http://www.victorianlifestyle.org Welcome to the Victorian Era Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:01:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Although it is easy and fun to design paper cut out dolls yourself, this can be a time consuming hobby. Paper dolls have been popular for centuries, with elaborate, boxed, hand-made sets sold in the 19th century, to bound books which were printed and sold in later years. Rich Victorian ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=187 From bringing up children, to moral instruction, to advice on finances, the Victorians passed on a wealth of advice. For daughters, sayings and quotes were often repeated, intended to soothe, console and advise daughters on all aspects of their lives. These quotes passed on from generation to generation. Many of ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=176 On an evening in October 1860, a scullery maid was washing up in a dirty, oppressively dark little cellar in London. The following scene was written down by the Victorian poet A.J. Munby in his diary. Why was this unusual? Victorian employers, as a rule, took no ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=170 The Lady of the House in Victorian Times would be responsible for the running of her household but usually this task would be delegated to the Housekeeper, who would manage the other servants and see that everything ran smoothly. Victorian ladies saw little of their children, who were ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=167 How did the poor fare in Victorian England? The children who went into service at an early age to do gruelling physical work were actually considered very fortunate. Their clothes and food would be provided and a meagre, miserly wage would be paid, which was expected to be sent home in ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=160 http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=145 // Money Advice on Debt, and Personal Budgeting that Victorians Loved Consider some of these wise proverbs and sayings, many of which were penned hundreds of years ago and which are just as applicable today as they were back then. Saving Money and Personal Budgeting On budgeting carefully and not investing hastily: — ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=140 [caption id="attachment_135" align="aligncenter" width="100" caption="A Butler today"][/caption] The Victorian butler held a position that was, for the most part, sought after in Victorian times. The word butler originates from the French word Bouteillier which means 'a bottle-bearer'. Originally this is what a butler was, a cup-bearer who eventually became the ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=130 In the early nineteenth century, it was common for young children to go into domestic service at a very early age, usually around ten years of age but sometimes as young as eight. The daughters of working class men and women had to earn their living and domestic service was ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=118 // This was favourite among the Victorians, it is a rich and filling pudding still popular today, filled with candied fruit which was a beloved treat at the time. English puddings were generally warm and filling in the winter, served with custard or cream. Ingredients: 125g (1 cup) sugar 1 cup butter 2 ... http://www.victorianlifestyle.org/?p=102