Valentine's Day History Robert McNamara, and expert in 19th century history relates that St. Valentine's Day celebrations date back to at least the Middle ages when the day was observed as Choose Your Romantic Partner Day "because it was believed that birds began mating on that day." (McNamara "History of St. Valentine's Day [...]
Because of films and movies, the Victorian era is idealized and envied. For Halloween and parties and reenactments, all some people want is to be able to dress in a Victorian Style dress, but what does that really mean? The Victorian Era lasted roughly seventy years and was named so, because that was the entire [...]
How did Cathay Williams become the first female Buffalo Soldier? Overview Although African Americans have served in every American war, it wasn't until 1866 that Congress passed legislation to create six all African American army units; two cavalry (9th and 10th regiments) and four infantry (38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st regiments). The infantry [...]
Before we get started, if you've missed out on the last episode, check out our recap here! At the start of the episode, we learn that Edith’s man-friend in Germany was killed by Nazis (the horrible men in tan shirts). And, right on cue, Mary is completely unsympathetic to Edith’s grief, and not only [...]
The Recollections Style Gallery that the wonderful folks over at 216digital created for us, gives us an opportunity to see our customers in our clothes, and it gives you an opportunity to see what the Recollections wardrobe looks like on others. We've loved seeing your pictures on the Style Gallery, and we’re happy that we've [...]
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 [...]