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Taking a bath in Bath: Diving into Jane's England

Bathing in a gown and bonnet? Yup, they did that at the Roman baths in Bath!If you had visited Bath during the time of Jane Austen, you would have enjoyed...

Underwear to Dressed - A demo of an 1802 Bib Gown

I am super excited to share a wonderful video of dressing in 1802.Ilsa Gregoor, the costume designer I referenced in my last post about stays (the original push-up bra) created...

Regency vs. Georgian Stays: the original push-u...

When writing a steamy scene based in the Regency era, significant research is required to understand what layers of clothing would come off.One of the most complex subjects I encountered...

Jane Austen's Favorite Music

I am happy to announce I am writing the final chapters of the upcoming Inconvenient Brides Book 3, My Fair Bluestocking, before sending it to my editor for the first...

Duelling Pistols and Mistletoe ...

London was famous for its excellent gunsmiths during the Georgian period. In fact, George Washington himself patronized Hawkins of London for his own firearms. Joseph Manton was one of the...

Holidays in the Regency

What would Jane Austen be doing this week?If you have read The Duke Wins a Bride then you know that Annabel loves her holiday rituals because they make her feel...