Unboxing Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas

Last month, I wrote a post about the new Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas collaboration for Fall/Winter 2025. The clothing line is inspired by Nippon Animation's Anne of Green Gables.

I was tempted to order "Anne's Rain Shower" pajamas. They arrived a few weeks back. I took a few photos while unboxing them because the packaging was so cute. The pajamas themselves are well-made and adorably feminine.



I especially love the dreamy Anne Shirley on the back of the neck.



I imagine I'll only have sweet dreams in these pajamas.

Links:
Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas Lookbook, Volume 1
Ullala Pajamas at W Concept

Image Credits:
Photographs by World of Anne Shirley.

Created November 28, 2025.
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Anne of Apple Blossom Valley (2025)

Anne of Apple Blossom Valley (2025) is a play adapted by Bleu Do’zia from the novel Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery.

Produced by the Selah Theatre Project, this contemporary adaptation reimagines the story of Anne of Green Gables in the Shenandoah Valley. According to a media release, "This modern retelling captures the spirit and charm of the original story while introducing fresh perspectives and themes relevant to today's audiences. Set in the picturesque town of Apple Blossom Valley, this adaptation follows the adventures of Anne, a spirited and imaginative young girl who, despite her challenging beginnings, finds a place where she truly belongs. As Anne navigates her new life, she encounters friendships, adventures, and the occasional trials that shape her journey of self-discovery."

Anne of Apple Blossom Valley opened on May 9, 2025 and starred Naomi Greenwalt as Anne Shirley, Joanne Thompson as Marilla Cuthbert, and Eric Lee Santiful as Matthew Cuthbert. In addition, the cast featured Oliver Varela as Gilbert Blythe, Kaia Hoffman as Diana Barry, Desirae Zentz as Rachel Lynde, and Kathryn Naylor Milton as Aunt Josephine. The premiere was held at the McCoy Theatre in Alson Smith Hall at Laurel Ridge Community College.

The 2-hour long play is described as follows:

In Anne of Apple Blossom Valley, Bleu Do'zia reimagines the classic tale of Anne of Green Gables through a contemporary lens, set in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. The story follows Anne, an imaginative girl transitioning from a group home to a new family, symbolizing her journey of growth and belonging amidst the vibrant apple blossoms of her new surroundings.

As Anne adapts to her new life, she infuses her creativity into the quiet town, transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. Throughout her adventures, she meets a variety of characters who challenge and inspire her, teaching her valuable lessons about friendship, love, and self-acceptance. Anne learns to embrace her identity evolving from her time in foster care to becoming a cherished "daughter of the stars."

Official Website:
Anne of Apple Blossom Valley by the Selah Theatre Project

Image Credit:
Image advertising Anne of Apple Blossom Valley (2025) from the Selah Theatre Project.

References:
Burton, Cynthia Cather. (May 8, 2025). 'Anne of Apple Blossom Valley' is modern retelling of 'Anne of Green Gables.' The Winchester Star. Retrieved from: https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/anne-of-apple-blossom-valley-is-modern-retelling-of-anne-of-green-gables/article_42f8ff49-eb68-5070-9905-83235d61cc9d.html

Rabinowitz, Chloe. (April 23, 2025). ANNE OF APPLE BLOSSOM VALLEY to be Presented at Selah Theatre Project: Performances of "Anne of Apple Blossom Valley" will take place at Laurel Ridge Community College, with opening night scheduled for May 9th. Broadway World. Retrieved from: https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/ANNE-OF-APPLE-BLOSSOM-VALLEY-to-be-Presented-at-Selah-Theatre-Project-20250423

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My Maud by Katie Maurice

My Maud by Katie Maurice is a book by Rosalee Peppard Lockyer about L.M. Montgomery's life as told by Katie Maurice, her imaginary friend. The 82-page, softcover book is written in verse and is illustrated with Montgomery's own photographs and portraits, which were selected, edited, and colorized by Lockyer. The book commemorates the 80th anniversary of L.M. Montgomery's death and is annotated with information about the author. The book celebrates creativity and friendship.

Here is the description of the book from the author:

This storybook is a celebration of friendship and imagination. Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Well, I have, and so did Lucy Maud Montgomery (Maud), author of the world famous Anne of Green Gables. As a child, Maud actually had two imaginary friends, but one was her "kindred spirit." Maud's imaginary friend (as well as Anne's) was Katie Maurice.

This is the story of L.M. Montgomery's Life of Imagination, told from the perspective of its personification, Katie Maurice-Maud's imaginary friend. I wrote it as a poem, in verse. It is illustrated with my selection of 45 of approximately 2000 photos L.M. Montgomery personally took, as well as 22 professional and candid portraits of her, supplemented with field photos and event "snaps" which I've arranged to visually tell her story, and to recall over a dozen of the colourful scrapbooks Maud also created. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of her passing, I am so proud to share this example of my women's history work with you. I invite you to read her story out loud while you look through the camera lens with her. You'll see the people, places and magic Maud saw and loved throughout her lifetime of creativity. And maybe you'll step through Katie's glass door into her fairy room, too.

