I’ve tried out the Jelly of Roses Recipe of 1890 (nearly at the bottom of the page). It’s called an ‘elegant preparation for the skin and lips’. Continue reading 1890s Jelly Of Roses Recipe
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Raw Rose Petal Jam Recipe
I made rose petal jam! Inspired by ayurvedic gulkand jam, I gathered the last roses of this year. This rose jam is so easy and fast to make, and the color, smell and taste is amazing: It tastes like summer. 😀 Continue reading Raw Rose Petal Jam Recipe
How To Make Real Silk Flowers: Roses – Tutorial Part 1
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make your own silk flowers with 100% silk fabric. In part 1 I make a pink and white silk rose and a pink wild rose, while in part 2 I make lilac flowers. Continue reading How To Make Real Silk Flowers: Roses – Tutorial Part 1
1920s Chiffon Dress With Rose Applique
I made a sheer 1920s chiffon dress with appliqued pink roses inspired by these 1920s sewing instructions for the rose appliques. But instead of chiffon velvet on chiffon, I used georgette on chiffon. At first I feared the chiffon would distort terribly while appliqueing the roses but it went better than expected. Continue reading 1920s Chiffon Dress With Rose Applique
1910 Cold Cream Recipe
I’ve tried out another cold cream recipe. This time I’ve chosen the 1910 cold cream published in ‘Health and Beauty Hints’ (in the middle of the page). The 1910 cold cream is very nourishing, better still than the 1850s cold cream which I’d tried last time. Continue reading 1910 Cold Cream Recipe
1850s Cold Cream Recipe
I’ve made a cold cream following an 1853 recipe (the second recipe). I’ve just made a small batch of the original hand cream; and I’ve used beeswax instead of white wax. Continue reading 1850s Cold Cream Recipe
Cold Cream Recipes – Victorian And Edwardian Beauty Routine And Recipes
In the Victorian and Edwardian era, cold creams were used as hand cream, as foundation cream before applying face powder, to remove makeup or clean dirty hands. I’ve collected fifteen cold cream recipes from the 1850s, 1870s, 1900s, and 1910s. Continue reading Cold Cream Recipes – Victorian And Edwardian Beauty Routine And Recipes
Natural Pink Rosewater Lemonade Recipe
Homemade natural pink rose drink is a cooling drink on hot summer days. It’s scented with rosewater and naturally colored with beetroot. Continue reading Natural Pink Rosewater Lemonade Recipe
How To Make Satin Roses – Edwardian Tutorial (1910)
Handmade silk and ribbon roses were very popular in the Edwardian era. They were used to trim dresses and hats, and as hair accessory.
‘One of the most charming fashions is the use of silk or ribbon roses. […] Since the work has become popular, some women take lessons in rose-making, but the clever worker will be able to teach herself the pretty art’. (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2)
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