Ever the imaginative decorators, the Victorians would hang gingerbread to their trees on Christmas Eve for family and guests to in enjoy a tasty treat over the holidays! I thought this a great idea however, in the modern era, we tend to decorate our trees … Continue readingFaux Gingerbread Tutorial
Welcome to your Orange Slice tutorial . You can learn how to make this simple, but lovely Victorian Christmas tree decoration or fire place garland. I will share with you the trips and tricks I have learnt and all the mistakes I have made … Continue readingVictorian Orange Slice tree decoration tutorial
A Victorian Home this Christmas When looking at doing my own Victorian Christmas this year, and how to achieve it, It quickly became apparent that two things were very much the focus. The decor and the food! Got the food sorted, so on to the … Continue readingHow to make a traditional looking Garland
Making your own Christmas Crackers is a great way to recycle and save money at the same time. I have always made my own Christmas crackers. When I was younger, I used to decorate our family tree with them. When I had my own children, … Continue readingMaking your own Christmas Crackers
Decorating the Christmas tree Planning what you will hang on your Christmas tree for many is quite an undertaking. First of all, have you planned your colours and whether or not you will have tinsel? Lastly how big is your tree and where will it … Continue readingChristmas Tree decorations the Victorian way
Advent Calendar There is nothing better than counting down the days till Christmas with your Advent calendar. I have happy memories of doing just that with mine as a child. Excitedly opening the window to see what lay behind it, and what shaped chocolate I … Continue readingHistory of the Advent Calendar
Charles Dickens Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth in 1812 on the 7th of February to John Dickens and Elizabeth Dickens (nee Barrow), at 387 Mile End Terrace while his father was stationed in Portsmouth due to his employment as a pay cleric in the … Continue readingCharles Dickens: The Man Who Invented Christmas
What is Marbling Marbling is a specialised painting technique that imitates the characteristics of marble. This technique has been around for centuries and was mainly used in the past to augment interior and exterior decor of homes and buildings. It waned in popularity during the … Continue readingMarbling Christmas Wrapping Paper The Victorian Way
When we think of the Victorian times we think of a time of great change and time of innovation, largely due to the Industrial Revolution, a time of great social expansion and the growth in the middle class. Also, the divide in rich and poor … Continue reading5 Things We Need to Thank the Victorians For!
Who is Santa? Our image of Santa Claus today is very much different to how he started. We recognise him as an old man who wears a red suit and likes to eat cookies! He is a man of many names ranging from St … Continue readingThe Evolution of Santa Claus