For You - The Downton Texture Collection

mouse over to see the before....textured with 'mary'

Dear friends,

Awhile back I asked you to share a favourite movie or television show. Hands down, Downton Abbey was the fav. I had never heard of it. Naturally I was curious.... I googled it....and so it began. Our new addiction. We watched one episode after another.... and now it's over. I think I'm having withdrawl.... I can't wait for Season 4. 

Have you been watching it? If yes, oh my gosh....  the season 3 finale.... What??? I won't spoil anything. But wowzer! Shock and dismay......

Okay so the other day I was out for a walk after watching the final episode and it came to me... I should make a Downton Texture Collection for my readers.... a little thank you for sharing such a wonderful series.... 

And so here you have it sweet friends.... Thank you.....

The Downton Collection - Mary, Cora, Sybil & Edith.....

Perhaps this will be a first eDition.... After all there are many lovely Downton characters to honour.

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Thank you all so much for taking the time to stop by and share your thoughts, wishes, encouragement, inspiration..... even your favourite television shows...... It's truly a joy to read your lovely words. I am forever and always grateful.

xo,

 

Comments

[Sheryl Sturges]

How generous of you, Kim! Love the series, too! Thanks for taking care of your fans...

[Sharon]

Thank you for the lovely textures! Its lots of fun using them on my photos.

[Roxi]

gloriously beautiful.... I watched last week for the first time and was not surprised at what happened. Since I was not emotionally attached I knew it was coming. but how could they?!? Might have to start from the beginning.... thank you thank you.

[Linda Kittmer]

These are so beautiful! And obviously I am going to have to start watching Downton Abby! I'm hoping the library has the first season so I can start right from the beginning...

[Kim]

Thank you ever so much for your generosity-I have so many of your textures and they have enabled me to more closely match the vision I have when I shoot my photos. I also appreciate the overall tone of your blog-very kind and sweet. Take care~

[ReneeB]

LOVE these textures Kim! Thanks so much!

[Mira]

Ah, I do not know the show and now the search will be on but tonight this came at a great time to inspire me.
Many thanks for this lovely gift tonight.
Hugs and smiles

[Jenn]

Thanks so much for sharing these, Kim!

[Evelyn in Oregon]

In the States, we're just halfway through Season 2! However, I purchased the first two seasons because I missed an episode here and there. And today, I ordered Season 3. These are all the UK editions, with subtitles??? Oh well. it's such a beautiful series. Thank you for the beautiful textures!

[Jan]

I'm a fan of Downton Abbey also... Love the beautiful cinematography... And those costumes! What a wonderful textural tribute you've created. And how generous of you to share it with us. And yes, a series of textures based on the characters would be fabulous!

[sheryl]

I love these! Thank you! We just started watching that show!

[cathy @ ma vie trouvee]

love love love this kim! so much fun!! and I too had not watched it, but with all the recommendations, signed up for hulu so we could watch it over here in Singapore. We also went back to back with the episodes. but season 3 is not available yet - what service did you watch 3 through? Thank you for the lovely textures!

[Jeni]

Thanks Kim :) Downton Abbey, I love it too!

Jeni

[LaceAgeGirl]

It's a favourite show of mine, too, along with 'Upstairs Downstairs'. Lovely textures, thanks heaps!

[Brigid]

These textures are just beautiful Kim! I love Downton Abbey too. It's soooo good! Season 3 is only just starting this weekend here in Australia. We'll be waiting a long while to see that finale - but have many episodes to enjoy between now and then!!

[Nicki]

Thank you ever so much for your continued generosity and talent.

[Kia and Zeno]

Gorgeous textures! :)
How generous of you, Kim, thanks.

[Beverly C.]

My last two weeks' shows are still waiting on the DVR to be watched!! LOVE these and what a lovely name for a collection! :) Thanks so much Kim!

[Barb]

Thank you so much!

[anki-itte]

Thank you for all these nice textures. I like the Dawnton Abbie very much.

[anita]

I, too, am totally hooked on Downton. I have been working on some tea cup photos that these textures will be perfect for.
Thanks so much for your wonderful gifts.

[Susa]

How cool is this? I'm behind the times and in mid-season 2. I will have to wait for both 3 AND 4. Something to look forward to.
As always thank you for the wonderful textures. Sybil is my fave here and on the show.

[Angela]

Thanks Kim. I feel inspired to do some "downton style" with the textures!

[beth sparkman]

Thank you Kim! These textures are lovely!
We are all fans of Downton Abbey.