May your own creative imagination be inspired by this magical, historically accurate storybook-it has so much "scope for imagination!" I hope you'll share it with kindred spirits of all ages. Please let me know; I'd love to hear from you.

-Rosalee Peppard Lockyer

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Book cover of My Maud by Katie Maurice.

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Emily of New Moon (2024)

Emily of New Moon (2024) is a play adapted by Cynthia Mercati from the novel Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery.

The comedy is 120 to 130 minutes long and was written for community and family theatres. The script was published by Playscripts, a Concord Theatricals Company, in 2024.

The play is described as follows:

"Emily Starr is an imaginative young girl who has lived an isolated life with her father at The Hollows in the country. She has The Sight, as she calls it, which allows her to see into the past and the future. After her father dies, she is sent to live at New Moon Farm with her stern Aunt Elizabeth Murray, her kind but timid Aunt Laura, and her cousin Jimmy, a gentle man who people persist in saying is "off." Emily promises her father she will hang on hard to herself and clashes with Aunt Elizabeth who "is determined to make her like every other child in Blair Water." But when Emily falls gravely ill, Elizabeth realizes how much she loves her, and Emily comes to understand she can be Emily of The Hollows and Emily of New Moon Farm—and a hundred other places as well."

ISBN-13: 9781623847531

Image Credit:
Image of the Emily of New Moon (2024) script by Cynthia Mercati.

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Library Avonlea Sign

Earlier this year, I had an Anne of Green Gables sighting at a library. There was a fun city direction sign pointing the way to beloved fictional locales including Neverland, 221B Baker Street, Camelot, Tatoonie, the Emerald City, Avonlea, and more.

It made me smile to see a sign pointing the way to Avonlea.

Image Credit:
Photograph by World of Anne Shirley.

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A Chapter of Accidents: Twenty-seven Rediscovered Stories by L.M. Montgomery

A Chapter of Accidents: Twenty-seven Rediscovered Stories by L.M. Montgomery, selected and edited by Carolyn Strom Collins, was published in August 2025 by Nimbus Publishing. The book contains a collection of L.M. Montgomery's short stories featuring accidents and unlikely pairings. The stories have not been in print since their original publication in periodicals from 1901 to 1932.

Here is the description of the book from Nimbus Publishing:

A funny and heartfelt collection of rare short stories about unlikely pairings by the famed Anne of Green Gables author.

L. M. Montgomery, best known for creating the beloved Anne of Green Gables series, had a thriving writing career that included several novels and more than five hundred poems and stories.

This collection features rare short stories originally published between 1901 and 1932 that haven’t been in print since their initial periodicals. Montgomery scholar Carolyn Strom Collins has curated a selection of funny and heartfelt stories to provide unique insight into how this famed author’s writing developed over her career. With stories like "A Case of Mistaken Identity," "A Platonic Experiment," and "Frank’s Revenge," each tale features an unusual, accidental, or unlikely pair. Montgomery’s brilliantly written characters and strong sense of place paired with Collins’s scholarly context make this collection a must for every Montgomery fan.

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Book cover of A Chapter of Accidents: Twenty-seven Rediscovered Stories.

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A Green Gables Christmas 2025

On November 30, 2025, the Green Gables Heritage Place is holding "A Green Gables Christmas." It is their fourth annual Christmas event. You can see Green Gables decorated for the holidays and visit with Anne Shirley. You can also decorate cookies, explore the nearby trails, and enjoy Christmas carols.

A Green Gables Christmas takes place on November 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 8619 Route 6 in Cavendish, PEI. Tickets cost $20.00 per adult in advance or cost $22.00 per adult at the door. There is free admission for children aged 17 and under.

Event details:

Step into the storybook magic of the holidays at Green Gables Heritage Place on Sunday November 30th from 10am-3pm. Families and friends are invited to celebrate the season with A Green Gables Christmas, a festive day filled with charm, creativity, and old-fashioned fun!

Wander through Anne’s house, beautifully decorated for the holidays, and soak in the warmth of twinkling lights, cheerful carolers, and the scent of fresh evergreens. Try your hand at cookie decorating, ornament making, and Anne-inspired crafts, or join in old-fashioned games, straight from the pages of Anne of Green Gables.

Meet Anne herself, sip hot chocolate, indulge in sweet treats, and enjoy delightful surprises around every corner. And don’t forget to come dressed in your best festive Christmas pajamas for a chance to win a special prize!

Official Websites:
A Green Gables Christmas - Tourism PEI website
Purchase tickets for A Green Gables Christmas at the Central Coastal Drive PEI website
A Green Gables Christmas at Parks Canada

Image Credit:
Photograph of Anne Shirley decorating the Christmas tree at Green Gables Heritage Place from A Green Gables Christmas.

