BBC Robin Hood

Where have I been lately? Watching these:

I'm addicted. :P

But they're great for getting lots of hand sewing projects done. I can't wait for Season 3 to come to the US. I've been watching as many episodes as I can on YouTube.

They have a new costume designer for this season so it's a whole new look. Looks like a lot more leather, which is awesome!

And there's some new characters, which I'm excited about.

Kate, from Locksley. I'll admit I wasn't to excited about her at first but after watching a few episodes with her in it I'm warming up to her! :) I think she and Alan-a-Dale would make a good couple. But I have a feeling that's not the way it's going to end up. We'll just have to see. :P

I'm super excited and can't wait for Isabella, Sir Guy of Gisbourne's sister to come into the show. Should be interesting! :)

And finally! Friar Tuck joins the cast...he's pretty awesome. :)

Anyway...apologies to all of you who could care less about my Robin Hood obsession at the moment. I just can't help myself. :)

These Days

I'm all about books on tape. They are so much nicer than movies while your sewing because you don't have to watch! :) My favorite of late has been James and the Giant Peach. My favorite is the Centipede! :D

I'm also all about designing my own wardrobe. I think it's the downside of being a seamstress, you start to be more picky about clothes because you would like this sleeve with that cuff and those buttons...So, I'm going to TRY and make myself make me some clothes, and not sell them. haha I have a bad habit of selling everything. But that's good too, right?

And...I'm all about washing with baking soda...

I put about a 1/4 cup in every load of laundry along with the soap and everything comes out so fresh and clean! I'm a bit obsessed with it. :)

So anyways...I've been sewing, cleaning, and today I even made gingerbread! It almost feels like Spring today as the sunshine has come out and there's some tulips or something popping up in the garden. Yay. :)

Crusoe in Danger

Why is it whenever a show comes on tv that I actually enjoy...they cancel it? I read something online that said the last episode shown on 1/30/09 will be the last ever. It's so upsetting! It didn't even conclude anything...in fact left you hanging. I've been getting so into this show the past few weeks because it's all leading up to something and then there, they've gone and left you hanging. He's left on the island trying to get back home to Suzannah who is having her own struggles in England.

This is such a great family show and actually really clean and wholesome. Perhaps one of the reasons it's not so popular?

It's really well filmed and the acting is great. I love the sets and location...the costumes and props are awesome! It reminds me of the good old tv shows I used to watch.

Crusoe and Friday are such an example of true friendship and they so often lay down their lives for each other. And I love the fact that Crusoe and Suzannah stay faithful to each other over the years, neither knowing if the other is dead or alive.

Has anybody else been watching this show? There's a petition to sign which I'm not sure if it will help but would be worth a try! I'm hoping if they don't continue the show that they will at least give us a conclusion.

Here is the petition and be sure and watch past episodes by visiting the link on the side of my blog. I love this show. I really hope they will keep it going. Seems I never have popular taste anymore.

I understand that they need to keep shows on that are the most popular and that the most people watch...but really...at least give those of us who do watch it and ending!

Bride Wars

My sister took me to see Bride Wars for my birthday and um...yeah, it's pretty much the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Kate Hudson never fails to make me laugh.
So....get your girlfriends together and go see it, okay? :)

Then tell me what you think. ;)

Australia

I went to see this film with my sister yesterday...it was breathtaking. It may be the best film I've seen since The Patriot or Lord of the Rings as far as how much it inspired and challenged me.

So beautifully filmed, showing the incredible scenery of Australia in a remarkable way. The characters were stunning. So much bravery and selfless sacrifice for one another. They're living life to the full. Even when it seems impossible to carry on...they keep going, even if it costs their life, to finish what they set out to do.

There's a quote early on in the movie...I wish I could remember it better. But Hugh Jackman's character, Drover, says something like, "All a person takes with them from life is their story, I'm just trying to live a good one." Wow, if I would live with that mindset and not get so concerned with all the material things of the world. It's the things we do, the lives we touch that really matters. What story are we telling through the life that we're living?

Well done Baz Luhrmann, in directing a truly epic masterpiece that can speak to all hearts and make us stop and think about where we're at and what we're doing. At least that's what this film did for me.

More on Crusoe

I don't think I ever said what I thought of the new TV series Crusoe which airs on Friday evenings.
I'm really enjoying it! It's entertaining and the guys costumes and set design are amazing.

Also...Sean Bean is in some of them! I can't remember who he played or if he was only in the first episode. I've actually only watched a couple of them. But anyway...
As amazing as some of the costumes are...I must confess I'm not sure what I think of the girl's costumes. They don't seem quite right or authentic. (maybe I'm wrong) But as they are flashbacks maybe Robin isn't remembering correctly! ;) Yeah...that's probably it! They are rather light and flowy though so maybe the designer is trying to create a dreamy effect more than historical accuracy. That would make sense and it does create an atmosphere.

They are pretty though....I wouldn't mind making one like this...
Anyway...it's a fun show and I'm not going to be too picky about the accuracy of it all. It is beautifully filmed and it's fun to watch. And...I am a bit obsessed with Robin's jackets and shirts. I may have to start a new line of clothes...haha. I've always wanted to make men's costumes. Maybe one day when I'm a costume designer for reals. ;)