Austen-ites Unite

Sorry Mom-I was wrong, you were right.  Jane Austen rules.  My mom has for years tried to convince me that the romantic charm of those 18th century tales were worth my time.  I would try and try (really I did) and oh, I just thought they were dull.  Snore City.  Well I have a new theory.  Every woman reaches a point in her life where they are ready for Jane Austen, and I have reached that point.

What caused the thaw?  (Sorry again Mom..)  Peer pressure.  I was invited to go see Becoming Jane. 

Me:  "Uh..hmm-ok..well..yeah-I'd like to get out."  So I broke down and admitted that I had never been sucked into the world of Jane.  But I started thinking and now that my beloved Harry has ended, it might be time to start something new.  So I rented Emma and loved it.  (Don't tell him I told you-but Dustin did too.  ;)  Then we had to do Clueless.  Then on to Pride and Prejudice.

Which I have now watched I think 5 times?  (This is where that garland spawned from.)  Oh how I have been drawn to words like ...sir and..Miss Elizabeth.  My mom wanted us to give Eliza the middle name of Beth when she was born and I was like "Hello?  Eliza-Beth?  Duh?"  Now I almost wish we had.  :)  Now she's stuck with Lauren as a middle name.  Nothing very Mr. Darcy about that, huh?

I still haven't seen Becoming Jane.  It's not playing anymore in the local theater so we'll have to wait for it to go to video.  In the meantime I will have to catch up on the rest of the Austen legacy.  I hope you guys like the music-I won't even begin to tell you how long it took me to figure that out.  Now that I've finally figured it out, I'll have to use it more often, so if you don't like my particular choice for the day, go ahead and mute me.  ;)

Sandi

Comments

[Kelley ~ JunqueyGal]

Mom is always right! :D So glad you came to your senses ;) I love, love, love the scene you've featured. How many times did I watch that again, and again? The music is a nice touch too!

[Cathi in Ireland]

You might like to watch the BBC/A&E version of Pride and Prejudice. I like it even better than the movie!! It is a mini series though, about 5 hours I think!!

We just reread P&P for our local book club, so I have Jane Austen on the mind at the moment as well!

[Seeker]

ok, could that second picture BE any more yummy?

...meeeoww...

[Melissa]

YAY FOR YOU!!!! I knew you'd love it. Justin thinks I am so lame when I watch those movies, but I know that if he were to sit and watch it with me he'd like it too!

[Mary]

Isn't it awesome?! I love me some Jane Austen.

[Audrey]

Don't forget Sense and Sensibility...sigh. LOVE Jane Austen movies. Someday I'll read the books! ;)

And the music is lovely.

[Miss Sassy]

When you have a day to kill in the house, rent A&E's Pride and Prejudice. Colin Firth is dreamy as Mr. Darcy though I liked Matthew Mcadden, too. *sigh* Now I better dig out one of my copies to watch.

[Robyn]

I absolutely loved this version of Pride and Prejudice. It was beautiful and the music - Top of the World - sends chills down my spine every time. I must have watched it at least five times. Thank goodness for Netflix. It is definitely on my have to buy list.

[Amber]

Ok first of all - love the music...(and I have to second Miss Sassy above) - you HAVE to watch the A&E version. It is a mini-series and like 6 hours long but is sooo wonderful. I love Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy - he is so perfect!! I can't seem to find this copy of P&P but I know I have it somewhere..Colin Firth...I have to say it again (I'm sorry :-)!)

[Sandi Henderson]

All right, I'm seeing a trend here and before my mom comes on here and outs me, I have a confession to make. She bought me the Colin Firth version for my birthday a few years ago and I traded it in for craft supplies. (crawling back into a pre-loving Austen hole now..)

Sandi

[Sandi Henderson]

Oh-and no, I haven't used them yet.

[The Lazy Organizer]

Jan Austen was my first love. I will never forget the hours we spent together. I think I've read each of her books at least 20 times. That is true love.

A&E Pride and Prejudice is ok but it's got too much annoying Mrs. Bennet and not enough Mr. Darcy. Love the music too!

[shellie-the character]

Hello, I stumbled on your blog through Daisy Cottage. I love Jane Austen stuff. I have seen Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Pride and Prejudice(too many to count) but you have to read the books. There is Lady Susan, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey,Persuasion, and of course the movies listed above are books. There was a sequel book to Pride and Prejudice name Desire and Duty written by Teddy F. Bader. Even though it is not written by Jane, it does follow the same language and flow.

I did see Becoming Jane and if you know anything about her life as a writer, it is a sad story to tell. It was a good movie but a tear jerker. Enjoy your journey to Jane's adventures whether in books or movies! =)

[Holly]

the books are a hundred thousand times better (although I like the movies too!)

[The Mouse]

Mr. Darcy makes me *swoon*! Colin Firth is the only Mr. Darcy for me. :)

[Kim]

Sandy, Sandy, Sandy! You have to see the BBC version of P&P, it is SOOOO good (Colin Firth is my Mr. Darcy too). You will be chasing down the person who you traded it for craft supplies and demanding your movie back! Then you have to read the book. I have read it several times and it never gets old. And you HAVE to see Sense & Sensibility, I love it even more than Emma.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Jane! : )

[jessi]

Hooray for peer pressure! I'm so glad you caved! And anytime you need an Austen fix - I'll be there for you...I've got books, I've got movies, I've got music!

[Cassie]

Now that you have fallen in love with Jane, you must, must, must find the A & E/ Masterpiece theatre version. Six hours of pure delight!! Enjoy!

[Carla]

LOVE the music! LOVE Jane Austen! What a treat to open your blog to that music and the photos! Your blog is wonderful, by the way, as is your talent.

[Hopscotch Design]

Sandi... you are truly my soul sister... I too am pining for my beloved Harry... I am even indulging in reading fanfiction to fill the void (some is wonderful, some is terrible).

I LOVE/ADORE P&P (film version... now I MUST see the A&E). Although I love Colin Firth, since Matthew McFadden is my FIRST Mr. Darcy, I cannot imagine another being quite as wonderful. ~~sigh~~ I may yet be proven wrong... it HAS happened before! :)

Holly

[Hazel & Henna]

I could not have agreed more about the SNORE FEST that are period pieces, until I saw Pride & Prejudice TOO!!

NOW, you have to read 'Mr. Darcy Takes A Wife' by Linda Berdoll

I swear, promise, you have to.

[Emma]

Hello Sandi - found you whilst blog-hopping and love your creativeness! (Love that garland the most!) PLEASE try to watch Colin Firth as Mr D'Arcy. He is divine. It is the only word for him! I too am missing Harry (but am re-reading and finding that since my memory is so awful, a lot of it is surprising - yey!) Will be back to visit your blog often! Emma

[kristen]

oh becoming jane was good, and kinda artsy which is nice nowadays. when you are in a slower mood watch Persuasion (with amanda root. i LOVE watching her get more beautiful throughout the movie!)

i love the dress you made for your daughter! do you use a pattern? did you design your own? I'd love to learn how to do sleeves like that...

[Lori]

About 2 weeks ago I went to visit my Bro and Sis-in-law and she couldn't believe I'd never seen any of the Jane Austen movies. So, she sent me home with the Pride and Prejudice mini series and the kiera knightly movie. I just watched them on Sunday and I must say that I am also a convert. :-) I found the same thing appealing and I even went to imdb.com to see if I could get more of that Mr. Darcy in something else.