Category Archives: History Lessons
Hooray for Rita
Glamorous Rita Hayworth was a terrific dancer and actress who was one of the top Hollywood stars in the 1940s. Rita was born in Brooklyn, New York to a Spanish father and American-Irish mother, both professional dancers who encouraged their … Continue reading
Why we love Ginger
At Rose & Co we delight in a little frivolity and celebrate the people who have done the same, so I thought I’d share with you some of people I admire starting with Ginger Rogers. Ginger was a glamorous Hollywood … Continue reading
Soir de Paris
In 1929, Bourjois created Evening in Paris, one of the most celebrated perfumes throughout the world. It was an immediate success and a firm favourite during WWII and even now this beautiful fragrance conjures up the headiness of wartime dance … Continue reading
The Age of Steam
I am so proud that the roots of Rose & Co. grew from Haworth, a Yorkshire village famous as the home of Emily, Charlotte and Anne Bronte. Haworth is on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway with a working steam … Continue reading
Saint Valentine’s Day
Here we are on 14th February and an annual event that divides the world into those who love or hate it. Did you know that it was Chaucer who invented Valentine’s Day? He wrote Parlement of Foules in 1382 for … Continue reading
The Original Rose & Co. Apothecary
Rose & Co. Apothecary was created in 1987 when my Mum and I bought the original druggist’s house and shop in the village of Haworth, Yorkshire. The desire to incorporate the history of the building combined with a love of … Continue reading
Mustard Bath
It looks as though winter is finally descending, even if it’s only for a few days. But it means there’s no better time for me to tell you about the benefits of a mustard bath. If you’ve only ever used … Continue reading
Devon Violets
I love the scent of Devon Violets Perfume and searched for it far and wide to stock in the Rose & Co. stores. Who’d have thought that the scent was actually invented and made popular by a photographer? In 1921 … Continue reading
Keeping Me And Yule Warm
I love the festive season for all the decorations, whether scrumptiously sophisticated or totally over the top; but I also adore this time of year for all its traditions. Christmas Eve is the time when we used to carefully choose … Continue reading
O Christmas Tree
Have you got your Christmas tree up yet? Until I looked it up, I assumed this was an ancient custom from medieval times, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The concept of a Christmas tree is relatively new compared … Continue reading
