Books, Tea, and Other Obsessions : Queen Mary

I can't believe it's already May!!! Where did all of April go? Probably in writing--I'm finishing up edits for Their Convenient Christmas Betrothal (out in November!) and the next 1920s mystery. (also starting a fun, just for me project...), but I'm so excited to see lilacs blooming and trees turning green at last. How is the season where you are???

In the meantime, here's some fun reads...

"Liberty Leading the People" returns to the Louvre after restoration

Artists to know from the SWAIA Native Fashion Week

Lavinia Fontana portrait joins museum collection

What is Beltane?

CJ Sansom, "Shardlake" author, dies (this is so sad! I love these books, and the TV series is just now dropping)

Queen Mary of Denmark debuts a stunning emerald tiara

American IT girls in Paris, a century ago

A life-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry

Hooray, time for summer clothes! And sales

Happy almost March, everyone! I don't know about you, but I think I have never been soooo ready for winter to end and summer flowers to make their appearance. It's been a long one, in so many ways. (But watch for a post about how I try and "hygge" my way through winter!). I'm keeping busy finishing two books and starting another, and trying to convince myself to get back to yoga class.

In the meantime, here's some reading....

Why winter is the best season for reading

American Girl's new "historical" doll is from the 1990s, and I now feel The Old

7 of Audrey Hepburn's best Givenchy moments on-screen

A restored 18th century Spitalfields townhouse

The history of Queen's Mary's crown (soon to be seen again!)

The most transformative period dramas to escape into