New Book: The Lady’s Strategem by Frances Gimble

Lavolta Press has published a new title, The Lady's Stratagem, that may interest you. To see a color picture of the cover, a PDF of the table of contents, andmore information about this book and our other books on historic costume,please visit their web site: http://www.lavoltapress.com/The Lady's Stratagem:A Repository of 1820s Directions for the Toilet, … Continue reading New Book: The Lady’s Strategem by Frances Gimble →

Jane Austen’s Story

Jane Austen exhibition reveals author’s life and brings new prominence to her final resting place. As the bicentenary decade of Jane Austen’s heyday and early death approaches, a new permanent exhibition at her resting place in Winchester Cathedral opened to unveil the life and times of the renowned author like never before.The exhibition and supporting … Continue reading Jane Austen’s Story →

Living in Pride & Prejudice

Truth be told, I’ve never struggled over a living in post as much as I’ve struggled with this one. Every girl who holds a small but eternal burning flame in her heart for Mr. Darcy understand that Pride and Prejudice is not something to be taken lightly. These beautiful decorations based on the movie come … Continue reading Living in Pride & Prejudice →

Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century

During the reigns of Louis XV (1723-74) and Louis XVI (1774-92), fashion and furniture were not simply meant to be beautiful but were also intended to arouse, attract, and seduce. Published in response to the critically acclaimed and hugely popular exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum in the fall of 2004, Dangerous Liaisons focuses on … Continue reading Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century →

Reading JA’s Letters in Tinton Falls

Janeites--don't forget, we have a date with Mildred on June 12 at 2pm to discuss your favorite passage from one of JA's letters. The location is Tinton Falls, do RSVP with Meredith for directions.Thanks and see you Saturday!

Alert: Author visit in our area

Last summer at the Boxhill meeting we had Peggy Erhart- author of Sweet Man is Gone.On Sunday, June 6th from 1-3 PM, she will be in Manasquan at the bookstore- http://www.booktowne.com in case anyone would like to hear her speak.

Palladio Exhibit

Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey features thirty-one original Palladio drawings from the Royal Institute of British Architects. These exquisite drawings, which were exhibited only once before in America and never in New York, will be on view to the public for the first time in over thirty years. They are being presented with … Continue reading Palladio Exhibit →

Lady Dunsmore prepares for the ball

Acclaimed actor Mamie Gummer will debut as The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s first artist-in-residence. She will star as Lady Dunmore, in a new Revolutionary Story® scene, “Lady Dunmore Prepares for the Ball.”During two performances at 11a.m. and 2p.m. May 1, Gummer will portray Charlotte, The Lady Dunmore, whose arrival in colonial Virginia was highly publicized and … Continue reading Lady Dunsmore prepares for the ball →

Rude Awakenings

If you haven't already seen it, here's the book trailer for Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict. Please enjoy! Rude Awakenings hits the streets June 25.

Regency Era Life

Victoriana Daily invite you to explore the era brought to life in the romantic works of English novelist, Jane Austen. Featured are informative illustrated articles about the Regency Era – fashion, decorating and lifestyle. Highlighted is Regency era clothing for both men and women from the years of Pride and Prejudice. Color prints of Regency … Continue reading Regency Era Life →