Vintage Ladies' Guide

Summer has arrived, and we're drawing from our guides for insight on social grace and meaningful relationships. This season, our focus is on outdoor entertaining, joyful summer traditions, and the art of gracious living. From the Ladies, we wish you a radiant season filled with connection and delight. Here's to summer's golden opportunities!

Latest Posts

Wisdom from 1866: What a Civil War-Era Etiquette Book Teaches Us About Happiness

Amid the upheaval of post-Civil War America, author Robert de Valcourt published a guide to proper conduct and refined living.

The Social Contract of Cleanliness: Victorian Lessons for Modern Boundaries

The Victorian perspective reminds us that personal hygiene is not just a private matter; it is a social contract that respects the comfort of those around us.

1893 Etiquette: Victorian Ladies in Transit

When three ladies are walking together, it is better for one to keep a little in advance of the other two, than for all three to persist in one unbroken line.

A 1922 Vision of Spring: May Day Charm in Hospitality

In Hospitality, published in 1922, a charming vision of a May Day luncheon unfolds.

Beyond the Spotless Home: A Forgotten 19th-Century Critique of Domestic Perfection

Throughout American history, the role of the homemaker has been both celebrated and scrutinized.