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A Victorian Darling: Interview with Samantha Asam

victorian day dress
Join me for an interview with the lovely Samantha Asam from Victorian Darlings on Instagram where she curates a beautiful collection of Victorian and Edwardian photographs and ephemera!

A Crackin' Good Time!

A Crackin' Good Time!
A glimpse into the fun tradition of Victorian crackers and how to make your own treat-filled party favors for New Year's.

A Tale Less Told

A Tale Less Told
Take a peek into the story of a Manet painting that stirred up scandal, and the artist who dared to tell a tale less told.

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.

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!

Drink and Be Merry!

victorian cocktail recipe
Try these Victorian cocktail recipes for your next party...or your next "Downton Abbey" binge night!

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!