Since childhood I have been drawn to the aesthetics and customs of the Victorian Era, roughly the period of Queen Victoria’s reign in England, 1837-1901. I especially find Victorian floral practices ...
City-smart tailoring, neutral colours with black, white and a drop of wine red – Victoria Beckham’s New York show for Summer 2015 proved that she means business. Even the shoes – a new departure ­­– ...
Despite the recent news (are you team Beckham or Peltz?), Victoria Beckham will always be the queen of classic, but her elegant style doesn't stop with her wardrobe. VB's interiors are also an ...
Victorians were anything but shy, retiring, stuffy or conservative, especially when it came to their gardens. Their gardens were colorful, flamboyant and outrageous with eccentric floral displays to ...
A bouquet of flowers has been a thoughtful gift to give for centuries, but during the Victorian times, it signified much more. The combination of blooms often sent a specific message, which recipients ...
In the 19th century, tourists who traveled through the Holy Land may have picked up scrapbooks of pressed flowers as souvenirs. Specimens from ‘Flowers of the Holy Land’ (courtesy Thomas Fisher Rare ...