beyond the grey skies

smthngred: londonphile: Didn’t see these posted on Tumblr yet....

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:25:32 +0200

londonphile:

Didn’t see these posted on Tumblr yet. The brilliant person that had this idea: Aggie ‏@aune_lunae via @cabin_pressure

1 x x

Best idea ever! I’m seriously hoping that’s a plastic lemon though…

*looks around, blushing at the number of likes and reblogs* Hee, it was me ^^ Benedict was so lovely and wasn’t even remotely shocked at having to sign it. Although at first he thought it was a gift and put it aside ;) Then signed it, and put the smiley there, saying ‘That’s to show that I get it’ :D In short- Brilliant!

PS. The Lemon is still doing well, but when it shrivels up, well, that’s just how it goes. I have the pics and the experience, and it’s what counts! :) xx

Little Things I Love - {Bookshelves}

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:29:20 +0200

Little Things I Love - {Bookshelves}

moonblossom: ibelieveinmycroft: AU: Vintage Sherlock London,...

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:09:32 +0200

moonblossom:

ibelieveinmycroft:

AU: Vintage Sherlock

London, 1959. The grisly murder of an academic puts private eye Sherlock Holmes and his partner, John Watson on the trail of the master criminal known as Jim Moriarty.

Featuring:
Sherlock Holmes
John Watson
Jim Moriarty
Mycroft Holmes
Greg Lestrade
Molly Hooper
and
‘Anthea’, as the Woman in Black

I would watch the shit out of this.

Oh the best show in history, how do I miss thee!

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:46:19 +0200

Oh the best show in history, how do I miss thee!

Photo

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:43:49 +0200

The Baker Street Babes Podcast: We Need Your Help

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:33:46 +0200

The Baker Street Babes Podcast: We Need Your Help:

bakerstreetbabes:

Our audience has been growing and while we’re over the moon about it, it does create one issue. Bandwidth. Basically for every time an episode is listened to or downloaded, it goes against our bandwidth. Now, we have 2TB of bandwidth a month, but with Amanda’s episode and more people finding us…

Photo

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:51:56 +0200

thesherlockianatthedisco: walkintoasylum: Based on this...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:43:12 +0200

thesherlockianatthedisco:

walkintoasylum:

Based on this wonderful post:

Plot Twist: Sherlock and John are totally gay and hopelessly in love, but everybody assumes they’re just friends.

Pfft, haha this is perfect.

You mean that’s the actual show? ;)

hawkarse: Women of Sherlock Appreciation Post Oh this is...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:10:38 +0200

hawkarse:

Women of Sherlock Appreciation Post

Oh this is fabulous! :)

fscottfitzgerald: benedictcumberbatch: notabitbovvered: cumber...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:46:37 +0200

fscottfitzgerald:

benedictcumberbatch:

notabitbovvered:

cumberbatchcoffeeklatch:

queereed:

Sherlock’s Insults (a medley)

Hysterical to watch them all together.

This. Is. HILARIOUS.

this is GREAT

This is fabulous! :D

a haiku about tablet pens

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:02:34 +0200

beautifulfic:

icarusing:

where the fuck are you

you were just sitting right here

jesus not again

This applies to ALL pens. Everywhere.

Yes.

The Seven Deadly sins, the Sherlock version

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:35:17 +0200

The Seven Deadly sins, the Sherlock version

bakerstreetbabes: The Baker Street Babes Birthday Giveaway:...

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:02:56 +0200

bakerstreetbabes:

The Baker Street Babes Birthday Giveaway: Watson Version

The Baker Street Babes put our out first podcast one year ago today. Least to say we’ve come a very long way and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of you. So, the past few months we’ve been gathering prizes and goodies for a MASSIVE giveaway… and here it is!

In this version of the give away you win EVERYTHING below. Yes. EVERYTHING!

Sherlock Series 1 & 2 Original Soundtracks signed by Michael Price & David Arnold. MAJOR thanks to both of them for singing them for us!

John Art Nouveau print (donated by Daunt)

Sherlock Tea by Cara McGee (donated by Adagio)

SaraWen perfume pack, 2ml vials of the Sherlock scents: Logical Deduction, Logical Delusion, Scandal In London, and Tea With Watson (donated by SaraWen)

Full CD set of BigFinish’s Sherlock Holmes starring Nick Briggs. (Donated by BigFinish)

Dust and Shadow, signed by author Lyndsay Faye. (Donated by Lyndsay Faye)

The Secret Journal of Doctor Watson by Phil Growick. (Donated by MXPublishing)

My Love Affair With Sherlock magazine by Caitlin Moran.

