Friday, May 31, 2013

"Sense & Sensibility" {by Jane Austen} Book Club Ideas

 

We had more of a "Sense & Sensibility" week in preparation for book club! Several days before our meeting we had ourselves a little girls movie night to watch my favorite movie of all time. The 1995 version of the book is absolutely  FABULOUS!! Every time I watch it I learn something new about a character that I didn't notice before. Do yourself a favor and get in your pj's, grab some chocolate and watch this movie the next time your boyfriend or husband is out of town!
 
 
Whenever I read Jane Austen or watch one of the movies, I get a little weird.
I tend to speak with an English accent for the rest of the day,  I expect my husband to escort me like a proper gentleman when we are running errands and I imagine myself living in an English cottage.
Those aren't weird thoughts and expectations right?
"I am excessively fond of a cottage; there is always so much comfort, so much elegance about them. And I protest, if I had any money to spare, I should buy a little land and build one myself, within a short distance of London, where I might drive myself down at any time, and collect a few friends about me and be happy. I advise everybody who is going to build, to build a cottage." 
                (The ONLY thing I have in common with John Dashwood!)
 
 
 
I had so much fun being transported into the world of Austen I felt the need to see what inspiration was out there. So I created this Etsy Sense & Sensibility treasury list to get you in the Jane Austen mood!
 
Let's Eat!
 
Sense and Sensibility Menu
Sense and Sensibility Menu






Sense and Sensibility Menu
We had loads of delicious fingers foods to go with our tea


Do you like our tea party hats?
Check out these wardrobe ideas to get your ready for any Jane Austen soiree.
 
By integrating some of the key characteristics and thematic elements of Austen’s novels into your wardrobe, you, too, can find a sweet and society-ready look that's Austen-worthy!




Sense and Sensibility Fashion
See all the fashionable looks inspired by Sense & Sensibility here





 
And in case you need a little help keeping all the characters straight, here's a character list for you.
Sense and Sensibility Character List
 
Check out our full book review and star rating HERE


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