I find inspiration for my writing in many things. Snippets of overheard conversations, news articles, and reading books from an historical time period are all things that inspire me. I’m also inspired by viewing art pieces that depict the Regency … Continue reading
I’ve been working on a story that includes a secondary character who is an unabashed Regency Dandy. In his mind, appearance is everything. In writing the character, I wanted to make certain I accurately described his attire, so I turned … Continue reading
I’m always on the lookout for images to use for inspiration in my writing, especially when it comes to writing descriptions of Regency era clothing. Not long ago I came found his image on The Met Museum’s website: This, I … Continue reading
For the past few weeks we’ve been in a deep-freeze in Colorado. Before going outside I have to bundle up in multiple layers of clothing, before I don my warmest coat, gloves, and hat. I may not look very stylish; … Continue reading
I don’t often get the chance to dress up for an evening out, but when I do, I quite enjoy it. I have a Christmas party to attend next week that’s one of those evenings out. A special dress, my … Continue reading
Today I’m posting on the Austen Authors blog about the art of Kate Greenaway and children’s clothing in Jane Austen’s time. I hope you’ll join me by clicking on the icon below.
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There’s something about a man in uniform. At least, that’s what the Bennet women believed. And even though Elizabeth Bennet decried her sisters’ obsessions with men in uniform, there was a time when she liked Mr. Wickham in his regimentals … 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
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