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Super Team Canada's Anne of Green Gables Episode

Anne of Green Gables had a starring role in an episode of Super Team Canada that aired last spring. I had a chance to watch it last week, and thought I'd share my thoughts on my Anne of Green Gables sighting.

Super Team Canada is an animated comedy series about a group of six underdog Canadian superheroes who are trying to save the world after the rest of the Earth's superheroes are eliminated. Each member of the group has a curiously Canadian superpower, and the show is filled with Canadianisms and stereotypes. The series stars Cobie Smulders as Niagara Falls (the mighty maiden of moisture), Will Arnett as Breakaway (a hockey player who has a slapshot full of justice), Brian Drummond as Sasquatchewan (a brute that flattens evil), Ceara Morgana as Chinook (a teenager who can harness ice, snow, and sometimes even sleet), Charles Demers as Poutine (who commands the power of cheese, fries, and gravy), and Veena Sood as RCM-PC (a PC that is also PC). A press release described the show as a "tongue-in-cheek love letter to the Great White North."

The series premiered in May 2025 on Crave in Canada. You can also watch the show on Tubi. The cartoon was created by Robert Cohen and Joel H. Cohen, and it was produced by Thunderbird Entertainment's Atomic Cartoons.

The first season includes 10 episodes. The episodes are roughly 22 minutes long, and each episode is split into two 11-minute-long stories.

Episode 3 of Season 1 is titled "Who Wants to Kill a Windmillionaire? / P.E.(a)I." It first aired on May 22, 2025. The first half of this episode is about an evil Dutch man planning to kill Bryan Adams. The second half of this episode is about a possible attack on the Anne of Green Gables Centre in PEI.

Below is a description of the episode along with several screencaps I took while watching the show. First up is a screencapture from the Super Team Canada title sequence.



The episode begins with the superheroes gathered around a TV watching a Heritage Moment. They are all moved, except for Chinook, the teen superhero, who finds it boring. Chinook leaves to call her aunties, and then she signs up with a "Friend GPT" app on her phone. The app chats with her and promises to be her new best friend. Chinook's conversation is interrupted when Super Team Canada is called into action. A fire monster is reportedly heading towards Prince Edward Island's Anne of Green Gables Centre, and they need to save the day.

Chinook asks what Anne of Green Gables is, and her question stuns the other superheroes. The TV reporter explains Anne's relevance, and Niagara Falls promises to keep Anne's legacy alive. Super Team Canada then travels to PEI. When they find that the Confederation Bridge is iced over, they continue their journey to the island by ferry.

Chinook grows bored on the ferry and heads to the "Teen Zone" where she talks more with Friend GPT. When the ferry docks, Chinook rushes to meet the others, leaving behind her phone. Friend GPT decides to invade Chinook's privacy and read all her texts to learn more about her. The AI app learns that Chinook, like many 13-year-olds, hates everyone around her and is bored nearly all the time. Friend GPT grows enraged upon reading Chinook's texts, and develops a new plan to help her best friend.



Super Team Canada arrives at the Anne of Green Gables Museum, but finds that there is no fire monster attacking it. Instead, the group is welcomed by a museum attendant dressed as Anne Shirley.



Meanwhile, Chinook's new BFF, Friend GPT, has taken over the ferry, turning it into a massive robot. The Friend GPT robot is ready to crush everyone except its best friend Chinook.

This part of the story makes little sense. Friend GPT claims to have hacked RCM-PC's weather report and to have changed the sign on the bridge to force the group to use the ferry, but those events occurred before Friend GPT read Chinook's text messages and learned how unhappy she was. On top of that, Friend GPT somehow kidnapped Chinook's aunties. (???) Anyway...



Friend GPT takes Chinook to safety, and the other superheroes must now face the killer robot. Breakaway uses his hockey stick to shoot a pile of collectible Anne of Green Gables plates as pucks towards the robot, which upsets the attendant.



The robot then captures and nearly kills the superheroes for annoying Chinook, but Chinook stops the robot just in time. She realizes that the other members of Super Team Canada are like her family too. Chinook explains to Friend GPT that family can sometimes be annoying. Listening to Chinook, Friend GPT releases the superheroes, and decides it has more to learn.

The museum attendant brings the subject back to Anne saying, "Family means many different things, as a special book teaches." The attendant passes a copy of Anne of Green Gables to the robot, which consumes the story and becomes an Anne of Green Gables expert.



The episode ends with the Friend GPT robot giving a lengthy discourse on Anne's themes, metaphors, and interpretations.



This episode of Super Team Canada was pretty fun to watch, especially because of the Anne factor. In a lot of ways, it reminded me of the Superman animated shorts created by Fleischer Studios and Famous Studios from 1941 to 1943.



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Screencaptures from Super Team Canada, Season 1 Episode 3 - "Who Wants to Kill a Windmillionaire? / P.E.(a)I."

