Hello, I’m Stephanie Chatfield. Over twenty years ago, I began sharing my love for the Pre-Raphaelites through blogging — first by creating LizzieSiddal.com in 2004, then with Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood in 2007. Both were true labors of love, born from a deep personal passion.
In recent years, life brought with it a series of transformative changes. As I adjusted to new rhythms, my beloved websites gradually slipped to the proverbial back burner. Projects that once brought me joy began to feel like obligations I couldn’t quite keep up with.
Now, I’m ready to return—with intention and renewed energy. I’ve chosen to merge both sites here at Guggums.com, a space where I’ll continue writing about Elizabeth Siddal and the Pre-Raphaelite circle, while also allowing myself the freedom to explore broader themes in art and culture. Some topics may wander beyond the traditional bounds of Pre-Raphaelitism, but that feels right.
As Tennyson wrote of the Lady of Shalott, “in her web she still delights”—and I’m spinning a new one here at Guggums, with threads that connect art, history, and the stories that still captivate me.