by Carrie Turansky | Apr 10, 2014 | Downton Abbey, Research
Hi Friends, One of the highlights of our visit to England was touring Highclere Castle and gardens where Downton Abbey is filmed. What a beautiful spot! There are several sections to the gardens…so come along with me on a tour. Just a short walk from the house...
by Carrie Turansky | Apr 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hi Friends, One thing I loved about our house the first time I walked through with the realtor was the built in bookshelves in the living room. In the past we stored all our homeschooling books there, but now they mostly hold some of my favorite novels and a few...
by Carrie Turansky | Mar 25, 2014 | Downton Abbey, Research
Hi Friends, Last week I visited Winterthur Museum near Wilmington, DE, where they are hosting a wonderful exhibit featuring 40 historically inspired costumes from the hit British TV series, Downton Abbey. The exhibit includes Lady Sybil’s controversial...
by Carrie Turansky | Mar 20, 2014 | My Books
Hi Friends, I hope you are enjoying the first day of Spring. It’s a bit cool and gray here in NJ, but I know brighter days are ahead. Keep reading all the way to the end of this post for a fun giveaway. Today I’m excited to reveal the cover of my next...
by Carrie Turansky | Feb 27, 2014 | Downton Abbey, My Books
Downton Abbey Season Four has come to an end, and those of us who enjoy that series will miss seeing our favorite characters on Sunday night. Here are some fun ideas to help fans get their Downton fix until next season: 1. Watch Downton Abbey again on DVD or Amazon...