I am SO delighted to find you on RU-vid. I've been a fan since the Millennium when your Victorian-Flower Child vibe and attention to quality stood out among the glitter and space-glam (which I also loved). Looking forward to learning more about what's mattered to you since then.
As I was scrolling images of Victorian Architecture I came upon something horrible, "Victorian Modern". It felt like a fever dream. It sent me into a indescribable rage, how could someone in the right mind so gladly destroy an absolutely work of art and incredible display of craftsmanship. Or how some of these "restorers" get marvelous surviving victorian mansions, and paint all of the perfectly preserved woodwork white. Goddam it that pisses me off so bad. Anyways, great video on the subject. I learned a great deal.
I believe the model used for the illustrations at 15:00 is Evelyn Nesbitt, who captivated two men, one quite a bit older, married, and wealthy, and one, wealthy, dangerous, and completely off his rocker. Check out The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing for more of this sordid tale of debauchery and murder.
Mud, beets, wine, and yellow onion skins! There were beautiful vegetable dyes but most of them were still expensive unless you made your own. Beautiful, vibrant greens, reds, purples, and gorgeous blues were sometimes dangerous and toxic
I am completely tickled by your channel..entertaining and educational!😂Delightful,delicious,decadent and FUN! Marvelous suits!!..that you wear so well!Thank you,sir. 🙏🙂
Very clever. I am a long admirer of Victorian styles but still find your video both informative and witty. You do judge the era by its worst extremes -- and the same could be done with the same wit for the 20th and 21st c. styles.
I loved this and loved catching up with your evolution from long ago Changing Rooms days. Perfect afternoon break and a reminder to seriously consider some Morris inspiration for my bedroom walls this winter.
WAY TOO austantatious in expression, just sprinke it in. No you have to go overboard x have us drowning in a multitude of unnecessarily complicated x obtuse words!
This was hilariously entertaining while being extremely informative! Thank you! I’ve just discovered your channel. Sorry to see there are a limited number of them, but I’m sure I shall enjoy them all!!
Why does someone like you, who speaks beautifully, why does someone like you feel the need to put in the truly annoying background music? Would you do that in a live presentation? Would you have someone in the background noodling around with blobby random background to compete against every word? Shocking lack of judgement and driving me away from your channel, which otherwise I would have subscribed to...
