Welcome to Day Two of the Thanksgiving Table Tour hosted by the lovely Tammy of Pink Peppermint Design. Today I am sharing how to create An Everyday Thanksgiving Table. If you are coming over from Our Fifth House welcome, and thank you for visiting! Carmel always has such inspiring seasonal decor. An Everyday Thanksgiving Table It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is a little over two weeks away. I haven't quite started setting up the table in our formal dining area. But I have added some ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Falling for November
Hello, sweet friends welcome to Saturday Smiles Falling for November! I've been keeping cozy with some delicious instant apple cider. Saturday Smiles Falling for November I absolutely love this 16th-century convent that was restored by a mother-daughter team in Tuscany. Well Read Architectural Digest put together a list of the Most Beautiful Independent Store of each state. I thought it was quite interesting that a good percentage of the stores were bookstores. Dream House I ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles October’s Gentle End
We finally have gotten a reprieve from the continuous rain. It's so delightful to have a bit of sun and Sunday Smiles October's Gentle End. This article on making the most of small kitchens has me puttering around my own hearth today. Sunday Smiles October's Gentle End I loved this post on owners and their dogs. Happy Wreaths Do you need a bit of a brightener for your front door? Here are 20 great wreaths. Number 18 made me smile. A Royal Jewel Box A selection of Marie Antoinette's ... View the Post
Annual Costume Challenge 18th c. Provencal Gal
Welcome to the reveal of the Decor To Adore Annual Costume Challenge 18th c. Provencal Gal. Annual Costume Challenge 18th c. Provencal Gal This costume was my most ambitious project to date. I wondered if I could sew a chemise, quilted petticoat, Caraco (jacket), scarf, and apron in just three weeks? Would I be able to create all of the historical accessories on a budget? I must be crazy right? In fact, I think they wrote a song about it. Sing with me... Bonjour, bonjour! Look ... View the Post
18th Century Provencal Accessories
This is our last fashion post before tomorrow's costume reveal. Today we will cover 18th Century Provencal Accessories. 18th Century Provencal Accessories With any historic costuming era I believe it is the accessories that can make or break an outfit. In this case, they truly add a certain je ne sais quoi. Hat The traditional bergère hat is truly synonymous with French Provencal historic costuming. I have previously written about the history of the bergère HERE. The hats ... View the Post
18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat
Today in the costuming series an 18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat will be covered. 18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat As I mentioned in Mondays post the term petticoat was used to describe both an interior and exterior garment. We now separate the two garments into separate terms, the slip and skirt. Today I will share what an 18th-century woman would have worn as the last layer. The Quilted Petticoat The quilted petticoat came in such fabrics as ... View the Post
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