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Today I want to introduce you to something truly wonderful and brand new that I just know you will instantly “fall” in love with! My precious, creative Sister, Nea, has a brand new blog, and I want to invite YOU to her web-site launch of: It’s a Wonderful LifeStyle! Isn’t that name clever and familiar?
Imitation, as Anne Shirley says in Anne of Green Gables, “is the sincerest form of flattery!” Truly, as the younger sister, I’ve been imitating and following her around all my life- to sharing toys and dolls in our childhood, and now - fashion, beauty, dreams, and lots more… It’s fun, I must admit, to have the tables turned, for once.
I am deeply honored that she chose the name, It’s a Wonderful LifeStyle for her blog, as I just love the way it incorporates my site, It’s a Wonderful Movie + our families’ favorite Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life! For generations our entire family has watched this movie together, and I’m sure it’s the same in many of your homes, as well.
That genuine warm feeling you get when you watch that beloved Christmas classic is the same sentiment you will receive each time you enter It’s a Wonderful LifeStyle. From her strong faith in the Lord, to her incredible sense of style, I just know you will love meeting my sweet Sister and seeing all of her amazing creations and design ideas. In fact, if you’ve seen some of my birthday celebrations here… then you’ve already seen some of them! Plus, she’s been behind the scenes all along here at It’s a Wonderful Movie, giving me advice, tips, & suggestions! That’s a little sneak peek to what Nea’s site is about, but she’ll give you the full scoop when you visit there.
Without further ado… please click here to visit It’s a Wonderful LifeStyle and be sure to leave a comment and say hello. My Sis is new to all of this – so I’m sure she would appreciate all the love & support you can give. Thank you all for being such faithful followers and dear friends here!
Ready for some more Christmas news to cheer you UP today! Christmas is coming UP soon on UPtv - beginning Sunday, October 27th with 10 all new Christmas Movie Premieres! See all the details below!
A Christmas Movie Christmas with Kim Hidalgo (Grace and Frankie), Brant Daugherty (Pretty Little Liars) and Ryan Merriman (Pretty Little Liars);Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal with Kaitlyn Leeb (Heartland), Nick Hounslow (The Catch) and Charles Shaughnessy (The Nanny); Rock N’ Roll Christmas with Beverley Mitchell (7thHeaven) and Catherine Mary Stewart (Days of Our Lives); Christmas Cupcakes with Cindy Busby (When Calls the Heart), Erin Karpluk (Rookie Blue) and Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black); A Christmas Recipe for Romance with Madeline Leon (After the Storm);Christmas Chalet with Erica Durance (Smallville), Robin Dunne (Sanctuary) and Elva Mai Hoover (The Handmaid’s Tale); Christmas in Paris with Karl E. Landler (A Wonderful Family), Rebecca Dalton (Good Witch) and Daphne Zuniga (Melrose Place); Snowbound for Christmas with Zarrin Darnell-Martin (Off Kilter) and Henderson Wade (A Million Little Things); Christmas Wedding Runaway with Sara Mitich (Murdoch Mysteries), Harmon Walsh (As the World Turns), Candice Mausner (Frankie Drake Mysteries) and Joseph Cannata (A Very Country Christmas); and Baby in a Manger with Monica Knox (Train 48) and Michael Morrone (After the Storm)
ATLANTA – September 23, 2019 – UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, will be celebrating Christmas with 60 days of cheery and fun holiday programming.This merry holiday offering features10 U.S. premiere movies and a GilMORE the Merrier binge-a-thon. Hosted by Scott Patterson, with a nod to his character, Luke, the marathon features all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls from start to finish, 24 hours a day beginning Sunday, Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. ET and will conclude Sunday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. ET. UPtv’s holiday programming, which includes 60 movie titles, kicks off Sunday, October 27 at 7 p.m. ET, with A Christmas Movie Christmas.
“We’re thrilled about the mix of stories in the movies viewers will see on UPtv this season,” said Amy Winter, general manager, and evp, UPtv. “UPtv’s holiday lineup celebrates what we all love and adore about Christmas – love, friendships, family and laughter (and of course baking!) – while still reflecting on the true meaning of the season. We also invite families to celebrate Thanksgiving week on UPtv with the return of the 4thannual GilMORE the Merrier celebration hosted by Scott Patterson.”
