Etsy Pick: Mr Darcy Proposal Hoodie

"You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."

I can't imagine anything more lovely than being wrapped up in the most romantic proposal in literature. Aside from being wrapped up in Colin Firth, of course. Do you remember the Mr Darcy mug we wrote about? This Mr Darcy hoodie is a little like that, but snugglier and much more romantic.

It's by Neena Creates on Etsy and so very snuggly that I'm recommending it even though it will have to come aaaaall the way from the US. Luckily, it's not actually very expensive, despite being hand-printed and needing shipping. It's about £27 and £4 delivery, but obviously you might get a sneaky customs charge on top of that. Customs aren't really known for their love of romantic literature.

It appears to have sold out just this second, but as is often the way with Etsy listings, it's very likely to be relisted soon - just pop Neena a message if you'd like it immediately, or check out her Darcy quote tank tops. This 2nd proposal t-shirt is pretty cool as well. Not quite as cosy, but still very lovely.

If you haven't swooned enough, here's Mr Firth in action:



Yeah, I'm going to need either Colin or this hoodie in the post. I don't think Etsy sell Mr Firth.

Etsy Pick: The Sweet Unfolding

I find that even the dreariest days are lifted by a good warming quotation, and The Sweet Unfolding on Etsy seem determined to supply a gorgeous way to communicate them with anyone you like. It's not just the sweet, uplifting words they've selected for their products - they're also encapsulated in gorgeous designs.

This wall print is my favourite offering from their shop: I want this on my bedroom wall so that every day when I wake up I can ask myself that very same question. I also love the way it's surrounded by a vintage French map of Europe: not only very pretty, but a way to remind myself that this 'wonderful and precious life' can take me literally anywhere. That's a pretty nice thought for first thing in the morning. It's $18 (about £11.41) with an extra £4.41 for shipping.

I'm a silly romantic at heart, and Mr. Darcy always makes me go a bit unnecessary. Now, thanks to these delightful notecards, I can share his dreamy words with anyone I want. They're $12 (around £7.61) for five cards.

If I need to cheer someone up, I'm definitely going to send them one of these Little Birds Notecards. The quotations are lovely enough, but combined with the colours of the adorable flowers and birds they can't fail to make a day a little brighter. They're $14 (about £8.88) for six.

Shipping to Europe for this and the Darcy cards is $7.95 (around £5.04) which isn't too steep, but the the seller says they'll refund you if it works out any less. That sounds like a fair deal to me.

Etsy Pick: Mr Darcy Proposal Mug by Brookish

It is safe to say that 'Pride and Prejudice' is possibly one of my favourite books ever. It's certainly in my Top 5. And it's also safe to say that faced with a day off and no plans, I can generally be found watching the boxset of the BBC version. You know, with Colin Firth and THAT scene? Now most people think of him trudging along all wet from an impromptu swim. I think of the scene when Mr Darcy first proposes to Elizabeth. It's all urgent and passionately swoonsome.

Lovely Etsy seller Brookish obviously thinks so too and has created this mug featuring the opening line. Though on a mug you could be expressing your ardent love for tea or coffee or gin, it's up to you.

The mug costs $15 plus $10.95 shipping outside the US (I've just bought one and it worked out at just over £17)