Baker Street Journal Spring Issue featuring an interview with Baker Street Babe Curly/Kristina. (Donated by The Baker Street Journal)

BBC Bundle, t-shirt, Sherlock & John paper dolls, and Elementary My Dear Watson book. (Donated by Unicorn Empire)

Holmes & Watson print, “He stood there by the fire.”

I Fight John Watson’s War & I Believe In Sherlock Holmes stainless steel dogtags. (Donated by Belaurient Arts)

Sherlock Holmes pin

Sherlock Holmes 221B keychain

Sherlock’s Home, The Empty House compiled by Sherlockology. (Donated by MXPublishing & Sherlockology)

Greg Lestrade & Moriarty bookmarks by mystradedoodles.

So? How do you win?

You may reblog each version ONCE per DAY. The giveaway will run until June 10th.

Likes DO NOT COUNT.

The winners will be chosen by a random number generator. They will have 24 hours to confirm with their address. The first number wins the Holmes Version, the second number wins the Watson Version.

We will ship anywhere in the world. (NOTE: Because this version has tea in it, we know certain countries won’t allow it being shipped in. If that is the case for the winner, it will be replaced with something else)

You cannot win both versions of the giveaway.

You do not have to be following us, however, this is a present to our followers and listeners, so it’s appreciated. Plus we do really cool things like interview Sherlock cast and authors and chat about Sherlock Holmes all the time!

If you are following us and win, you’ll get an extra special gift on top of all of this!

Any questions, naturally just ask. We’d prefer if you’d send an ask not anonymously so we can reply privately and not clog up people’s dashes.

You can listen to our podcasts [HERE]!

Follow us on twitter at @BakerStBabes

Like us on facebook [HERE]!

And visit our website [HERE]!

bakerstreetbabes: The Baker Street Babes Birthday Giveaway:...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:07:08 +0200

bakerstreetbabes:

The Baker Street Babes Birthday Giveaway: Watson Version

The Baker Street Babes put our out first podcast one year ago today. Least to say we’ve come a very long way and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of you. So, the past few months we’ve been gathering prizes and goodies for a MASSIVE giveaway… and here it is!

In this version of the give away you win EVERYTHING below. Yes. EVERYTHING!

Sherlock Series 1 & 2 Original Soundtracks signed by Michael Price & David Arnold. MAJOR thanks to both of them for singing them for us!

John Art Nouveau print (donated by Daunt)

Sherlock Tea by Cara McGee (donated by Adagio)

SaraWen perfume pack, 2ml vials of the Sherlock scents: Logical Deduction, Logical Delusion, Scandal In London, and Tea With Watson (donated by SaraWen)

Full CD set of BigFinish’s Sherlock Holmes starring Nick Briggs. (Donated by BigFinish)

Dust and Shadow, signed by author Lyndsay Faye. (Donated by Lyndsay Faye)

The Secret Journal of Doctor Watson by Phil Growick. (Donated by MXPublishing)

My Love Affair With Sherlock magazine by Caitlin Moran.

Baker Street Journal Spring Issue featuring an interview with Baker Street Babe Curly/Kristina. (Donated by The Baker Street Journal)

BBC Bundle, t-shirt, Sherlock & John paper dolls, and Elementary My Dear Watson book. (Donated by Unicorn Empire)

Holmes & Watson print, “He stood there by the fire.”

I Fight John Watson’s War & I Believe In Sherlock Holmes stainless steel dogtags. (Donated by Belaurient Arts)

Sherlock Holmes pin

Sherlock Holmes 221B keychain

Sherlock’s Home, The Empty House compiled by Sherlockology. (Donated by MXPublishing & Sherlockology)

Greg Lestrade & Moriarty bookmarks by mystradedoodles.

So? How do you win?

You may reblog each version ONCE per DAY. The giveaway will run until June 10th.

Likes DO NOT COUNT.

The winners will be chosen by a random number generator. They will have 24 hours to confirm with their address. The first number wins the Holmes Version, the second number wins the Watson Version.

We will ship anywhere in the world. (NOTE: Because this version has tea in it, we know certain countries won’t allow it being shipped in. If that is the case for the winner, it will be replaced with something else)

You cannot win both versions of the giveaway.

