Calanthe's Nightingale

A collection of all things decadent, nostalgic, and beautiful.

Please allow me to introduce myself...

I'm a 24 year old English major from New Jersey, currently finishing up graduate school and pursuing a career as a writer. I originally imagined Calanthe's Nightingale as a fashion inspiration blog, but it's quickly grown to encompass much more. Here, you'll find posts relating to eighteenth and nineteenth century art; historical fashion; baroque, rococo, and Victorian aesthetics; Romantic and Victorian literature, especially Gothic literature; historically inspired fashions and street fashions, such as lolita, dolly kei, mori girl, otome, aristocrat, and dandy fashion; nature; romantic imagery; and occasional bursts of childhood nostalgia. I don't necessarily consider this to be a personal blog; however, since this is the only blog I maintain, you may come across an out-of-theme post every now and then. Also, I do like to post my own artwork here when I'm able to, so the random art musings are to be expected. Find me at: seitou.deviantart.com or visit me on Poupée Girl.

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Spectacular Libraries in Europe. (via Mental Floss)

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“Ophelia” by John Austen

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So next week Saturday (June 2nd) it’s the first International Lolita Day of this year.

For that occassion we have a lovely...

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Posts tagged flowers

May 25, 2012

Brown Dresses, Series II: OPs and JSKs with Sweet Prints

by Angelic Pretty

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Floral still life paintings. Artists unknown.

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The Little Flowergirl by Maude Goodman (1874 - 1901)

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A Lady and Her Maid Picking Chrysanthemums by Alfred Glendening (1861 - 1907)

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Flower Market in a French Town by Alfred Glendening (1861 - 1907)

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Jewelry from the Blue Sun Emporium on Etsy.

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February 28, 2012

Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose by John Singer Sargent (1856 - 1925)

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February 9, 2012

Stella de Libero wedding dresses, part III.

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February 9, 2012

Stella de Libero wedding dresses, part II.

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February 9, 2012

Stella de Libero wedding dresses.

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