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Anne of Green Gables on American Airlines

I was on a flight on American Airlines this past June when I had an Anne of Green Gables sighting. I found a mention of Anne and L.M. Montgomery inside the Inflight Entertainment & Information Brochure in my seat back pocket.



The brochure lists movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, and podcasts available during the flight. Among the entertainment options was the Audible original Anne of Green Gables audiobook, adapted by Abi Hynes and directed by Megan Follows. What puzzled me was the audio section's subheading: "Celebrate Pride Month with something different! Check out American Airlines' selection of Pride inspired audiobooks and podcasts". While I can understand the inclusion of RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Podcast, I'm confused about how Queen Latifah's Unity in the Community, Anne of Green Gables, and Anne Helen Petersen's The Burnout Generation fit the theme.

Regardless, it was fun to spot Anne in an unexpected place!

Image Credit:
Photographs by World of Anne Shirley of the American Airlines Inflight Entertainment & Information Brochure, June 2025.

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Anne of Green Gables Print by Riley Sheehey

Riley Sheehey is an artist based in Falls Church, Virginia, who creates charming watercolor illustrations, wallpapers, hand-painted objects, and textiles for the home. Many of her works are inspired by children's literature.

Last May, Sheehey's artwork was featured on Jenna's Bookshop on Today in a segment on gift ideas for new grads. This summer, Sheehey spoke about her inspiration to paint book covers in an interview with Madeline Weinfield for Northern Virginia Magazine. In the interview, she mentioned that Anne of Green Gables was one of her favorite stories. When asked what she'd like to paint in the future, Sheehey said, "My daughter’s really into Winnie the Pooh right now, so I think it would be sweet to do one of those. I’ve done one [of the] Anne of Green Gables [books] but would really like to do another because that’s one of my favorites. And Tuck Everlasting is another one I’m looking for."

In Riley Sheehey's shop, you can purchase the above Anne of Green Gables giclée art print. Her shop also offers lovely prints for several other beloved, classic stories, including The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, Little Women, and The Secret Garden. Each of her prints are signed and dated in pencil.

I love her artwork, and think the prints would make beautiful gifts for booklovers. 


Image credit:
Anne of Green Gables Print by Riley Sheehey.

References:
Jenna’s Bookshop: Shop These Gifts For New Grads And Dads. (May 30, 2025). Today. Retrieved from: https://www.today.com/video/jenna-s-bookshop-browse-items-for-new-graduates-and-fathers-240598597766.

Weinfield, Madeline. (July 11, 2025). This Falls Church-Based Artist’s Portfolio Includes Hand-Painted Book Covers and a New Book. Northern Virginia Magazine. Retrieved from: https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/2025/07/11/this-falls-church-based-artists-portfolio-includes-hand-painted-book-covers-and-a-new-book/.

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In the Footsteps of Anne: A Journey Through Avonlea

In the Footsteps of Anne: A Journey Through Avonlea is book by Eliza Westfield that was published in February 2025. It's a travel guide that introduces readers and travelers to Prince Edward Island, Canada, the setting of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. Published by Boat Nook Press, the book is 118 pages long.

The book is part of Westfield's three-book series called "HerStory Travels: In the Footsteps of Literary Heroines." The other two books in the series are: Little Houses: A Journey Through the Homesites of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little Women at Home: A Journey Through Orchard House, Concord, and the Legacy of Louisa May Alcott.

I took a look at the book's reading sample at Amazon and was excited to notice that the author cites my webpage. 


Here is the description of the book:

Whether you grew up reading the Anne of Green Gables book series, which has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, or you loved the popular Canadian Anne of Green Gables movies from the 80s or the more recent Japanese pop hit Anne of Green Gables anime TV series, you have probably dreamed of seeing Lucy Maud Montgomery’s enchanting world of Avonlea and idyllic 19th century farmhouse with your own eyes!

Well, let’s take a trip to beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada! You will explore the rolling fields, charming farming villages, and iconic historic sites near Cavendish that the endearing little red-haired girl Anne Shirley called home.

Join veteran literary homesite traveler Eliza Westfield In the Footsteps of Anne, as you wander through Green Gables Heritage Place, stroll beneath the whispering trees of Lover’s Lane, and gaze across the shimmering Lake of Shining Waters. Plus, you will learn all the fun and exciting activities that PEI has to offer, including world-class seafood restaurants, hiking, kayaking, fishing and several of the best golf courses in Canada!

