Hello sweet friends! Will you be celebrating All Hallows Eve? On my daily walks with Gracie, I learned that most of the children in my neighborhood will be coming by to visit Storybook Cottage this evening. Mr. Decor has set up a table and we will place our candy on it. (I'll share a photograph later today on Instagram.) Hopefully, the first kid with a large bag will not wipe us out. Smile. I'd love to hear your ideas on how you plan to socially distance but still celebrate ... View the Post
Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes
Hello friends and welcome to a very fun edition of Fashion Friday. Today I will be talking about Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes. Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes Now some of you may ask "Just what are Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes? The Victorians loved to entertain and hold lavish parties. They were inspired by the Carnevale masked balls in Italy and the Royal balls in France. These magnificent, costumed affairs were organized by the nobility and ... View the Post
The Strawberry Dress
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a very fun edition of Fashion Friday! Right now in the fashion world, The Strawberry Dress is all the rage! The style is so cute but a bit young for me so I made a more age-appropriate version. The Strawberry Dress In case you haven't heard of The Strawberry Dress by Lirika Matoshi it features puffy sleeves and a plunging neckline. What made the IT dress of 2020 is the pastel pink tulle overlay embellished with sequined strawberries. Gorgeous ... View the Post
Fall At Storybook Cottage
Welcome to Fall At Storybook Cottage. The idea for this wonderful tour is courtesy of my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. This year's tours are being hosted by the fabulous Linda of It All Started With Paint. If you are visiting from Southern State of Mind let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Wasn't Heather's fall home fabulous? Fall At Storybook Cottage I am a bit slow to decorate for fall. Temperatures are still in the 90's here in Texas. However, a few overcast days have ... View the Post
One Last Summer Blouse
Hello sweet friends! It is hard to believe that we are in the last days of August. I think for many of us our thoughts turn to fall once we turn the page to the September calendar. But before that happens here is One Last Summer Blouse. Butterick B6217 The blouse was made using Butterick B6217, using the View C bodice and the sleeves from View B. This is my very first Patterns By Gertie and I loved it! The blouse went together very smoothly. It would be a good blouse for a beginner. ... View the Post
1890s Dressing Gown Wrapper Tea Gown
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another historic edition of Fashion Friday. I recently created an 1890s Dressing Gown Wrapper Tea Gown. I am in the process of organizing and sewing for a historical fashion show that will celebrate the Suffragettes. The 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, was ratified on August 18, 1920. The fashion show, among other celebratory events, is scheduled for November 24th at the Farmers Branch Historical ... View the Post
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