Movie Quote Quiz | The Answers

Hello everyone! It is time to announce the answers for the Movie Quote Quiz that I featured last Monday and to share who answered correctly.

1. Character One: A girl can't read that sort of thing without her lipstick. -- Yes, this first quote is from Breakfast at Tiffany's [1961] with Audrey Hepburn & George Peppard. -- Chambray and Pearls,  Natasha Marie L., Anonymous, Mary, and Miss Virginia guessed correctly.

Movie Quote Quiz

Rita Hayworth in "Pal Joey" [1957]

Hello everyone! I thought it would be fun to kick off this week with a fun little movie game that we used to do on Bramblewood Fashion a couple of years ago. Old time readers may remember this game.

How the game works: I will be sharing pictures and quotes from different Old Hollywood films [pre-1970s]. You will leave a comment guessing where each one is from. Sometime between this coming Saturday - Monday I'll share who guessed correctly each quote and movie screen-cap and tell the names of any movies no one guesses. Do try not to use Google, TCM, or IMDB when guessing.

Ready for the game to start? On your marks. Get set. Go. Start guessing!

1. Character One: A girl can't read that sort of thing without her lipstick.

2. Character One: A woman happily in love, she burns the soufflé. A woman unhappily in love, she forgets to turn on the oven.

3. Character One: You're blocking my view.
Character Two: Ohh... which view would you prefer?
Character One: The one you're blocking.

Current Music Faves

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Hello lovelies! I thought for a fun change of pace I would share some of the songs that I've been loving lately. I listen to music almost non-stop everyday. Especially when I'm at work. #retaillife

Brother - NEEDTOBREATHE 

Obsessed with this song! Not only am I'm crazy about this song but so is my sister, Hanne and our Mum. We always crank up the radio when it comes on K-LOVE.

February Favorites | 2015

I'm not totally sure how to go about doing this post, especially since I have so many various favorites to share with y'all. Let's just dive into this head first and get right down to it. Okay?

Films + TV Shows

• Divergent [2014] -- I do think this is the first "Teen series" that I have watched that has come out in recent years, and I surprisingly really liked it. The cinematography was beautiful, the soundtrack fit in beautifully with the storyline, and I liked how they developed the characters within this first film. Though I must admit, it was hard seeing Ansel Elgort's character as Shailene Woodley's brother, after watching TFIOS last autumn when he played her boyfriend -- so weird.  
• The Hundred Foot Journey [2014] -- I heard that all of my foodie blogging pals loved this movie, plus it was directed by Steven Spielberg. How could it not be good? Gah! It was perfection! It was truly a feast for the eyes and ears, with the beautiful French scenery, the smashup of classical music with Indian music [which in a strange way, works].

Some Favorite Old Hollywood Videos

Hey lovelies! It has been forever since I've done just a random post filled with nonsense, mostly because I feel like my posts need to be top-notch and professional now days. So here is a post filled with clips of videos found on YouTube of some of my favorite Old Hollywood actors/singers moments, on either on the silver screen or television.

Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand | Happy Days Are Here Again

Friday Favorites

1. Forever [2014] Television Show -- I just started watching this show on Tuesday evening and I caught up within 24 hours. To say the least, I'm addicted to this show and I can't wait for more episodes to air. The show is a mix of Doctor Who, Sherlock, and something else [can't decided what] -- plus it stars Ioan Gruffudd.

2. Gracepoint [2014] Television Show -- The American remake of Broadchurch [another show which I enjoy watching], has been good so far. At times I get confused why they mention so many American things, than it hits me that it takes place in America, not UK. Duh. Also this show stars, David Tennant [who also appeared in Broadchurch].

Friday Favorites

Hello lovelies! It has been awhile since I've done one of these Friday Favorites posts, and since I wasn't able to do either an outfit post or a makeup tutorial/review post today [Gaby had to take her nice camera to work today], I thought I should do a Friday Favorites post. *smile*

1. Burberry My Burberry perfume -- After trying this scent out at work last weekend, I've been obsessed with the smell, the price not so much so I'm saving up my Ulta points to hopefully purchase this perfume sometime this year, or early next year. 

