Articles written by Lisa Sanderson

Lady Nithsdale is remembered for helping her husband make a daring escape from the Tower of London shortly before he was due to be executed.

Feb 2, 2012 - Lisa Sanderson

An exciting historical novel, this is sure to appeal to lovers of historical mysteries.

Nov 22, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Three television dramas set in the Edwardian era: The Edwardian era provides a sumptuous and exciting setting for television dramas.

Nov 14, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Georges Barbier was a great Art Deco artist who is mainly remembered for his illustrations, but he was also an excellent writer and designer.

Oct 28, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

October is sometimes called 'Red October' or 'Black October.' This is because the three worst stock market crashes in history occurred in October.

Oct 7, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Queen Marie-Antoinette's beautiful fashions are still universally acclaimed even though they are a symbol of her extravagance.

Sep 29, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Daly the Tall, Mistress of the Duke of Orleans, Grace Dalrymple Elliott was a courtesan to royalty.

Aug 16, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

The setting of a wedding proposal is extremely important. Many people like to propose at a romantic and beautiful place.

Aug 4, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

When a young, married woman began to build a doll's house she didn't realize that it would take forty years to complete it.

Jul 29, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

This exquisite doll's house created for Queen Mary is on display at Windsor Castle.

Jul 12, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Polish-born artist Slawa Duldig was once described as 'the sculptress who invented the magic umbrella.'

Jul 2, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Caring can be a very rewarding occupation but it is also stressful so it is very important for carers to relax.

Jun 23, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

The flame-haired beauty and opera singer, Frances Alda, is not as well-known as Nellie Melba now. Arguably, she was just as successful.

Jun 10, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Entering 25-word or less competitions is great fun but there is a knack to it.

May 27, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Irene Lentz was a famous Hollywood fashion designer who designed the clothes for many movies, including Easter Parade.

May 11, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Many brides will find these famous royal wedding dresses inspiring.

May 5, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Catherine Middleton's favourite designers include Issa Helayel, Alice Temperley, Bruce Oldfield and Sophie Cranston.

Apr 21, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Nadezhda Lamanova was one of the most important Russian dress designers.

Apr 13, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Anne's House of Dreams is one of the most profound books in L.M. Montgomery's wonderful series about Anne of Green Gables.

Apr 13, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Now a large shopping centre, Whiteleys was the first London department store. The iconic building is often featured on London walks.

Apr 5, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

This year Italy celebrates the 150th anniversary of the the unification of Italy. One woman who played a large part in this was Cristina Belgiojoso.

Apr 3, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

A winter holiday in Europe can be very enjoyable, but it is a good idea to pack extremely warm clothes.

Mar 29, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Nellie Stewart, a beautiful and famous Australian singer and actress, was nicknamed 'Australia's Idol' and 'Sweet Nell '.

Feb 23, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Tranquilista by Kimberly Wilson provides an excellent guide for women who want to transform their lives and careers.

Feb 21, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Mary Kay, the large American cosmetics company, has applied to IP Australia for a patent over Kakadu plum recently. This is extremely controversial.

Feb 11, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Jean Margaret Davenport was a famous nineteenth century English actress who made her home in America.

Feb 7, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Winter can be a beautiful time to travel to Europe. Be sure to pack clothes that are warm enough if you are planning to have a winter holiday there.

Feb 4, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Rejane was one of the most famous French actresses of the late nineteenth century.

Jan 28, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Manet's models included two famous courtesans, Nina de Callias and Mery Laurent.

Jan 8, 2011 - Lisa Sanderson

Manet was a rebel who liked to mix with the demi-monde as well as the upper classes. Two of his models were his wife, Suzanne, and Victorine Meurent.

Dec 31, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Partly comic and partly very tragic, this is a highly entertaining and wise autobiography by the actor, Robert Wagner, with Scott Eyman.

Dec 19, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Renoir's muses included a famous actress, the daughter of a restaurant owner, and the seamstress who became his wife. Many were also his girlfriends.

Dec 14, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

The Queen's Pawn, by Christy English is a clever and moving historical novel based on the stories of Princess Alais Capet and Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Nov 28, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Camilla Battista da Varano, who gave up the luxurious life of a princess to become a nun, was canonized on October 17, 2010.

Oct 31, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

There are many day trips which are available from Florence.

Oct 26, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

A 'fellow-traveler' or 'useful idiot' is a famous person who supports and, in some cases, promotes a dictator or totalitarian regime.

Oct 18, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Love Child is a luminous, but miserable autobiography by Allegra Huston.

Oct 3, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Journalist and minister Bill Patten, comes to terms with his past life in the fascinating autobiography My Three Fathers.

Sep 19, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Katharina Shratt and Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria had a long relationship. Was she his mistress?

Sep 15, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

The famous French architect, Viollet le Duc, restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and many other churches.

Sep 10, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Cleo de Merode was a famous Parisian dancer and beauty of the Belle Epoque. Postcards of her are still very collectable.

Aug 26, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Tisaj's book, How To Give Up Shopping provides big spenders with helpful guidance on managing money and shopping more thoughtfully.

Aug 22, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Irene Galitzine was a Russian princess and fashion designer. Her design of 'Palazzo Pyjamas', for which she was mostly famous, stunned fashionistas.

Aug 14, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Why Women Shop is highly recommended for retailers and women shoppers. Even some male shoppers are likely to find this book helpful.

Aug 6, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Lise Villameur, born Lise de Baissac, was a major heroine of the French Resistance. She was an agent of the SOE and won many awards for her achievements.

Aug 2, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Marie Studholme was a leading actress in musical comedies in the Edwardian era and a famous postcard beauty.

Jul 27, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

There are many watches that are available for the blind and the visually challenged. Even luxury brands are now making watches specifically for this market.

Jul 25, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Jose Collins, the daughter of the famous music-hall star, Lottie Collins, was also a famous singer.

Jul 16, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Lottie Collins was a popular music-hall star in the Edwardian era. She became famous for the song, 'Ta-ra-Boom-de-re'.

Jul 12, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson

Neil Killion has written a book which promises a new way to analyse your life. This fascinating theory involves dividing your life into twelve year blocks.

Jun 27, 2010 - Lisa Sanderson