Concerning Versailles???

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Concerning Versailles?

I know. I know. Talk of Versailles, in hard economic times like these?!?!?!? Just for silly fun, folks. Just for fun and picture eye-candy. :-)))

Versailles

The furnishings were more or less well inventoried, some of them were put in storage and some were sent to government buildings, but the most of them were put up for public sale to help pay for the mounting costs of Revolution. The Revolutionary leaders were eager to see the last of Versailles and all its reminders of autocracy so they preferred foreign buyers to buy the objects from the palace and enticed them by selling them tax free, they came from all over Europe and America to take advantage of this. Much of today's Buckingham Palace is a legacy of the taste of the Prince of Wales whose agents took away shiploads of Versailles treasures.

Marie-Antoinette sat in this very chair while her servants arranged her hair and applied her makeup in her bedroom at the Petit Trianon. Known as a chaise de toilette, its swivel mechanism and low back were specially designed for performing the daily rituals of dressing.

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The real Cullen House...

The real Cullen House...



Well, the one they used for the 'Twilight' film, anyway.


Click here to go to 'Design Tavern' blog to find lots of photos...


And other links to other sites, showing it, as well.

Ohhhhh those French... >,-)

Oh those French!

How do...

They stay...

so...
slim?

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The morning after...

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I replied [the entry below], to 'Unhinged's' comment. But since I don't usually return to re-read things in blogs myself, thought I'd make it, a new entry today... BEFORE reading any more news! BEFORE seeing any new controversy, which must have erupted, overnight. :-( I'm just gonna' stay happy, for a while. >,-)
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Saw this news last night, and haven't looked for any new news, this morning. [So I won't be upset by reading anything disturbing, for a bit more time.] >,-) So I can still say the following 'happy stuff' about it. ,-)

--The quiet way in which the new "Powers That Be" went about making this decision, makes me VERY happy. Classy! Bodes well for the making of 'New Moon.'

--The quiet way in which Taylor went about convincing them, makes me appreciate him even more. It shows more maturity than I'd usually expect from a 16 year old. Yesss!

--Face it, though I love most of the 'Twilight' casting -- It's not totally following the book. So why does the 'Changing Jacob' _have_ to look quite AS tall, muscular, etc., as our imaginations made him... when reading the book?

--If 'Emmet' didn't have to have the dark, curly hair [which made Rosalie save him]... And if 'Alice' can be taller and not have all-spiky-hair ... And if 'Rosalie' can NOT look like the most beautiful female on the planet... Then why does the 'Jacob' character have to become so huge?

--Since Taylor made me really like 'Jacob,' in 'Twilight,' I will give the actor the benefit of the doubt and believe that he can _play_ the changing, more mature 'Jacob.'

--They even did that "chemistry with 'Bella" test!!! ,-) And it convinced The Powers That Be. Personally, I accept it, even without their testing.

--If this decision causes too much controversy, I'll simply stop reading about continuing controversy. I'm finally coming to the point where I can relax a bit, concerning 'New Moon.' And I'm gonna' enjoy that relaxation, for awhile. :-))))

Tessa

Taylor will play 'Jacob'!!!!!!

Great news! Taylor will continue to portray 'Jacob,' in next 'Twilight' film... It is on the Stephenie Meyer official website.

"Good news about New Moon from director Chris Weitz:

I'm very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be playing Jacob Black in New Moon and that he's doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit Entertainment, the producers, and Stephenie Meyer.

The characters in Stephenie's books go through extraordinary changes of circumstance and also appearance; so it is not surprising that there has been speculation about whether the same actor would portray a character who changes in so many surprising ways throughout the series. But it was my first instinct that Taylor was, is, and should be Jacob, and that the books would be best served by the actor who is emotionally right for the part. I think that fans of Twilight the book and the movie will be surprised by the Jacob Black that Taylor will bring to the screen in New Moon; and I'm looking forward to working with him and the rest of the cast in realizing the film.

very best

Chris Weitz"

"I'd just like to add that I was very much a part of this decision. My first priority was always what was best for New Moon—what was going to give us the best possible movie. I'm truly thrilled that Taylor was the one who proved to the director, to Summit, and to me that he is the best possible Jacob we could have. And I'm very much looking forward to seeing what he's going to bring to Jacob's character this year.

