Vintage Ladies' Guide

The winter chill has settled in, and we're turning to our guides for insight on social grace and meaningful connection during the quiet of the season. This winter, our focus shifts to the elegance of indoor entertaining, the timelessness of holiday traditions, and the quiet art of refined living. From hosting a formal dinner with poise to the thoughtful gestures that define a gracious guest, we're here to help you navigate the season with charm. From the Ladies, we wish you a cozy season filled with warmth an intentional living. Here's to the golden glow of winter’s most cherished moments!

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The Dandy vs. The Gentleman: Etiquette Lessons from Imperial Russia

The following is a piece of advice from 19th-century Russia that explains why “elegant simplicity” never goes out of style.

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.