What I Wore | Clara Oswald Inspired

Hello my lovelies! Today is Doctor Who day, since it is the start of series 8 is today. To celebrate the occasion, I wore a Clara Oswald inspired outfit from the following episodes: The Snowmen and The Bells of St. John. If I can locate pictures of the outfits, I will include them at the end of this post. Okay?

Friday Favorites

Hello lovelies! It has been awhile since I've done one of these Friday Favorites posts, and I just felt like pulling this out of the archives today. Y'all don't mind do you? This series is a great way for YOU to learn more about me, and it gives y'all the chance to share more about YOU in the comments. As I seriously love hearing from you guys, and learning more about y'all. It will make us feel less like strangers & more like friends, should we ever meet in-person [for me at least]. *grin*

1. Maps [Maroon 5] | Sam Tsui & Jason Pitts Cover





2. Panels from the 2014 San Diego Comic Con -- Two favorites are the Agents of SHIELD & Avengers: Age of Ultron, but I liked other panels too. :)

Friday Favorites

You know what, it is kinda fun sharing my weekly favorites every Friday. I used to do this Thursday's, but I kinda got tired of that series, plus Thursday's started not being a good day for me to post anyway. ANYHOW...onto my favorites for this week.

1. Seeing a mother fox & her three pups in the wild. -- Yep, while doing my live-in nanny job this week I saw real live foxes outside the living room window. It was kinda amazing, since they live in Indy.

2. BBC4 Radio Production of Mansfield Park. -- On May 12th @ 9AM [EST] the BBC4 radio will be rebroadcasting their 2003 Mansfield Park ten-part radio drama, starring: Benedict Cumberbatch [Amazing Grace, Sherlock], David Tennant [Doctor Who, Decoy Bride, Broadchurch], Felicity Jones [Northanger Abbey, The Amazing Spider-Man 2], Julia McKenzie [Miss Marple, Cranford], and Tim Pigott-Smith [North & South, Foyle's War, Alice in Wonderland]. To say, the least I am super excited to tune in and listen to this radio drama as it features some of my favorite actors ever! *grin*

Friday Favorites

Hello lovlies! This is going to be a rather quick Friday Favorites post, as I have to get ready to serve for a rehearsal dinner this evening. And I'm not sure what I'm going to wear yet, plus I have to fix my hair and do my makeup. You know, girly things.

1. I must say, this is rather true for me.

Friday Favorites

It has been awhile since I've done one of these posts, last summer I think? Anyhow, I thought I would share some of my favorites for this week with y'all.

1. Call the Midwife -- I've been loving both the show & the costumes this week. In fact, I'm going to be starting to sew a 1950s type dress later today.

A few of my favorite things... | YouTube Favorites

Last night I came up with a fun idea, "why not share some of my favorite YouTube video[s]/channel[s] that I've been/have watching/seen within the past week, ever so often?". A bit of a warning though, most of my favorite YouTubers are from the UK. What can I say? I'm a Brit at heart. *grin*

Holly Bee -- A young lady from the UK who recently started a YouTube channel. She is really a sweet girl, and I adore her accent. I also kinda think that she looks like Adele.


Benedict Cumberbatch reading aloud, John Keats - Ode to a Nightingale. -- Umm...I find Benedict Cumberbatch's voice very southing, that I want him to do audio books of some of my favorite books. The Sherlock Holmes stories anyone?


Have you seen the 2014 Jaguar commercial for the Super Bowl? It is pretty epic.


Super excited for Captain America: The Winter Soldier to come out, as he is my favorite Avenger.

*SPOILERS*

*SPOILERS*[Only watch this video if you have seen all THREE episodes of SERIES THREE, as there are spoilers in it.] -- I've been obsessed with Sherlock series 3, since it first aired in the UK on January 1st. It has also been great re-reading the original Sherlock Holmes stories & seeing the bits that are in the show. Also, can I just say, if you watch Sherlock and are a huge fan of the show, but have never the original stories, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!? Go read the stories now, before the fourth series airs. Also, check out the Basil Rathbone films where he played Sherlock Holmes, you might recognize some scenes that Moffat & Gatiss put into the show [as they are both fans of these Sherlock films, as am I].

