My Victorian Christmas Retreat


Christmas Eve - Settling in my Victorian b&b. I am taking a "Step back in time Retreat of the holidays. Just some time for myself to relax and reflect. One must do this from time to time. This is my Christmas present to ME.
















 This was a beautiful Airb&b  in Providence.. The  most glorious old Victorian home with so much class and style. It was truly a "Step Back In Time". The host was charming and attentive to my needs. A delightful breakfast was served by the host with such care.

Demontration of Historic Underpinnings

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 At an Afternoon Tea at Hearthside, I graciously demonstrated what made the foundations of a Victorian women. By giving a closer look at the underpinnings of the era.


 The most difficult part was the lacing and unlacing of the corset.
Woman wore many pretty petticoats under their skirts. The more the merrier.

It was enjoyed by all the guest and by myself.

Wardrobe Demonstration with Lady Estelle Barada & Mrs. Quinn Burgess.

October 17, 2019 
5:30pm to 7:00pm
 Freedom in Fashion: Black Victorian Dress Public · 
Hosted by Stages of Freedom-A Talk & Wardrobe Demonstration with Lady Estelle Barada & Mrs. Quinn Burgess.

We talked about the fashion choices available to African American women from the end of slavery to the early 1900s.



Welcome Fall!

Fall has always been a favorite time of the year for me. Being a fashionable women, I enjoy dressing for the season in warm earth colors and many layers.

Inside Kennsington Palace, England!

Kennsington Palace was the place of Queen Victoria's youth. She hated her childhood life and could not wait to become Queen and move out. She had many bad memories there. I love it there, but I was not the little girl imprison there.


The Coronation of a Queen!


Queen Victoria, The Widow!

















King George's Room!







































September Tea Travel

 I am happy to say my tea time travels are on it's way. I have decided to visit as many tea shops and salons as I can. Will be looking t...