Because the water, which I used for the Victorian otto of roses recipe, smelled so wonderful of roses I came up with this rose water made by cold infusion. Continue reading Homemade Rose Water – Method 2 (Cold Infusion)
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Homemade Rose Water – Method 1 (Heat Infusion)
I tried out three different methods to make rose water at home. The first method I tried is rose water made by heat infusion. Continue reading Homemade Rose Water – Method 1 (Heat Infusion)
Victorian Essence Of Violets Recipe
I tried out the Victorian Essence of Violets which is an 1840s beauty recipe: an alcohol scented with orris root powder. Continue reading Victorian Essence Of Violets Recipe
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
Make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!
Homemade vanilla extract is very easy to make and smells wonderful! This vanilla extract is sugar-free and made with just two ingredients: vanilla beans and rum. And there are so many uses of homemade vanilla extract: You can use vanilla extract to flavor cake, cookies, smoothies, ice cream and pudding. Continue reading Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
Victorian Natural Tinted Alkanet Lip Balm Recipe
I made Victorian lip balm which is tinted with alkanet root. This natural lip balm requires just three ingredients, and is fast and easy to make. The lip balm can also be used as cream blush. Continue reading Victorian Natural Tinted Alkanet Lip Balm Recipe
Victorian Oil Of Roses Recipe
I tried out the 1841 Oil of Roses recipe. It’s a Victorian recipe for rose infused oil. You’ll only need two ingredients for this homemade rose oil: rose petals and oil. Continue reading Victorian Oil Of Roses Recipe
Victorian Violet Face Powder Recipe
I tried out another antique face powder recipe, this time it’s from the Victorian era: violet face powder scented with orris root powder. Continue reading Victorian Violet Face Powder Recipe
Rose Extract Recipe
Inspired by the Victorian Essence of Violets, which is made by steeping orris root powder in alcohol, I tried to make Essence of Roses or Rose Extract with fresh rose petals. Continue reading Rose Extract Recipe
Vintage White Crochet Lace Gloves
A while ago I bought these dainty vintage crochet lace gloves. The crochet thread is a very fine white cotton thread. They have two different crochet lace patterns: a decorative pattern on the upper side, and a simpler mesh pattern on the underside. Continue reading Vintage White Crochet Lace Gloves
How To Sew A Vintage Powder Puff
Edwardian ladies and 1920s flappers applied face powder with a powder puff. ‘Take up but a small quantity of powder on the puff, and pass lightly over the face.’ (Household Companion: Book Of Etiquette, 1909)
Related: Victorian & Edwardian Face Powder
The powder puff was part of fashionable dressing table sets. The dressing-table ‘must be supplied with all needful accessories–brushes and combs, perfumes, creams and lotions, powder-boxes, powder-puffs, manicure set, etc.’ (Household Companion: Book Of Etiquette, 1909)
Related: Edwardian Interior Design
A powder puff is a quick and easy sewing project even for a sewing beginner. You don’t even need a sewing machine! This vintage powder puff is inspired by antique powder puffs from the Edwardian era and the 1920s. Continue reading How To Sew A Vintage Powder Puff