You do not have to be following us, however, this is a present to our followers and listeners, so it’s appreciated. Plus we do really cool things like interview Sherlock cast and authors and chat about Sherlock Holmes all the time!

If you are following us and win, you’ll get an extra special gift on top of all of this!

Any questions, naturally just ask. We’d prefer if you’d send an ask not anonymously so we can reply privately and not clog up people’s dashes.

You can listen to our podcasts [HERE]!

Follow us on twitter at @BakerStBabes

Like us on facebook [HERE]!

And visit our website [HERE]!

I thought the lovely Teapot couldn’t surprise me anymore,...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:46:01 +0200

I thought the lovely Teapot couldn’t surprise me anymore, and yet, and yet! <3

This is brilliant!

pauljhanley: Awesomesauce.

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:52:03 +0200

pauljhanley:

Awesomesauce.

bakerstreetbabes: The Baker Street Babes Birthday Giveaway:...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:36:27 +0200

bakerstreetbabes:

The Baker Street Babes Birthday Giveaway: Holmes Version

The Baker Street Babes put our out first podcast one year ago today. Least to say we’ve come a very long way and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of you. So, the past few months we’ve been gathering prizes and goodies for a MASSIVE giveaway… and here it is!

In this version of the give away you win EVERYTHING below. Yes. EVERYTHING!

Sherlock Series 1 DVD, signed by Benedict Cumberbatch & Martin Freeman (donated by Hartswood Films)

Sherlock Art Nouveau print (donated by Daunt)

Sherlock & John bookmarks (donated by Daunt)

Sherlock t-shirt of your choice (donated by Qwertee)

Baker Street Journal Spring Issue featuring an interview with Baker Street Babe Curly/Kristina. (donated by The Baker Street Journal)

The full Sherlock Holmes Society of London dramatised canon CD set, signed by the actors. (donated by The Sherlock Holmes Society of London)

Brainy is the New Sexy pendant in polished brass. (donated by Belaurient Arts)

I Believe In Sherlock Holmes pendant in sterling silver. (donated by Belaurient Arts)

I Believe In Sherlock Holmes keychain in nickel silver. Please be aware this is made of nickel and if you’re allergic to it you now have a free gift to a non-allergen Sherlockian of your choice! (donated by Belaurient Arts)

The Detective & The Woman, signed by author Amy Thomas (donated by Amy Thomas)

The Illustrated Speckled Band. (donated by Gasogene Books, Wessex Pres s)

My Love Affair With Sherlock magazine by Caitlin Moran.

The Sherlock Holmes Handbook by Ransom Riggs

Large print of Sherlock & John in a train carriage by reapersun. Pen there for scale. (donated by reapersun)

Baker Street mini-sign

CD of BigFinish’s Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Perfidious Mariner starring Nick Briggs. (Donated by BigFinish)

So? How do you win?

You may reblog each version ONCE per DAY. The giveaway will run until June 10th.

Likes DO NOT COUNT.

The winners will be chosen by a random number generator. They will have 24 hours to confirm with their address. The first number wins the Holmes Version, the second number wins the Watson Version.

We will ship anywhere in the world.

You cannot win both versions of the giveaway.

You do not have to be following us, however, this is a present to our followers and listeners, so it’s appreciated. Plus we do really cool things like interview Sherlock cast and authors and chat about Sherlock Holmes all the time!

If you are following us and win, you’ll get an extra special gift on top of all of this!

Any questions, naturally just ask. We’d prefer if you’d send an ask not anonymously so we can reply privately and not clog up people’s dashes.

You can listen to our podcasts [HERE]!

Follow us on twitter at @BakerStBabes

Like us on facebook [HERE]!

And visit our website [HERE]!

bakerstreetbabes: The Baker Street Babes Birthday Giveaway:...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:54:22 +0200

bakerstreetbabes:

The Baker Street Babes Birthday Giveaway: Holmes Version

The Baker Street Babes put our out first podcast one year ago today. Least to say we’ve come a very long way and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of you. So, the past few months we’ve been gathering prizes and goodies for a MASSIVE giveaway… and here it is!

In this version of the give away you win EVERYTHING below. Yes. EVERYTHING!

