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Edmonia Lewis, Victorian Artist

biography about edmonia lewis and her art sculptures
The fascinating story of a Victorian sculptor who defied odds and carved her own path.
Posted in inspiring women, Upstate New York, Victorian, Victorian art, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, Victorian women, Victorian-inspired, victoriana, women in history

Victorian Beauty and a Historic Home Tour

Natural lavender perfume at Oakland House Victorian history museum
Some fun tidbits about the Victorian beauty routine, plus and interview with Jacqueline at Oakland House!
Posted in beauty, Victorian, victorian beauty, Victorian hair, Victorian hairstyles, Victorian history, Victorian life, Victorian women, Victorian-inspired, victoriana, women in history

A Deeper Lens

Black woman in Victorian England
A glimpse into the Black Chronicles II exhibit featuring over 200 photographs of black men and women in Victorian Britain.
Posted in inspiring women, Victorian, Victorian art, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian life, Victorian series, Victorian women, victoriana, women in history

Beatrix Potter Garden Inspirations

Beatrix Potter
Garden inspirations from beloved author and artist Beatrix Potter
Posted in florals, inspiring women, Victorian, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian women, Victorian-inspired, victoriana, women in history

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. 

Posted in inspiring women, John Everett Millais, Lillie Langtry, Victorian, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, Victorian women, victoriana, women in history

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.
Posted in Edwardian, Sarah Chrisman, Victorian, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, Victorian women, Victorian-inspired, victoriana, women in history

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...
Posted in behind the scenes, Emily Bronte, English Fog, historical drama, Signature Scents, Victorian, victorian apothecary, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, victorian perfume, victorian perfumer, victorian scent, Victorian women, Victorian-inspired, victoriana, women in history, Wuthering Heights

Reaching New Heights: Fay Fuller, 1800s Mountaineer

Reaching New Heights: Fay Fuller, 1800s Mountaineer

When it comes to the Victorian era, women undoubtedly had their challenges establishing autonomy and freedom, yet despite those challenges, there were women who defied the norm and took on amazing feats. Fay Fuller was one of those women...

Posted in Fay Fuller, inspiring women, Mount Rainier, Pacific Northwest, Victorian, Victorian women, victoriana, women climbers, women in history, women mounatineers