The Art of Wearing Perfume

And the Flowers Spoke - The Language of Flowers

The Autograph Book of your childhood is back! 

a Velvet Undertow favorite

Books and Movies

Gone With The Wind - Visit our pages filled with memories, facts and more

The Goodbye Lie - Read the opening pages of Jane Marie's romantic historical novel

Hollywood Hearts - ROMANCE goes to the movies

Cards Come A Callin' - A social custom from the past

Children's Tea Parties - Fun AND good manners - what a combination!

Collecting - Isn't stuff fun?

Etiquette - I Am the Etiquette Police - Dairy of a Mad Web Lackey July 31, 2005 - Nancy teaches Manners Matter to tweens (please scroll down)

Family Grace - A collection

Fashion

Bathing Costumes - Traditional fashion left everything to the imagination

Bloomers - Even underwear has a history

Bonnets - A short history with lots of pictures

Dressing up for the Holidays - Some inexpensive suggestions

Godey's Lady's Book - A brief history of this delightful Victorian magazine

Hair Jewelry and Hair Work - Victorian mourning fashion

Hoop Skirts - Fun Now, Fun Then?

I really enjoyed your article [Hoop Skirts] in the [August/September 2003] newsletter re: actually wearing a crinoline.  I had always puzzled over the proper way to sit in one - it seemed that simply sitting down in the usual careless manner would create a free show for anyone nearby . . . Lucinda

Parasols - Protect your skin with a Victorian sun shade

a Velvet Undertow favorite

Flower Arranging 101

Flower Language

Gem Charts - Discover which gemstone is the right one for your birth date or anniversary in this comprehensive group of lists

A Gone With the Wind Gift

GoodbyeLie, the store - A frou-frou T Shirt and more shoppe 

The Hand Written Letter

Home Decor and Household Tips

Joggling Board - Fun furniture with a past

Keepsake Brooch Bouquet - Make a family treasure

Kingsley Plantation - See how the other half lived

Lace Handkerchief - a simple yet elegant Goodbye Lie favorite

The Language of Dolls - Terms for collectors and those who just love a pretty face

Mourning - Queen Victorian established strict Rules of Mourning when she lost her husband. 

Orange Pomander - Make a long-lasting, good smelling pomander in minutes!

Origin of the Teddy Bear

Paper Dolls - History, collecting and a simple project for children

a Velvet Undertow favorite

 

Tom Tierney paper doll article

Potpourri - It's easy to save those special FLOWERS forever!

Pressed Flowers - A Victorian tradition for today

Red Hat Society™ - Girls just want to have fun!

Romance - Don't miss our pages dedicated to love

Rose Petals - Preserve the beauty of your roses

Rules for a Victorian Ball - The details on proper behavior

The Secret Language of the Fan - Those romantic gestures can say so much

Sedan Chair photo - San Francisco has something for everyone - please scroll down

Shoe Sachets - Take a little time for a sweet smelling craft

Stephen Foster - An American treasure and author of over 200 songs

Stovetop Scent - Make your home smell wonderful

Tale Gate Party - Entertain the children while you enjoy football season

Theatre Etiquette - We've borrowed the best of Victorian rules

Tipsy Pudding - Try Jane Marie's Victorian version of trifle

Toasting Tips - The right way to give or receive tribute

Tom Tierney - The king of collectible paper dolls

Tussie Mussie - How to make a Goodbye Lie charming nosegay

Victorian Dining Rules - Etiquette to the max

Victorian Memory Box - Special treasures deserve a wonderful home

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