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Addison Horsell

Aug 25, 20212 min read

Lookbook: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Alan Bradley's charming mystery novel and its sequels, which center around chemistry prodigy and amateur sleuth Flavia de Luce, have been...

Kathryn Houghton

Aug 6, 20214 min read

Paperbacks vs Hardcovers: What’s More Aesthetic?

What’s more pleasing to the eye, hardcovers or paperbacks?

Addison Horsell

Jul 26, 20212 min read

Why Old Books are My Favorite Decor

Time-worn keepers of decades worth of wonder and knowledge, imagination and inspiration- old books are commonplace treasures to many of...

Kathryn Houghton

May 31, 20212 min read

Embracing the Light Academia Aesthetic

Many of us have heard about the social phenomenon that is Dark Academia - a romanticized lifestyle for those who thirst for knowledge -...

J.E Stanway

May 19, 20215 min read

Afternoon Tea: Where it Came From and How to Make It

Afternoon tea- a tradition that has been around for over 180 years, and thoroughly enjoyed by all the generations that have passed through..

Kathryn Houghton

Feb 24, 20212 min read

6 Must Have Apps for Content Creators

Whether you create content for fashion, food, books, or just a lifestyle, the editing process behind your photos can make or break you.

Addison Horsell

Dec 8, 20206 min read

Titanic to Twenties: "Downton Abbey" Costume Review

So let's get right into a breakdown of this fashion progression and how it is portrayed in Downton Abbey.

J.E Stanway

Dec 3, 20204 min read

The Big Band Era: Wartime Influence on Pop Culture

The 1940s was a unique period of the 20th century. Due to the first half being engulfed in the Second World War, mainstream culture was...

J.E Stanway

Nov 27, 20203 min read

Grandma's Attic: The Cutest Classics You've Probably Never Read

Arleta’s trips to Grandma Mabel’s old home were so much fun. She explored from the attic to the root cellar, from the barn to the meadow...

J.E Stanway

Oct 13, 20203 min read

Edwardian Styles Are Making a Comeback (Again)

This article is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by SHEIN Those of you who grew up in the '70s may remember Laura Ashley Prairie...

Nathalia Santiago

Oct 8, 20202 min read

What Your Aesthetic Core Says About You

Aesthetic. The term is all over social media. Dark and Light Academia, Cottagecore, Pirate Core, Artsy, Romantic - the list can go on and...

J.E Stanway

Sep 30, 20205 min read

Cottage Decor For All Seasons (And Where to Find It)

Vintage books can be found at surprisingly reasonable prices. I recommend checking out shops such as Bookish Pursuit...