The New Victoriana

We are told we are living through another Age of Austerity. I don't know how that's supposed to feel, what exactly it means. Perhaps now it just means we aren't using our credit cards so much, to buy overpriced handbags and shoes, now that we can't afford to heat our homes. I wonder, are we at all reverting to Victorian values? Will we be wearing high collars, stifling ourselves in overtight corsets, and spending our time putting dead animals in glass jars? And are we secretly becoming rather naughty, darkly obsessed with freakishness and gothic horrors? Only time will tell! But trawling through Folksy Folks' wares for sale, it seems apparent that the taste for Victoriana remains strong, so here are a few of my picks of the day.I don't seem able to create a FOF post without including some sort of pants. So I'll get it out of the way first. I, of course, adore these stripey Victorian bloomers by Gaia Noir...more from there later.
This sepia and gold toned, darkroom photo print is part of 'an ongoing exploration of Victorian process and aesthetics' by Rachel's Darkroom. I love the botanical subject matter and it certainly is most atmospheric.Stitched in Stone has made this beautiful patchwork cushion, inspired by a Victorian postcard. The image has been transferred onto the fabric and she's used vintage lace trim. Perfect for your vintage style home. one sugar hill was inspired to paint this 'Fabled Fox' by a taxidermy fox he once saw. There's some other great work in his Folksy shop, so check it out.
Milly Maybe? creates made to measure, steel boned bustle petticoats, using an original Victorian sewing pattern. I say ditch the gym and hold it all in with some steel boning and corsetry.The Victorians loved all things ghoulish...and in honour of that The Grimm Exhibition has created this glass art decoration using Dracula film images.
I think these upcycled Victorian style boots by Gaia Noir are wonderful. With lace and ribbon and tea-dyed for an authentic look. For steampunk ladies, or perhaps a vintage inspired wedding outfit.
Get creative with one of these ghostly digital collage sheets from Rowan Tree Design. Just don't get too scared if you're crafting alone at night!Coucou Heart has made this Victorian gentleman fox pendant using a vintage illustration. I imagine he's sitting on a horse, hunting humans.

Pretty muslin printed bags are ideal for favours, soaps and gift giving. Hand transferred by Vintage Dreams.Relive the Victorians' love of exploration and travel with this colourful, hand drawn hot air balloon brooch by flonightingaleUp, up and away!