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January 26, 2012

It rained here a couple days ago, on Monday. So I decided to put on Downtown Abbey in the background while I worked on my computer. Then I got sidetracked (as usual) and started watching Downtown youtube videos and interviews and then I did a huge search for Downtown Abbey graphics.. it was fun ;)

You may have already heard of Downton Abbey -- everyone is talking about it ;) They've been winning awards (well deserved) and some friends actually mentioned it at my period film collection post so I decided to check it out. (thanks Laura, Alyssa, & Tiffany!) I'm so obsessed with this show - love the actors, the costumes, the story. Such great writing.

Here is a round up of some fun images and 'fan' art graphics floating around the web. If you haven't watched Downton Abbey yet, you absolutely must. Light a candle and have a girls night or snuggle up with a loved one. You can watch Downton online at netflix or if you have amazon prime!


Anyone else already watching and loving this new series?


Vogue UK, August 2011 via Tom + Lorenzo

Vanity Fair, December 2011. Photograph by Jason Bell

photos from lane-kent: here, here, and here.


maggie smith is brilliant. via it's been a very..

beautiful dresses, via lady of the iron islands

love these sisters, via officer parker







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  1. Jenn @ What You Make It26 January, 2012 07:03

    Ahhh thanks for posting this! I love this show so much, ever since I friend got me into it. I haven't seen the most recent episodes, need to get on that!

    Jenn

    passengerseatperspectives.blogspot.com

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  2. dandee26 January, 2012 07:25

    Watching + loving. Although watching in the rain sounds especially nice. xo.

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  3. lily26 January, 2012 07:29

    Yes yes, i'm loving Downton Abbey too! Have you seen the blog 'Downton Abbeyonce'? It's hilarious!

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  4. Rebecca26 January, 2012 08:12

    I caught up with the entire series over the course of one weekend-- I adore this show! I'll take Maggie Smith over Betty White, any day.

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  5. Unknown26 January, 2012 08:14

    You are not alone :) Every Sunday night! Way to go PBS!

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  6. Amanda Joy26 January, 2012 08:29

    YES! love love the show and love the post! The vogue images are so stunning.

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  7. Low26 January, 2012 08:31

    I haven´t seen it yet! But you are SO right! Everybody is talking about this right now!!

    XOXO

    http://somestylestories.blogspot.com

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  8. Tiffany Kadani26 January, 2012 08:48

    MMMEEEKK! Such a beautiful post and I CANNOT wait to bundle up with weekend and watch it from head to toe. Lovely lovely post (I say this in an English accent!)

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  9. Anonymous26 January, 2012 09:16

    I watched part of the first season and fell in love. I will have to finish it on netflix. i love the pictures in your post.

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  10. maria26 January, 2012 09:23

    oOh thank you for posting! I'm quite obsessed with Downton Abbey and start to build a collection of Downton Abbey-inspired clothing :p

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  11. gina26 January, 2012 09:24

    obsessed with this show! These graphics you found are amazing!

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  12. Anonymous26 January, 2012 09:42

    I keep thinking that I want to watch the first season before I watch the second season, but I haven't found a way to make that happen yet. I should probably go ahead and start watching my DVRed episodes! :)

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  13. Sécia Mischke26 January, 2012 09:46

    Love the dresses.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  14. Aprendeconvale26 January, 2012 11:34

    I haven´t seen it yet, but I am sure I will become a big fan, love this style!!!

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  15. Unknown26 January, 2012 11:35

    Ah! I posted a while back about my love of Downton Abbey too.
    http://hiphome.blogspot.com/2012/01/can-i-hear-witness.html

    There are definitely way more fans out there than I had realized.
    Oh how I love it so~

    xo from Lexington~

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  16. Angel Court Jewels...26 January, 2012 11:47

    I'm currently obsessed with Downtown Abbey. The wardrobe stylist is amazing.

    xoxo,
    Courtney

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  17. Amanda26 January, 2012 11:48

    I love love this show! Have you already started watching season two? I never thought I'd be so riveted by this show but it hooked me in episode one!

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  18. AmandaB.26 January, 2012 11:55

    Love it!! The first season was available to watch on PBS's website but now it looks like it's just season 2 (what they've aired so far on PBS).

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  19. Catherine at Design Editor26 January, 2012 11:56

    Loving this eye candy! Huge fan. "Life and Times of a Badass" is classic!

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  20. Unknown26 January, 2012 12:31

    Totally love this show. I wish I could get dressed up for dinner every night and have my hair done so elegantly.

    Oh, and it was great meeting you at Alt. I hope we talk again.

