Fleetwood Mac's Tusk album for me is another one that I love to play in the Autumn time
My favourite songs on that album are mostly Stevie Nick's beautiful haunting songs, Angel, Sisters of the Moon, Beautiful Child and this haunting poem Storms are some of my favourite Fleetwood Mac songs ever.
When I was 15/16 I learn the guitar by ear by playing the guitar over and over again in my bedroom! It got to the stage that my parents bought me a pair of cordless ear phones to plug into my guitar so they didn't have to listen to an awful tuned gutiar, the wrong cords and the caterwauling of my 16 year old self trying to be Stevie!
This was also for me a song about my first love, over that summer I had my first taste of love he was alot older than then me. By the Autumn the relationship has fizzled out and was over. I poured my heart into learning these songs. Storms and Beautiful Child remind me so much of that time, even now sometimes when I hear them I can remember so clearly how heartbroken I was.
If I was to get the many lyrics I love of Stevie Nick's songs tattooed on me I would be covered!
Yet there something about these lyrics from Storms
"Never ever been a blue calm sea
I have always been a storm'
These lyrics seem to sum me up although I have mellowed a bit. I always seemed to be a bit of a storm!
Charlotte's blog is actually one blog that I have been following since I started blogging!
I love following her Mum advice, hauls, recipes and her journey as she became a Mum
for a second time to her daughter Daisy. She has had a rough time of it lately and sometimes I just want to giver her a virtual hug!
Her vlog channel is also very good and I love her weekend style vlogs
I will definitely be featuring her vlog channel here again
Movie
La Belle Et La Bete
I rediscovered this beautiful old 1946 movie while having a clean out the other day!
I have it on an old VHS tape so I hooked up the video player and then got lost in this
stunning black and white movie! I first saw it at the age of 16 after I heard Stevie Nicks wrote a
song after seeing this movie. I found a copy on ebay and after I watched it I knew why Nicks had to write a song after watching it!
This French subtitled black and white old movie took my breath away! Josette Day is brilliant as the slightly aloof Belle but for me Jean Marias steals the movie as not just the Beast/Prince but he also plays Avent (this movies version of Gaston from the Disney movie) I love the twist that he plays both Belle's suitors. The stunning filming tricks such as the arm of candelabra's have been used in different movies as homage to this movie. Written and directed by Jean Cocteau who in my opinion was a legend
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Album
In Your Dreams~Stevie Nicks
This is my favourite solo album from Stevie since her first album Bella Donna
For me it's classic Stevie and takes her back to her roots. It's romantic soft rock at its best, I think working with Dave Stewart has added a dept to her music. These two know what works for Stevie and I love every single song on this album. It has a kind of Gothic feel to it, with Stevie referencing Anne Rice in the song New Orleans, Mr Rochester in Wide Sargasso Sea, Twilight in Moonlight, Edgar Allan Poe in Annabelle Lee and true love in Italian Summer. She also sings about her love affairs in the songs on this album Mick Fleetwood in Secret Love, and of course Lindsey Buckingham in Everybody Loves You and You May Be The One.
Drink
Castellore Pinot Grigio~ Aldi 6.50
I really enjoy a nice Pinot Grigio and this is my favourite from Aldi
This Italian wine has a fresh citrus taste to it, it's a lovely dry crisp wine
I love to drink it with seafood or pasta
Schofferhofer~Aldi 1.80
Hubby has been loving this German light wheat beer from Aldi
It keeps it's frothy head for the whole glass
For such a cheap beer it has a great quality
Vlogger
PeruseProject
I love Regan's booktub channel! She comes across as a person who really does loves to read.
While I don't read alot of the genre she does, she is mostly into fantasy and YA. While I do like some fantasy I am more of an adult fiction reader.
That being said I still love watching her reviews of all different book, her unboxings and book hauls. I have actually bought a book called Queen of the Night due to one of her book hauls and can't wait to read it!