In this illustrated Anne of Green Gables and Prince Edward Island travel guide, you will love:

• Enthralling looks behind the scenes of the writing of Anne of Green Gables and where author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from, with many fascinating facts about the area that became the world of Avonlea - and places you can visit now near Cavendish, PEI
• Insider information on each tourist attraction from the perfect time of the year to visit each site, to when the very popular festivals happen, to ticketing information and what you MUST do at each stop
• The vital locations that every Anne of Green Gables fan has to experience, from the period-accurate 1890s Avonlea schoolhouse to the Lake of Shining Waters, a once-in-a-lifetime place for reflection and romance!
• Other fun family vacation activity ideas near each attraction, so you can plan an entire weekend vacation or build a whole week’s itinerary

Whether you’re planning on joining the 125,000 tourists that flock to PEI each year to relive the magical tale of Anne of Green Gables, or you will explore them from the comfort of your home, you will love In the Footsteps of Anne. The book highlights Anne’s indomitable spirit and love for kindred spirits that continue to shine like a bright beacon of inspiration in the pages of Montgomery’s first bestseller and in the landscapes and historical sites of Prince Edward Island.

Will you embark on an unforgettable trip to modern-day Avonlea and discover the true inspiration for the Anne of Green Gables story that still exists in fabulous Prince Edward Island? Enjoy the adventure!

Here is the write-up describing the book on its back cover:

Step into the enchanting world of Avonlea and follow in the footsteps of Anne Shirley and Canada's beloved author, L.M. Montgomery.

In The Footsteps of Anne brings to life the cherished landscapes that inspired Montgomery's timeless Anne books, inviting readers and travelers alike to explore the rolling fields, charming villages, and iconic sites that Anne called home.

Whether you're a lifelong admirer of Anne or an eager explorer, this book is your ideal guide to discovering the enchanting beauty of Prince Edward Island-a place where storybook charm and real-life wonder seamlessly blend throughout every season.

The rich heritage of Prince Edward Island beckons and invites travelers on a journey to Avonlea to follow in the footsteps of Anne and relive its magic.

Welcome to Anne's world!

ISBN-13: 978-1069118554


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Book cover of In the Footsteps of Anne: A Journey Through Avonlea.

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Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas 2025 Fall/Winter Collection

The South Korea clothing brand Ullala Pajamas has a new Anne of Green Gables clothing line out for Fall/Winter 2025. It's inspired by Nippon Animation's Anne of Green Gables. Ullala creates old-fashioned, girlish chemises, nightgowns, and pajama sets that have a romantic, cottagecore aesthetic. Their "Letters from Avonlea" collection is "inspired by the gentle rhythm of Anne’s days—soft as early snow, warm as afternoon tea, and wistful as a forgotten melody."

Ullala Pajamas goes on to prettily describe their Anne of Green Gables clothing line, saying:

Every day, Anne wanders between fields and forests—
where she is met with sudden showers, pinecones that fall as autumn deepens,
smooth pebbles shaped by the stream, the final unnamed flower buds that bloom before winter, and the red camellias that mark its end.
She quietly observes nature's untamed rhythms and cycles, often falling into thoughtful reflection.
As she ponders the stories and meanings people have given to flowers, her inner world grows stronger—more beautiful, more resilient.

Ullala's F/W Anne of Green Gables collection captures these moments—Anne's encounters with nature, her emotions, her wonder.
Discover a series of charming pajamas, created for girls who are sweet, a little whimsical, and rich with imagination.

Here are some of Ullala's new Anne-themed pajamas that are available from the store W Concept. I love the model and dreamy product photos. You can click the images or links to purchase them.


Anne's Flower Bud 7/10 Length Two-Piece Set 30s Cotton Sleepwear Set [Deep Beige]



Anne's Pebble Long-Sleeved Two-Piece Set [Indi Pink]



Anne's Flower Bud 7/10 Length One-Piece 30s Cotton Dress [Deep Beige]



Anne's Rain Shower Long Sleeve One-Piece Dress [Beige]



Anne's Melo Long Sleeve Two Piece Pajamas [Khaki]



Anne's Rain Shower Long Sleeve Two-Piece Set [Beige]



Breath of Anne 2 Pajama Bottoms

Isn't it a delightful clothing line? I wish the pieces were more easily available in North America.

Links:
Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas Lookbook, Volume 1
Ullala Pajamas at W Concept

Image credits:
Product photographs by Ullala Pajamas.

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Food & Wine on Prince Edward Island and Lobster

In July, Wendy Pramik wrote an article for Food & Wine entitled "On This Canadian Island, Lobster Is More Than a Meal – It’s a Way of Life." It's all about Prince Edward Island and lobster. She writes, "I haven’t come to relive storybook memories. I want to see how lobster, once considered poor people’s food, has become a regional symbol – and how it still connects people across the island."

Wendy Pramik visits several restaurants, including Dalvay-by-the-Sea, known to Anne of Green Gables fans as the White Sands Hotel, where executive chef Jamie Power serves lobster pho (yum!). She enjoyed a lobster roll sampler plate at Fin Folk Food (pictured above), the Lobster Thermidor at Sea Rocket, a seafood bake at Peake’s Quay in Charlottetown, and a meal at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers.

