I am deciding to moderate all entries.  I don't like doing this because I tend to enjoy instant gratifaction when I post to other journals and think others also like that.  But no, we can't now because some Russian dingus is posting nude photos of girls.  So, that freedom is taken away. 

I had this Regency Ballgown made for a large Napoleonic event in Maryland years ago, which was supposed to be a cotton day dress made in my measurements, but was sent this dress by a UK costumer as a mistake. I honestly don't know where I can advertise the sale of it, it's my eBay auction listing, and I will have one or two more Regency War of 1812 ( Read more... )

Found some wonderful Picture and want to share with you


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Although I am not a big wedding person, this book was delightful.  The focus is not exclusively Victorian, but the influence of their marriage customs is felt throughout, and the images are marvellous.


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This weather is making me want to get away :


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The 'Grand Closet Sale' of the last of the 'Goth' stuff from my closet has now been put up on to the VG website. Many bargains to be had from 50p! A link on the homepage of the website takes you to the sales. http://www.victorian-gothic.co.uk/ Postage is llisted for the UK, but ( Read more... )

I have been trying to renew my fondness for Christmas by learning more about its history.  This book - and one about the history of fake Christmas trees - have been the two most interesting and entertaining.


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I think every time I've posted in here, it was about boots ( Read more... )

One of the things that made the Victorian era what is was were the exhibitions that stirred the imagination of the public.  There is an excellent new book on them :


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