This is my favourite song from Stevie Nick's since Fleetwood Mac's Rhiannon
I just love this finished song called Moonlight which has been a hit with fans since the mid 70's when the demo was leaked and it was called Lady From The Mountain. Stevie has tried to recorded it solo and with Fleetwood Mac down through the years but was either not happy with the finished song or else it didn't fit the feel of various albums.
When she started to work with Dave Stewart of Eurythmics she brought him this song
with some added verses. The added verses are from 2009 when Stevie saw the Twilight New Moon movie Stevie is a huge vampire fan she loves Anne Rice etc So some of the verses date back to the 1970's and some from 2009. The finished song is amazing and fits so well on the album
In Your Dreams which is my favourite Stevie Nick's solo album since Bella Donna.
The Gothic video goes so well with the style of the song it's classic Stevie and I love that Dave Stewart makes an quirky apperance too!
This is definitely one of my most played songs ever....it brings out the romantic in me!
This is a beautiful account with beautiful well shot pictures
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Album
Bella Donna~Stevie Nicks
I am still loving re-discovering the solo albums of Stevie Nicks
Being honest I don't think I have listened to Stevie's albums since I was pregnant
which was three years ago! I am currently loving listening to all the beautiful songs
which mean so much to me
This week I am really loving Stevie's first solo album called Bella Donna
In a break between albums with Fleetwood Mac Stevie called in lots of friends to quickly recorded this album. Songs from this album have gone on to become classics, Stop Dragging My Heart Around (with Tom Petty) Edge of Seventeen (which was later sampled by Density's Child) and Leather & Lace (with Don Henley) are all well known and of course I love them
But my favourites are Kind of Woman a song she wrote about Lindsey Buckingham in which she let herself worry about him on the road and the temptations that fall in his path.
The Highway Man is another favourite of mine from this album. I think Stevie said this was about the great rock singers and guitarists that she has worked with. I also think its about Lindsey Buckingham who she saw as an amazing musician but also someone she couldn't keep up with.
The lyrics, the music and the harmonies between Stevie and Don Henley all make this song so beautiful.
Drink
Belletti Prosecco~Aldi 8.99
There are a few things that I can be a bit of a snob about
Wine, Chocolate, Coffee and Prosecco I like good quality with these!
When I saw these prosecco in Aldi for the price of 8.99 I went back and forth for a couple weeks before I bought it. Wow I was surprised it is once of the nicest prosecco I have drunk!
It's how I like my prosecco dry with hints of apple and pear..... Delicious
Vlogger
Bits & Clips
I love Marie Bits & Clips and she is my go to when I want to smile
She doesn't have a set upload so when I see she has put up a new video
I immediately watch it! She has been flogging her way through Vid Con lately
and it has been totally refreshing to see it through the eyes of a down to earth person
Store
Penneys/Primark
For some reason Primark is called Penneys here in Ireland
Being honest I haven't been in this store in a long while
but we need to pick up bits and bobs for a family wedding we are going
to later in the month and I forgot how good value for money this store is!!
They also have some beautiful home ware items too, with our bedroom getting
a revamp soon I will be picking up things from here soon!
So that's my favourites for this week
Now someone pass the prosecco it's finally THE WEEKEND!
Friday Oisìn and I pottered around the house doing housework!
Saturday morning Paul and Oisìn went swimming early and then
we made our way into Dublin city centre to get three outfits for
my sister in law's wedding at the end of the month.
In actually fact we found both Paul and Oisìn beautiful suits in the same shop
that wasn't the problem. At this stage it was nap time for Oisìn and he didn't want to
get out of his pram to try anything on! He spent 15 minutes shouting "I DON'T LIKE IT"
at the top of his voice all over the store, while getting annoyed and strange looks from other
customers!! He then barged into the dressing room Paul was getting changed in, thankfully the sales assistant was a nice bloke and took it all very well. Soon bribery was used in the form of Peppa Pig books and chocolate lollipops!
We then had to find accessories for me! Luckily I already had my dress, but I needed, shoes, bag, jewellery, and a hat to match!! Clothes shopping, with a tired and cranky toddler is like shopping with the spawn of Satan! Oisìn becomes a totally different child when he is tired, and he is not a child to sleep in his pram, like me he is too nosy and wants to see what's going on! We had to do naughty step in the middle of Primark/Penneys que tears, snot and other parents looking at us like we where the most awful parents on the planet! After another hour we where almost finished and more bribery was pulled out in the form of promised Burger King!
