Last week, a scene from the Project Runway finale had me thinking. The judges compared designer Kenley’s gown (left) to a recent creation by Alexander McQueen (right). Kenley complained that the judges called her a copycat. Annoying as Kenley is, … Continue reading →
Little did I realize what a smart move it was for me to have the mother of all colds last Thursday and hand the responsibility of the day over to Cara. (Thanks Cara!) That’s because today is the anniversary of … Continue reading →
Well, not really. But she did sorta steal my model. As far as I know A Reputable Rake was the first romance cover to use model Ben Whitaker, so naturally I thought he was my model. But Julia says she … Continue reading →
So now–The Further Adventures of Amanda’s Vacation Pics! I visited the Tower of London on the last day of my trip, and it was the perfect morning for it. Overcast, a bit chilly, but not yet rainy. (It waited to … Continue reading →
Don’t you wish you could marry for money? With the economy faltering, perhaps we can learn some lessons from our heroes and heroines as to how to economize (“Retrench? Retrench! How may I retrench“). 1. Wear the same gown every … Continue reading →
Welcome to a surprise meeting of the Risky Regencies JANE AUSTEN MOVIE CLUB! (Janet, I hope you feel better soon!!!) Today we’re discussing the new movie THE DUCHESS. Based on the Amanda Foreman biography of Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, … Continue reading →
One of our autumn rituals is to go apple-picking at a local orchard, coming home with bagfuls for eating and making pies. I use a recipe from my grandmother’s little old Lithuanian ladies’ group cookbook, with honey, raisins and nuts. … Continue reading →
The Winner of Scandalizing the Ton is……….. Arkiern ! Congratulations, Arkiern. Send us an email by Oct 20 at riskies@yahoo.com with your name and address and your signed copy of Scandalizing the Ton will be on its way!
It occurs to me that I’ve never talked up the Huntington at Risky Regencies! If you’re ever in the Los Angeles area, you need to visit the Huntington…which includes the Huntington Library, the Huntington Gardens, and the Huntington Art Collections. … Continue reading →
It is Columbus Day, a federal holiday here, but one lots of employers trade for the day after Thanksgiving. Did you know that Christopher Columbus asked King Henry VII of England for the money to fund his search for a … Continue reading →
New from the Riskies!
Her Gallant Captain at Waterloo by Diane Gaston
Lord of Her Heart by Gail Eastwood
The Wallflower's Mistletoe Wedding by Amanda McCabe
A Pregnant Courtesan for the Rake by Diane Gaston
How to Find a Duke in Ten Days by Grace Burrowes, Shana Galen, and Carolyn Jewel
Look for some changes in the Riskies community soon!
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