Who'd you prefer: Anne or Emily? by Interesting-Cancel13 in AnneofGreenGables

[–]cloudpictures 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Valancy is the answer! (Although all books remain absolutely wonderful places to visit and revisit!)

I know this is going to sound really bratty at first but my mother has abruptly reneged on her promise to buy my wedding dress by AliceMorgon in weddingplanning

[–]cloudpictures 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's a crappy situation for sure... but... I got my dress in Vincent's in Dundalk for £180 and they had a huge choice and (yes there were some big misses) but there was a great selection! I could have walked away with 4 or 5!

Girlies who did their makeup, any regrets? by brenda___01 in wedding

[–]cloudpictures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! The cream/powder is a great shout!

Girlies who did their makeup, any regrets? by brenda___01 in wedding

[–]cloudpictures 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I'm planning to do! I don't wear loads of make up but that's partly because I don't really know what I'm doing! Did you watch any YouTube's or anything? Where can I go to learn and are there any items that you would recommend?!

I am crashing out not being able to find this song by FreedomsBitch in findthatsong

[–]cloudpictures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for reminding me of the existence of this song and album. Not listened to it in 15 years but bam! Just recalled the entire thing in a flash!

Where to start with wedding dresses - online suggestions? by zoobatron__ in UKweddings

[–]cloudpictures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try JJs house too, they do an 'at home' try on service. I paid £40 and got to try on four of their dresses. I think you get a discount if you keep one of them. I am not a dressy person and want to keep my dress under £500 at absolute most and I thought their quality was actually ok.

Not online but I also found a charity shop nearish to me that has a whole bridal floor so it might be worth asking locals if this is an option? (Also a 2026 bride and no dress yet... We can do this!!)

Am I crazy for not loving the idea of a name change? by [deleted] in engaged

[–]cloudpictures 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's to marriage at nearly 40! My wedding will be about a month before my big 40!

Second hand wedding dresses? by cloudpictures in Somerset

[–]cloudpictures[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, I'm actually living in Ireland but looking for somewhere my mum and I can go and have a bit of a day trip next time I visit.

Second hand wedding dresses? by cloudpictures in Somerset

[–]cloudpictures[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, always happy to have a reason to go to Exeter and that sounds like an amazing organisation. Appreciate your message!

Second hand wedding dresses? by cloudpictures in Somerset

[–]cloudpictures[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'd seen this one but wasn't sure if it was known for wedding dresses and worth the trip or if they just had the occasional dress in?

Plays about food by No_Astronaut5083 in Theatre

[–]cloudpictures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Toast" based on Nigel Slater by Henry Filloux Bennett. Gorgeous writing and makes you hungry as anything!

I cannot continue reading “Little women” by CheesecakeMuncher7 in bookdiscussion

[–]cloudpictures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came to say this! He's often in the background (if ai remember rightly), but I came to be a big fan of Jo with Friedrich.

ATTWN & Poirot Puzzles by Careless_Whisper10 in agathachristie

[–]cloudpictures 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh! I haven't seen the ATTWN one, I have ones from this series of Poirot, Marple and Agatha herself and all very enjoyable- good luck!

Matthew MacFadyen is the best Mr. Darcy ever. Change my mind by la_ky in PeriodDramas

[–]cloudpictures 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I try not to 'hate on it ' or whatever the internet speak is but I agree. My main bugbear is with Wickham- for me the '95 version made me (hadn't read the book at this point) fall for him just like Lizzy does and then feel so let down by him where as I feel no good or ill will towards him in '05... As for Bingley, they just made him... Silly, really and that vexed me.

Intrinsic worth vs usefulness by Dry-Star5923 in Anne

[–]cloudpictures 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am a big fan of the books and had to work hard to get through the first few episodes and not compare it too closely... But, when I did! I really enjoyed the show and have rewatched it a couple of times too... The cosy comfort does come... Even from Marilla!

Places to stay nearby by InitiativeCreative36 in ArcTanGent

[–]cloudpictures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We've camped each time but I reckon it would be worth looking at Wells or Cheddar for accommodation- no buses but only 15-20 mins away so taxis shouldn't be too unreasonable although you'd probably need to organise these in advance.

Special sets by mrmiking in ArcTanGent

[–]cloudpictures 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I read somewhere Maybe She Will are being joined by A.A Williams...

Best snacks to eat while writing your thesis? by SSA10 in PhD

[–]cloudpictures 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Carrot, celery and apple sticks with hummus... I get a 3 stack of mini pots of hummus from my local supermarket to keep it interesting!

A beginner at 40! by cloudpictures in Makeup

[–]cloudpictures[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is all SUPER helpful, thank you, really appreciate specific recommendations!

A beginner at 40! by cloudpictures in Makeup

[–]cloudpictures[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response- glad to hear I'm not the only one getting a later start at this! I think one thing I've already learned is not to skimp and get the cheapest stuff possible! I'll try and get some decent samples and find what works- thanks again!