Everything was forgiven and forgotten once he got a Burger King hat!
He is such a funny little thing!
Once Oisìn was bathed and put to bed, candles where lit and prosecco poured!
I continued my love of rediscovering Stevie Nicks and listen to another favourite
In Your Dreams
We then watched Spectre not one of my favourite James Bond movies
but I love the title song!
So this morning Oisìn and I where up bright and early 6am!
After a big fry up we went to the Kids Club at our local cinema
It's quite cheap so we thought we would give it ago and see how Oisìn got on!
He loved it! From the popcorn, jellies, and big telly as he called it, he loved every minute
The great thing about kids club is it's chaos lots of little humans, talking, singing and cheering along!
There is no pressure if you kid is laughing or crying all the parents are in the same boat!
We will definitely be bringing Oisìn again he is already asking about Finding Dory
It's hard to believe sometimes he is still only two and half!
The rest of our day was simple, park, dinner and now I'm having a cuppa with a book in bed!
I saw a similar post to this and thought it would be fun to do
so here are some random Question and Answers!!
-What’s your most played song? Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac I adore this song
closely followed by Close To You by The Carpenters which is mine and my son's song
followed by Songbird by Fleetwood Mac
-What’s your favourite indoor/outdoor activity?
Indoor activity would be reading I love losing myself in a good book
closely followed by blogging and watching TV
Outdoor activity would be walking in the park with my family
-What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Cleaning the toilets & ironing equally!
-What is your favourite time of day/day of the week/month of the year? I like the evening, once Oisín has gone to bed and I can relax. Saturday is my favourite day, it's my lie in morning and we do lots of different things, shopping, walking in the park and family time. I love December full of Christmas cheer, twinkly lights, family time and Birthdays
-What is your favourite body part? My eyes
-What sound do you love? The sound of my little boys laughter its a beautiful sound
-If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like and what would it be for?
I would love to throw a big family Christmas party like my Nanny did when I was 11
All of my family was there, there was no set to come or leave at people just came and went as they
pleased. There was drinks, food, sweets and games for the children and adults. I remember the
children drinking fizz orange playing buckaroo while the adults drank champagne and played cards!
Then everyone stopped and sat around the TV to watch the very last episode of Only Fools and
Horses the one where they finally do become millionaires! Then my cousin and Uncle sang and
played music until the early hours of the morning. When I woke I was back at home the next
morning!
-If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor? My Nanny she was amazing she had been through so much in her life and never gave up. My Mother reminds me of her so much
-If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to? I always really liked my name but I do like Holly or Eve as I was born on Christmas Eve!
-If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Stevie Nicks
-If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Pay off our bills! Then book a holiday!
-When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time? I like to sit and read or I will spend a bit of time on Instagram
-What was one of the best parties you’ve ever been to? Beside my Nanny's Christmas party, I have to say our Wedding it was so much fun and I loved watching everyone dancing and enjoying themselves
-What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up? Last TV show was Downton Abbey, last movie was Toy Story 3 while watching it the other evening with my son, last book was Cross Stitch from the Outlander series, can't wait to start the second book!
-What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done? Arrange my brother's funeral
-When was the last time you had an amazing meal? Our anniversary meal was amazing couldn't move after it!
-Who is your favourite actress/actor? I love a few can't pick one Emily Blunt, Elizabeth Taylor, Amy Adams, Audrey Hepburn, Charlie Hunnam, Benedict Cumberbatch, Norman Reedus, Richard Burton and Leonardo Dicaprio
-Who is on your top 10 sexiest male list?
Norman Reedus, Charlie Hunnam, Chris Hemsworth, Kit Harington, Rob Kearney (Irish Rugby player) Aidan Turner, Henry Cavill, Brad Bitt, Idris Elba, Daniel Craig
-Who are your favourite style icons? Elizabeth Taylor, Victoria Beckham and Audrey Hepburn
-What films can you watch again and again?