~Ashley

What I Wore | BBC "Sherlock" Inspired Outfit for Girls

"The game is on!"

I'm a huge Sherlock fan. The stories, the Basil Rathbone films, the BBC television series Sherlock. I love it all. So when I found a scarf that reminded me of the wallpaper in Sherlock at Target, I knew I had to do an OOTD for y'all. :)

 --What I'm Wearing--
Black Tee -- Forever 21
Cream Cardigan -- JCPenny
Gold Earrings -- Forever 21
Black Skinny Jeans -- H&M
Combat Boots -- JCPenny
Nail Polish -- "Pat on the Black" by Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure
Lipstick -- "Bit of Berry" by Maybelline
Lipgloss -- "Creme Brulee" by NYX Butter Gloss

~Ashley

My Favorite Holiday Films | 2013

First off, Merry Christmas everyone!!! I don't know about you? But I love watching Christmas movies. I thought it would be fun to share my favorite movies that take place during Christmas, New Years Eve, and in December -- making this my favorite holiday movie list. Also, none of these movies are in any special order.

It Happened on 5th Avenue {1947}

A homeless New Yorker moves into a New Yorker Tycoon mansion when the owner goes south for the winter {the owner doesn't know} and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house along with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners {who play along with the idea for their daughter}. Starring: Don DeFore & Gale Storm. This is one of my favorite Christmas films. Plus, Gale wears some adorable clothes too! Which is always a plus. *smile*

The Shop Around the Corner {1940}

Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another fall in love with each other through the letters they send each other as anonymous pen pal's. This is the original film that the remakes In the Good Old Summertime {1949} & You've Got Mail {1998} are based off.

I'll Be Seeing You {1944}

A soldier suffering from battle fatigue meets a young woman on Christmas furlough from prison {for accidentally killing a man} and they fall-in-love. Starring: Joseph Cotten, Ginger Rogers, and Shirley Temple. One of those tearjerking movies that is so perfectly lovely in the end.

Home Alone {1990}

Kevin, an eight year-old boy, is accidentally left behind when his family flies to France for Christmas. Whilst home alone he must become the man of the house and defend the home from burglars {and quite brilliantly too!}. This is one of those movies that I grew up watching on TV every Thanksgiving/Christmas. The sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is great too!

Christmas in Connecticut {1945}

A magazine food writer has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her farm in Connecticut for a traditional family Christmas. Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, and S.Z. Sakall. Very sweet & fun! Plus, Barbara Stanwyck wears some really cute clothes! Always a huge plus. *grin*

Miracle on 34th Street {1947}

Miracle on 34th Street is a charming story Christmas story. About a wonderful old man who claims he is Santa Claus and is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood, and William Frawley.

Christmas Holiday {1944}

Army officer Charlie Mason meets beautiful Maison Lafitte hostess Jackie (her real name is Abigail Manette). She tells him the story of the decline of her marriage with the charming but unbalanced Robert Manette. When her husband kills a bookie his controlling mother tries to cover up the crime. When he is caught she and her son blame Abigail. Abigail, feeling guilty when her husband receives a life sentence, runs away from her husband's aristocratic family. Meanwhile, Robert escapes from jail and comes to see Abigail, but he is shot by police and dies in her arms. Starring: Deanna Durbin & Gene Kelly. This is one of my favorite Deanna Durbin films {I always wished she acted in more movies!} -- even if it is on the dark side. And Gene Kelly plays a very scary bad guy {that you believe him} -- it's freaky!

Holiday Affair {1949}

A lighthearted Christmas-season romance follows the story of Connie Ennis, a young widow who is a comparison shopper. While out on the job she runs into Steve Mason at a department story. Steve suspects what Connie's job is when she buys a full train set a little too quick and that has the exact amount of money ready -- tax included. She claims the train is for her little boy, Timmy. When she comes home with the train set, Timmy thinks the train set is for him and is devastated when his mother returns it the next day. I'll save the rest of the plot for when y'all watch the film. Starring: Robert Mitchum & Janet Leigh. This is one very sweet film and if you have never seen it, you must put it on your to-watch list.  