Beth

[Laurie]

http://www.weta.org/tv/picks/downtonabbey/quiz?s_oo=0OOId0xPDJ8IJD_h3sfY8w

Take the Downton Abbey quiz to find out what character you are? Too fun!
I love that you named the textures after the girls...poor Sybil!!

[Carolyn]

I love Downton Abbey and I love these textures! Thank you so very much!

[FTM]

LOVE these textures! Thank you for your generosity!!

[Cathy]

Oh my Kim, this collection is so, so, pretty! Thank you so much for sharing them with us. So glad you discovered Downton Abbey. Wouldn't you love to photograph just about everything in and around that beautiful estate?! Maybe you could do a collection in honour of some of the great male characters (good and evil) next.
Cheers, Cathy

[Sheila]

Thank you! Your textures are so beautiful.
I just started watching this show (just three episodes in) and I already love it!

[Laurie]

I've watched a few episodes and need to get the back seasons to get caught-up. My Mom watches and is recording this new season.
What a creative idea you had making textures honoring the characters. Beautiful. Thank you!

[Cheri]

Ironic that right after your post about renting the former episodes and throughly being hooked on Downtown Abbey, my sister asks me the same week if I have ever seen it. Guess that is fate calling and I will have to start watching this series, too. I have heard nothing but rave revues. Thanks so much for the gorgeous textures, Kim! Some day, maybe I will relate to how each correlates to the characters for which they were named.

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[Scott Allan]

I'm still very early in season one, but you got me started... now all I need is time, lol.

these look really fun, can't wait to play with them.

thanks so much, Kim, and have an awesome weekend!!!

[Sylvia]

Such a lovely way to thank us, Kim, thanks so much for this wonderful collection !
Sylvia

[Jennifer]

Thank you so much for the generous offer. They are lovely!!

[Jan DeBellis]

I'm a fan of Downton, too. Lovely images Kim! Cannot wait to use them!

[Linda]

These new textures look amazing! I can't wait to try them out. Thank you so much Kim!

[Donna Wagner]

Thank you so much. Love the textures and love Downtown.

[Kathy]

Kim, Thank you for the gorgeous textures and the reminder for me to start watching DAbby. I found it listed on our cable so planned to watch season 1 but then just kinda forgot about it! I know it will be addicting and want to watch with my hubby. It is so fun to look forward to a good show in the evening!

[Jan]

Thanks so much for your generosity! I'm a fan of Downton Abbey too, and these elegant textures seem very fitting.

[Elisabeth Mayer]

These are beautiful textures, beautiful colors. I've been photographing snippets of letters my parents wrote to each other back in the 1940s, before they were married. These textures work wonderfully with them, and I thank you for sharing your work so generously. Downton Abbey is also one of my favorites, and I wait impatiently for the next season to be available.

[grambie]

This is such a fantastic ode to this wonderful public television series. I must remember to set my cable to either tape or view this continuing, talked about series. Love your color choices for the textures.Thank you for this fabulous download and again for your ongoing generosity. Blessings. ;)

[Sharon]

Oh my - what beautiful colors! Love them together and can't wait to try them. I keep hearing so many good things about Downton Abbey, but yet to watch it and feel maybe it's too late since three seasons have past. But I love period pieces so I think I'll have to try and catch up. Thanks Kim!

[Candy C.]

Wow, what a great edit on this picture and thanks for the new collection! :)

[ann]

these are gorgeous!!
thank you sooooooooooo much!!
you are too generous!!

[Sharon]

Kim, this is such a delightful collection of textures! Thank you so much! I have yet to watch Downton Abbey. Although I had hoped to pick it up at the library, season 1 is out on loan and has 2 people waiting! I may have to resort to Netflicks.

Wishing you a wonderful week-end,
Sharon

[NancyT in PA]

Thank you so much...so enjoy your textures...will have to watch this show...

[Ivelina Aasen]

Heartfelt thanks for your gorgeous gift, Kim ! It is so beautiful !
Have a joyful weekend !

[cheryl c.]

These are so beautiful Kim and I have just started watching also...I have lots of catching up to do...thanks for the Google tip...maybe I'll get caught up before season 4 starts...
Thanks for this great series of textures...I love all that color.

[Dellen]

Kim, thank you so much for making this beautiful collection for us. I can hardly wait to see what everyone does with this magical set of textures.

[Judy Johnson]

Wow! What a lovely texture collection! I can't wait to use them! Thank you, Kim!