The Economics of Running a Regency Home
WITH LOUISA CORNELLRegistration Closes June 11, 2026!
Class Description
Whether the year is 2026 or 1826, when it comes to running a household there are a number of considerations to be taken no matter how wealthy or how poor said household. The costs of food, of heating, of lighting, of linens, taxes, rent, and dozens of other seemingly trivial things must be the first priority whether the decisions are made by a Bristol housewife today or the mistress of a gentry household between 1780 and 1840.When that household was comprised of a grand home(or two) in the country and/or a house in Town the task of running said household was similar to that of running a small business.
For those then and now who considered women, especially mistresses of wealthier households, ignorant of financial considerations this class will prove enlightening.
In this class we will cover the daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks necessary to the economical running of a variety of Regency era homes. From those responsible for these tasks to the various steps entailed, the budgets required, and the source of household necessities this class will strive to provide attendees with a thorough knowledge of what it took to keep a household functioning and running successfully with an eye to the financial acuity necessary to do so well.
About the Instructor
Louisa has been employed as everything from a veterinary technician to a bakery manager to night manager at a funeral home. Her education background includes a B.S. in Music Education and a B.A. in Vocal Performance from Judson College, a Master of Musical Arts and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Opera Performance and Music History from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a year’s fellowship at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria.
After retiring from a European career as an opera singer Louisa returned to her first love, writing Regency romance. A two-time Golden Heart finalist, three-time Daphne du Maurier winner, and four-time Royal Ascot winner—she is a member of RWA, Southern Magic RWA, and Regency Fiction Writers. She is both indie published and published by Scarsdale Publishing. Her first published work, the novella A Perfectly Dreadful Christmas, won the 2015 Holt Medallion. Her novel A Study in Passion won the historical romance mid-length category of RWA’s 2021 Vivian Award. Her 26th book A Pearl Seduced was published in August, 2024. Her first contemporary romance Cajun in a Kilt was published in December, 2024 and the fifth The Duke, the Witch, and the Party Planner was published in April, 2025.
Louisa has taught workshops for the Academe and has presented multiple workshops for The Beau Monde / Regency Fiction Writers Annual Conferences. She has also taught writing craft workshops for RWA chapters, her local library, and RWA’s Pen-2-Paper program.
Her hobbies include collecting Regency research books, studying the history of Gothic romance, creating Regency hats, and playing doorman and maid to a herd of small, yappy dogs. She visits the UK as often as she can! Visit the instructor’s website at https://www.facebook.com/RegencyWriterLouisaCornell or http://numberonelondon.net/
Class Delivery
This class consists of written PDF lessons with illustrations.
Class Format
4-WEEK COURSE
Written Lectures: YES
Video Lectures: NO
Other Videos: NO
Pictures: YES
Audio Files: NO
Writing Exercises: NO
Class Fees
$40 for RFW members
$55 for non-members
Registration Closes June 11, 2026!
Scholarships are available for members
