American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Georgian Shoe Buckles - GIVEAWAY!
As you know, we just released two styles of reproduction 18th century shoe buckles in the American Duchess Shop, so that means it's time for a giveaway! again! Here's the...
Reproduction 18th Century Shoe Buckles - NEW in the shop!
"Fleur" from American Duchess - available now How the heck do you keep 18th century latchet shoes closed? Why, buckles, of course! ...but not just any buckles, as I learned....
Pemberley Regency Shoe GiveAway WINNER
Out of a whopping 85 entries, the winner is...... DebsAttic ! If you are the lady known as "DebsAttic" please e-mail me: lauren@american-duchess.com Thank you all for playing your chances...
Silly Little Pemberley Video - Enjoy!
Please share if you like, and help us reach enough orders to run this cute style of historical shoe!
Shoe Clips - Endless Possibilities for Historical Shoes
Shoe clips are the best things ever. I'll just come right out and say it. Shoe clips allow you to drastically change the look of a single pair of shoes,...
How to Coffee or Tea Stain Your American Duchess Silk Shoes
Miss Sharon asked me the other night about tea staining her silk Georgiana 18th century shoes. She was reluctant to do it, so I embarked on that journey on her...
"Pemberley" Regency Shoe Pre-Sale OPEN + Giveaway!
Go forth, merry historical holiday shoppers, and order a pair of Pemberlies, the perfect Regency shoe, for your Jane Austen-obsessed love one, or treat yourself! Pre-Order Now November 25 -...
Regency Foot Candy
For those of you stateside, Happy Thanksgiving! Since I know the lot of you are nomming turkey and accompanying side dishes, I will be short and provide you with some...
A Visit to Historic Locust Grove, 1790
It was raining this day, but the house was no less beautiful. This is actually the rear of the house, with a reconstructed porch. The last day of my Tennessee...
A Visit to The Hermitage and Union Station - Tennessee
During my visit to Tennessee, Maggie and I visited The Hermitage, the stately home of President Andrew Jackson. Via I was overwhelmed with awesome, and my only regret is not...
How to Tie a Regency Turban
You know those mysterious costuming mysteries that sometimes plague us? How to tie a turban is one of them. If you are practically hair-less like me, a quick and easy...