truly had his hat on at the weekend. And now that summer is finally here and there is another Bank Holiday weekend looming, don’t you think it’s time you sorted out the garden seating? Not just any old seating. But the decadent ‘I’m all right jack’ sort of seating. There’s something truly indulgent about investing in a garden seat that SWINGS! Pure bohemian chic. Kinda ‘lets pretend we have a party pad in Ibiza’ sort of thing. Because is there anything nicer than cocooning in a comfortable, slightly swaying armchair in the garden? One that is so deeply padded that it will be impossible to stay awake. A gentle breeze, the rustling of leaves in the tree above, and the sweet scent of newly cut grass…read more.

8.New Wall Tile Trends That Are Anything But Utilitarian

Much as I still love the plain white metro (underground, subway, whatever you like to call it) tile, it has become a bit too commonplace. Still popular with clients, but if you’re looking for something a bit more decorative and non-utilitarian you’ve come to the right place. While I was researching new wall tile trends recently, I started to notice that finishes are starting to become a whole lot more glamorous. Deeper colours are creeping in, tile shapes are more striking, and there’s a definite luxurious aesthetic for those who are confident and bold enough to use them. In fact, many of the tiles I’ve been looking at could be used in any room in the house, not just the kitchen and bathroom…read more.

9.Bed and Breakfast in a Converted Belgium Bunker Anyone?

This impressive building was originally a fort for Belgian soldiers in the late 1700’s, but has been completely transformed by a Belgian family into a beautiful B & B. ’The Bunkers’ as the property is aptly named, was then rebuilt in concrete on the brink of 1st world war and during the 2nd world war, bricks were added to the concrete construction. Today, the brickwork appears in an eye-catching pattern of red and yellow colours…read more.

10.The Growing Popularity of the Half Painted Wall

Have you noticed the trend? Two-tone walls with a crisp dividing line. Not to be mistaken for the two-tone walls divided by a dado rail. Nothing wrong with those of course, (in a period home) but not the same thing at all. The two-tone walls I’m referring to are much, much sharper. Much more contemporary, and much more popular than you might imagine. Having tackled this effect myself in the bedroom at home, I can honestly say it’s easier to achieve than you might think. You need frog tape of course and nerves of steel when the time comes to peel it off. But the finished effect is more than worth the effort of measuring, taping, and breath-holding…read more.

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Meet: The Tea Cart

Directly in the heart of Berryville, VA, sits a traditional British tearoom. Arriving in 2014, the tearoom brings to life the ages old tradition of ‘Afternoon Tea,’ and serves curated specialty loose teas, along with delicate finger sandwiches and intricate sweets. Owner Sue Whitbeck along with co-owner and marketing/branding specialist Allison Ritter (her daughter) want everyone to be able to enjoy one of the Queen Mother’s favorite pastimes, without trekking across the pond, (and that pricey plane ticket). Meet: The Tea Cart. 

A table set for Breakfast at Tiffany’s

A PASSION FOR THE TEA POT

 Owner Sue Whitbeck brought The Tea Cart to life as a way to emphasize and share her own love for the tranquility and escape enjoying a cup of tea brings.  A former restaurateur as well as a Family and Consumer Science teacher, Sue’s visits to the UK provided much of the inspiration behind the Tea Cart. Her daughter, Allison, is The Tea Cart’s co-owner, and Founder and CEO of her own health-focused, lifestyle marketing agency, Sunday Morning Public Relations. Allison has over 10 years of experience in lifestyle PR, and has a passion for working with clients in the culinary space. Both Sue and Allison have a love that runs deep for all the things that come with an afternoon tea experience.

A Lord of the Rings Themed Spread

FIT FOR A QUEEN

Afternoon tea at The Tea Cart is one of the tearoom’s most iconic experiences. If you want in on the party, it’s best to book ahead. Seatings are Thursday thru Sunday at 12, 12:30, 12:45, 1:00 and 1:15. The Tea Cart doesn't stop at traditional, however (Sorry, Queen Elizabeth). Each month, the tearoom offers seasonal specialty events, complete with custom menus and themes. Some of these include Lord of the Rings Tea, Harry Potter Tea (We are huge fans), Beatrix Potter Tea, and Mary Poppins Tea. All of these events can be attended with costumes... and come with some great hats!

The Tea Cart caters to private parties, from bridal showers to birthdays, or anything you can come up with and want to celebrate. We can certainly think of a few things we’d like to celebrate there...how about just making it through Monday? The Tea Cart will even provide a custom menu if a traditional tea service doesn’t suit your vision.  

Some three tiered masterpieces, including Harry Potter themed bites!

WHAT’S ON THE CART?

