Author: Muriel Schmidt

A courtship generally began with simple conversations. From this point, the couple might take a walk together, with a chaperone in attendance. The next step of a courtship could include spending time together at social events. If everything progressed well between the lady and gentleman, they would become engaged. How long did courtship last in […]

The Belle Époque. The Belle Époque or La Belle Époque (French: [bɛlepɔk]; French for “Beautiful Epoch”) is a period of French and European history, usually considered to begin around 1871–1880 and to end with the outbreak of World War I in 1914. What was the Victorian era called in Europe? How is the “Victorian Era” […]

If you want to build an authentic Victorian style home, you can expect to spend between $65,000 and $350,000 to build the home. While this price may not seem high in comparison to other homes, it may not include all the intricate details of a genuine Victorian-style home. How much is it to make a […]

The Victorian colour palette was dark and consisted of browns, maroons, deep reds, burgundy, chestnut, dark green and blue. But if this sounds a bit dramatic for a modern home you can mix this imposing palette with lighter shades. What Colours were popular in the Victorian era? The traditional Victorian colour palette was dark and […]

In the Victorian era, the upper class was made up of the Royal family, Lords and Ladies, Earls, Barons, Dukes, Duchesses and other titled people. These people inherited their titles, their homes and their money from other members of their family. What was the upper class in the Victorian era? The very small and very […]

They were a luxury that would replace most kitchen cabinets. They consisted of lower cabinets, a bar for prepping food, and an upper cabinet. The upper cabinet had a flour mill and spice rack. Similar cabinets were hutches, pie safes, and Welsh dressers. What is a Victorian kitchen called? What was the purpose of the […]

The houses were cheap, most had between two and four rooms – one or two rooms downstairs, and one or two rooms upstairs, but Victorian families were big with perhaps four or five children. There was no water, and no toilet. What rooms did Victorian houses have? The top floor would typically house the servants […]

Victorian house plans are ornate with towers, turrets, verandas and multiple rooms for different functions often in expressively worked wood or stone or a combination of both. Our Victorian home plans recall the late 19th century Victorian era of house building, which was named for Queen Victoria of England. What are features of a Victorian […]

Today, Victoria Day is a holiday throughout most of Canada. The day is usually marked in most cities with parades, outdoor events and activities like camping and fireworks displays. What do people usually do on Victoria Day? Most people get the day off from work and school. There often are fireworks displays. Many Canadians think […]

Victoria University has campuses in the heart of the city, and across Melbourne’s western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney or partner institutions overseas. Is Victoria University regional? The state of Victoria has 50+ university campuses, extending across Melbourne and regional centres.Melbourne, Victoria. Campus Main University Victoria University City or […]