This week's quote is again from Persuasion (I promise to get another book next time...), for it just suddenly clicked with me when I ope...

In Week 43 I chose a quote from Chapter 23 of Persuasion in which Anne and Captain Harville are having a discussion on the differences betw...

In Sense and Sensibility , Chapter 17, Edward says: “…I never wish to offend, but I am so foolishly shy, that I often seem negligent, wh...

I have a new-found obsession – ehm – hobby, about shoes recently. Well, I mean, I’m always so fond of boots, gladiator sandals, espadrilles,...

Maria strikes again! This time, the wallpaper is lavishly adorned with dusky pink colours (my favourite at the moment, actually!) and it has...

I have stuck with our faithful friend Emma for this weeks quote as there are an unlimited number of gems that everyone should have the plea...

This is a very belated review of another excellent book from Laurie Viera Rigler. Rachel has reviewed Laurie’s previous book (Confessions of...

Maria of Sweden has been very productive as of late. In addition to the lovely banners, she also made this simple but charming wallpaper for...

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Maria for making such fantastic Becoming Jane banners for use on the blog. I have to say they are e...

From Chapter 43 in “Pride and Prejudice”, Elizabeth Bennet and the Gardiners are at Pemberley where they are joined in their walk about th...

Those of you who subscribe/follow or site would have received the previous quote I posted earlier about Mansfield Park. A very gorgeous quot...

I picked up “Sanditon” again and found another treasure in Chapter 7: I have read several of Burns's poems with great delight,...

This week it is actually more a scene which I have chosen; it is a hilarious and truly adored scene from Pride and Prejudice and I dont be...

The following is Mariana’s companion article for the marvellous calendar that she had made earlier and I’ve posted here . Thank you so much,...

My apologies for the belated quote this week, but I finally managed to pull something from Jane Austen’s first written novel. Northanger Abb...

Our dearest Mariana gave a belated but very beautiful and much appreciated birthday gift for Becoming Jane Fansite. A collection of Jane Aus...

Funny that we’re into Sanditon since last week, for I’d pick another Sanditon theme a month ago just for preparation. Well, Linda dearest, g...

From Sanditon , Chapter 8 in the Penguin Classics: The two ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who, as they ...

Michelle, you are to love this information. Thanks to our new friend Janeen; she informed me of the existence of a wonderful piano book cont...

If I can hide myself like an ostrich hiding its head underground, I would. For I forgot (EEPS!) that last May 24 was our anniversary! Yes, L...