With an immense variety of teas, The Tea Cart makes it nearly impossible to choose just one. Their menu includes six categories: Green, White, Oolong, Rooibos and Herbal Infusions, Blended Black Tea, and  Black Tea. Our personal favorite, their Chocolate Almond tea, is made with coconut, safflower, almonds and organic cacao nibs. Basically dessert in a cup, and it doesnt get better than that. You must try more than one however, which may require multiple trips (but who's counting?). Some other glorious pots of tea bliss include Ginger Peach (a blend of sweet peach and spicy ginger with apples, papaya, ginger bits, and safflower petals), Jasmine Mint (a bright blend combining green tea, white tea, spearmint and jasmine flowers), Holiday Winter Spice (a festive blend of cinnamon, cloves, dried fruit, herbs and spices), and The Tea Cart’s special house blend, Shenandoah Blue, a rich and earthy combination of cornflowers and blueberries.

DELICATE EATS

The Tea Cart’s seemingly endless variety of teas have been chosen carefully to pair with their traditional British fare of delicate sweets, as well as finger sandwiches, and soups. We’re eyeballing their warm scones with Devonshire cream and preservatives...yum. The Tea Cart also includes homemade seasonal additions to their menu, and everything comes with a bottomless pot of tea. For a boozier take on an afternoon of tea, champagne, wine and mimosas are available for purchase (and can make a great addition to your private party). Sound like a great way to spend one of the chilly winter days ahead? We’ll certainly be heading to The Tea Cart soon, and you can book online here  and check out The Tea Cart’s event calendar to secure your spot for one of their specialty happenings. See you there!

Photography Credit: Angelika Staples, One Little Spring Photography

Be Sure To Tell Them Scout Sent You!

The Tea Cart 16 W. Main St., Berryville, VA 22611 C: 540.955.0832  Follow on Instagram: @theteacartva

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte to Help Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Charm Europe

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will join their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on their tour of Germany and Poland, Kensington Palace has said.

The Duke and Duchess will travel with their young son and daughter during their five-day trip, which begins on July 17 in Poland’s capital Warsaw and ends in the German city of Hamburg on July 21.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said: “The Duke and Duchess are very much looking forward to this tour and are delighted with the exciting and varied programme that has been put together for it.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte await Trooping the Colour

“They have decided that their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will travel with them and we expect the children to be seen on at least a couple of occasions over the course of the week.

“They look forward to a busy and impactful tour, and are grateful that they will have the opportunity to meet the Polish and German people – such important friends of the United Kingdom – as a family.

The family in Canada

The Duke and Duchess have taken their children, George, who is nearly four, and two-year-old Charlotte, on an official tour before, travelling to Canada with them last year where they enjoyed an open-air party for youngsters.

And in 2014 their toddler prince flew with them to New Zealand and Australia for their extensive trip.

This time, the children are likely to be seen only during arrivals and departures at the two countries.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tour Vancouver 01:32

With Prince George starting school in south London this September, attending the mixed-sex Thomas’s Battersea school, and his sister likely to be enrolled in a nursery, this is the last time the royal couple will be able to take their children with them without school commitments making it problematic.

The children will be seen arriving in Poland and Germany, as they were in Canada last year

The Cambridges are making the trip at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

It is likely to be seen as another Brexit diplomacy tour, helping to maintain and strengthen the UK’s relations with Europe as it leaves the EU.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte Prince George Photo: AFP/Getty

Full name: George Alexander Louis

Born: July 22, 2013

Time: 4.24pm

Weight: 8lbs 6oz

First days: spent at the Middleton family home in Bucklebury

Met the Queen: At two days old

First overseas trip: Three-week official foreign tour to Australia and New Zealand when he was eight months old

First birthday party: Beatrix Potter theme

Godparents:

Oliver Baker (university friend)

Emilia Jardine-Paterson (Kate’s college friend)

Earl Grosvenor (son and heir of the Duke of Westminster)

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton (Duke’s former private secretary)

The Hon. Julia Samuel (close friend of Princess Diana)

William van Cutsem (Duke’s friend)

Zara Tindall (Duke’s cousin)

Princess Charlotte Photo: Mario Testino/Art Partner

Full name: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Born: May 2, 2015

Time: 8.34am

Weight: 8lbs 3oz

First days: spent at Kensington Palace

Met the Queen: At three days old

First overseas trip: Family skiing holiday to Courchevel in the French Alps when she was ten months old

First birthday party: A small party at Anmer Hall with friends

Godparents:

The Hon. Laura Fellowes (Duke’s cousin)

Adam Middleton (Duchess’s cousin)

Thomas van Straubenzee (Duke’s school friend)

James Meade (Duke’s school friend)

Sophie Carter (Duchess’s friend)

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Reading in 2020 - December Edition

Completed

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson

You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy

Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory

The Peter Rabbit Library (Books 1-12) by Beatrix Potter

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

All Systems Red by Margaret Wells

The Night Witches by Garth Ennis and Russ Braun

The Deep by Rivers Solomon

Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom

The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin

Heck. That’s a lot of books.

In Progress

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell A. Barkley, PhD with Christine M. Benton

Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh

Final Goals Update

79/52 books read

22/24 books on Read Harder Challenge

10/10 items on Reading Glasses Challenge

7/20 books read from TBR spreadsheet

Tomorrow I’ll make a Top 5 post, like I did last year, to highlight some of my favorites of the year.

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