Beauty and The Beast - Le Belle et la Bête (2014)

As a Beauty and The Beast lover for many years (probably since I saw the Disney film), I was excited to see an actual French production of the original tale. Well, this version certainly didn't disappoint! From the stunning sets, gorgeous costumes and solid backstories, this film does absolute justice to the original storyline while also creating their own fantasy narrative as well. The movie is filmed in French and the English version has dubbed American actors.

The Swan Princess (1994)

One of my all-time loved films from my childhood! I remember when the movie premiered on television and it was hosted by Pillsbury and so before the film there was this cute commercial with the Pillsbury doughboy. My family recorded the movie and the commercial with it and so I always associated Pillsbury with the Swan Princess for years.

Loosely inspired by Tchaikovsky's ballet, Swan Lake, which premiered in 1875, the ballet was possibly inspired by old Germanic and Slavic folk and fairy tales. By nature, it's a rather depressing story (everybody dies), however, over the years the ballet has adapted a more hopeful ending to the storyline. I actually got to see Swan Lake on stage performed by a Ukrainian dance company, and it was breathtaking.

We Love Fairy Tales Week ~ Tag + Giveaway

Rachel's We Love Fairy Tales Week has arrived!

I have been so excited for this!

Inklings ~ January 2026

Welcome to January Inklings 💕

1. At any time during the month, on your own blog post a scene from a book or film that matches the prompt.

2. Link-back to Heidi's blog with a link to you Inklings prompt.

January prompt

A scene with a horse in book or film

Welcome February

 

In February there is everything to hope for and nothing to regret.

~ Patience Strong

Bridgerton: Season Three

At first, I wasn't going to review season three. It wasn't my favorite because there were too many stories going on, the primary storyline being about Colin and Penelope who are probably my least favorite characters. I don't hate them, but Colin is portrayed as a pretentious pretty boy and Penelope is just annoying. However, upon rewatching it in preparation for season four (and for this review), I realize that this was a very good season and both Penelope and Colin really became their best selves.

'Oddly Specific Things I Love in Books' Tag

I was tagged by With Joy for the Work! Thank you!

The Outline

1. Link back to who tagged you

2. Share the Graphic on your blog

3. Share the Outline on your post

4. Share a detail you love about the season of summer into fall

5. List at least 7 random/ specific things YOU love to read about in books, big or small

6. Tag 7 people who would enjoy taking part/whose answers you are curious to read!