Women gifts: Funny Unique Christmas presents and stocking stuffers

Looking for some fun unique gifts for women? you’ve found the right place! This guide will help you find unique presents for your wife, girlfriend, Aunt, or friend.  Don’t think these gifts “Silly Gifts”, these gifts are great... More about these gift suggestions...

Movies inspired by Jane Austen

Some of the best romantic novels ever were written by one lady early 19th century: Jane Austen. Movies inspired by her work abound. Romance, money, social position, fantasy and reputation. Those are some of the ingredients Jane Austen weaves into her... More about these gift suggestions...

The best Emma Adaptation

I’m a big Jane Austen fan. On the big screen Emma is possibly my favorite. On this page you’ll find my review of the three Emma versions I’ve seen, including which I think is best. Emma is the best off of Jane Austen’s heroines:... More about these gift suggestions...

Best Sense and Sensibility Movie Adaptation

The story of two sisters who lose their father just when they’re old enough to get married, set in early 19th century England. I’m a Jane Austen fan and love all of these movies: I’ve seen them all again and again. However, I’ll... More about these gift suggestions...

Best pride and prejudice movie

I love Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books. Let me share with you my favorite version, though picking ONE favorite may be a problem. In Pride and Prejudice Elizabeth – smart, saucy, well brought up but without much in... More about these gift suggestions...

Cute laptop bags for women

A laptop is made for carrying around – however, it’s a pretty heavy piece of technology generally, so I recommend getting a sturdy yet fashionable bag to carry it in. There are basically three options: Cute Messenger bag  Stylish rolling... More about these gift suggestions...

Cute wheeled laptop bags, rolling luggage for women

So, you’re in business, you have this laptop thing- and you need to actually carry it around… Like to work, and back home. Or on trips.  When on the plane, or from the car to the office, a laptop is still a pretty heavy piece of equipment.... More about these gift suggestions...

What Do I Want For Christmas 2018

What I want this year: Laptop smart phone – ideally the Samsung Galaxy S7, because of it’s great camera and I’m into Android. mani-pedi (get her a voucher) new shoes traveler’s notebook – for people into analog... More about these gift suggestions...

Christmas Yoga Gift Ideas for Yoga Lovers

If you have a Yoga lover on your gift list this year, you might be wondering about what to give them. You can find affordable yoga gifts for both men and women here that they will be able to use and I am sure appreciate your thoughtfulness. For some,... More about these gift suggestions...

Leather Laptop Bags, Backpacks and Rucksacks for Women

Choosing Women’s Leather Laptop Bags for Christmas When it comes to choosing leather laptop bags for women the search can be somewhat extensive. Finding a stylish ladies leather laptop bag is important as well as fun, and they make a great... More about these gift suggestions...

Best Cute Address Books

Have you considered giving a gift of an address book to one of your female friends or relatives? Giving her a cute address book that she can record all of her personal and business contacts in can be not only useful but probably very appreciated. They... More about these gift suggestions...

Cute iPad Purses, Tablet Handbags

Most iPads spend most of their time on the coach. However, they can be useful in meetings and fun on the road. And that requires a handbag that protects them well… Meet the iPad Purse!  I could end and start with the bag shown above: the Ogio... More about these gift suggestions...

Best Briefcase on Wheels for Women

Paper has been replaced with a laptop and tablet or iPad, but still as a woman in business you have to carry around more stuff than your back is likely to appreciate. And while exercise is a good thing, forcing things is not.  So when you’re on... More about these gift suggestions...

Cute day planners 2018

A Gift to Organize Your Life: Day Planners, Weekly and Monthly! Carry around your very own personal assistant with a planner for women. (Men could use one too.) Life is stressful, too many things to remember, doctors appoints, the dentist, business... More about these gift suggestions...

Real Leather Day Planners For Women 2018

Organizers and datebooks with a leather cover Genuine leather planners and agenda books have a great lasting luxurious look. I’ve found you beautiful and sturdy engagement planners with a leather cover: both as organizers and as yearly planners.... More about these gift suggestions...

Moms Day Planners and Weekly Organizers 2022-2023

I don’t know how mother’s do it: having a life, aside from raising kids. I know… raising kids IS having a life. Sure, but you need a bit of time to yourself planned in as well, don’t you? And time with your spouse, and all the... More about these gift suggestions...

Marjolein Bastin Collectibles and Hallmark Gifts

Marjolein Bastin has a love of nature which shines through in her art. She’s a family person, with two grown children and several grandchildren. She was born in Loenen a/d Vecht, near Utrecht, The Netherlands. Though small when they moved, she... More about these gift suggestions...

Top Clean Regency Romance Novels Ever

Best Historical Romances set in the Regency Era – available for Kindle

Historical Regency Romance Novels have a built in tension that no modern novel can have: all that suspense because without touching (let alone x-rated action) it’s all about manners, feelings, words, social customs and hindrances… Personally I like my romance novels clean like that, so this list reflects that. Don’t think though that this means these are all CHRISTIAN romances. Those are included here too though. 

On this page I feature both the classic Jane Austen and more modern authors like Georgette Heyer and Candice Hern.

The quintessential regency romance novelist is Jane Austen, but since she wrote about the people of her time she is not what you’d call a ‘historical’ romance novelist. Still, I’ve listed her works here because they really are genius. It’s no wonder they’ve been turned into movies and reworked countless times. I think she’s funny as well as very observant of people. Continue reading Top Clean Regency Romance Novels Ever

Best authors of Clean Romantic Novels

Romance book authors – historic and modern day, contemporary and classic

I’m a sucker for a clean (not too steamy) romance novel on a cold afternoon. I’m also an avid reader and can read two or three on one day (when I’m really spoiling myself). The result is that I’ve read a lot of romantic books in the past few decades. What follows are my favorite romance novels and series by my favorite (aka the best) romantic authors ever.

See also my collection best books lists. Continue reading Best authors of Clean Romantic Novels

Kennedy Wives: Triumph and Tragedy in America’s Most Public Family

As a non-American, I did not grow up on ‘The Kennedy’s’. However, nobody can escape their myth completely. This book looks at the wives of the prominent Kennedy brothers, and their mother Rose. As we move through the generations, I... More about these gift suggestions...