Hello sweet friends and Happy Fashion Friday! You may have noticed that I am only posting a new outfit and video every other week. This is an effort of me trying to be kinder to myself. Sewing a complete garment, documenting the process and producing a post with accompanying video is truly a labor of love. To do it on a weekly basis required working 12+ hour days often 6 days a week. By reducing the output I now hope to create garments that are even more detailed and special. Such as Sewing A ... View the Post
What Is Costume College
Hello sweet friends, Happy Fashion Friday! In last Sunday's post I mentioned that I was attending Costume College. I received several emails wanting to know What Is Costume College? So today's post will share all the information and tons of inspiring photographs. What Is Costume College Costume College, also known as CoCo, is an annual three-day costuming arts conference. It is now in it's 29 year. The event is created and produced by Costumer's Guild West, Inc. It is generally held the ... View the Post
A Gilded Age Mansion
Recently Mr. Decor and I took a trip to Florida for a family reunion. Arriving a few days early we drove down to Palm Beach to that we could finally see A Gilded Age Mansion that has been on my "must visit" list for years. The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum did not disappoint. Fair warning: this is a photo heavy post so pour yourself a cool drink and savor the images. A Gilded Age Mansion In March of 1902 the New York Herald reported that the Palm Beach home of Henry Morrison ... View the Post
The Pittock Mansion and Gardens
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another installment of Travel Tuesdays. This is the second installment in this limited summer series on DTA. Today I have a true gem. It is The Pittock Mansion and Gardens located in Portland, Oregon. The Pittock Mansion and Gardens The Pittock Mansion is a French-Renaissance style chateau which features amazing panoramic views of Portland, the Willamette River, and the distant Cascade Mountains. In 1912 construction was begun on the mansion. By 1914 ... View the Post
Visiting Galveston With A Dog
Hello sweet friends! I have been thinking about what type of content you might enjoy during the the summer months. Perhaps some gorgeous homes, glorious gardens, delicious restaurants, interesting museums, and more? I hope you will enjoy Travel Tuesdays for the next two months. We'll kick off the series by Visiting Galveston With A Dog. Visiting Galveston With A Dog At the end of April Mr. Decor and I decided to travel to Galveston for a mini three day getaway. We've been wanting to get ... View the Post
A Jubilee Dress and Picnic
Hello dear friends! Today I have a special Fashion Friday post for you. It features my attempt at a Queen Elizabeth costume as well as lovely outing with the D.FW Costumers Guild. Here is A Jubilee Dress and Picnic. Long Live The Queen It's no secret around here that I absolutely adore Queen Elizabeth II. For the Platinum Jubilee I wanted to create a dress that perhaps her Majesty would have worn at one time or another. We both love a Peter Pan collar. As well as a ... View the Post
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