- Steph"

Pretty, pretty, across the Pond

Today I got an update from a pretty place on the Net. It's from "across the Pond." A site with a grouping of different sections, all to be found at 'Cherry Menlove'.

And her blog has an update also.

Suger... Sugar...

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Sugar! Pretty much the bane of my existence. Since I know I need less of it. And I also know I'm quite addicted to it. -sighhhhhhhhhhhhhh-




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Way back when I first started drinking coffee, I tried to do it, black. Even then, I couldn't.






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Soooo, it you're addicted to anything, the only way to get free of the addiction, is to totally get it out of your life, 'cold turkey.' You have no idea how terrifying that thought is to me. Can't I just cut down? Can't I just cut back? Can't i just have less than I really want?




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Not according to writings on the topic....








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I'm *doomed*...

Wallpapers...

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Requisite 'Twilight' themed entry! >,-)

'New Moon' wallpapers, which can be found by clicking here....

Cookie cutters only good for...

Of cookie cutters... Just reading a blog, where the gal stated that her style is 'Organized Chaos.' And she showed the inside of a lovely built-in cabinet in her home. And believe me, she wasn't kidding! ,-)

There were a number of shelves with 'oodles' of pretty little 'things,' on them. I suppose they were pretty little figurines and etc., which she'd collected over time. Plus, pretty little things which 'crafty' pals had made for her. Maybe she made some herself, as well as just collecting.

But all in all, it was just too much of a jumble, for my taste. But of course, I didn't say that. This 'organized chaos thing,' is her 'thing.' And that's great.

And this is where the cookie cutters come in. [By now you're probably wondering if I'm ever going to get around to cookie cutters!!! -grin-] My feeling is - cookie cutters are only good, for making cookies. Not good for people...

Seems super for each of us to get to know what our style is, and to happily embrace it. For her, all those little things on shelves of that cabinet, made her smile. But there's no reason why such, has to make me smile. I don't have to pattern my tastes, on hers. Nor does she have to pattern hers, on mine.

So -- I feel -- cookie cutters are only good, for making cookies. Not good for making people... Or their choices. :-)

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How do we face...?

Very warm wishes for a Happy New Year, to us all. May we all learn from the present economic situation... Perhaps learn to [really] notice the difference between our 'wants' and our 'needs.' Yeah, that sounds mighty 'bahhh humbug.' Yup, it does. But instead of seeing the 'bahh humbug' aspect of it, maybe we can try to see the 'silver lining' aspect of it. [More 'Pollyanna' stuff I know... -sigh- So... bite me! -grin-]

We're living through a recession and no magic wands or wishful thinking, will change that. So, how do we live through the inevitable? With what mind set do we choose, to live through it? [Yes, our own mind set is still under our own control.] Do we choose to whine and cry and moan? Does that do any good? Nope. That choice only makes us feel worse.

So, what's the alternative?

How about what I said above... Really note our 'wants' and our 'needs.' Put 'wants' aside for the time being, and concentrate on getting our 'needs.' And then, learn to be content with that.

OK, if you want to scream at me now, you can. >,-)

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'Vanity Fair'

Who's buying 'Vanity Fair'?

I ask - since for myself, I'm not buying magazines now. To me, it's a waste of money, in times when wasting money isn't the best idea. [But that's just me!]

Now I'll be torn, on my new decision vs. having this whole photo shoot, in print form. :-)

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Who to play 'Jacob Black'????

OK, now to get to the discussion part... My feelings on who should play the 'Jacob Black' role in 'New Moon'? Guess I'm prejudiced, since Taylor Lautner made me really like/appreciate the character of 'Jacob.' Actually, I didn't appreciate 'Jacob,' reading the books. ~ Before seeing Taylor's portrayal of 'Jacob' in 'Twilight.' So, having said this, how could I not want Taylor to have a shot at playing 'Jacob' in 'New Moon'?

