Hello sweet friends, welcome to a fun historically inspired Fashion Friday. For the past few weeks I have been creating Little Women inspired holiday posts. Today is A Waistcoat For Laurie and Mr. March. A Waistcoat For Laurie and Mr. March This project began back in September. You may recall that Sweet Guy celebrated a milestone birthday. My son has a poets heart and loves gifts that are meaningful. He will soon start an internship that will require a professional wardrobe. So I decided I ... View the Post
A Dress and Bonnet For Marmee
Hello dear friends! Yesterday was Thanksgiving here in the states. If you celebrated I hope that it was wonderful. Today I have a very special historical Fashion Friday for you: A Dress and Bonnet For Marmee. Historical Inspiration As always I start my historical fashions with a bit of research. Little Women, written by Louisa May Alcott, begins in the 1860s. I couldn't find any full length photographs or carte-de-visite of Louisa during this time period. Her little sister, Abigail May ... View the Post
Leed’s Castle A Castle For Queens
Leed's Castle is known as "the prettiest castle in all of England". In mid October I visited this lovely estate located in Kent, England. The tour was arranged by the fabulous Ahoy Vintage Cruises. Leed's Castle A Castle For Queens Since 857 a castle has existed on the site. During the 13th century the castle was purchased by Queen Eleanor of Castil. It became a favorite residence of her husband, King Edward I. Isabella of France used it as her primary residence after the ... View the Post
Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey
Hello sweet friends! I am headed to Houston to give a presentation on Georgian Gardens tomorrow at Newman's Castle. Recently, I was given a wonderful opportunity, to view Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey. It was absolutely magical. To read about Georgian gardens for so long has been wonderful. But to see one in person is beyond compare. Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey You cannot imagine the thrill it was to walk up the same path I have seen so ... View the Post
Marianne’s Ball Gown From Sense and Sensibility
Hello dear friends, welcome to a very special Fashion Friday. This was a project three years in the making. I hope you will enjoy Marianne's Ball Gown From Sense and Sensibility. The 1995 version of Sense and Sensibility is my absolute favorite of all the adaptations. The film was directed by Ang Lee and Emma Thompson (Elinor Dashwood) wrote the screenplay. The costumes were designed by the talented Jenny Beaven and John Bright who truly did their historical research. I ... View the Post
Decorating The New Hearth
Hello sweet friends! ! Welcome to the August edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from The House On Silverado let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Wasn't Niky's fall inspired vignette lovely? Today’s post here on DTA shares Decorating The New Hearth. This Month's Inspiration Photo This month’s theme is a Fall Basket. Our inspiration photo was found on Janelle Trinette. The image ... View the Post
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