Month: October 2020

My Hallmark Obsession

Hallmark Movie Review: My Best Friend’s Bouquet

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um, this is the most dramaztic re-telling of the Bouquet toss lore….EVER. and how is this not common knowledge to everyone by now?

There were lots of very funny moments… most relatable though: “Last time I went on a date: Decembuary” LOL! #same I may have laughed out loud and a little too long at that.

I really loved the leads on this one! Their chemistry was so natural. They truly sold the “old friends hiding their true feelings vibe” so, that being said, how come ONLY ONE OTHER FRIEND and 2-date Laurissa see it?!?!?!

ALEX & JOSIE! Kids, you’re killing me!

So here’s how I’m going to break it down:
5 categories, 5 hearts possible in each

CHEMISTRY ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Alex and Josie…again, how are there only 2 people in this movie seeing the unspoken love between you two?!?!?! They played it so well! Alex’s move announcement and Josie’s reaction hurt my heart something fierce.
STORYLINE ❤️❤️❤️
Most of this whole storyline was good and well acted…but this whole “Lore of the Wedding Bouquet” I couldn’t stomach. EVERYONE knows that, right?!?!?! You’re stretching it Hallmark.
SUPPORTING CAST ❤️❤️
All I’m going to say, if this friend group was as close as they claim to be…..there would have been a LOT more meddling. These two have obviously been into each other for a long time…..I’m quite disappointed in the lack of friend meddling. READ THE ROOM! This dude has it bad!
FEELS ❤️❤️❤️
the “practice” wedding….the HANDWRITTEN LETTER, that magically gets mailed….all good things….but we had the big moment, a WEDDING…and still no kiss until the very last second: so many missed opportunities!
HALLMARK SURPRISE ❤️❤️
The only surprise to me was that the secondary “wrong” relationships fizzled out naturally and honestly.

15/25  I don’t think I’d watch it again, but I’d most definitely watch this couple again!

Sewing

Temperature Quilt: September 2020

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Oh, September! How I love you so.

My favorite month of the year has come and gone…. and the temperature quilt is growing and changing again.

It is kind of amazing to look at this past month in color because it really did feel like a FALL month as far as weather….yet colorwise…looked very similar to the rest of summer. Strange.

Let’s take a look at that Temp Legend again, shall we?

I know I go over it every month, but for those who don’t know it already….I’m recording the temperatures of Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the year 2020. Each day gets 2 hexies: one for the high temp and one for the low. Kinda gives a little but more beauty to this crazy year, no?

We saw only one day in September dip below 41o F here in Oshkosh, WI. as indicated by the lone yellow green hexie.

I’ve also been a bit more relaxed about looking behind at what fabrics I’ve used on which days….so there are multiple places where the same fabrics are touching…..and, if you are wondering, yes it bothers me.

Yes, I will stare at these spots for years to come it will drive me crazy.

Will it drive me crazy enough to take it apart and redo it? Absolutely not.

My laziness are outshines my OCD.

Here she is in all her January-September 2020 glory:

From the beginning of the year until now….it’s been so fun to see this project grow and change:

Just like the change of seasons that I LOVE so much….I am excited to see the cooler temperatures bring the cooler colors back to this quilt!

October has already been an awesome shift! Can’t wait to show you next month!

My Hallmark Obsession

Hallmark Movie Review: Country at Heart

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Oh, my country music loving heart!

This flick peaked my interest from the very first preview I saw. If you LOVE country music…and Hallmark love stories….THIS ONE IS WORTH IT!!!!!

These songs are not only original, but the actors are really and truly performing them! How cool is that?!?!?! Did I mention I’m a huge country music fan????

I loved every single minute of this Hallmark movie. The songs weren’t CMA worthy, but I don’t even care. The chemistry between all 3 leads was TOP NOTCH. I couldn’t even hate on Duke like I was suppose to. I have so much to say, but I’m going to save it for my 5 categories to help me lay it out.

So here’s how I’m going to break it down:
5 categories, 5 hearts possible in each

CHEMISTRY ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The chemistry was oozing out of every possible place in this one! All 3 leads had it with each other. Grady & Shayna….Duke & Shayna…..Grady & Duke…..I could’ve watched another 2 hours of these good ‘ol country folk. Then you throw in music and guitars….writin’ and singin’ songs. SWOON! I’d give it 6 hearts if I could.
STORYLINE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
SO SO GOOD! So many angles explored in this. The history between the men…the struggle of an artist trying to make it big…finding herself in her music, but back in her small town. Are you sure this was a Hallmark movie? Felt a little bit “big budget” for them!
SUPPORTING CAST ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
There were 3 leads as far I am concerned….so we gotta reach out a bit on this. Dad kills it. I love that he saw the Grady/Shayna relationship budding the whole time and completely backed it. The record label peeps even played their douchie rolls well.
FEELS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
If you haven’t been able to tell by now, I am a big fan of this movie. The first song at the beginning was rough….but that’s what they were going for…….all the duets were killing me with sweetness….and if you didn’t get into the final number..and the kiss…and the kiss….and ooh, one more kiss ;)……. check your heart.
HALLMARK SURPRISE ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I wasn’t surprised by the end….I think we all saw that coming. I was sweetly surprised by how well all the characters were written, developed and ACTED! The fact that I still flippin’ LOVE Duke and want to see a sequel where he finds love makes me know this movie is a true Hallmark gem!

24/25  I’d watch it again and again!

Did you read that last review point?

I want a DUKE FINDS LOVE SEQUEL!