Sherlock Series 1 DVD, signed by Benedict Cumberbatch & Martin Freeman (donated by Hartswood Films)

Sherlock Art Nouveau print (donated by Daunt)

Sherlock & John bookmarks (donated by Daunt)

Sherlock t-shirt of your choice (donated by Qwertee)

Baker Street Journal Spring Issue featuring an interview with Baker Street Babe Curly/Kristina. (donated by The Baker Street Journal)

The full Sherlock Holmes Society of London dramatised canon CD set, signed by the actors. (donated by The Sherlock Holmes Society of London)

Brainy is the New Sexy pendant in polished brass. (donated by Belaurient Arts)

I Believe In Sherlock Holmes pendant in sterling silver. (donated by Belaurient Arts)

I Believe In Sherlock Holmes keychain in nickel silver. Please be aware this is made of nickel and if you’re allergic to it you now have a free gift to a non-allergen Sherlockian of your choice! (donated by Belaurient Arts)

The Detective & The Woman, signed by author Amy Thomas (donated by Amy Thomas)

The Illustrated Speckled Band. (donated by Gasogene Books, Wessex Pres s)

My Love Affair With Sherlock magazine by Caitlin Moran.

The Sherlock Holmes Handbook by Ransom Riggs

Large print of Sherlock & John in a train carriage by reapersun. Pen there for scale. (donated by reapersun)

Baker Street mini-sign

CD of BigFinish’s Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Perfidious Mariner starring Nick Briggs. (Donated by BigFinish)

So? How do you win?

You may reblog each version ONCE per DAY. The giveaway will run until June 10th.

Likes DO NOT COUNT.

The winners will be chosen by a random number generator. They will have 24 hours to confirm with their address. The first number wins the Holmes Version, the second number wins the Watson Version.

We will ship anywhere in the world.

You cannot win both versions of the giveaway.

You do not have to be following us, however, this is a present to our followers and listeners, so it’s appreciated. Plus we do really cool things like interview Sherlock cast and authors and chat about Sherlock Holmes all the time!

If you are following us and win, you’ll get an extra special gift on top of all of this!

Any questions, naturally just ask. We’d prefer if you’d send an ask not anonymously so we can reply privately and not clog up people’s dashes.

You can listen to our podcasts [HERE]!

Follow us on twitter at @BakerStBabes

Like us on facebook [HERE]!

And visit our website [HERE]!

WHY

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:54:31 +0200

WHY

holmesosis: ransomcenter: The Adventure of the Immortal...

Wed, 30 May 2012 18:45:51 +0200

holmesosis:

ransomcenter:

The Adventure of the Immortal Detective: Discovering Sherlock Holmes in the Archives

It’s unknown why Doyle filled out this autobiographical questionnaire in 1893, but the answers give a sense of his humorous side. Arthur Conan Doyle papers.

Sherlock Holmes’s inauspicious first appearance was in the 1887 Beeton’s Christmas Annual. The 27-year-old Doyle wrote the novel in three weeks and received only £25 for the full rights. Ellery Queen book collection.

“A Scandal in Bohemia,” Holmes’s first appearance in short story form, also represents one of the rare instances in which the detective is outwitted. Arthur Conan Doyle papers.

This manuscript page from “The Hound of the Baskervilles” shows Holmes and Watson in conversation after the doctor discovers his friend has been hiding out on Dartmoor. Arthur Conan Doyle papers.

In this letter to Bram Stoker, Doyle expresses his admiration for the recently published “Dracula.” Arthur Conan Doyle papers.

This illustration for “The Adventure of the Norwood Builder” is one of 356 drawings Sidney Paget created for the original publication of the Sherlock Holmes tales in “The Strand Magazine.” Arthur Conan Doyle art collection.

Writer and editor Christopher Morley founded the Baker Street Irregulars, a fan society which also counted Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman as honorary members. Christopher Morley papers.

A. A. Milne, best remembered for creating Winnie-the-Pooh, celebrates Holmes and Watson in his nine-page essay “A Room on Baker Street.” A. A. Milne papers.

After the death of his wife in 1906 and his son in 1918, Doyle developed a strong interest in spiritualism, and became a noted writer and speaker on the subject. Arthur Conan Doyle vertical file.

Doyle amassed a large collection of spirit photography. This image features Harry Houdini, whose friendship with Doyle soured when the magician denied he had the supernatural powers Doyle attributed to him. Arthur Conan Doyle photography collection.

In which Doyle makes further claim to his title of Father of Trolls.

Your favourite qualities in a man? Manliness

Your favourite qualities in a woman? Womanliness

Your favourite occupation? Work

Profound.

Brilliant.