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  21. Trude26 January, 2012 12:56

    So much awesomeness! Love the show too, fell in love with it last year after Felicia Day recommended it. It's so good! Now I've got my mom and SIL hooked. :) Thanks for finding all of these!

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  22. Sketch of Senses26 January, 2012 13:14

    OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!

    I REALLY LOVE Downtown Abbey I'm obsessed with it.

    Please someone tell me that this persons really exist, and that someday when I visit England I will find Lady Mary and Matthew just passing by......

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  23. Kate26 January, 2012 13:18

    Gah I LOVE Downton Abbey! I'm only 4 episodes in but I'm so hooked. This post rocks!

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  24. Unknown26 January, 2012 14:35

    Ooooh this totally made my afternoon! :) i LOVE downton abbey too! thanks for sharing Danni!!

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  25. Anonymous26 January, 2012 14:48

    Wow thanks for putting Your time to this website

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  26. Unknown26 January, 2012 16:12

    So happy to see I'm not the only one that is obsessed. I'm proud to say I've actually gotten my husband hooked.

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  27. Anonymous26 January, 2012 16:14

    Woah!! Where'd you find all these photos?! I think you just made my day. :)

    Thanks for putting these all together, off to tell my best friend to get over here & check them out..

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  28. Anonymous26 January, 2012 16:14

    Woah!! Where'd you find all these photos?! I think you just made my day. :)

    Thanks for putting these all together, off to tell my best friend to get over here & check them out..

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  29. Anonymous26 January, 2012 18:03

    Showing my age....this is a spin off from another pbs tv series called,"Upstairs downstairs." Your pics are beautiful! Love the era and this series. Hugs, Terri

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  30. Chelsea C.26 January, 2012 18:40

    Oh my GOSH! Ryan and I just watched the first episode this evening, and we were hooked! It's so beautiful to look at (those dresses and the hair!) but the storylines are so fantastic as well. Loving this collection.

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  31. TheBeautyFile26 January, 2012 19:36

    WOW! So excited I saw this post because I DO have amazon prime and I can start watching all the episodes!!! SO exciting!!!

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  32. Anonymous26 January, 2012 19:37

    the first season is great, I love all of the costumes and the look of that time... *sigh*.. its too bad we have to wait so long for the second season to finally have arrived.. makes me wish I lived in the Uk

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  33. dark flower26 January, 2012 22:28

    I like Downtown Abbey as well, and it's a nice change to see the BBC focusing more on war time era dramas.

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  34. Kat26 January, 2012 23:16

    Where have I been? Never heard of this show, but now I am very intrigued! I'll have to check it out for the costumes alone :)

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  35. Unknown27 January, 2012 02:55

    Thanks for this post! I love the show, too..the costumes, the accents, the characters...got the book and the first 2 series dvd box set for Christmas!

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  36. Unknown27 January, 2012 04:38

    That run away with me photo gave me goosebumps!

    I love the series and hopefully there will be another series over here soon--it has been too long since the Christmas special!

    And why aren't hats worn like that anymore--we are definitely missing out!

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  37. youngmi27 January, 2012 05:50

    oh thank you for putting this collection together! i don't know what it is about this series but i love it. i've got episodes 2 +3 from season 2 waiting for me on my dvr :)

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  38. Katie27 January, 2012 06:07

    You can watch new episodes at PBS.org. That's how I keep up with the show.

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  39. @heyimManon27 January, 2012 06:22

    I loooveed this series!!! what a family! sad that there was only two short seasons! beautiful pictures ;)

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  40. Unknown27 January, 2012 07:30

    i finished the first season last night! it is soo beautiful!

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  41. People of Bart27 January, 2012 14:19

    I was just introduced to this show and I LOVE it. "What is a weekend?" is the best quote!

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  42. Miranda27 January, 2012 15:11

    My husband and I watched the first season in about three days! Now we're sad that we actually have to wait for the next episode! Thanks for putting together this lovely collection.

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  43. DENISE.29 January, 2012 17:56

    This is so fun! I just realized that it's Sunday and I get to watch a new episode TONIGHT. I'm struggling to not buy it on DVD. But I do get sucked in with all the fun videos and such on the PBS app. Great post!

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  44. charity29 January, 2012 18:59

    If people aren't obsessed they should be!I could look Downton pics all day.

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  45. Inessa30 January, 2012 11:48

    i fell in love with this show after the first episode, so addicting

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  46. Kat Skull02 February, 2012 18:34

    I've just finished season one! It's one of my new favorite shows.

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  47. M03 February, 2012 02:25

    I desperately need to see this show now!

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  48. Shannon07 February, 2012 23:42

    So in love with this show. Don't tell anyone, but my husband is just as obsessed.:)

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