July 2010
June 2010
Carole Lombard's Ten Rules to Live By
1. Play Fair.
“You’ll find that men usually play fair,” Carole said. “It’s all very well to say that you want to back out of a bargain because you’ve changed your mind. That’s supposed to be a woman’s privilege. But men don’t play the game that way. A man who says he’ll do a thing and then reneges, is soon put where he belongs, out in the cold.
“If I say...
“I’ve lived by a man’s code designed to fit a man’s world, yet at the same time I...”
– Carole Lombard (1908-1942)
I wish I could go back to the past right now. I...
If you could go back and experience the past, where would you go?
sarahscarlettohara-deactivated2 asked: i love your blog! i recommended you to the directory.. keep on posting great stuff!
Dearies, I love history like peanut butter loves...
A Totally Razzle Dazzle Announcement
Lovelies, I am so excited to announce that Historiful now has a slew of 500 followers! With a little over 400 followers last week, I am thrilled that in just one week, I have gained an additional 100 followers. You guys are AMAZING! I find you all so encouraging and I am glad that you appreciate Historiful’s content.
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“I’m just a lucky slob from Ohio who happened to be in the right place at...”
– Clark Gable (1901-1960)
How to Make a Victorian Tussie Mussie
A tussie mussie is a round nosegay bouquet comprised of several varieties of flowers. As such, the tussie mussie conveyed different messages of romantic sentiment when given from a special admirer. They were usually wrapped in a lace doily and tied with a ribbon. Later, silver tussie mussie holders became popular, and Victorian brides often walked down the aisle carrying these elaborate and...
deanbroriarty asked: Your blog is absolutely lovely! I can't believe I hadn't found it sooner, thank you so much for the follow :)
“I am unhappy beyond expression. I am unhappy because I am to be so remote from...”
– Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804), in a letter to his wife, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (1757-1854), dated August 1781.
A Special Thank You!
I would like to send out thanks to pauliloquy and jokinjay for recommending Historiful to the Tumblr directory! You guys are wonderful, and I appreciate the recommendation very much!
Tumblr Tuesday Recommendations: Drumroll,...
Hello dears! It is Tumblr Tuesday and I have a few personal recommendations for you all. The following individuals are highly dedicated to their blogs and have a steadfast passion for history and culture. May I have a drumroll, please?
Happy Go Lovely
Lucette
Marsiouxpial
Miss Folly
Sarah Scarlett
I hope you all pay these darlings and their blogs a visit. I wish you all a lovely Tuesday!
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