Hello sweet friends! I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. We have been busy getting the Fashionista unpacked and temporarily settled here at Storybook Cottage. I finally had a moment to download the hundreds of photos we took on our recent adventure. On the way to Nashville, the divine Miss Megan and I made a quick detour. Let's go Walking In Memphis. Walking In Memphis Megan (Sweet Guy's amazing girlfriend) and I left Texas in the wee small hours of the morning so we could arrive ... View the Post
Emma’s Yellow Pelisse Takes A Regency Stroll
Hello sweet friends! This is a very fun historical Fashion Friday. I hope you will enjoy Emma's Yellow Pelisse Takes A Regency Stroll. Emma's Yellow Pelisse Takes A Regency Stroll A few weeks ago I shared the Harriet ensemble I created for the Jane Austen Festival. While I was making this my friend Michele was creating some sewing magic of her own. We both had wanted to attend the Jane Austen Festival but decided to wait until next year. However, the virtual Jane Austen Fashion ... View the Post
An 1890’s Victorian Sporting Outfit
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a historical edition of Fashion Friday and this year's Wearing of the Green. It is An 1890's Victorian Sporting Outfit. An 1890's Victorian Sporting Outfit A few weeks ago I gave a presentation on Victorian Botany to UNT art students. As it was a Zoom class I transformed my green hutch into a festive backdrop. I wanted to make the students smile and decided to create era-appropriate attire. So first came a bit of research as the ... View the Post
Nellie Oleson’s Silk Polonaise Dress
Today's post is over two years in the making. I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am to share Nellie Oleson's Silk Polonaise Dress. What's The Big Idea As many longtime readers are aware I began seriously sewing a little over three years ago. I had begun volunteering at the Farmers Branch Historical Park here in D/FW as well as at the Little House on the Prairie museum site in Independence, Kansas. As a result, I wanted to dress in a more authentic manner. This was also about the ... View the Post
Wiener Dog Wonderland
Hello sweet friends. I hope you are fully enjoying this sweet, slow season. Are you ready to smile? Then join Mr. Decor and me as we walk through a Wiener Dog Wonderland. Wiener Dog Wonderland These retro-inspired fashions were worn by Mr. Decor and myself simply to bring joy to our kids. It has been almost a year since our beloved Rudi crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We knew that the Christmas of 2019 would be the last with our beloved "Toots" and so many photos and videos were made. As they ... View the Post
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
Hello sweet friends! So many of you asked if we would be making another dance video this year. I couldn't say, "No" so let's begin Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree. This Year's Outfits I absolutely adore this year's retro-inspired fashions. The starting point was this darling fabric graciously given to me. The Patterns For the dress, I used view 2 of Simplicity 3528. The pattern was purchased from my friend Tanya. She has a fabulous Etsy shop. I think this dress requires ... View the Post
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