Hello sweet friends! I hope your week is starting out wonderfully. This past weekend I attended a formal dinner held by the Dallas Fort Worth Costumers Guild. By Royal command the wearing of tiara's and gems to the black tie Coronation Dinner was greatly encouraged. My 1830s dress, inspired by Queen Victoria, had never been worn to a public event so I opted not to make anything new. However a bit of bling was needed so I set out in Making A Royal Order. A Royal Order So what is A Royal ... View the Post
A Coronation Fit For A King
Longtime readers may recall that I have been writing about the British Royal family since 2011. (You can read the very first post on Royal Residences HERE.) Like so many others I fell in love with Lady Diana Spencer when I was just 12 years old. To this day I am interested in "Diana's boys and her grandchildren". I'll be honest in that the man who will crowned this Saturday is far from my favorite. But, this is history in the making. In my opinion, no one does Pomp and Circumstance better than ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Majestic
Hello sweet friends. I hope that you are well. I have been working on several projects simultaneously. I'm laughing at my blue hands as I type this. Today is all about Sunday Smiles Majestic. The definition of majestic is" having or showing impressive beauty or dignity. Of course that reminds me of someone very special. Ballinlough Castle You have to see this charming 17th century castle in Ireland. All of the rooms feel beautifully cozy. A Cup Of Warmth Cooler weather is ... View the Post
Sewing A 1950s Patio Dress
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
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
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Hello dear friends! I hope you will forgive the lack of a Sunday Smiles post. Joyful history will be made this next week and I wanted to let you know. Beginning next Thursday festivities will be held to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. This four day holiday celebrates her Majesty becoming the first British Monarch to mark 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. At 96 Queen Elizabeth is also the oldest monarch in the ... View the Post
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