Painting: Ribbons

A salesman selling ribbons at the door. I love the dress and sleeves on the left.

Gorgeous American Antique Bed

Gorgeous but very ostentatious. A work of art.

Historical Coats/Cloaks

I love each and every one of these historical cloaks/coats.

 

 

This coat is also a beauty!

Painting: Regency Goodbye

A great portrait of life in Regency England. I adore her hat and coat. There is an expression of sadness in her face. The gentleman is clearly a dandy. Perhaps his courtship is unwanted?

Antique Bed

I recently bought a new bed. I should've bought this one!

Shall I put the kettle on?

I stumbled upon a gorgeous kettle the other day which inspired me to find more unique kettles. This collection spans several centuries and consists of kettles from different countries.

 

 French

 

 

 

 Egyptian

 

 

 

 

 Dutch

 

 Asian

 

 

Royal Blue jacket 1895 - 1905

 The outside of the coat is decorated with black cotton passementerie braid at the front lapels, around the collar edge, down center front, around the hem to the back. Center back has a large motif as well as do the lower edges of sleeve hems. There are two hand finished button holes 1 1/4" wide with a set of four mother of pearl buttons that close the double breast.

This is a work of art! I would get it in red as well. Can't you just picture it in red?

 

 

Painting: dark brooding hero

The words dark, tall and handsome come to mind. Get me some of that! It reminds me of Dorian Grey or some tortured Byronic hero.

Painting: The Girl with the Dog

Dogs have always been an important part of our lives as you can see in this lovely painting. Especially the gentry seemed preoccupied with taking them hunting, on walks and to public functions.

I just adore her dress and the flowers in her hair.

Gorgeous Regency Re-enactor Dress

I actually find it hard to believe that this dress was made by an amateur and wouldn't be surprised if a professional was behind it. Everything right down to her accessories is perfection!

I will certainly be of the party again this year at the Jane Austen Festival. I would love to wear one of my regency dresses and attend the ball this time! Perhaps I can convince my own (reluctant) Mr. Darcy to join me.

Painting: Russian winter scene

Considering it just started snowing outside, a painting of a Russian snowy day seems pretty appropriate.

Regency Detail: Blue coat

I grew up on a healthy diet of Jane Austen and BBC so I have long admired regency dress and customs, not least as a regency re-enactor. As I am now writing a regency novel, I am always on the lookout for inspiring costumes and accessories. Close-ups are imperative in giving you that all-important feel for the period. That's what my Regency Detail blogs will be for.

Beautiful regency sewing box

Now, I don't even sew but this is just beautiful craftmanship!

20th and 19th century hats

I love Friday evenings. You have the promise of the weekend, a nice lay-in and some me time. My me time usually occurs on Sunday evenings and consists of watching some silly TV series while sipping tea. Then again, I do that most weekdays as well. Lucky me!

With period drama, the focus usually lies on the dresses but for today, I would like to let the hats enjoy some much deserved attention. Victorian hats especially as shown in the first picture are a great favourite of mine. They ooze sophistication. 

Steampunk Corset

I've never worn a steampunk corset but they always seem a bit tight and uncomfortable to me haha.

Must be my 21st century self talking. They do have a habit of looking fabulous and sexy though so perhaps it's worth a try. This particular one is rather feminine, though I could do without the bow. Love the necklace combo as well.

Furniture: Regency Romance

Today I would like to share some beautiful antique furniture with you all. They are elegant and could easily be perceived as art as far as I'm concerned. 

A fun and original way to store your shoes!