Easter plate, girl carrying Easter bunny and colored eggs, Vodrey & Brothers, circa 1896-1920. (Photo: Barbara Johnson, Ph.D.)

8 Victorian Easter Collectibles You’ll Love

Collect these now! Here are 8 of our favorite antique collectibles to seek out this spring. Easter antiques … Continue reading →

Easter card with girl and gnome delivering an Easter egg from "Fairyland," circa 1880s, depicting a wheelbarrow similar to the antique silver-plated version illustrated. (Photo: Barbara Johnson, PhD)

How the Victorians Celebrated Easter

In Victorian times, Easter heralded spring and was a beloved social occasion as well as a religious observance. Contrary to … Continue reading →

The Cherry Hill Farmhouse (Photo: Gary Mester)

5 Ideas for a Victorian St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re fresh out of party ideas this year, never fear! Here … Continue reading →

The city hall courtyard in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Exploring Victorian Neighborhoods: Pasadena, California

In this series, we’ll explore Victorian neighborhoods across the country and around the world to learn about regional period architecture … Continue reading →

Originally a modest Georgian house, Adare Manor was rebuilt in the 1850s by architect James Pain into one of Ireland's Neo-Gothic masterpieces. Today, it's a 5-star hotel. To learn more, visit adaremanor.com or pick up our upcoming fall issue. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Victorian B&Bs for an Irish St. Patrick’s Day

Dreaming of a St. Patrick’s Day spent amid the emerald hills of legend and lore? Here are three of our … Continue reading →

"Steamers" enjoying the annual Steampunk World's Fair in Piscataway, New Jersey, in 2012; to learn more, visit www.steampunkworldsfair.com (Photo courtesy of The Steampunk World's Fair).

Neo-Victorian Design: Steampunk Fashion, Art and Decor

Steampunk design adds whimsy to Victorian decor. If you wonder what we mean by “Steampunk,” click here to learn … Continue reading →

Victorian Garden Ideas for Spring

From a miniature orchard to a moveable feast, create magic in a small spring garden with tips from designers who … Continue reading →

Look for primitive pieces that share structural characteristics with your favorite Victorian ones. Remember to keep it simple: Create an earthy and refined mood by using just a few select, practical pieces.

Simple but Stylish Primitive Decor

You know a “primitive” chair or table when you see one—whether an authentic antique or a reproduction fashioned in the … Continue reading →

A Victorian Christmas…Year-Round!

The phrase “home for the holidays” has been coined for very good reason; the flights are full in December and … Continue reading →

Downtown New Orleans, flooded after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 (photo courtesy of Thinkstock.com).

5 Steps to Dry Out your Sandy-Damaged Home

The devastation we’ve witnessed up and down the East Coast has, if anything, convinced us more than ever of the … Continue reading →