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- Victorian Era Color Schemes and Patterns to Use in Your DesignA history of and guide to how to incorporate popular colors and patterns into your Victorian themed design.
Victorian Furniture Examples to Use in Your DesignA brief description of Victorian furniture for a home owner wanting to create a Victorian design theme. Images, history, and links to sources which are helpful in their research.
Best Victorian Era FilmsVictorian movies are a personal favorite of mine and many of them are so entertaining that it's difficult to select just a few as the best. No matter which you may choose, it can be a delightful experience just to watch them.
Toys of the Victorian EraToys that were popular for kids during the Victorian era.- Victorian Era Wedding Dress ColorVictorian Era wedding dress colors for the bride who is having a Victorian wedding.
- Victorian Halloween: Decorations from the Victorian EraVictorian Era Halloween decorations are rustic and simple, with lots of candles.
- Great Novels of the Victorian EraThree great novels that were published between 1837 and 1901.
- The Duality of the Jekyll/Hyde Character as Representative of the Victorian EraThis paper relates the dual nature of the character, Jekyll/Hyde, to the duality of both the author, Robert Louis Stevenson, and also the Victorian age from which the story was written.
- Visit the Victorian Era at Heritage VillageThis living history museum of the Victorian era in West Central Florida gives visitors a peek at life before modern conveniences.Tour an 1850's log cabin, elegant family homes from early 1900's and a general store.
Spectacles, Birdcages and Parasols - Victorian and Neo-Victorian TermsIn this compilation of over 100 terms, you, dear reader, will learn about the then and the now of everything from spectacles to birdcages to parasols.- Female Sexuality in the Victorian EraThe Victorian Era was a time when a woman's body and the rights to it were not here own.
- The Elegance & Detail of Vintage Accessories for Victorian Home DecorThe essence of Victorian decor is elegance and detail. The Victorian era itself is known for grace and beauty in its style, and has been divided into three separate parts-early, mid, and late Victorian.
- How to Plan a Victorian Era Theme Party - A Celebration with Class and EleganceThe Victorian era, romantic and elegant in many hearts, is a great time period for which to have a theme party. Many different options are available depending on what kind of party you wish to have.
- The Victorian Era: Not the Conservative Period You Think it WasThe general view of the Victorian Era in England is one of boring conservatism. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Michael Hirsch Releases Puppies of the Victorian Era"If I could write acceptable, pop stuff then I would. However, I'll just have to accept that my songs are odd, quirky, different little pop ditties that may go over the heads of 9 out of 10 members of a judging panel.- The Victorian Era Influence on Modern TimesWhen one looks at the history of the world as a whole, it is amazing that in the short years during Queen Victoria's reign in England, we have come further then all the years the earth has been in existence.
- Bygones: Travel Through Time in the UKBygones is a tourist attraction which will take you back through many important eras in history.
- Coming Soon! Okawville Heritage Days June 11-12, 2011The preserved smalltown Victorian-era lifestyle is demonstrated at the preserved Schlosser House, a time capsukle that illuminates the past.
- How to Design a Victorian Inspired BedroomWant to get started decorating your bedroom in a Victorian theme? Here we go!
How Can I Decorate My Bathroom in a Victorian Theme?Let's get started on that Victorian themed bathroom!- First Person: How Downtown Living Saved Us $1,000 a MonthYou might think that living in the city is expensive - but think again. By moving downtown, our family saved $1000 on our monthly bills.
- Best Victorian Era MoviesFor centuries, a number of literary pieces and artistic projects have taken inspiration from the Victorian Era by using it as a setting for varying stories and art works. For many decades, this has also been apparent in a number of period films.
The Classes of Victorian PeopleThe upper and lower class of people in the Victorian era.- How to Become a ButlerThe average salary of a butler may astound you. This article explains the basics of butlering.
- Put a Touch of Victorian Elegance to Your Christmas DecorThis article shows you how you can bring the elegance of the Victorian era to your Christmas decor without busting your wallet.
How to Decorate a Romantic Victorian BedroomAdvice on the use of colors, fabrics, and patterns that can transform your dull bedroom into a Victorian room for romance.- Victorian Era and WorkhousesIn England and Wales there was help for the poor in terms of monetary amounts from time to time, but then with the dawning of the 1800's, charity for the poor was frowned upon. The attitude that the poor caused their own demise prevailed
- From Workhouses to Almshouses the Plight of the Poor During Victorian TimesA workhouse was a place in the UK where the poor and destitute could live, but they also had to work. It is not for certain when these workhouses were first established; however, they predated the Victorian era.
- Women: Indentured, Beautiful, Independant and WildThe Victorian era is referred as the time that Queen Victoria reigned in England from June 1837 - January 1901. Although we have beautiful loves stories romancing this time period it was not all that beautiful for the women of the time.
That Can't Be Victorian JewelryI am always researching and checking prices of pieces of Victorian jewelry on the internet. It amazes me how many sellers incorrectly classify jewelry as Victorian when it is obviously not!
Childhood in the Victorian EraA family that found itself in a growing industrial community would be asked to take on other family members children in hopes they would find employment in exchange for limited economic contribution.- There is No Such Thing as 'the One"The psychology of "the one" can actually help to quicken the death of relationships or to suffocate them before they even start.
Victorian Wedding Headpieces and VeilsVictorian style bridal headpieces and veils are the crowning touch to the bridal outfit. Victoriana tends to be intricate and delicate, with fine embroidery and feminine details. Brides today can wear a Victorian crown of orange blossoms and veil.
Decorating Your Foyer from Top to BottomA look at some great questions raised by one reader on the first article, Decorating Your Foyer Top To Bottom.
Vintage Victorian Accessories Give Decor a Touch of RomanceVictorian accessories can give any home a touch of old fashioned romance. Add pieces of Victoriana gradually and enjoy hunting for the perfect accessories for your home.- How to Design a Victorian Kitchen, the DIY WayThings you can use to make designing a Victorian kitchen much easier.
- If I Could Teach a College Seminar on Any Topic ...I suggest Neo-Victorianism
A Symbol of the Victorian Era: The Crystal PalaceThe Crystal Palace was one of the most impressive structures built during the Victorian Era and continues to represent it in the eyes of many. It was built in 1851 to house the Great Exhibition, the first World's Fair...
Insight into the Stereotypical Behaviour of Women in the Victorian EraOften times in Victorian literature the women are downright silly. The core reason for this is simple. In nineteenth century England girls of the upper and middle classes were raised for the purpose of one goal: to marry.
British Colonial Design Style: Furniture and HistoryThe Victorian era of the mid to late 19th century saw the British extend their empire around the world From Singapore to East Africa, they brought their language, their ideas on government, and their furniture and designs -- a style that became British Colonial Design.
