Shop Journal — Victorian

Muse: Victorian Era Illustrator Kate Greenaway
Spring will soon be upon us dear friends and of course this has me thinking several times a day about flowers. Perhaps because all the seasonal blooms in Portland are sprouting out of the ground to meet the sun! I am looking forward to February's first blooms of crocuses, snowdrops, camelias, hellebores, wild narcissis, daffodils, and the intoxicating sweet scent of daphne... ...
Muse: Victorian Era Illustrator Kate Greenaway

Petits Plaisirs: Vintage French Perfume Labels
The oldest French perfume houses are that of Guerlain founded in 1828 by Pierre-Francois Guerlain and Molinard founded in 1848 and who had Queen Victoria as one of their devoted clients. Perfume and the use of essential oils dates as bar back to the ancient Egyptians who used it for religious rituals. In the 1650s, perfumed gloves became all the range...
Petits Plaisirs: Vintage French Perfume Labels

Ideas for Victorian Inspired Holiday Gatherings
Though we can't say our own table manners are up to Victorian code, we do like to borrow a bit of Victorian holiday magic to brighten up my home during the winter season. Something about the creativity they implemented in decorating, making ornaments and creating entertainment for loved ones inspires us to spend the holidays, or just simple get-togethers, with some kind of echo to...