I wish I were going to be in London this month so I could see the Historic Royal Palaces exhibit at Hampton Court, Kew Palace and Kensington Palace. The event marks the 300 year anniversary of the Hanoverian accession to … Continue reading
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the old-fashioned traditional Regency romance. I devoured them back in the seventies, eighties, and nineties. My office bookcase still has a dedicated favorites shelf crammed with Regencies by Rachelle Edwards, Patricia … Continue reading
Once again, The Gentle Author offers an extraordinary post on his Spitalfields Life blog. The Gentle Author posts every day (earning my admiration) and each post is filled with stories and artwork that inspire. Some of his posts have made … Continue reading
Sunday is Mother’s Day and I’m already wishing I could spend the day with my mother. In fact, I’d settle for spending just an hour or two with her; but since she’s living three states away, we both know that … Continue reading
January 17 is Wear a Hat Day. Hats are not much in vogue in our modern times, but in Regency England, a stylish bonnet was an essential part of any lady’s ensemble when she stepped out of doors. Married women … Continue reading
My latest find is a 1953 magazine featuring information on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: I was minding my own business, browsing through one of my favorite used book stores, when I was drawn to a stack of … Continue reading
If I had a British accent, I’d never shut up.
I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving day spent with family and friends. May your feast be delicious!
Halloween is here and I’m ready to go. I have three of those big, warehouse-sized bags of candy to distribute to trick-or-treaters. Naturally, I’ve removed all of the Almond Joys; I need them to keep up my strength while I … Continue reading
Although the Prince of Wales claimed that gaming had never been one of his favorite vices, he rarely declined to indulge in the pastime when it was put before him. In his young days, he and his circle of noble … Continue reading
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