William Marshal’s War Horses

March 5th, 2008

We just found this wonderful blog!  Blogger Elizabeth Chadwick is a bestselling author of historical fiction.  We particularly enjoyed this sumpuously rich post about William Marshal’s warhorses.

Sister Site

February 27th, 2008

It’s only fitting that my sister start a sister site to MedievalDiva. Check out Medieval Bling for medieval and renaissance sparklies!

It’s an obvious case of gilt by association….

Pennsic Stirrings

February 24th, 2008

Our last ice storm has melted into mud.

Wolf and I hung out in JoAnn Fabrics after church plotting and planning garb and barding.

Tink found a great source for canvas tents, which hold up so much better than nylon and can be made to look somewhat period without too much effort.

Yup, it’s time to start thinking Pennsic!


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Your Peculiar Medieval Aristocratic Title

February 7th, 2008

Heartfelt greetings from her Imperial Majesty Gypsy the Mirthful and her beloved husband, His Grace Lord Wolf the Surreptitious!

Every so often we all lose our sense of self in the world. Some hie in to shrinks, others wallow in the empty falsehoods of gossips. Fie on them! Lady Fortune the Absurd of Greater Internetshire penetrates the muck and mire to remind you of the very essense of your being– and she knows you’re royal, to boot!

‘Tis clear she knows my current work schedule!

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is:
Her Eminence the Very Viscountess Gypsy the Indefatigable of Hardy St Thomas
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A Knight’s Tale Concluded

January 25th, 2008

With sadness, I join the world in marking Heath Ledger’s passing. I hope you found peace, bold knight. We shall continue to enjoy your tale in times to come. Thanks Zouru–this is the best Knight’s Tale video clip I’ve seen.

 

SCA Heavy Fighting Video Tribute

January 25th, 2008

Tink put together this great video as a Christmas “Thank You!” for our Shire’s heavy fighting marshal. Enjoy!

 

Cool SCA Shwag

January 25th, 2008

Stumbled across a great Cafe Press site this morning. Check it out: Conal’s Corner. Because “It’s not just something we do on the weekend…”  That spaghetti strap tank with the jousting warhorse on it?  It will be mine.  Oh yes, it will be mine!

We Eloped! Medieval Renaissance Wedding

January 17th, 2008

Our medieval renaissance fantasy wedding picture photo

Twelfth Night

January 12th, 2008

Tonight was Twelfth Night. My local SCA group, the Shire of Sylvan Glen threw a gala bash. Read the rest of this entry »