An Affair to Remember {1957}

Two people meet on board a ship en route from Europe to New York and fall in love. When they get off the ship they agree to meet six-months later at the top of the Empire State Building. Starring: Cary Grant & Deborah Kerr. One of those tear-jerking romantic films that is a classic.  

Meet John Doe {1941}

A man needing money John Willoughby, who was a former baseball pitcher, agrees to become a nonexistent person, John Doe, who was created by newspaper woman Ann Mitchell. This John Doe says in the newspaper that he will be committing suicide on Christmas Eve as a protest to what is going on in the world - thus a political movement begins. Starring: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Lockhart, Walter Brennan, & Edward Arnold.

Penny Serenade {1941}

While listening to a recording of "Penny Serenade," Julie Gardiner Adams begins reflecting on her past. Roger and Julie Adams had suffered a tragedy when she miscarries in an earthquake during their 1923 stay in Japan. After loosing the baby they are told that she cannot have children. They request to adopt a two-year old boy, but ultimately adopt a much younger girl as a two-year old boy is not available. They struggle to make ends meet and to keep their parental rights when Roger loses his job. When the little girl dies suddenly, the emotional strain threatens to destroy their marriage. In the end, they are offered the opportunity to adopt a little boy who matches their original request -- saving their marriage. Starring: Cary Grant & Irene Dunne.

Made For Each Other {1939}

John Mason, a young lawyer from New York City, meets Jane while on a business trip. After knowing her for only day he marries her and brings her home -- hoping to take her on a honeymoon. When arrives back home his family is disappointed with his choice as they hoped he would marry his boss's daughter -- which would give him a raise and a partnership into the firm. Jane encourages John to demand a raise and a promotion after winning an important trial, but with finances tightened by the Depression, Doolittle {his boss} requires that all employees accept pay cuts. After Jane has a baby, John becomes discouraged by his unpaid bills and by the tension between Jane and his mother, who lives with them in their small apartment. On New Year's Eve the baby is rushed to the hospital with pneumonia. Who will die soon unless a serum is delivered by plane from Salt Lake City.  Starring: Jimmy Stewart, Carole Lombard, & Charles Coburn. 

Bachelor Mother {1939}

Polly Parrish (Ginger Rogers), a clerk at Merlin's Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling. Outraged at Polly's unmotherly conduct, David Merlin (David Niven) becomes determined to keep the single woman and "her" baby together. Starring: Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn. This is one of my favorite Ginger Roger's films, well...I love every film I've seen of hers, but this is a really sweet film.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith {1941}

New York sophisticates David Smith (Robert Montgomery) and Ann Smith (Carole Lombard) have been lovingly married for three years, or so they believed. They are told individually that due to a technicality - an unresolved municipal and state jurisdictional issue at the time of their supposed marriage - their wedding was not legal, and as such they are not really married. Despite David saying earlier in the day that if he had to do his life all over again that he would not have married her (even though he loves her), it is Ann that decides not to marry David this second time around due to an action, or in reality inaction, by David in reaction to the news of their marriage being invalid. While Ann goes about her life as a supposedly single woman (which includes calling herself Ann Krausheimer), David does whatever he can to win Ann back. But winning Ann's hand may be difficult as part of Ann's new life is dating other men. One of those other men and the most serious is David's best friend (Jack Carson). Starring: Robert Montgomery, Carole Lombard, Jack Carson. This was Hitchcock's only comedy film, and it is fantastic! I just wish he had done more comedy films.

Bundle of Joy {1956}

A musical remake of Bachelor Mother, Debbie Reynolds plays an over-eager clerk in a large department store and Eddie Fisher plays the boss' son. After getting fired from her job, Polly Parish finds an adorable baby on the steps of the foundling home and the folks inside mistake her for the mother. Dan Merlin (Eddie Fisher), well-meaning, tries to help Polly out with the baby, and the buds of romance begin to appear. Meanwhile old Merlin, the owner of the store, thinks he just might be a grandfather. Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Eddie Fisher. I love this musical remake of Bachelor Mother! You must check it out as soon as you can. 

