Use rich, dark colors and luxurious fabrics like velvet or leather to achieve that Victorian sophistication. Furniture pieces ...

A local artist known for her murals throughout the Twin Cities recently traded her paintbrushes for a sewing machine.

“Pretty grim”, answers Professor Sarah Richardson. “Life expectancy at birth for the average Victorian was about 42, and more than 25 per cent of children died before their fifth birthday. Disease was ...

Keskin first designed the space in the historic Wellesley Victorian in 2012 ... end tables for a more modern sofa with soft, durable fabric — plus it’s long enough for naps.

Western Victorian farmers along the proposed route of a major overhead transmission line have vowed to protest against the project and prevent access to their land. The map for Transmission ...

In the current world of modern fashion, The Victorian Romanian stands as a bridge between past styles and contemporary creativity. Founded by Nico Gustafson, the brand offers an escape to past ...

The Victorian government is probing “disturbing” reports magistrates were advised to give light sentences to criminal migrants to avoid deportation. The Herald Sun reported on Monday that the ...

During Victorian times, it was so common that workhouses had separate 'itch' wards where those infested could be segregated and treated before being allowed to mix with the general population.

"No fault" evictions will be banned, application fees scrapped and the cost of breaking a lease capped to four weeks' rent under new reforms proposed by the Victorian government. After unveiling a ...

“The interiors were done over a long period of time,” Byrne says.“It was very much a labor of love, as every fabric was individually sourced, antiques were restored, and many auctions were ...

Victorian and Edwardian decor styles figure ... Sofas and chairs are tufted, overstuffed and upholstered in soft, tactile fabrics; lighting is moody, warm and subdued. “It’s not an overly ...

A Victorian father allegedly forced his family into slavery-like conditions, working on their regional property under the threat of beatings. a court has been told. The man, who cannot be named ...