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Drink and Be Merry!

victorian cocktail recipe
Try these Victorian cocktail recipes for your next party...or your next "Downton Abbey" binge night!
Posted in British drama, British TV, Downton Abbey, Edwardian, Highclere Castle, historical drama, Julian Fellowes, lavender, PBS, Recipes, Victorian, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, victorian lavender, Victorian life, Victorian series, Victorian show, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

Becoming a Victorian

vintage victorian dresses
A special sneak peek into our very first Willow & Birch photo-shoot, and a few things I learned from being a Victorian lady for a day...
Posted in behind the scenes, British drama, British TV, collaboration, Downton Abbey, Edwardian, Gibson Girl, Highclere Castle, historical drama, PBS, shop news, Victorian, victorian beauty, Victorian hair, Victorian hairstyles, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, Victorian series, Victorian show, Victorian women, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

Tools of the Trade: The Victorian Lady's Chatelaine

Victorian Chatelaine
For the Victorian woman, the chatelaine functioned like a tool belt equipped with a personalized array of useful items for her daily activities...
Posted in chatelaine, Downton Abbey, Edwardian, Sarah Chrisman, Victorian, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian life, Victorian women, victoriana

A Step Back in Time...

A Step Back in Time...
For those of us who fell in love with the world of Downton Abbey, it was fairly devastating when the show ended back in 2015. But after much anticipation...
Posted in British drama, British TV, Downton Abbey, Edwardian, Highclere Castle, historical drama, Julian Fellowes, PBS, Victorian, Victorian series, Victorian show, victoriana