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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.

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!

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.

Beatrix Potter Garden Inspirations

Beatrix Potter
Garden inspirations from beloved author and artist Beatrix Potter

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. 

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.

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...

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...