A young man is often asked by a young lady to accompany her on a “family picnic.”  A “family picnic” generally consists of a Buick, a father, a mother, a daughter, a small son, beef …

Print this 1860 pattern to craft a pair of Victorian shoes. Embellish the shoes with silk embroidery or colorful beads.
Pattern for Victorian shoes “side” click here.
Pattern for Victorian shoes “toe” click here.

Founded in 1804 by Sir Joseph Banks and John Wedgwood, the aim was to collect plant information and encourage the improvement of horticultural practice. The Society was renamed the Royal Horticultural Society in 1861 after Prince Albert.

Full of inspiring ideas and fascinating information, the book is organized room by room including conservatories, libraries and billiard rooms. The book details numerous interior and exterior styles — from the High Victorian and Queen Anne Revival to the Classical and Gothic — and showcases homes from the United States and Great Britain.