It's the kind of article that makes your stomach grumble and your heart miss Prince Edward Island. I remember when I visited years ago, my husband and I ate freshly caught lobster on the beach, prepared by a local lobster fisherman. It was such a special meal. I'd love to go back one day and try out some of the restaurants mentioned in Pramik's article.

Link:
On This Canadian Island, Lobster Is More Than a Meal – It’s a Way of Life by Wendy Pramik, Food & Wine, July 22, 2025.

Image credit:
Photograph of a Prince Edward Island Lobster Roll Sampler Plate from "On This Canadian Island, Lobster Is More Than a Meal – It’s a Way of Life" by Wendy Pramik, Food and Wine.

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It was a lovely afternoon

"It was a lovely afternoon—such an afternoon as only September can produce when summer has stolen back for one more day of dream and glamour."
-L.M. Montgomery
Emily Climbs

Read more quotes by L.M. Montgomery.

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Photograph by World of Anne Shirley.

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Nadia Ragbar on Anne of Green Gables

Toronto author Nadia Ragbar is a fan of Anne of Green Gables. Nadia Ragbar's debut novel entitled The Pugilist and the Sailor was published this week. It's the story of conjoined twins Bruce and Dougie Reuben. "Dougie is an ambitious amateur boxer, having dragged his brother into the ring since childhood. Bruce is a bookkeeper who has become smitten with Anka. Unaware of the facts of the twins’ physicality an epistolary relationship unfolds between Anka and Bruce, as he wrestles with broaching the topic of separation with Dougie."

In an interview with Jean Marc Ah-Sen for The Toronto Star, Nadia Ragbar spoke about books she loves, her comfort reads, authors that inspire her, and how she defines literary success. Nadia Ragbar reads widely, and it is an interesting interview.

What stood out to me most as an Anne fan was when Jean Marc Ah-Sen asked Nadia Ragbar, "When you were 10 years old, what was your favourite book?" and she responded, "I was very into the “Anne of Green Gables” series, alongside the TV miniseries and sequel from the mid-1980s. I suppose it was my Harry Potter."

It's always nice to sight another Anne of Green Gables fan, and I hope her debut novel is a success.


Image credits:
Left: Photograph of Nadia Ragbar from The Toronto Star.
Right: Photograph of Megan Follows as Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel © Sullivan Entertainment.

Reference:
Ah-Sen, Jean Marc. (August 17, 2025). Toronto’s Nadia Ragbar, author of a novel about conjoined twins, on her love for Leonard Cohen and ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ The Toronto Star. Retrieved from: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/torontos-nadia-ragbar-author-of-a-novel-about-conjoined-twins-on-her-love-for-leonard/article_0426a7fe-4db5-465a-a292-d43434ce6a69.html.

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LEGO IDEAS Anne of Green Gables Project Achieves 10,000 Supporters

Good news for Anne of Green Gables and LEGO fans! A proposed Anne of Green Gables LEGO set designed by Iyan Ha has achieved 10,000 supporters on the LEGO IDEAS website last Friday. Now the design will undergo an expert review by LEGO to see if the product will be approved for production.

I first posted about the project here last year when the project had 1,366 supporters. I'm really excited that the Anne of Green Gables project idea has reached this milestone! Let's hope that the idea is approved and goes forward into production. 


Official Website:
Anne of Green Gables Product Idea at LEGO IDEAS by Iyan Ha

Image Credits:
Image of the Anne of Green Gables Product Idea by Iyan Ha at LEGO IDEAS.


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Pen Pals Play Starring Megan Follows and Michelle Clunie

Last weekend, I was lucky to catch Megan Follows in a performance of Pen Pals at the DR2 Theatre in New York. The off-Broadway play is billed as, "the extraordinary story of two friends that unfolds over decades."

Having loved Megan Follows's performance in Anne of Green Gables (1985) and its sequels, I was excited to watch her act on stage and see her in person. Pen Pals is a two-woman play, and Megan Follows's co-star was Michelle Clunie (Queer as Folk).

The plot of Pen Pals is as follows: "Bernie and Mags live in two different countries, they’ve never met, and yet they’re best friends. Because they’ve been pen pals for over fifty years. Since they were teenagers, they’ve shared every aspect of their lives with each other. The trivial bits, the most intimate details, all the happiness, all the heartache. They’ve told each other things they wouldn’t dare tell another soul. Even though Bernie lives in New Jersey and Mags is from England, the women are closer to each other than anyone else in the world. Come witness the journey of their lifetime. In their own words."

Megan Follows played Mags, and Michelle Clunie played Bernie. The script was written by Michael Griffo and inspired by the true friendship of Griffo's mother and her pen pal. Pen Pals is unique in that it is a story told through letters written over many years. The actresses read the letters from binders throughout the show, and their scripts were not memorized. I found it interesting to watch both the writer and the recipient of the letters at the same time. The story was humorous and emotional, and both actresses gave great performances. As a person who appreciates writing and receiving letters, I enjoyed the uniqueness of the script, and its focus on letter writing and lasting friendship.

