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The Queen

Fashion· History· Royal Family

Diamond Jubilee The Finale

Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee The Finale. Hip, Hip, Hooray! Diamond Jubilee The Finale On Monday 10,000 lucky ticket holders and 2,000 VIP guests enjoyed a picnic in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. This event was attended by a few of the younger royals. Princess Beatrice wore a bright Erdem print while Princess Eugenie looked lovely in a red frock that suited her hourglass shape. Diamond Jubilee Concert This was followed by a star-studded Diamond ... View the Post

06.06.12

Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen

DIY· History· Royal Family

Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen

On Saturday morning I awoke early to decorate our breakfast table for the Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen celebration.  Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen The centerpiece featured a vintage biscuit tin celebrating the Queen’s 1952 coronation.   I found it last summer at the Rose Bowl Flea Market for $2.50. The red roses and blue bachelor buttons came from the Fresh & Easy clearance bin ~ $2.00. The white peonies were a bit more at $7, but their lovely fragrance was ... View the Post

06.05.12

Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore

Royal Family

Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore

There have been many events leading up to the Diamond Jubilee festivities over the past several weeks. Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore. Things really got underway on Tuesday, May 30th, with a garden tea party held at Buckingham Palace. Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore The Queen wore a lilac print silk dress and wool coat by Peter Enrione with a matching Angela Kelly hat. She carried her ever-present black patent Launer handbag. Proving once again she is a class act and wanting ... View the Post

06.04.12

queen

History· Royal Family

Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth

This weekend marks the Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth celebrating her 60 years on the throne. Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth There has been only one other monarch who celebrated a Diamond Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth’s great great grandmother, Queen Victoria. The year was 1897. Even if you are not a Royal enthusiast, this is history in the making. I know it will never happen again in my lifetime nor that of my children. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21, 1926. ... View the Post

06.01.12

The Queen’s Granddaughter, Zara Phillips, Marries Her Rugby Player

Royal Family

The Queen’s Granddaughter, Zara Phillips, Marries Her Rugby Player

The Queen’s Granddaughter, Zara Phillips, Marries Her Rugby Player. Princess Anne’s daughter gets married. The Queen’s Granddaughter, Zara Phillips, Marries Her Rugby Player The weekend festivities began on Friday evening with a private cocktail reception held on Royal Yacht Britannia, which was docked in Edinburgh. Princess Eugenie looked great in red, while her sister, Princess Beatrice, was lovely in purple. Leading the dazzling processional was Sophie, Countess of ... View the Post

07.31.11

Moments In Time

Design· Fashion· Royal Family

Moments In Time

Moments In Time, ah Audrey. Forever captured as a Fair Lady. I remember looking at this photo, among others, with the Fashionista when she was studying Fashion Design. We wondered not only about the Oscar-winning costume designer who created such beauty, but also who took this timelessly lovely portrait. Moments In Time It turned out that the individuals in question were one and the same person. The uber-talented Sir Cecil Beaton. Sir Cecil Beaton Sir Beaton recently came on my radar ... View the Post

07.15.11

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