With 4 little la la’s running about I need a little escape from reality from time to time [truthfully, I needed this before the littles – – I mean, don’t we all?]. My choice of escape is usually, to another time or place, by way of a book or movie.
I mentioned France just the other day but it feels only right to chat about my even longer love of all things English. I can’t help but daydream of being in the English countryside, sipping on cup of tea and visiting with my dear English friend, Maggie. There is just always a piece of my heart that feels very at home in England.
Currently, I’m getting my British fix by way of Downton Abbey [a Masterpiece Classic on PBS which you can watch instantly on Netflix]. I’m totally hooked on the lives of both the noble family that inhabit this estate and the servants that run it. It’s a pretty great escape to another time and another place. I can assure you that. [I’m just trying to figure out what I’ll watch once I’m through with this series]. Do you have any favorite ways to escape? Favorite books? Favorite movies?
Needing a bit more of a Brit fix? You can read my other posts on England here.
PS- Today is the last day to enter the Sorting with Style Giveaway. I’ll announce a winner tomorrow.
blu
Commented on August 10th, 2011 at 11:05am
I escaped to Portugal thanks to your last post!! What an amazing home!
Trina
Commented on August 11th, 2011 at 11:07pm
Oh so glad … you were able to take a little trip! xo
Tracey
Commented on August 11th, 2011 at 1:17pm
ooh you would love Upstairs Downstairs the newest series (it was so good! And very fashionable decor and clothing wise too.)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Upstairs-Downstairs-Dame-Eileen-Atkins/dp/B004FV4R72/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1295077503&sr=1-1
I wonder if you could just watch it online somewhere though?
Trina
Commented on August 11th, 2011 at 11:08pm
This looks fab.. thanks for the tip.. I’m going to check to see if they have it on Netflix or something! I love me some British shows! xo
Calico Child
Commented on October 23rd, 2011 at 1:07am
I so want to see Downton Abbey I missed the first couple of episodes so going to have to get it on DVD!!