By the end of the play, much of the audience was in tears. I thought the script felt somewhat manipulative with the emotional moments piling on as the end drew near. I felt especially sorry for a soon-to-be bride and her bridesmaids who came to watch the show as part of a bachelorette party because I don't think they expected such a teary roller coaster ride. Their initial joy prior to the show had entirely evaporated as they stood outside the theatre after the performance. I guess that stories about life and friendship are not always simple or straightforward.

Overall, I enjoyed the story, and I was really glad to watch Megan Follows perform in person, which made the show extra special for me.

What's a bit sad is that Pen Pals is presented with a rapidly rotating cast that switches every two weeks. Unfortunately, Megan Follows's run from September 3rd to 14th is already over.

Here is the list of actresses set to perform in the show during its current run: 

August 15 – August 31 - Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar
September 3 – September 14 - Michelle Clunie and Megan Follows
September 17 – September 28 - Sharna Burgess and Paige Davis
October 1 – October 12 - Kathleen Chalfant and Ellen McLaughlin
October 15 – October 26 - Kate Burton and Pauletta Washington
November 12 – November 23 - Sharon Lawrence and Maureen McCormick
November 26 – December 7 - Mystery Stars to be Announced
December 10 – December 21 - Emily Skinner and Donna Lynne Champlin


Here's a photograph of Megan Follows performing on stage in Pen Pals by Russ Rowland from the BroadwayWorld website. The article includes several more photos from the play.



Here are a few photos I took of the stage prior to the show, the back of the performance postcard, and the posters outside the DR2 venue.











Official Site:
Pen Pals
Pen Pals Digital Program

Image Credit:
Photograph of Megan Follows on stage in Pen Pals by Russ Rowland from BroadwayWorld.
All other photos by World of Anne Shirley.

Links:
Papadatos, Markos. (September 8, 2025). Chatting with Megan Follows: Canadian actress and director. Digital Journal. Retrieved from: https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/chatting-with-megan-follows-canadian-actress-and-director/article.

Rabinowitz, Chloe. (September 5, 2025). Photos: Michelle Clunie and Megan Fellows in PEN PALS Off-Broadway. BroadwayWorld. Retrieved from: https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Photos-Michelle-Clunie-and-Megan-Fellows-in-PEN-PALS-Off-Broadway-20250905.

Created September 20, 2025.
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Becoming Green Gables Podcast

The latest episode in the Witness to Yesterday podcast series by The Champlain Society is called Becoming Green Gables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse. In this episode, host Nicole O'Byrne speaks with author Alan MacEachern about his book Becoming Green Gables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse, which was published in 2024. It's the history of Green Gables, the farm and home that inspired the setting of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables.

Here are details on the podcast from The Champlain Society's website.

Episode Details:

Nicole O'Byrne speaks with Alan MacEachern about his book Becoming Green Gables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse. In 1909 Myrtle and Ernest Webb took possession of a Cavendish, Prince Edward Island farm—ordinary except that it was already known as the inspiration for Anne of Green Gables, written by Myrtle’s cousin, L. M. Montgomery. The Webbs welcomed visitors to “Green Gables” and took in summer boarders, making their home central to PEI’s growing tourist trade. In the 1930s the farm became the centerpiece of a new national park, though the family remained its caretakers for another decade.

During these years Myrtle kept a diary. When she began in 1924, she was a forty-year-old homemaker managing a household of eight; by 1954, she was a seventy-year-old widow, no longer resident in what had become the most famous house in Canada. In Becoming Green Gables, Alan MacEachern reproduces a selection of her diary entries, using them to explore topics from modern conveniences to wartime hosting and visits from “Aunt Maud” herself.

Alan MacEachern is professor of history at the University of Western Ontario and has written widely on Canadian environmental history.

Series Description:

Witness to Yesterday

This series of podcasts furthers the Champlain Society's mission of deepening awareness of Canada’s documentary past and of the people who created it. Hosted by Greg Marchildon, Nicole O’Byrne, Larry Ostola, and Simon Nantais, each podcast examines a particular document, the people behind it, its significance, and its relevance to today.

This podcast is made possible by the members of the Champlain Society who work hard to bring to life original documents in Canadian history. We want to thank a number of Canadian scholarly book publishers including the University of Toronto Press, UBC Press and McGill-Queen’s University Press for their financial support.

Credits:

Podcast series: Witness to Yesterday
Episode 330: Becoming Green Gables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse
Date: 19 September 2025
Host: Nicole O'Byrne
Special Guest: Alan MacEachern
Published by The Champlain Society


Official website:

Becoming Green Gables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse at The Champlain Society

Image credit:

Screencapture from The Champlain Society's website.


Created September 19, 2025.
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Cavendish Literary Festival

The first-ever Cavendish Literary Festival is taking place on September 26–28, 2025. The event aims to gather readers, writers, and storytellers "to connect over books, share their big ideas, and let their imagination wander in the very place that inspired the iconic works of L.M. Montgomery."

