There’s an old saying that “every picture tells a story.” I think some paintings are better at storytelling than others, because they spark more questions in my mind than answers. Here’s an example of such a painting: The piece is … Continue reading
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 always love finding images that help me visualize life during the Regency Era. Recently I came across some of those kinds of images, and I thought I’d share them with you. The artist is Graham Hyde, who was popular … Continue reading
One of my favorite places to shop is my neighborhood antique mall and in Denver we have several. On Broadway, just south of the downtown area, is Antique Row, where antique stores of different varieties pack a seven block stretch. … Continue reading
In a Regency era story I’ve been working on, my hero is a sporting man. Whatever the sport, he loves it: Fencing, boxing, fishing, shooting—they’re all on my hero’s list of favorite things to do. While researching different sports that … Continue reading
Actually, it’s a painting titled “Flirtation,” by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta. (Click on the image to see a larger version.) I like this painting for many reasons (not simply because its discovery justified an afternoon I wasted on social … Continue reading
I’m spending a lot of time outdoors this summer, working in my yard and watering plants to protect them from the hot summer sun. Let’s face it, gardening can be hot, dirty work, so my gardening attire usually consists of … Continue reading
When I first began reading Jane Austen’s and Georgette Heyer’s novels, the pianoforte seemed to be the musical instrument of choice for every Regency era heroine. Jane Austen often equated a woman’s ability on the pianoforte to her overall value … Continue reading
In a previous post (which you can read by clicking here) I talked about how long it took for news to reach England of the death of Horatio, Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. Today marks the anniversary of … Continue reading
Merry Christmas! For your enjoyment, here’s a charming image of a Regency era household on Christmas morning (it’s from an old postcard). Looks like both the little girl on the balcony and the gentleman in the red coat are holding … Continue reading
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