Emphasizing holiday movies, memories and the true meaning of Christmas, UPtv’s holiday season programming highlights include the following U.S. premiere movies. See local listings for encore broadcasts.
A Christmas Movie Christmas –Premieres Sunday, October 27 at 7 p.m. ET
Eve is a Christmas movie fanatic and dreams of having a movie-perfect Christmas with a movie-perfect boyfriend. On Christmas Eve, when Eve and her cynical sister Lacy make wishes to Santa, they wake up in Christmas Town and find themselves trapped inside a Christmas movie where they are the stars. But when things start to go wrong, and Eve’s knowledge of all things Christmas movie fails to fix things, Eve and Lacy try to find a way out of the picture-perfect Christmas and back to reality.
Stars: Kim Hidalgo, Brant Daugherty, Lana McKissack, Randy Wayne, Ryan Merriman
Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal –Premieres Sunday, November 3 at 7 p.m. ET
One year after Dr. Tasha and Prince Alec met and fell in love, Tasha is on her way to spend the holidays in San Saverre and get a taste of royal life. When Alex surprises her with a royal engagement, she spends her first magical days there trying to stay grounded while managing the task of planning a royal wedding. But when Miranda starts scheming to break the two up, it will take a big sacrifice and a Christmas miracle to make sure they get the holiday royal wedding of their dreams. Sequel to the 2018 UPtv hit premiere movie Christmas with a Prince, which was based on the best-selling Harlequin book “St. Piran's: Prince On The Children's Ward.”
Stars: Kaitlyn Leeb, Nick Hounslow, and Charles Shaughnessy
Rock N’ Roll Christmas –Premieres Sunday, November 10 at 7 p.m. ET
An estranged mother/daughter country music duo reunite after 10 years apart to release a Christmas single after a video of them goes viral. Now, they’re going to need a lot of forgiveness and a little Christmas magic to write a song that perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas and brings their family back together.
Stars: Beverley Mitchell, Catherine Mary Stewart
Christmas Cupcakes – Premieres Sunday, November 17 at 7 p.m. ET
When their family bakery may have to close its doors right before Christmas, rival sisters Kim and Gina must team up in a national baking competition to win the grand prize. Thrown into a world of fierce competitors and a ticking clock, it will take a Christmas miracle to save the bakery, though they may discover a prize much larger than they had hoped for.
Stars: Cindy Busby, Erin Karpluk, Corey Loranger, Kristian Bruun
A Christmas Recipe for Romance – Premieres Sunday, November 24 at 7 p.m. ET
When a prestigious food festival and cooking competition comes to her small town, Abby sees it as the perfect opportunity to book up her failing family-run inn and win some much-needed cash to save it from foreclosure. The only problem is…Abby is a terrible cook. But when a Christmas miracle drops a well-known and slightly disgraced celebrity chef named Jason Corwin on her doorstep, Abby knows this is her chance to save her business, and help Jason regain his reputation. And with a little pinch of sugar and a dash of Christmas magic, they may just end up cooking up more than a winning recipe. Based on the best-selling Harlequin book “Recipe for Redemption.”
Stars: Madeline Leon
Christmas Chalet – Premieres Sunday, December 1 at 7 p.m. ET
A recently divorced mother books a chalet in a beautiful Christmas village in Vermont to try and rekindle Christmas magic for her teenaged daughter who feels like her family is ruined forever. When they arrive, they find that the house has been double booked and now they must share their family holiday with a grumpy writer who hates Christmas. Together, they'll learn that a little Christmas magic heals even the most broken heart.