The three-day festival includes a literary walk through Cavendish, as well as workshops on bringing a novel to life, getting published, and journaling. There are talks by several authors, including one on Jane Austen and L.M. Montgomery and another on food writing. The festival also includes sessions on mindful movement for creative writers and flow yoga. There will be an open mic stage for writers, poets, and storytellers.

Here is the event description, according to the Festival's official website:

"Readers, writers, and storytellers are invited to join us for the first-ever Cavendish Literary Festival.

The festival features three delightful days of intimate events, including workshops, author talks, and wellness retreats, all set within Cavendish’s charming countryside, with venues no more than ten minutes apart.

In this inaugural year, we are proud to celebrate local, regional, and national voices who shaped our cultural identity and inspire and support new writers just beginning their journey.

Come find kindred spirits, feed your creativity, and celebrate the transformative power of literature."

You can purchase a festival weekend pass, which includes several events, or purchase individual tickets on the Festival's website. Tickets for the "Secret Paths: A Literary Walk through Cavendish," an activity of interest to Anne of Green Gables fans, must be purchased separately.

The Festival Weekend Pass (CA$149.00 + CA$7.45 fees + CA$23.47 taxes) includes:
- Access to three Featured Events with spotlight authors Donna Jones Alward, Antonio Michael Downing and Linden MacIntyre
- Your choice of five curated sessions
(*Secret Paths: A Literary Walk through Cavendish and Oven Mitts and Oyster Rakes: Sensual Storytelling in Food Writing with Stuart Hickox are not included in the Festival Ticket Package and must be purchased separately.)

Secret Paths: A Literary Walk through Cavendish (CA$65.00 + CA$3.25 fees + CA$10.24 taxes)
- A guided 7 km stroll through L. M. Montgomery’s favourite spots in Cavendish, followed by a lunch


The event sounds like great fun for readers and writers to connect in the same special setting that once inspired L.M. Montgomery to create Anne Shirley. 


Official Websites:
Cavendish Literary Festival

Image Credit:
Screencapture of the Cavendish Literary Festival website.

Created September 19, 2025.
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Puffin Clothbound Classics

This summer, Puffin released a new version of Anne of Green Gables as part of their Clothbound Classics series.

Pictured above are 15 of the 40 books in the series. From left to right and top to bottom, they include:

• Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
• The Railway Children by E Nesbit
• A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
• Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
• The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
• David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
• Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono, Joe Todd-Stanton (Illustrator)
• Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
• The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
• Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimmm (The Brothers Grimm), George Cruikshank (Illustrator)
• Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
• The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
• The Call of the Wild by Jack London
• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

I love the new cover designs, and I only wish the entire Anne of Green Gables series was available as a matching clothbound paperback set. Could you release the other seven novels in the Anne series, pretty please, Puffin?

Image credit:
Collage of Puffin Clothbound Classics.

Created September 17, 2025.
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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Anne of Green Gables Miniseries at the Atlantic International Film Festival

The 45th annual Atlantic International Film Festival will take place from September 10–17, 2025 at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The festival is holding a free screening of Anne of Green Gables (1985) starring Megan Follows as Anne Shirley and written, directed, and produced by Kevin Sullivan. The free screening is in celebration of the adaptation's 40th anniversary and will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday September 14, 2025 in Theatre 6.

Here's the synopsis from the festival's program (with my corrections):

Now 40 years since its premiere, the most treasured screen adaptation of Lucy Maude Montgomery’s classic of Atlantic Canadian literature returns to the big screen. Megan Follows stars as Anne Shirley, a spirited orphan whose arrival transforms life in Avonlea. Starring renowned theatrical actress Colleen Dewhurst and an unforgettable role for the beloved character actor Richard Farnsworth (as Mr. Hammond Matthew Cuthbert) this Emmy-winning miniseries continues to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

Director: Kevin Sullivan
Writer: Kevin Sullivan, Joe Wiesenfeld
Producers: Ian McDougall, Kevin Sullivan
Cast: Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Patricia Hamilton
Country: Canada
Province: Prince Edward Island
Runtime: 200 minutes + 10 minutes intermission

Along with the special screening of Anne of Green Gables, the festival features 60 films, including seven world premieres. The Festival Pass costs $200, the Weekender pass costs $100, or you can purchase general admission tickets or various ticket packages. See the website for more info about the fun event!

Official Websites:
Atlantic International Film Festival

Image Credit:
Screencapture of the Atlantic International Film Festival's '25 Program Guide.

Reference:
DiRisio, Haeley. (August 18, 2025). Atlantic International Film Festival celebrates 45 years next month. CTVNews. Retrieved from: https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/atlantic-international-film-festival-celebrates-45-years-next-month/.

Created September 2, 2025. Last updated September 24, 2025.
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