Whether it’s a summer tea party in the backyard or a cozy gathering in front of the fire, afternoon tea is a treat any time of the year and the perfect way to celebrate a …

Bring back an elegant pastime, by recreating a Victorian tea. An afternoon tea may be one of the most delightful and informal affairs in the whole social round or it may be an unmitigated bore. …

With flowers, greenery, and a well-tended lawn — a Victorian outdoor wedding is transformed into a colorful lawn party. The bride’s mother receives her guests on the manicured lawn, wearing a hat or carrying an …

During the Victorian era, when young persons decided to marry, a proper gentleman would take the first opportunity to acquaint the girl’s father with their hopes, and, make a frank statement of his affairs and prospects, …