I might as well admit it here on my blog...I am an incurable, hopeless romantic!  And I love love love period dramas, especially those set in England, so it is no surprise to my friends and family that I am completely obsessed with Downton Abbey.  And thankfully, last night's episode means I can finally remove the bumper sticker from my car that reads "Release Mr. Bates" because the temporarily star-crossed lovers, Anna and her Mr. Bates, have finally been reunited.  Huzzah for the British justice system and two hip-hip-hoorays for loyal Anna and her unstoppable quest to free her husband from prison! 

It's Valentine week, so I thought it would be fun to take a peek at some fiction-inspired Valentines.  Let's pour a cup of tea and start (where else?) at Downton Abbey, with a peek at my favorite couple, Anna and John Bates.



Disturbingly close to my real life....



I would love you

HOWEVER, WHATEVER, WHENEVER

Valentines à la Downton, anyone?



http://urbanic.bigcartel.com/product/my-heart-bates-only-for-you-postcard



http://www.redbubble.com/

http://chad-thomas.com/?p=553

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/121467815/downton-abbey-bates-valentines-day-card

http://www.etsy.com/listing/119523304/downton-abbey-valentines-day-card

This poem by Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet seems the obvious choice today...I could see Anna penning something similar to John, if only she could take a break from dressing Lady Mary!

http://www.eloquent-web-and-graphic-design.com/2012_spring/sec_02/michal_holmes/final_project/poems.html

I'll be back tomorrow for some Valentine magic with another favorite couple...