shall we dance? // english country dance DVD product review

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"to be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love..." 

~ jane austen 

when Garrett contacted me to inquire if I would be interested in reviewing his DVD on english dancing, I was delighted by the prospect of learning more information on country dance. the video itself was shipped out promptly and soon I was able to watch the wonderful world of English dance come to life. 

here's what Garrett says about this DVD...

As homeschoolers, many of us love studying about that span in history - from the eighteenth century up through the Civil War - which gave rise to so many great events and brilliant minds.  Most also enjoy the beautiful dances from that era.  With so much anti-family recreation out there, the old dances are a wonderful way to have good old fashioned fun!  Recently, I completed an instructional documentary that combines the beauty of the Civil War/Victorian era dances with my love for history.  This 30 minute film covers 6 period dances complete with step-by-step instructions, dance excerpts, and historical information on etiquette and customs of the day.  For pictures of the production process and screen shots of the finished product, visit the following site:

http://www.christianfilmmakers.org/forums/viewthread/9526/P10

If you'd like to purchase a copy of your own, you can email me directly {at gstowe@hughes.net} or visit my website www.repairingthebreachmedia.wordpress.com and click the Buy it Now button on the right hand side-bar.   The DVD  is $13 with free shipping and handling. Payment is accepted via check or PayPal (sorry, orders placed via my website are PayPal only - we appreciate your understanding).  Thanks so much for your interest.   ~Garrett Stowe 

this was a simply delightful DVD, showing step-by-step instructions, making the dances simple to understand for all ages. it was also filled with the history and origins of English dance as well as the proper etiquette {for young ladies and gentlemen alike} when attending an event. 'twas refreshing to see period dancing come make its appearance once again, and I cannot wait to introduce this to an acquaintance who organizes a rather large reenactment in our county.

for those who enjoy period dancing, this is a wonderful DVD for you! don a pretty gown and gather a few friends and family, put on some fiddle music, and re-live the world of an era gone by...

love always,

the girl dancing in the garden. 

postscript ~ special thanks to Garrett for allowing me to review this DVD! 

it drips like silk and flutters like a butterfly wings.

{^^SOOC shot^^} 

sunshine streaming. a gypsy breeze rustling. my heart beating wildly and free. springtime. 
branches overflowing with blossoms. petite little flowers drip from the tips of trees to the ground like pure white silk and flutter like butter fly wings. the snow-laden boughs daintily touch the blue sky like fairy wings.   oh, dear springtime! 

what makes your heart sing? is it the snow in the garden, or the snow on the trees?

with love,
the girl in the garden with flowers in her hair.

product review // dorothy jane.

To-day, I would like to feature a simply enchanting shop brimming with the most dainty little treasures, owned by a very sweet woman who makes delightful little delights with lots of love...

Etsy Shop //Website 

sweet "dody" not only generously sponsored a giveaway last month, but also sent me a set of four beautiful tags, perfect for celebration of spring...

the parcel was sent within splendid timing, and 'twas a delightful treat to find such in my little mailbox on a sunny, spring afternoon. dear dody wrapped the tags in a delicate cellophane bag topped with a paper doily and a blue tea-stained ribbon, taking care to wrap the tags properly so as not to bend during the shipping process. 

the owner manages a lovely shop filled with handmade products that are vintage, parisy, and inspired by jane austen and other works of literature. 

I highly recommend buying from shop dorothy jane because...

| her products are of good quality and very reasonably priced. 

| customer service is both sweet and prompt. 

| dody takes care to make sure that your order is safely packaged so that no harm comes to your goodies during the shipping process. 

special thanks to sweet dody for allowing me to do this product review. I shall definitely be purchasing from you in the future, and my tags I simply adore! {one I use on my inspiration board ;)}. 

blessings from the garden,

the keeper of the garden.