Jane Austen goodness

Hi all, 

Just thought I would share what I got from the Jane Austen Giftshop :). 

So I absolutely love Jane Austen, although alas, I have yet to fully read any of her books. I know, some fan huh? I have them all, but also have so many books, I never have gotten around to doing it :
(. 

I saw this though and had to have :) 

This is my new Jane Austen leather bag with 'Jane Austen logo'. It did cost about £39.98 however but I love it! They actually fasten! It's not just for show with poppers :). Have a look at the bag here.

I also got a copy of the regency magazine, it's last November/December so only cost £1.50 instead of £4.95 :). They have quite a lot of the old issues, check them out here :).

I was so excited when I found out they were making a tv series of death comes to Pemberley, as I read the book previously and really enjoyed :). 

If you are a fan I highly recommend giving the giftshop a look! Check it out here. 

Also being in a regency mood, attempted to do my hair in such a fashion. 

 

Ok so the pictures aren't great but it's hard to take a pic of the back of your head xD.

Hope you liked what I got. 

What books do you love? Or that inspire you? 

Toddles xx

MyGeekBox November

Hi all,

Yay, so it's geekbox time!!! I have made a YouTube video, so check it out :D 

Here we go, 

First thing is a Dalek key ring from Doctor Who, it even talks. It has two phrases, 'exterminate exterminate' and 'you would make a good Dalek' :)

Then comes a 2000 AD comic. I don't mind comics but this one doesn't really appeal to me. The artwork isn't for me but will give it a read anyway, you never know :/. 

Right, these I think are supposed to be like 'nerds' the American sweets, but I have never heard of these 'weirds'.... Package isn't well designed, much like the nerds packet but some were coming out the side! :/ oh dear....

Next is this uber cool metal sign, from Sherlock :). This is defo going up somewhere :D 

Now this is maybe the coolest thing in the box! Thunderbirds shot glasses! Each with the number and ship :) so cool, and can't wait to use these!! 

Thought you would like to see the mag cover :)

And finally the ol' t-shirt. Now at first I couldn't figure out what it was....but by the crew members at the bottom, realised it was Red Dwarf.... Im an not really a fan of this show. I would have liked a shirt with Doctor Who on or even Sherlock would have been better :(. Oh well, I will still wear it at some point I guess :).

Well that was the November box, hope you enjoyed. 

Next month's is 'geekmas' themed :D can't wait!! If you are interested in subscribing, click on the logo at the side of my blog :) this will take you to MyGeekBox :). 

Until next time my beauties

Toddles xx

Reading Tag

Hi all,

I'm frightfully sorry I haven't written anything in a while! I just haven't been in the creative spirit :/ but I am determined to entertain you, and keep you coming back. 

I was looking through some posts on Underland to Wonderland, a blog by one of my friends, and saw this tag and thought it was interesting :) and because of my love of books had to give it go! So here it goes.

Reading by the pool in Turkey. 

Do you have a certain place for reading at home?

Usually my bed, snugly in a blanket, mainly because the TV puts me off so not in the living room. Once I move out (currently live at my mum's) I shall have a reading chair xD 

Bookmark or random piece of paper?

I have to admit I have so many bookmarks but never use them :( except with the exception of my Game of Thrones bookmark in my Game of Thrones book...I usually use a random receipt from something, that's what I had before I got my bookmark. 

Can you just stop reading or do you have to stop after a chapter or a certain number of pages?

I like to stop after a chapter but if I'm reading at work, I have to finish wherever I can to get back to work :(. 

Do you ever eat or drink when reading?

Mmmm not really, maybe have a drink nearby but not usually food. Oh unless I'm on my lunch break at work.

One book at a time or several at once?

I'm usually on one book at a time but at the minute I'm reading a book and an ebook on my phone at work. Which sadly means it's taking me ages to finish my actual book :(. 

Reading at home or everywhere?

Everywhere man! I will read anywhere any time, if it's appropriate. Like not when I'm with friends or anywhere important. Love reading in the sun :)

Reading out loud or silently in your head?

Silently in my head of course. I think people would look at me weird on the bus.....

Do you ever ahead or skip pages?

Never! Are you cray cray? Why ruin what happens? 

Breaking the spine or keeping it new? 

Personally I like to keep it new....but certain people in my household don't believe in such things and ruin my beautiful poor books :(. Oh and if it's a second hand book, I don't mind :) 

Do you ever write in books?

No way, although admittedly two of my Harry Potter books have some ridiculous scribbles from my school years. Clearly didn't care for books back then

What are you currently reading?

Currently reading the first book of the Game of Thrones series by George R R Martin. I started watching the series first so gave the books a go. As I said before I am reading an eBook too, 'The one you really want' by Jill Mansell. 

Hope you enjoyed my tag, why not give it a go yourself? 

Toodles xx

Papertoy Monster Calendar: November

Hi all,

So sorry it has took me so long to finally post the new calendar monster! I should be ashamed :(.

Anyway here it is, better late then never xD

So here is November's monster....drum roll please...

A vampire.... Strange for November, yes :/ I thought so lol. 

He is a cutie though :D 

Here is li'l vamp on his background, and the rest of the calendar :). Strange choice in background too. Sure the description will explain :). 

Close up of his cosy background. I hope that rat is a friend, he looks rather scared, if I do say so. I think he is called, Ralph. 

Ooo he likes tai chi xD bless! 

Agh he is the size of a rat xD that would explain background. Still wouldn't like to be bitten by him if it itches for 2 months! :/ 

Well there he is, li'l vamp, again soz it's late! 

Hope you enjoyed this months monster and hope this month treats you well! :) 

Toodles xx