The Pleasures of the Seasons, Snowed In

Johann Georg Platzer, Winter [The Pleasures of the Seasons]. Early/mid 18th Century, oil on copper. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

What do you do on a snow day?

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking Spotlight + Book Giveaway!

Not long after I started blogging here I came across Lauren Stowell's blog on historical costuming. A long time follower, I was delighted to learn that Lauren, teamed up with Abby Cox, has recently published a book on 18th-century dressmaking.  Let's dive into the book and see what it is all about!

I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher; all opinions are my own, of course.  Read on for a chance to win a signed copy of the new book!

18th Century Mothers Know Best: Where to Find True Happiness

Another bit of advice from Marie Antoinette's mom!

18th Century Fashion Rules: Colors and Cuts

Elisabeth Louise Vigée-LeBrun, Comtesse Marie Dubarry. 1789,  oil on canvas. Musée St.-Didie.

A Letter from Marie Antoinette to her mother, Maria Theresa dated June 13, 1776....

Marie Antoinette visits the Louvre

 Anonymous, Portrait of Marie Antoinette. Miniature, cloth. Musée du Louvre.

How do you browse an art gallery? Here is a little account of Marie Antoinette visiting the Louvre....

A Description of Paris in the 18th Century

A description of Paris between the years 1787-1789. An Englishman visits Paris and this is what he had to say...

How to frame a painting by François Boucher

A photo posted by Lauren (@mariegossip) on May 29, 2016 at 9:26am PDT

Boucher's The Interrupted Sleep caught my eye while passing through the museum...