Dirty Dancing, Grease, Boondock Saints, The Lost Boys, The Little Mermaid, Roman Holiday, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Wizard of Oz, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof and The Godfather and all the Christmas movies!!
1. Favourite thing about it? I love the change in the weather, nice, crisp fresh days. A walk in the park as the leaves crunch under my feet. Curling up with a good book, while candles light around me. A cup of hot chocolate while watching Downton Abbey. Feeling cosy in tights, boots and a oversize jumper. Halloween and the promise of Christmas! I can almost see the twinkle of lights already!
2. Favourite drink? I love a nice latte or hot chocolate with marshmallows. If I wasn't pregnant I would have a glass of red wine on a Sunday or a yummy Baileys but they will have to wait till after baby is born!
3. Favourite scent/candle? Scent wise I love Tommy Girl in the Autumn/Winter. Candles I love the Autumn collect from Yankee Candle. Black Cherry, November Rain, Blissful Autumn and Fireside Treats are among my favourites.
4. Favourite thing to eat? I love anything comforting like, pasta bake, stew, casseroles and roast dinners. For desserts I love warm sticky toffee pudding!
5. Go to moisturiser? No7 Beautiful skin range
6. Go to make-up/nail polish colours? I like a brown/beige eye in the Autumn with a fresh face. For nails I always go for a red or purple nail in the Autumn.
7. Favourite music or band/singer to listen to? I love listening to Sarah Brightman's Eden when the seasons change it just captures that mood of fresh, crisp days for me. I also listen to Stevie Nick's Bella Donna and Kate Bush's The Kick Inside alot in Autumn not sure why! I do have to admit that come November I secretly listen to Christmas songs!
8. Favourite outfit to wear (i.e. boots & a scarf combo)? Don't have a favourite outfit at the moment with have a quite large bump at the moment! I do like boots, tights/leggings, with a dress or over sized jumper
9. Autumn treat? (i.e. a new scarf or bag you have your eye on) My Autumn/Winter treats are new boots and new hats! Every year I buy a few pairs of boots and lots of new hats!!
10. Favourite place to be? At home snuggling on the sofa in my pyjamas with lots of candles lit! What are your Autumn favourites?
September went by in a crazy haze! We had a busy month of birthdays, wedding anniversary's and weddings and ate lots of yummy food! I then crashed half way through the month and was put on bed rest. Thankfully I got over it and was able to see my favourite band Fleetwood Mac we then has more birthdays and days out! Here is what we got up to this month:
-Some of the lovely Yankee Candles I got this month!
- Treat time Friday!
- Lighting our Wedding Day Yankee Candle
- Two glasses of non alcoholic wine
- Delicious 2nd Anniversary dinner
- Getting ready for dinner!
- Paul enjoying our anniversary dinner
- Non alcoholic champagne and presents
- Paul loving his Dublin jersey
- Reading our Wedding guest book and getting some laughs and tears!
- Flowers
- Presents new shoes and dress
- My wonderful brother's birthday
- Watching our Wedding DVD while drinking non alcoholic bubbly!
- Yummy dinner hubby made
- Drinkies!
- Lighting candles and getting cosy as the weather changes
- Tea time
- Really pretty coloured roses
- Nesting! Changing our apartment around to make space for baby!
- Call me old fashioned but I love my cd collection!
- Wet rainy September days
- Lovely baths
- Listening to my favourite Ms Stevie Nicks
- Drive down to the wedding
- Yummy Sunday lunch!
- Even yummier dessert!
- Eating cake lots of cake!!
- Myself and Paul at the wedding
- Fun times at the wedding
- I love Yankee candles!
- When I was put on bed rest and was feeling rotten blip kicked I looked out the window and saw this rainbow!
- I think I over did it on the bubble bath!!
- Blip getting bigger!
- We ate alot of yummy food this month!
- Blip and I channeling our inner Stevie Nick, before the Fleetwood Mac gig!
- At Fleetwood Mac
So thats what we got up to this month how about you?