Alright, I think I'll stop here -- otherwise I might go on forever and this would become one very long post! *smile* I know I didn't mention White Christmas or Holiday Inn but that is because I still haven't seen either films. I keep saying I'll see them both, but I never do. Oh, well. Maybe next year? 

Now, tell me. What are your favorite holiday films?

#AvonleaFW || Linky for Sunday (How Avonlea Has Effected Your Life)

How Avonlea Has Effected Your Life


Remember that you can still enter any of the other linky's this whole week [as I'll be keeping them open]! My post/video will be coming, Lord Willing, sometime this week. Me & Gaby's schedule's have been/are crazy right now, as we get ready for our dad's banquet this coming weekend.

#AvonleaFW || Felicity King Inspired Outfit for Modern Day

What I'm Wearing

Mustard Cardigan -- Forever 21 ($8)

Lace Blouse -- Forever 21 ($6)

Tweed Skirt -- J.Crew via Thrift Store ($12)

Tall Boots -- JustFab ($34)

Pearl Drop Earrings -- Kohl's (gift)

Lip Gloss -- NYC Liquid Lipshine in Midtown Mulberry 

Nail Polish -- Essie in Very Cranberry

Today's outfit was inspired by what Felicity King [from RtA] might wear after she had graduated from the one room school house in Avonlea. With the mix of the tweed skirt, lace blouse, and boyfriend style cardigan the outfit is a great updated version of what they wore in the Edwardian age.

If you have never seen the Road to Avonlea series you really must. It is charming, wonderful, and you will fall-in-love with the characters in the series. If your library doesn't own the DVDs & you have a Netflix DVD account they have them, because of Netflix I've been able to share season 7 with my two youngest sisters, Hanne-col & Abby. It has been lots of fun showing the last season with them [we've been watching the episodes as fast as possible so we can get the next disc]!

~Ashley

[Ashley isn't home this afternoon so the linky will be up later today. -Gaby] 

#AvonleaFW || Linky's for Saturday (Crafts/Cooking/& Reviews)

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Avonlea Book & Film Reviews

#AvonleaFW | Modern Day Izzy

After all this time I am making an appearance. Yes, that is right, I am Ashley's not so very diligent blogger younger sister Gabrielle. You may call me Gaby. Life keeps me busy so I can't blog as much as I would like to in my dreams. When Ashley told me Sullivan Entertainment contacted her about doing an Avonlea Fashion Weekend, I was ecstatic.  I have loved all things Anne and Avonlea since I was about 6. My sisters and I reenacted scenes from the Anne films all through our growing up. I played Anne. I had her lines memorized. Eventually, Ashley and I rented the Anne of Green Gables audio books and listened late into the night of Anne and her adventures. A few years ago we discovered the Road to Avonlea television series. Again I was in love. 

My inspiration for today's outfit comes from Road to Avonlea. In particular Izzy Pettibone in season 7. I think Izzy grew into a very beautiful young woman and she has lovely sense of style. Nothing too girlish and frilly, but certainly not too tomboy. Just the right mix. 

|| clothing items ||

cream lace blouse | Nine & Co. by Nine West [borrowed from Ashley]

Robbins egg blue boyfriend cardigan | Forever 21 [$7]

denim pencil skirt | Ann Taylor LOFT [$20]

black tights | Target [$5]

black heels | Payless [$5]

gold ring | Forever 21 [gift from Ashley]

earrings | Charming Charlie

pink & gold necklace | c/o Max & Chloe [borrowed from Ashley]

I hope y'all enjoyed my post. xoxo - Gaby

#AvonleaFW ❘❘ Avonlea Fashion Weekend 2013

Blog Post with all the details about the event: http://www.bramblewoodfashion.com/2013/10/avonlea-fashion-weekend-starts-tomorrow.html
Anne of Green Gables Apron: http://www.bramblewoodfashion.com/2010/06/aogg-inspired-embroidered-apron.html

::Treasury Books Mentioned in Video::
Anne of Green Gables Treasury by: Carolyn Strom Collins & Christina Wyss Eriksson
Anne of Green Gables Christmas Treasury by: Carolyn Strom Collins & Christina Wyss Eriksson

~Ashley