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A Professional Beauty: Lillie Langtry & Victorian Celebrity

Lillie Langtry Victorian "Professional Beauty"

The inspiring story of Lillie Langtry, "The Jersey Lily", a bold woman who broke the mold to create her own rise to fame in Victorian society. 

The Language of Flowers

Lavender bouquet on lace linens
Take a glimpse into the tradition of the Victorian tussy-mussy, or nosegay, and learn about the intriguing language of flowers...plus, enjoy a free printable note-card to gift someone special with a lavender tussy-mussy!

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...

Smell the Roses

Rose petals for natural botanical beauty
See why rose is so wonderful for your skin and how you can incorporate it into your beauty routine with easy DIY recipes!

Everyday Beauty

Victorian era women
A peek inside the Victorian lady's morning routine, and how we can bring that beauty into our everyday moments today.

A Breath of Fresh Air

unique home gifts & accessories
A simple and fun recipe to make your own scented room spray to brighten your home and bring the outdoors in!

Tea Time! Host Your Own Victorian Tea Party

how to host a tea party
Host your own Victorian-inspired tea party and invite your guests to savor the enjoyment and elegance of an afternoon tea.

On the Moors: Inspirations from Emily Brontë's Victorian Classic

On the Moors: Inspirations from Emily Brontë's Victorian Classic
A sneak peek into the inspiration behind our popular English Fog scent blend...

Add a Victorian Twist to Your Style

victorian women's fashion

A collection of my favorite fun and simple hairstyle tutorials to add a bit of Victorian flair into your everyday style...

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...