That said, I feel that Taylor was perfect, to play the 'young Jacob.' But in 'New Moon,' he physically ages/changes. And not just the shape-shifting part. The boy 'Jacob' becomes the man 'Jacob.' [Suppose my beef should be with Stephenie for writing the character, as changing so drastically, so quickly... -grin- But of course, it was her book and she could do whatever she wanted to do, with her characters!!!]

So, how do I reconcile Taylor being the perfect young 'Jacob'?... With what has to happen in 'NM'? I sort of can't. Not, if going completely by the book, anyway. But! Technically, 'Rosalie' is supposed to be the "most beautiful female in the world" and all that. And I simply do not see the 'Rosalie' actor as being thus. She has the attitude down pat. But she looks more 'hard' to me, than 'most beautiful...'

And... remember 'Alice's' spiky hair, in the book? I love, love, love how they wigged Ashley Greene, in 'Twilight.' She's a perfect 'Alice', to me. But technically, that wig, is not the 'Alice' hair of 'Twilight.'

And Emmet has curly hair, in the book. Not so, in the movie.


My point ~ visuals [as written in the book] have already been changed. So, does 'Jacob' have to grow quite as much as his character does, in the book? And if not, why can't Taylor continue to play the role?

I've seen the name of Michael Capon spoken of, as possible replacement. And yes, Taylor and he do resemble one another. But! I don't personally know anything about this Michael Capon... Never saw his acting, or him, before this buzz. I've only read some about him, on Twilight web sites. But it scares me that some say he is a terrible actor. And I also don't like it, that he's supposed to have jumped the gun, and promoted himself as 'Jacob,' before any such decision was made. -wrinkles nose- If that's true, it sounds much too full-of-himself, for me to accept/like him [M. Capon] as 'Jacob.'

And if all this is not enough angst... There is the whole issue of... Why didn't they cast a Native American actor, as 'Jacob Black' in the first place? After reading on this topic, I can see Native Americans having a real point, with this issue.

Sooooo ~ Lots of angst. And it's still early in the game of making 'NM'! What happens next? What decisions will be made, by 'the powers that be'? How much will they listen to the fan base? If at all? -sigh-

OK, I've put my 2 cents worth in too. ,-) Other ideas/questions can be found in these comments. How do we solve all this? [As if 'the powers that be' are gonna' listen to us but.... Why not talk about it anyway, hu?]

"12 Days Of Christmas"

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Yes, it's already the 2nd day of the "12 Days of Christmas"! Time flies.

And I do celebrate this time of year. Honest I do. :-) Just not in the traditional religious holidays way. I do presents and everything. And got the one thing I wanted... An 'Alice' choker. And gave a 'Stay safe' pendant to a younger Twilight fan. Our family even had a 'Twilight' tree! With tiny white lights and lots of my usual apple themed decorations. We've done this before, but this year, it was an actual theme Christmas Tree. :-)

And now to get on to the questions... about 'Jacob' in 'New Moon.' Guess I'll make a new entry...

Thank you for comments & wishing Warm Wishes

Thank you to those, who commented here! It was very sweet of both of you. And I'll be sure to visit your blogs, in a bit. Maybe not today or tomorrow. But never fear, I will.

Yes, I too would really like to discuss 'Twilight' related things, with people who have more to say than just: "LOVE Rob's hair!" -grin- Of course I appreciate the actors. How could I not? And even have my favorite characters/actors. But there are other things to talk about. Especially with all the issues/angst/drama around 'New Moon.' -sigh-

And a very Happy Christmas Eve, Yule, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc., to all. Happy whatever you celebrate at this time of year. And if you don't celebrate any [like me], that's fine too. Please have a warm and happy time, though. I intend to. :-)

Below ~ Icicles and snow cover, as of this morning. If we get rain later, some may go. So I record them, while I can. The icicles continue to grow! Please excuse the tipped pic, but it's the only way to show their present length.Last pic, honest!!! >,-)
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Icicle Progression

Icicle -- a pendent, tapering mass of ice
formed by the freezing of dripping water.

Icicle Progression

Dec. 22 Mon AM - below

Dec. 23 Tues. AM - 2 below

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Happy Birthday, Jackson!

Happy Birthday to Jackson Rathbone!!!

The cutest of the 'Cullen Clan'!!!

