home & gardens

Dining in the Georgian Era: à la française

When it comes to dinner parties, are you familiar with the difference between dinner served à la française and served à la russe?

Ladies' Fashion in the 1790s: A Decade of Transition

The fashion of the 1790s transitioned from French to Grecian Revival, the precursor to Regency fashion but with more versatility of style.

Marriage Settlements of the Georgian Era: Land, Money, or Love

If the bride has a dowry to offer, what does the gentleman have to offer? This post explores the contents of marriage settlements.

Calling Cards & Paying Calls: Social Etiquette in Georgian England

This post explores visiting card and social calling etiquette.

Teatime & Tea Etiquette in Georgian England

How do you take your tea? Seriously. Tea became an important cultural element in the 18th century.

Scents for the Senses: Perfumes of the Georgian Era

What might a hero's cologne have smelled like during the Georgian Era? Were perfumes subtle or overpowering? Let's talk about perfume!

Hygiene in Georgian England: Bathing Regency Heroes

Splish Splash, We're Takin' A Bath! Let's talk bathing, teeth cleaning, and body hair in the Georgian Era.

Boathouses & Rowing Clubs in Georgian England

Should a gentleman invite me for a row on the lake, I shall reply with an enthusiastic, albeit respectable, affirmative.

Entailments: Our Regency Hero Inherits

Just how does an entailment work, and can it be broken?

Side Saddle: A Lady's Saddle in the Georgian Era

How comfortable might that lady's side saddle really be?

Midwifery Herbs of the 18th Century and Beyond

When herbs were the best available medicine, how did midwives treat patients?

Bamburgh Castle: A Unique Hospital in the 18th Century

Where might you go if you you needed a smallpox inoculation?

Foundling Hospitals & Women's Homes in the 18th Century: Noach Cottage Inspiration

Supposing you're destitute after being turned out of the house: where might you go for aid?

Soundproofing Techniques in the 18th Century

Supposing a hero needed a little peace and quiet, could he soundproof his bedchamber?

Paullett Golden