Sissi-nal greetings from Strange Flowers and everyone’s favourite emo Empress, Elisabeth of Austria, born on this silent night in 1837. Thanks for your interest throughout the year and we look forward to seeing you back here in 2014.
Further reading
Phantom of the empire
The 12-step Sissi lifestyle plan
Dress-down Friday: Sissi
Thin white archduke
A Casati family tree
Sissi & Romy
Sissi on horseback
Places: Miramare
Anselm Kiefer | Elisabeth(s)
Circles: Ludwig II/Sissi
T.J. Wilcox | Sissi(s)
Strange Flowers 
Dear Mr. Conway, I’ve had a tough year (or three), and my mood has been increasingly grim of late. But… But, now, into my life comes Strange Flowers—and I have to say it has been one of the most profoundly delightful lights during a dark time. I thank you so much for the happy offerings which you research, curate, and send into the world. Have a lovely New Year. Most respectfully yours, Seth Joseph Weine, NYC
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Such a lovely and heartfelt comment, thank you. I wish you a 2014 full of light and joy.
It’s phrases like, “everyone’s favourite emo Empress”–and the fact that so many individuals featured herein are ‘my people’–that I tell everyone that will listen that this is my favorite website. 2013 has not been a great year for me either, but seeing that there’s a new post in my inbox has always given me a reason to smile, as well as being a continual reminder that the world is so much larger than I perceive. Bless you. ♥
Thanks so much, and it’s been a pleasure sharing ‘our people’!
Merry Christmas. You are awesome ^_^
And to you!