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Regency Shopping
Do you want to shop like you’re in the Regency era? Floris of London was established in 1730 and was a popular toiletry shop during the Regency. It still remains open today and you can browse their selection online if you’re curious: Floris London
Valentine's Day wasn't always a commercial holiday
There are two camps when it comes to Valentine’s Day — those who love Cupid and hearts and flowers and those who believe it is a commercial conspiracy created by the candy and card companies.
In reality, Valentine’s Day was a tradition long before candy hearts and greeting cards.
The origins of Valentine’s Day are a combination of myth and fact that track back to Christian (St. Valentine) and early Roman (Lupercalia) traditions.
Valentine greetings can be traced back as far as the Middle Ages, although written valentines didn’t appear until after 1400. The oldest valentine dates back to a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans, in 1415.
Cupid, often depicted as a arrow-toting cherub, is thought to be an interpretation of Eros, the Greek god of love.
Valentine’s Day, as we know it, is celebrated in the U.S. Canada, Mexico, UK, France, and Australia. By the mid-18th century, it became common to trade small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. Commercial greetings evolved around 1900.
I’m a fan of Valentine’s Day for the simple reason that it promotes romance, love, and passion. Here’s to Cupid and a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Regency Valentine's Day Cards
Hand written and painted Valentine’s Day cards were often exchanged during the Regency. Did you make your own cards or buy store made Valentines?
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Regency Paper-hangings
Regency era walls were often covered with wallpaper, although it wasn’t called wallpaper then. They called it paper-hangings, and a favorite was hand-painted paper from China. When they weren’t able to afford this, Chinoiserie paper would do, which imitated the Chinese style.