Who plays 'Jasper' in the film "Twilight."


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Quite lovely...

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Giving a link to a quite lovely post, elsewhere. Very short, but wise. And her music is always a soft, soothing treat to the ear, as well.

The click-able link is here...

And I hope you enjoy "Be"...

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Making use our usual decorations on the tree, I realized that I actually have a 'Twilight' tree, this year! See all the apples? :-)


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Why do we feel entitled to Christmas Joy?

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I was thinking, the Joyful Spirit of Christmas [or of the Holidays, which ever you prefer] is referred to all over, this time of year. Some point out how to get that warm feeling. Some wonder where that warm feeling has gone? Some blame this or that [consumerism, the economy, fractured families, life in general, etc.] for robbing us of that warm Christmas/Holiday feeling. Some point out, that we seek it, in all the wrong places and in all the wrong ways. Some tell us how to ask ourselves, what it consists of, for ourselves... And then, to seek it, by only seeking out, those ways to personal warm feelings.

But ~ WHY are we supposed to feel in ourselves, a Joyful and Warm Spirit of Christmas/Holidays, at this time of year?

Why?

How come?

Why is this time of year supposed to evoke it, in us? And if it doesn't, we feel cheated. Again.

Christians would say, that their Faith, is the reason for them. But are all Christians experiencing the perfect, warm glow of the Christmas Season, each and every year? It's sad to say maybe, but I don't think so. So if even Christians don't have a sure handle on it, why do the rest of us, yearly become determined to get this perfect, warm glow of the Christmas Season? And why are we let down, when it doesn't fully materialize?

Long, long ago, people actually semi-stopped work, to totally enjoy the "12 Days Of Christmas." Enjoy, with food not eaten the rest of the year. And with drink and hospitality and visiting and impromptu dancing and games and merry-making. In the darkest, coldest time of the year, they set aside from Dec. 25th to Jan. 5th, to enjoy goodies and leisure, not had the rest of the year. No wonder they totally loved/enjoyed this time?!?

In olden days, the year-round menu was wholesome but bland. And entertainment consisted of visiting and gathering together for eating, dancing, playing music, singing songs and game playing. But today, we enjoy every kind of food, all year long. And the same with all our forms of entertainment. So therefore, holiday eating and merriment, just don't make Christmas special anymore. -sigh-


So, why do we still feel cheated if we don't get that elusive [but promised] total glow? Could it be that we've been brainwashed by advertising? >,-) I know that I feel that the Christmas/Holiday Season has really begun, when I see the Retro Budweiser Christmas Commercial on tv...

Click here and enjoy!

The snow, and the Klidesdale horses pulling the sleigh, into the perfect snow covered small village. Yes, I admit it. That starts the Season, for me. Yes, I think those "add people" know exactly how to conjure up the warmness of the Season. But, is this knowledge used, for good purpose? >,-) Mmmmmmm.....

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New director's letter to fans

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Chris Weitz [new director of 'New Moon'] has written a letter to we 'Twilight' fans.

I'm going to take this as a very good sign...

'Rpattzdaily' has posted the letter. You can read it, by clicking on this link.

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And 'Twilight Lex' has this, from Stephenie... Which you can access by clicking here.

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Well, whether anyone reads here or not [grin], all these entries will give a quick time line, of all the angst which hit, right after the premier of 'Twilight.' And I can look back on them later. And figure out what was 'on the mark,' and what was not.

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A bit of good news...

Yes, with all the drama and angst going on presently, with/about 'New Moon,' there's a wee bit of good news. 'RPATTZ DAILY' on Live Journal has a link to it. [Thank you 'RPATTZ DAILY'!!!] The link is in the entry on Dec. 11 @ 11:17 am.

Catherine Hardwicke was asked when the 'Twilight' DVD will arrive in stores and she replied......

Yes, I'm being a tease.

Please go read the link above, on 'RPATTZ DAILY' on LJ.

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Also Yes, this blog seems to be turning into a "fan girl" site. And I didn't really envision it, that way.

I'll revert to some Christmas-y stuff soon.

But then, no one reads here.

So why not put up whatever pops into my mind? :-))))

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