If you missed last week’s episode, check out the recap here! Well, Lord Grantham begins the episode by being snobbish, and ends it on the floor in something reminiscent of a Saturday night brawl at a cheap bar. By far the most interesting part of the episode is that Cora is caught with another man [...]
If you are taking a trip to Europe, London is probably one of the destinations you hope to hit. While you are there, in between visiting Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, make sure to stop by the Victoria and Albert Museum and look at their extensive collection. Not only is admission free (yay!), the museum [...]
For your big day, don’t succumb to temporary fads that will be out of style next season. Your “country chic” wedding may seem all the rage now, but looking back, it may be as old fashioned as the puffed sleeves on eighties wedding gowns. Being timeless in your wedding style is one way to ensure [...]
Something’s up with Barrow and something’s down on Violet. Before we go further, in case you missed last week's episode, you can read our Season 5 Episode 3 recap so you are not lost. Within the first few minutes of the episode, Violet goes to meet her sexy and foreign Prince Kuragin. They flirt, and [...]
WBKB in Alpena, Michigan, produces a local public affairs show called Insights that airs on Sunday mornings. In December, we were approached about being on the show. That got us wondering, "what is it like to be part of a television show?" We found out on January 12th when Alexandra Johnson and her crew, John [...]
A popular trend among women in the past few years is to host a Victorian Tea Party as if it was 1867. These events—lavishly decorated, handwritten invites, hoop-skirt optional—are used as bridal showers, fifth birthday parties, charity events, baby showers, and more. Really, anytime there will be a gathering of more than three women, it [...]
Mary’s turn for a one night stand and ironic jokes on the rise: Before we dive too deep in this episode, if you need a refresher on episode two, click here to get caught up. This episode is full of scandal: first, Mary sleeps with Tony, then she gets found out, then Granny covers for [...]
Heartfelt thanks... Recollections loves our clients! You are our lifeblood; the heart of who we are and why we do what we do. What better time to show our love and say "thank you" than Valentine's Day? Hearts, flowers, and romance fill the air. Romance and Recollections fashions go hand-in-hand, just like taking a [...]
"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." And so begins this very romantic poem penned by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, one of the Victorian era's foremost poets. What a great love she and Robert Browning shared. This poem was written early on in their relationship; during courtship and early marriage. History.com relates that [...]