Stars: Erica Durance, Robin Dunne, Elva Mai Hoover, Micah Kalishch
Christmas in Paris – Premieres Sunday, December 8 at 7 p.m. ET
A gorgeous, French multi-millionaire comes to Montana to do a deal and photoshoot with a major cosmetics company and meets the woman of his dreams - the beautiful Art Director on his shoot. When the two jet off to Paris on a whirlwind Christmas adventure, they each think that their happiness could last forever. But in the middle of their magical Parisian getaway, she discovers a secret about him that could push them apart forever. Based on the best-selling Harlequin book “A Fortune of Texas Christmas.”
Stars: Karl E. Landler, Rebecca Dalton, Daphne Zuniga
Snowbound for Christmas – Premieres Sunday, December 15 at 7 p.m. ET
A marketing executive is invited by her charming and handsome boss to pitch a major project to prospective clients at a posh resort and the two get snowed in together before any of the other guests can arrive. Now, with the hotel to themselves, a fairytale snowscape outside and sparks flying inside, they find that being alone together is all the Christmas magic they need.
Based on the best-selling Harlequin book “Snowbound with the CEO.”
Stars: Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Henderson Wade, Scott Thompson, Josephine Buettner
Christmas Wedding Runaway – Premieres Sunday, December 22at 7 p.m. ET
A runaway bride does some soul-searching when she's trapped in a snowed-in cabin with her grandmother and an old flame at Christmas.
Stars: Sara Mitich, Harmon Walsh, Candice Mausner, Joseph Cannata
Baby in a Manger – Premieres Tuesday, December 24at 7 p.m. ET
With the help of a handsome young police officer, a social worker searches for the mother of a baby she has found abandoned in a nativity scene at her church.
Based on the best-selling Harlequin book “Child in a Manger.”
Stars: Monica Knox, Michael Morrone, Caylin Turner
About UPtv
UPtv is television’s trusted destination for uplifting shows you can watch together. With box-office hit films and network series like Gilmore Girls, Fresh Off the Boat, Home Improvement and America’s Funniest Home Videos, alongside originals like Bringing Up Bates, Expecting and Our Wedding Story, UPtv’s programming celebrates life’s biggest moments. In addition, UPtv’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “Uplift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos. Based in Atlanta, UPtv is a division of UP Entertainment, LLC, and partners with the Aspire network on sales, marketing, and other operational services. And UP Entertainment’s UP Faith & Family subscription streaming service has quickly become the fan-favorite for its all-ages lineup of family and faith-affirming movies and series.
I hope all Hallmark viewers will enjoy this delightful series as much as I do - and this introduction to this drama with the first two episodes of the series...
When Hope Calls
Episode 1: New Hope -
airs Saturday, September 21st at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel
Storyline: Sisters Lillian and Grace face disapproval when they establish an orphanage in Lillian's hometown. But when a fire breaks out, they are swept up in the community's effort to prevent the blaze from engulfing the town.
Episode 2: From the Ashes -
airs Saturday, September 21st at 10pm/9c. on the Hallmark Channel
Storyline: Lillian rises to the defense of two of her boys when they become Constable Gabriel Kinslow's prime suspects in the investigation of the town fire. Rosemary and Lee Coulter come to Brookfield to help with reconstruction efforts.
All the Time in the World - via Hallmark: Abby reconsiders her priorities and the future of her career with Jay’s support. Trace rebuilds his trust with Emma and offers to buy Mick’s share of The Bridge. Despite Abby and Trace’s new relationships, each still holds a special place in the other’s heart. Jess and David receive guests at the B&B earlier than anticipated. Kevin and Sarah navigate their future including trying to figure out how many children they want. Nell offers advice to Mick and Megan when they encounter issues in their newly rekindled relationship. Meanwhile, Bree prepares for the premiere of her play, and Connor pursues a new job.
Storyline via Hallmark: Amy heads to Seattle to give a TEDTalk-style lecture. When a tech genius dies, Amy suspects foul play. When local cops shut her out, Travis joins forces with Amy to figure out whodunit.
Whatever you watch or do... I hope you all have a wonderful last weekend of Summer!
I'm so excited for Hallmark Channel viewers to get this 2 episode preview of When Hope Calls! If you already love When Calls the Heart, I'm sure you are going to love this too!
