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Authentic Victorian Renovating-The Victorian Home.

Authentic Victorian Renovating-The Victorian Home.

The affluent Victorian home had a charm and a gentleness that created a warm living space. In order to reproduce the authentic look,  in your own Victorian or reproduction house, there are several imported points to consider. The English Victorian home exuded gentility; the lace and fine china look that we associate with Victoriana. In the US, bolder colour schemes were also often used. -Curtains were necessary to reduce draughts and...

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Victorian Wedding Dresses

Victorian Wedding Dresses

The Golden period of the Victorian era between 1837 and 1901 under the reign of Queen Victoria is considered to be the most popular and prosperous era of Britain. Women of this period were known to pay a lot of attention to their clothes which could be the reason they are still so popular today. One of the most important days in a person’s life is their wedding day. For a bride, the wedding dress plays an important role in ensuring...

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Victorian Era-Authentic Dessert Recipes

Victorian Era-Authentic Dessert Recipes

Rediscover Victorian Charm Queen Victoria reigned from 1837-1901. Loved and admired by the British people she ruled over what was then the most properous industrialized nation in the world. Known for her dignity and respectability, her name has been given to this period, also known for its decorum and gentleness. Books on manners were popular, the most famous being Mrs Beeton’s “Book of Household Management”. Mrs Beeton...

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