Anne Makes her own Choices

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Anne has learnt from a visit with her former governess that an old schoolfellow is currently residing in Bath.   Anne pressed her temples and winced. Elizabeth and Father were in rare form today, both unleashing their well-developed Elliot tempers upon their personal servants. Father demanded his valet press his shirt a third time—his ruffles must be flawless.  Elizabeth shrieked at her lady’s maid for what could only be intentional neglect of attention to Elizabeth’s … Continue reading →

Regency Life: The Public Assembly

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In the Regency era, an active social season was not limited to London. Most country towns had a formal social season during the autumn and winter months, often beginning in early to mid-October. Extra events might also take place in the spring. Public assemblies or balls were usually scheduled to coincide with the full moon to ease travel. Traveling at night, especially for those with a considerably journey to an assembly, was not considered safe … Continue reading →

A Janus view: From 2014 to 2015

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I haven’t checked in for quite some time now and I feel like I’ve been missing old friends. Since October life has been something of a whirlwind and I feel like I’m only now catching my breath.  After visiting with you last, I released A Jane Austen Christmas in paperback and e-book, had an article published in In’D tale magazine, hosted a bridal shower for my daughter-in-law, saw my eldest son graduate magna cum laude with his … Continue reading →

A Call to the Musgroves at Christmastide

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The Musgroves came back to receive their happy boys and girls from school, bringing with them Mrs. Harville’s little children to improve the noise of Uppercross, and lessen that of Lyme. Henrietta remained with Louisa but all the rest of the family were again in their usual quarters.   The Musgroves came back to receive their happy boys and girls from school, bringing with them Mrs. Harville’s little children to improve the noise of Uppercross, and … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Jane Austen! Celebrate with roses…

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Today is Jane Austen’s birthday. Happy birthday to our inspiring author! To celebrate, I thought I’d share a craft similar to something she herself might have done to trim her own garments or accessories–Ribbon Roses. I recently had the pleasure of doing these at a bridal shower we hosted for my future daughter-in-law. I got to teach  them all how to do them and we spent a lovely time chatting and folding our roses. Even … Continue reading →