On Sunday night, I always enjoy the family drama on Chesapeake Shores, but pleeez... come on Trace and Abby... this tension between the two of you is just too much. Get back together already! However - with a new Chesapeake Shores movie coming next year, somehow I don't think it's going to happen - yet! Ugh!!!
After Chesapeake Shores, I cannot wait to watch Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Poloha in their all new Mystery 101. Last week was already fantastic, and I can't wait to see where this new movie takes their characters and love story!
Have a great weekend, Everyone!
Blessings to you all, Net
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Shining His Light!
"You have established all the boundaries of the earth; You have made summer and winter."
Storyline via Hallmark: Gabriel “Gabby” Messinger, a Guardian Angel who has trouble following the rules and is known for meddling in the love live’s of others, is tasked by the Angel Michael to help the town of Angel Falls find its Christmas spirit again.
Storyline via Hallmark: Advertising execs Melanie Welsh and Donovan Goodwin disagree on a cellphone Christmas commercial they’re pitching. He says his sleek design will win over the client but she knows it lacks holiday spirit. Christmas is definitely in Melanie’s wheelhouse, but when she draws Donovan’s name for Secret Santa, she’s at a loss. He’s even more minimalist than his advertising style. Determined to give Donovan and their commercial holiday joy, Melanie tries to get to know him via a Secret Santa email. She also takes him to a Christmas tree farm for a crash course in holiday cheer. As they work together, Donovan slowly opens up to Melanie, and she begins to fall for him. What she doesn’t know is he’s her Secret Santa too! As they create the perfect commercial, they also realize they might be perfect partners as well.
I hope you enjoy watching "Christmas in Angel Falls" and "With Love, Christmas" this week!
First up, "Christmas in Angel Falls," from 2017, has two of Hallmark's well loved actors: Paul Greene ("When Calls the Heart") and Rachel Boston ("The Last Bridesmaid"). Watching these two "possibly" fall in love is so sweet. My favorite scene is when Rachel's character, Gabby, in a moment of uncertainty and desperation, remains still and quietly says The Lord's Prayer. What a powerful moment, a turning point in the film that is truly impactful.
I hope you'll enjoy watching this Christmas movie Thursday night, but the story does not end there, a sequel premieres this Christmas with Jen Lilley and Carlo Marks! Look for "Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday," currently premiering December 13, 2019 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!
Starring Emilie Ullerup from "Chesapeake Shores," the Christmas movie "With Love, Christmas," also from 2017, is a delightful Hallmark rom-com and a bit of a mystery, at least for the two main characters, Melanie and Donovan, who are trying to determine who their Secret Santa might be! What a fun, sweet story!
Jessy Schram ... Shayna
Niall Matter ... Grady
Lucas Bryant ... Duke
Annastasia Boston ... Carls Assistant
William C Cole ... Bartender
Yvonne E. Davidson ... Molly Tobin
Chris Handfield ... Ron Van Hursten
Tommie-Amber Pirie ... Jenny
Michael James Regan ... Tyler
Zach Smadu ... Carl Campbell
Storyline via Hallmark: A struggling country singer meets a Nashville songwriter in need of inspiration. Teaming up to write a song, their work gets complicated but results in both a hit song...and true love.
Struggling Nashville musician Shayna is on the verge of giving up on her career and returns to her small-town home, when a chance encounter with prolific songwriter Grady changes everything. He’s trying writing a song for country music star Duke Sterling and Shayna seems like the perfect writing partner. The two grow closer and romance blooms as they work on their love song, but when Shayna meets Duke, who takes a liking to her and asks her to be his opening act, it undermines everything she and Grady created and Shayna feels forced to choose between love and possible stardom.
(*Please Note: This is NOT the official poster for this film. Just for fun - I made my own mini poster of Country at Heart, as I was waiting last Fall to see when they might air this movie...)
Hello Blog Friends & Followers! My Nickname is Net and more than Anything, I love my Savior, Jesus, and my precious Family! It's my joy to share and review Movies here on this Blog ~ that the entire Family can watch together on TV! Thank YOU so much for stopping by, Please leave a Comment... I enjoy hearing from You! ~ Net
