jane austen literary garden party // introduce yourself!

good afternoon, ladies! 'tis a positively delightful to have you gathered here in my garden on this lovely spring day. to-day, I should like to become more acquainted with my dearest guests, who shall be attending this little party I have prepared in my garden. do settle down for a nice cup o' tea whilst we enjoy this lovely afternoon... 

to help become more acquainted with each other, we are going to play a little "game" as one might call it, whilst we sit upon a quilt looking upon the beautiful verdure with tea cup in hand. simply answer the questions below and post them in your own garden, linking back to mine. ready? 

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{one} let us start by your telling a little bit about your own self. tell us a bit of your personality. perhaps, tell a bit of your interests and pastime. 

{two} what literary character {whether it be in a film or book} would you say, most describes your personality and mannerisms? 

{three} what would you describe as the most lovely place to live in 1700's England? a cottage surrounded by woods or a mansion perhaps, to the same resemblance as Pemberley in Miss Austen's Pride and Prejudice.    

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{four} list some of your favorite and least favorite literary works you have read. 

{five} what would you describe as a most admirable heroine? 

{six} if you could spend afternoon tea in the company of your favorite literary heroine, to whom would you spend it with? 

{seven} which is to your liking more :: tea or coffee?

{eight} which of Jane Austen's couples are your more fond of? 

{nine} what is one {a few} of your favorite literary quotes?  

 {ten} are you fond of dancing or singing or reading a good book? 

{eleven} and lastly, as this event is also hosted in celebration of my garden's second anniversary, would you mind explaining perhaps, how you stumbled upon my little plot of earth? wink.  

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now 'tis my turn to answer...

{one} let us start by your telling a little bit about your own self. tell us a bit of your personality. perhaps, tell a bit of your interests and pastime. 

my name is Miss Grace. I am the keeper and tender of this little plot of earth in the blogging world. in real life, I enjoy tending my little garden beside our garage that was established last summer, especially our eleven-year old lavender bush which produces the sweetest-smelling blossoms.

history holds a special place in my heart as I am very fond of studying various time periods of yesteryear and reading {and watching a reproduction of} Jane Austen's works brings the Regency era to life. I also am in love with old-fashion//vintage things and often go antiquing, drinker of tea, reader of historical-fiction novels, writer of words, and lover of letters.       

  

{two} what literary character {whether it be in a film or book} would you say, most describes your personality and mannerisms? 

I do find that I am most like Miss Jane Bennett from Pride and Prejudice with a hint of Miss Esther from Bleak House but I am not as good-natured as Miss Bennett {as she sees the good in everything} yet Miss Elizabeth is to strong-headed to be my type.    

{three} what would you describe as the most lovely place to live in 1700's England? a cottage surrounded by woods or a mansion perhaps, to the same resemblance as Pemberley in Miss Austen's Pride and Prejudice.    

a lovely place like Miss Woodhouse's Hartfield suits me quite nicely, amid perfectly tended gardens and in the country air.

{four} list some of your favorite and least favorite literary works you have read. 

The Apothecary's Daughter

Emma {currently reading} 

A Heart Most Worthy 

The Chronicles of Narnia {Horse and His Boy and Voyage of the Dawn Treader} 

The Goose Girl 

The Little Princess 

{least favorite} 

Silas Marner

{five} what would you describe as a most admirable heroine? 

the most admirable heroine {in my opinion} is of a tender, gentle spirit like that of a humble servant. she is not what to-day's world portrays a woman figure to be, strong and defiant, but meek and genteel. she is thoughtful and considerant, good-natured, and well-bred. if her accomplishments exceed that of others is only a tiny diamond in her radiant crown compared to her unwavering faith that inspires and encourages all.   

her character is above admirable. 

{six} if you could spend afternoon tea in the company of your favorite literary heroine, to whom would you spend it with? 

I am {even though she can be somewhat haughty} am very fond of Miss Emma Woodhouse as well as Julie Klassen's heroine, Miss Lillian Haswell, in The Apothecary's Daughter. 'Twould be a delightful pleasure to attend tea in their company, if I was honored with the opportunity. 

{seven} which is to your liking more :: tea or coffee?

most definitely tea, thank you very much. although coffee's aroma is enticing, tea is a balm that soothes an aching heart and is more of an adventure than "just a cup of tea." {read this post here}. with a teaspoon of vanilla and dash of honey or agave nectar to sweeten for taste and cream to smooth, black tea is my cup o' tea.  

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{eight} which of Jane Austen's couples are your more fond of? 

most definitely Mr. Knightly and Miss Woodhouse. Mr. Knightly is a man of character I look upon most admirably. 

{nine} what is one {a few} of your favorite literary quotes? 

I try to avoid looking backward or forward and keep looking upward. ~Charlotte Bronte

There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. ~ Emma 

To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment. ~ Jane Austen

"I'd like to add some beauty to life," said Anne dreamily. "I don't exactly want to make people know more...though I know that is the noblest ambition...but I'd love to make them have a pleasanter time because of me...to have some little joy or happy thought that would never have existed if I hadn't been born.

~L.M. Montgomery, Anne's House of Dreams

{ten}  are you fond of dancing or singing or reading a good book? 

dancing. if I should have another opportunity to dance, I would quickly accept the invitation without delay. I cannot think of anything so beautiful nor as lovely as to be asked to dance. wink. 

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well, now, that's simple enough, no? now, 'tis your turn. answer the questions above, and link your post back to mine. oh, and do leave a comment when you link up! 

love always,

the keeper of the garden. 

please do be sure to join Miss Kellie's event as well...