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History of Wax Seals

wax seal stamp custom
Learn about the history of wax seals and the NEW Willow & Birch "seal of quality"!
Posted in behind the scenes, shop news, Victorian, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

Find Us in Southern Lady Magazine!

Willow and Birch Apothecary beauty and luxury bath products in Southern Lady Magazine
Willow & Birch Apothecary is featured in the latest issue of Southern Lady magazine! Their September issue captures the beautiful liminal mome...
Posted in Autumn, Fall, Orange Spice, shop news

English Cottage Inspirations

The Sheep's Nest English cottage gift shop in Hobart, New York
Enjoy a dash of the English countryside in the Catskills of upstate New York!
Posted in home fragrance, shop news, Upstate New York

A Peek into a Victorian Castle

A Peek into a Victorian Castle
Take a peek into a Victorian castle as we explore the history of Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York.
Posted in shop news, Upstate New York, Victorian, Victorian history, Victorian life, victoriana

The Victorian Kitchen: Interview with Bryce Romig

Bryce of The Victorian Kitchen on Instagram
Join me for an interview with the lovely and talented Bryce from The Victorian Kitchen on Instagram where he pairs flowers and food history to recreate Victorian-era baking recipes!
Posted in collaboration, florals, Recipes, shop news, Victorian, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, 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

Exciting News!

unique home gift ideas
Announcing...a brand-new collaboration with Kally Padilla of Kaliada!
Posted in behind the scenes, collaboration, diffuser, home fragrance, Kaliada, shop news