The Tearoom

Hello all, I know it has been an awfully long time since I last posted, but this month I intend {ed} to parse out some time for blogging as a sort of birthday present to myself {she says more than half way through the month} .  Anyway, when I saw this tag I just couldn't pass it up, being named for a medieval queen myself.  I found this tag in a post by Livia Rose @ Rosepetalsandfairydust Also, some of the prompts require me to reveal elements of the books, and others require my opinion: please read with caution.  I try to avoid details, but I don't want to spoil any part of the story for anyone. Empress Matilda (1102-1167) After her father, Henry I, died naming her his heir, Matilda’s cousin, Stephen, subsequently took the throne for himself. Matilda never stopped fighting for what was rightfully hers. Though she would never be named Queen of England in her own right, she was able to convince Stephen to name her son, the future Henry II, his successor over his own child...

Hello, Today I am posting my answers to my Shakespeare Tag ! I've loved reading the posts done so far, and I look forward to reading more! Some of the answers I've seen have made me want to change mine, but I've tried to mostly resist the urge. When I started answering these I realized how hard they are! If I do another tag sometime will someone remind me to make it a little easier? Nevertheless, I wanted to answer my own questions, I promised to do so in my initial tag post, and I now have the excuse that I was thoughtfully tagged by Megan Chappie at  The Pen and the Cross .  Anyway, "March on, join bravely, let us to 't pell-mell!" a quote which here means: stop stalling and let everyone read your elongated answers to the questions. The Rules: 1. Answer truthfully, "Thou canst not then be false to any man." {I just put that as a rule because I wanted to use the quote . hee hee! } 2. Tag at least three people and let them know that they...

Gi'e ye good day fellow bloggers, As this is the month of poetry, and as this be The Bard's birthday, I thought it would be fun to try a tag. Now, since I've never created a tag before there are sure to be some flaws, frankly I don't even know if this is what you do, "But be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em." {that quote is only appropriate for me if you know the context.} The Rules: 1. Answer truthfully, "Thou canst not then be false to any man." {I just put that as a rule because I wanted to use the quote . hee hee! } 2. Tag at least three people and let them know that they've been tagged. "For he today who does this tag with me shall be my brother..." 3.Link back to the person who tagged you and post a link to your post in the comments, because I want to read your answers and "There never was yet philosopher who could endure the t...

Hello everyone! I'm excited to participate in a lovely tag created by the ladies at Fairytale Central . Thank you so much ladies for this fantastic way to celebrate National Tell a Fairytale Day! They have some magical posts as they have been celebrating all month, check out the link-up on their blog to read others' answers to the tag and to join in the fun. Anyway, without further ado, here are my answers: – What’s an obscure fairy tale you love? The Four Gallant Sisters, from the Brothers Grimm.  I admit I've only read an adapted version, but the same goes for my first experience of many other fairytales. Regardless, I highly recommend this, especially to those who have sisters. ❦ – If you got to choose Disney’s next animated princess movie, what fairy tale would you choose to be adapted? I would love to see a version of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, however, this might not be the one for Disney. Maybe a Golden Goose retelling? I can see how the humor of i...

Hello all! I hope that you've had a pleasant fall, full of colorful leaves, hot spiced cider or chai tea, and the warmth of family and friends. I've been absent, but others have not. I have been nominated for The Sunshine Blogger Award by Katherine and Grace, at The Maidens of Green Gables ! Thank you so much ladies! The Rules.... because they're important! 1. Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link back to their blog so others can find them. 2. List the rules and display award logo on your blog post. 3. Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you. 4. Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and notify them by commenting on any of their blog posts. 5. Ask the Nominees 11 new questions. Let's Go! 1 . If you could design a room what would it be? If I could design a room it would be a library, or maybe a sewing room, or maybe a parlor for tea parties. I had better go with that last, I'd call it The Tea Room , ...

I'm so excited I could skip afternoon tea, or even elevenses, but, as you'll see in a later post, I'm not going to. Anyway, I'm happy to be participating for the first time in Hamlette's Tolkien Blog Party ! Thank you, Hamlette  for hosting this magical event for seven years! The Tag: Would You Rather... 1.  ...join Thorin's Company or the Fellowship? The Fellowship! Thorin's Company sounds fun, but they're not really as awesome as The Fellowship, treasure hunting vs. saving the world: I would join the greater cause. 2.  ...ride Shadowfax or an eagle? I don't really think this is fair, but I suppose only Gandalf has the chance to do both. Probably Shadowfax, because I'm a little {very} afraid of heights. 3.  ...travel through Moria or Mirkwood? Mirkwood! I love woods and forests, and I feel better equipped to deal with the challenges presented by them than those underground. Moria is...