Happy New Year 2019! Wishing you and yours a great 2019!
Wishing you and yours a joyous Holiday Season!
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Something About Love by GratianaL is now also on Tumblr
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Congratulations to Richard Armitage, 2015 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominee for his portrayal of John Proctor in The Old Vic’s 2014 production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”
Congratulations to Richard Armitage! 2015 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor winner for his role of Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”!
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Gratiana Lovelace Stories on Wattpad
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“Expectations” (Book 2, 2018 – 2019; the sequel to “Encouragement”); link to my story at my Wattpad site
“Encouragement” (Book 1, 2016), a Regency Love Story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Standring’s Christmas Wish”, 2018 holiday short story; link to my story at my Wattpad site
“Somerset: A Time to Love” by Gratiana Lovelace (2017)
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“Love in the Great Pine Woods”, an original love story by Gratiana Lovelace for 2015-2016
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“N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons” is my multi-generational fan fic romance completed on my Wattpad site in October 2014.
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“A Magnificent Love”, is a an original contemporary romance of mine on my Wattpad site:
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“Thorin’s Dream of Love”, a 2013 short story by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Sir Guy’s Atonement” (Book 3) on my Wattpad site (a Wattys Awards 2015 Nominee):
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“Fire & Ice” (Revised for Wattpad, 2015), by Gratiana Lovelace
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“Lost & Found” (Revised on Wattpad, 2014), this is one of my original contemporary romances, Gratiana Lovelace
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“Thorin’s Journey: An Unexpected Love”, is an in progress story of mine that I am serializing here on my blog and on my Wattpad site:
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For me, before there was Daniel, before there was Kenneth, before there was Proctor, before there was Gary, before there was Thorin, before there was Porter, before there was Lucas, before there was Sir Guy, before there was Harry, before there was John Standring, there was Richard Armitage as John Thornton in North & South (2004).
Click on this lovely gif by Reema to go to her Tempella Tumblr post with my own and other "North & South" Fan Fics linked.
Keep Calm Ladies, Richard Armitage is Smiling
His smiles are so joyous, I couldn't resist making this little graphic. Click on the image to download a copy.
The Anglophile Channel’s 2013 Favorite British Artist Richard Armitage Interview, all 5 Parts: Teaser, 1, 2, 3, and Outtakes
Click on the image to go to Grati's blog post #525 with links for all of The Anglophile Channel videos of the Richard Amitage Interview.
“The Crucible” will be available for download starting March 17, 2015 per Digital Theatre
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The Crucible: IN CONVERSATION with Richard Armitage at The Old Vic on September 2, 2014
Click on the image to go to Richard Armitage Net's annotated transcript from "Richard Armitage In Conversation" about his role in The Crucible at The Old Vic in London.
Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield Orcrist Swordplay gif by Midnightxsun
With a warrior's skill, Thorin demonstrates his graceful yet deadly finesse.
“The Hobbit 2: Desolation of Smaug Full Soundtrack” in a video by LuisCommentary
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“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” December 2013
Thorin Oakenshiedl (portrayed by Richard Armitage) and his band continue their quest to reclaim their homeland. Let none dare get in their way--not even a dragon. (Click on the image to go to The Hobbit movie site for up to date news and resources.)
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 2013 Official Trailer#1
Click on the RANet Cap (cropped) of Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield to go to the trailer.
Richard Armitage 2012 Portraits by Robert Ascroft at RANet
Talented, charming, confident, philanthropic, handsome, gentlemanly, and kind--Richard Armitage possesses all of these qualities and more. Click on the image to download it. Then to see it and other Richard Armitage portraits, visit the RANet Promo Portraits 2012 Gallery at www.RichardArmitageNet.com
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Official Trailer 2 [HD]”, Warner Brothers; “Loyalty, Honor, A Willing Heart. I can ask no more than that.”
Click on the image (RANet #38) of Thorin Oakenshield (portrayed by Richard Armitage) to go to "The Hobbit" Trailer #2
“THAUJ” London Premiere with Richard Armitage looking quite the sophisticated and elegant gentleman December 12, 2012
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“THAUJ” NYC Premiere with Richard Armitage December 6, 2012
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NYC 2012 RIchard Armitage Portraits
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“THAUJ” Toronto Premiere with Richard ArmitageDec. 03, 2012
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“THAUJ” Tokyo Premiere where Richard Armitage displayed elegance, grace, and poise
Click on the image to go to Jas Rangoon's compilation video of RA at the Japan Premiere, December 1, 2012
“THAUJ” Wellington World Premiere with Richard Armitage on November 28, 2012 shared by RANet
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Richard Armitage portraying Thorin Oakenshield cover of Empire magazine, 10/24/12
Click the image to go to the Empire Online Article about the "Incredible New Hobbit Issue of Empire: Five amazing 3D lenticular covers", 10/24/12
Richard Armitage interviewed about portraying Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in Accion, Nov2212
Photo image is courtesy of RANet. For this interview and other Hobbit film intervies, click on the image to go to the Accion magazine's December Issue Hobbit Articles.
