Okay, here’s a little experiment in word association. I’m going to say a word and you’re going to make some mental connections. Ready? Here goes: Victorian. Let me take a guess on what kind of mental connections you made. Sherlock Holmes. Charles Dickens. Gas lamps. Debtors prison. Jack the Ripper. Child labor. Sexual repression. Prudery. ...
Victorian style bridal headpieces and veils are the crowning touch to the bridal outfit. Victoriana tends to be intricate and delicate, with fine embroidery and feminine details. Brides today can wear a Victorian crown of flowers and veil to enhance even a simple wedding gown. Queen Victoria and Wedding Fashion The Victorian era was in ...
Victorian party games were the often highlight of Victorian social gatherings, as friends and families came together in the parlour to enjoy a few rounds of their favorite pastime. Long before television, movies and the internet became daily sources of fun and distraction, Victorian party games kept kids and adults engaged and entertained during long, ...
Many of us see the Victorian era (the 1890s and early 1900s) as a time of romance, beauty, chivalry, and elegance. What better way to honor that era of bloomers and bicycles built for two than to throw a party with a Victorian theme? There can be many different types of Victorian parties, depending on ...
An Elizabethan drink which remained popular until the Victorian Era, Wassail is a hot spiced wine enjoyed at Christmas and New Year celebrations. Its origins are said to date back to the fifth century, though ale would have been more common both then and in Elizabethan England as a base for the drink, given that ...
If you have been to San Francisco, California, you would have not truly seen San Francisco if you haven’t seen or experienced the Victorian architecture. Oftentimes, visitors of this great city have toured the streets where beautiful Victorian homes can be seen. Along Alamo Square there is a row of six beautiful picture perfect Victorian ...
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