Welcome to my epic vacation recap! This is a recounting of my ten-year anniversary trip – which also happens to be my first time overseas! Read on for Day 4 – an all-day exploration of London! June 23, 2024 (Day 4): ALL THE LONDON SIGHTS While we didn’t have to rise at 5:30 AM, 7:00ContinueContinue reading “Epic British Vacay: London Explorations”
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Epic British Vacay: England Trio
Welcome to my epic vacation recap! This is a recounting of my ten-year anniversary trip – which also happens to be my first time overseas! Read on for Day 3 – though fair warning, since it was an 11-hour tour, this is a long one. June 22, 2024 (Day 3): Windsor, Bath, and Stonehenge HavingContinueContinue reading “Epic British Vacay: England Trio”
Epic British Vacay: Starting Out
As you all know, I recently went on the trip of a lifetime – my husband and I celebrated our ten-year anniversary (almost a year late) by cruising around the British Isles! As you might imagine, there wasn’t much time for anything other than photo dumps on Instagram (if you weren’t following me, you totallyContinueContinue reading “Epic British Vacay: Starting Out”
Dinner at 1800 Tidbits
Why no actual Dinner at 1800 today? Because when this post goes up I’ll be overseas! So, I thought I’d leave you with some interesting facts and clarifications I’ve received from readers about the recipes I’ve made. From Janelle S.: Fried Cakes: [This] was a bit more authentic than you imagined. The livestock they traveledContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800 Tidbits”
A Lifelong Dream
I’ve always – and I mean always – wanted to go to Europe. England, especially. Typical for someone who grew up reading and watching Jane Austen, I know. But today, IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! My husband and I are going on a belated ten-year anniversary trip, cruising (and I mean literally) around the British Isles. WeContinueContinue reading “A Lifelong Dream”
19th Century Shoes: 1891 – 1900
Photo Courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Upon reading the men’s section of the day, you might wonder what, in fact, spats are. They are essentially gaiters – or material fashioned around shoes adn boots to help protect from mud splatter. Or, you know, look cool. here’s a super brief article on it: https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/90911ContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1891 – 1900”
Dinner at 1800: Cabbage A-La-Creme
Okay, can you believe this was actually a thing? Cabbage a-la-creme? Neither could I. Therefore, I had to to try it. Oh, and don’t forget to watch the short version over on Instagram! Cabbage A-La-Creme The Virginia Housewife Published in 1824 This recipe was almost disturbingly simple. And yet I, as always, kept overthinking it.ContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Cabbage A-La-Creme”
Hoping For What Is Not Seen
It’s hard to wait for what you want. I should know. I’m terrible at it. I’m one of those people who gets impatient when decisions aren’t being made. Who decides she wants something and immediately starts planning steps to get it. Who feels like a failure when her first couple queries didn’t immediately garner anContinueContinue reading “Hoping For What Is Not Seen”
On The Trail: Pony Express Re-Ride
I deviate once again from my regularly scheduled programming to share something about Pony Express! Why, you ask? Well, not only do I have plans to write a book placed on the Pony Express at some point, but it is a natural point of interest since the Pony Express trail was placed along the CaliforniaContinueContinue reading “On The Trail: Pony Express Re-Ride”
19th Century Shoes: 1881 – 1890
There were quite a variety of descriptions on this one, including some conflicting information–such as lots of information on women’s walking boots but also notes saying that day shoes were more fashionable than walking boots, so it seems clear that there was some transition during this time period. 1881-1890ish Men’s Footwear Narrow, pointed toes orContinueContinue reading “19th Century Shoes: 1881 – 1890”
Forest Idylls 