The New Hobbit Dwarfs Group Portrait, 9/27/12 (A “Bag End” dozen?)
Courtesy of The Hobbit Facebook Albums page
The “Young Prince” Thorin Oakenshield (as Portrayed by Richard Armitage in “The Hobbit”)
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Richard Armitage from his July 2011 Recognise Magazine photo shoot
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Richard Armitage Portrait (with NZ fan Catherine) from the Isaac Theatre Royal Benefit June 23, 2012
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Tag Archives: Graphic
“See no Monday…” Richard Armitage wallpaper by Mat via Judit, July 06, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1308)
Thanks to Judit Hezser for sharing Mat Khal’s Richard Armitage wallpaper! Perfect! Because I’m dog tired–literally–after nursing our older big dog during the early days after his cancer tumor surgery last week. He seems to be doing a bit … Continue reading
Sexy SatuRdAy! Richard Armitage Smoulders Sexily in his new 2020 BW Portrait, February 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1280)
Many handsome portraits of the talented British actor Richard Armitage—well, most of them, actually—tend to set me to oohing and ahhing, right before sighing and thudding. The man knows how to work those bedroom eyes of his and reach … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2020–RichardArmitage style! January 01, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1274)
Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year for 2020!
A Lucas North XMAS wallpaper edit blast from the past, December 04, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1269)
With only 21 days of XMAS Holiday shopping left, are you in a panic like the talented British actor Richard Armitage as his Lucas North character in my “blast from the past” wallpaper below? Ha! As I have gotten older, … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving 2019! November 28, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1268)
For all of my life, I have lived in school seasons mode—first as a student, then as a teacher, then as administrative staff for several decades. So a clock face visual is the framework in which I view my … Continue reading
Stun Day Sunday–More Richard Armitage at TIFF portraits via the Getty Images site, September 15, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1261)
The latest Richard Armitage portrait images from TIFF and on the Getty site are stunning! Thanks to TeresaA for pointing me there. And below is an example of Richard’s wonderful smoulder: As we all know, Richard Armitage and his “My … Continue reading
Celebrating my Something About Love 8th Blogiversary! August 25, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post 1258)
I realized yesterday on August 24, 2019 that it was my 8th Blogiversary of blogging here on my little Something About Love (SAL) blog! Little could I have known when I started this blog that it would have such a … Continue reading
Happy 48th Birthday Wishes to Richard Armitage–the Star in our firmament, August 22, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1257)
Wishing Richard every happiness that he wishes for himself. P.S. Thanks to Telegraph.co.uk for the European Southern Observatory background stars image, found at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/picture-galleries/9581599/Spectacular-deep-space-images-50-Years-of-the-European-Southern-Observatory.html
Fun Day Sunday: Happy Easter! April 21, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1228)
Wishing you and yours a joyous day! Wishing those with struggles to have their burdens eased. And wishing everyone around the world peace, love, harmony, and hope. Much Hugs, Love ♥, & Cheers! Grati ;-> P.S. And I hope … Continue reading
Welcome to Spring wallpaper Wednesday, April 17, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1227)
Though nearly a month past the harkening of Spring, Recent snow melts nourish the upward striving green grass. Bright sunshine and cool breezes touch every living thing, And hope for the newness of life around us, comes to pass. P.S. … Continue reading
2018 Richard Armitage Happy Holidays wallpaper, December 24, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1199)
Dear Friends, I want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! But you will have to wait for your gift from me until tomorrow, on Christmas Day. It is a Holiday themed short story that … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Enjoying Autumn in this Richard Armitage wallpaper by Cyn Dainty! September 27, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1186)
Richard Armitage in Autumn’s glory! Sighhh! THUD! Wishing everyone a lovely day! Thanks Cyn! Image link: https://twitter.com/dainty_c/status/1043714485725396992
Richard Armitage warming up a rainy Sexy SatuRdAy with his iconically searing gaze, September 08, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1181)
