Notes from the drawing room

Mariel Grey’s Blog

Learn about the backdrop of the Regency, crafting a novel, and Mariel’s musings and thoughts.

An Evening of Magic at Vauxhall Gardens

The mystery. The magic. The intrigue. Modern day events can’t hold a candle to the pleasure gardens of old.

The “Big Dipper” Meant Sun and Fun in the Regency

Long summer days lounging on the beach, digging your toes in soft, warm sand, luxuriating in gentle breezes with seawater gently lapping at our feet.

What Carriage Do You Drive?

Your car says a lot about you. And in today’s world, you have a lot of cars you can choose from to ferry you around. The Regency was no different.

Almack’s: The Hottest Ticket in Town

Almack's Assembly Rooms, THE place to see-- and be seen. So often the setting for Regency romances, at the height of its popularity,

Choosing a Title (When You’re Not Royalty)

Maybe you found this blog post because the title piqued your interest. As an author, that’s what we try and do.

All Things French. In English Society?

A reviewer for one of my books, A Gentleman’s Surrender, posed a fair question which made me think to post this article.

How Does Your Garden Grow—with Fire Balloons and Tightrope Walkers All in a Row?

Pleasure Garden. Has kind of a nice ring doesn’t it? I’ve seen it stated that pleasure gardens originated in England centuries ago.

A Three-Ring Circus of Names

During the Regency, Philip Astley and Astley’s Amphitheatre were household names. If you’re not familiar with what Astley’s was, it’s considered to be the first modern circus day with a ring.

A little note from the garden

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