by Collette Cameron | Aug 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
I thought it might be fun to post a recipe today. Lemon CurdImage courtesy of WikimediaCommonly served with scones and clotted cream, no Regency tea was complete without this tart, pudding-like condiment.Think along the lines of lemon meringue pie....
by Collette Cameron | Jul 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
The natural look with just a hint ofcolor on the cheeks and lipsGosh, two weeks in a row I had other things going on, but this Thursday, I’m back on track.Today, I’m chatting about Regency Era cosmetics. What, you didn’t know women painted their...
by Collette Cameron | Jul 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
The title of this post speaks to the cost of buying books, not the degree of reading enjoyment, though, I’m sure there are those who’d argue the latter as well. Christiansborg Palace LibraryCopenhaganI’m of an age (ahem) that until a few short years...
by Collette Cameron | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last week’s post was about neckcloths and cravats, so in fairness, today’s piece is about the female equivalent, fichus. A very popular accessory, you can’t hardly do a search for Regency attire without several images of woman adorned with a...
by Collette Cameron | Jun 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Born to Read Books: VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR & GIVEAWAY- THE EARL’S ENTICEMEN…: The Earl’s Enticement By: Collette Cameron Released May 28 th , 2014 She won’t be tamed. A fiery, unconvention…$25.00 gift card up for...
by Collette Cameron | Jun 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
CRAVATS-A KNOT BY ANY OTHER NAME Whether you call them neckcloths or cravats, the well-dressed Regency gentleman was not properly dressed without his intricately tied neckcloth. The precursors to today’s neckties and bow ties, acquiring the perfectly tied...