It’s chilly and rainy in my area. And the talented British actor Richard Armitage‘s iconically searing gaze—below, during a Fall 2016 Berlin Station promo–really warms me up! *fans self* Sighhh! Thanks to DurinLass for the RA pix above, tweeted on … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Suave Richard Armitage dines in character, August 30, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1180)
Thanks to Julie K for tweeting this heart stoppingly suave pix of a recent Richard Armitage dining in character portrait! Sighhhh! *THUD* #perfectionhttps://t.co/jk5b6Sw68P#RichardArmitage #oceans8 pic.twitter.com/yUlterk17O — Julia Koksharova (@JulieKoksharova) August 29, 2018 Just a little something to brighten our … Continue reading
Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday! RA 47th Birthday lead up with a Laura Day poster! August 21, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1178)
This man, Richard Armitage, is to “sigh for”! Even more so with his 47th birthday coming up on Wednesday, August 22, 2018! Happy 47th Birthday, Richard! Hugs! Thanks to Laura Anne Day for sharing this adorably chagrinned RA pix and … Continue reading
Richard Armitage Smouldering in Overcoats, August 13, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1177)
There is something about Richard Armitage smouldering in his black overcoats—as himself, or in character–that melts my heart! Sighhh! Thanks to KatieC for sharing/tweeting (below) this 2006 Sunday Times Richard Armitage portrait (by Jude Edginton). And below are a few … Continue reading
THUD Thursday! Richard Armitage, dog lover! August 02, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1175)
This is a nice and very friendly picture of Berlin Station 3 costars Michelle Forbes and Richard Armitage–and her dog Henry. Oh to be the dog! Sighhh! Thanks to Teresa A for sharing the image above! And by Michelle Forbes’ brilliant … Continue reading
THTHT! Richard Armitage as Sexy Bad Boy John Mulligan wallpaper by Mat Khal leaves us speechless, July 24, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1173)
The multi-talented British actor Richard Armitage portraying Bad Boy John Mulligan—in the 2009 tv mini-series Moving On episode titled “Drowning not Waving”–still had a certain innately sexy appeal. Sighhh! Uh huh! THUD! Thanks to Mat Khal for this heart stopping … Continue reading
#RichardArmitage for Too Hottt to Handle Tuesday! Claude Becker style! June 12, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1168)
British actor (yay! He slightly kept his Brit accent!) Richard Armitage is so purrrrfectly smoulderingly hot as Claude Becker in the “Oceans 8” film! Love those pouty lips of his! Whether it is due to Claude Becker’s debonair tux with … Continue reading
THTHT–Richard Armitage characters diptych of John Thornton and Claude Becker by Mat Khal, May 29, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1166)
Two Richard Armitage characters, 14 years apart–John Thornton (left, North & South, 2004) and Claude Becker (right, Oceans 8, 2018)–one smouldering RA diptych by Mat Khal (Thanks!): Sighhh! P.S. And here is the link for the “b roll” of behind the … Continue reading
Wolverine Wednesday! Richard Armitage interview snippet about his role of Logan-Wolverine and images, May 09, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1162)
Love this video interview snippet (below) with the oh so talented British actor Richard Armitage talking about his role of Logan for “Wolverine: The Long Night” podcast! “Marvel’s “Wolverine: The Long Night” Podcast – Richard Armitage as Logan” – … Continue reading
Official “Oceans 8” movie trailer drops, with the ladies oozing style and Richard Armitage smouldering, April 13, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1158)
(Ocean’s 8 Twitter) As featured in Vogue’s online edition for April 12, 2018, “Ocean’s 8” is set to be a fast and fun romp of a high octane ladies caper movie. The plot revolves around a jewel heist at the … Continue reading
Happy Easter/Holidays to You and Yours, April 01, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1155)
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Easter or Happy Holidays! For my hubby and I, I have a small sliced ham baking in the oven–crushed pineapple between every two slices. Next up to be made potatoes and green bean … Continue reading
Fun Day Sunday: Grati needs a tech saavy Richard Armitage as Lucas North to the rescue, March 04, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1149)
With technology so central to many of our working and personal lives these days, it may seem hard to remember a time when we didn’t have the internet–let alone, social media, and other technologies that we take for granted these … Continue reading
Thespian Thursday: Twitter fun with Lucas North, in an Oz sort of way, February 22, 2018 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1146)
I had a fun and funny exchange with a twitter friend named @Kim_AussieGirl last night about the Spooks 9 plot twist debacle—wherein the beloved Lucas North character was revealed to be a terrorist named John Bateman. So not how we … Continue reading
