Tag Archives: Anglophilia

February 3, 2009

Let’s get Etsy-fied

I scrapbook, crochet, make cards, design digital graphics and just generally . . . consider myself “artsy.” Not in the pretentious, black-beret-wearing way — just in the “I enjoy art and making stuff” way. And I sit at a computer all … Continue reading →

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January 30, 2009

British mug-aphilia

My obsession with all things British has been far-reaching and serious, as I’ve frequently blogged about before. Last year for my birthday, my sister carried my London theme to framed pictures, a wire replica of Big Ben and a lovely … Continue reading →

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December 11, 2008

A cup o’ tea for Stacy

I had the all-time surprise of the month when my friend Stacy showed up in my office yesterday — fresh off a plane from London! Sadly, she was in town for a funeral, but we managed to have a really … Continue reading →

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November 16, 2008

Satiating my Anglophilia on the cheap

Trust me, I’m not one to ignore a gigantic picture of the Union Jack — and certainly not one to overlook one with Prince William emblazoned in the center. Today’s Travel section of the Washington Post contains an interesting story … Continue reading →

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October 15, 2008

Just a note from London

I got a postcard from my friend Stacy in the mail yesterday — very exciting! She moved to London — possibly my favorite place in the world — to study and obtain her Master’s degree in late September. To say … Continue reading →

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September 10, 2008

Book review: ‘Fruit of the Lemon’ by Andrea Levy

I first heard about Andrea Levy my senior year of college — I was taking a history course aptly titled “Empire!: The British Colonial Experience.” And yes, the exclamation mark was definitely part of the title. Toward the end of … Continue reading →

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