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1840s Food and Party Favors

Craft· DIY· Entertaining· History· Recipe· Royal Family

1840s Food and Party Favors

This Thursday the worldwide Costube Symposium (CoSy) 2021 kicks off and runs through the weekend. Various events are being held on Instagram as well as numerous FREE video premieres. I will have a video debuting on my Youtube channel on both Friday and Saturday. Friday's video will be about how I made an 1840's dress and Saturday's video will feature a recent costumed tea party I held at home. I went all out for the party and thought you might enjoy a sneak peek of the 1840s Food and Party ... View the Post

08.18.21

1860s Work Dresses

DIY· Fashion· History

1860s Work Dresses

My friend Dixie of Dixie DIY and I both recently gave a makeover to our 1860s Work Dresses to make them more historically accurate. This post will include historical references, the pattern used, and more.  1860s Work Dresses I began my historical costuming journey back in 2016. My attempt to make a historically accurate dress began with the Butterick  B5831 pattern.  A big first error was that I didn't do enough historical research. My second error was that I made the ... View the Post

08.13.21

Create A Sweet Summer Picnic

Decorating· DIY· Entertaining· Garden

Create A Sweet Summer Picnic

The slow days of summer have arrived. It is the perfect time to dine al fresco. Here is a collection of ideas on how to Create A Sweet Summer Picnic. Many thanks to Maureen of Red Cottage Chronicles for organizing this fun hop! Create A Sweet Summer Picnic I am a lover of picnics. Over the years I have created dozens of creations. Living in Texas the best time for picnics is in the spring and fall. Summer is far too hot, humid, with cicadas and wasps trying to drown themselves in your ... View the Post

08.04.21

Rose Test Garden

Design· DIY· Garden

Portland Japanese and Rose Test Garden

Hello sweet friends! Last week Mr. Decor and I took a trip out to the Pacific Northwest to visit family. While there we also spent half a day viewing the Portland Japanese and Rose Test Garden. Portland Japanese and Rose Test Garden At the top of our list was visiting the Japanese Garden. Mr. Decor was stationed in Japan for a few years and we both enjoy the beauty and tranquility traditional Japanese gardens offer.  Leaving the house early we arrived at the Japanese Garden right ... View the Post

07.22.21

Yankee Doodle Dandy Goes To Graceland

DIY· Fashion· History· Travel

Yankee Doodle Dandy Goes To Graceland

Hello sweet friends! I am back from a week of packing up the Fashionista's home in Tennesee and moving everything back to Texas. In the swampy, Southern heat. But we did make a few detours on the way. Get ready for a very fun Fashion Friday, Yankee Doodle Dandy Goes To Graceland. Yankee Doodle Dandy Goes To Graceland Ask any Elvis fan who their favorite Elvis is and they can quickly tell you. Now Don't Be Cruel but I am a BIG fan of early, gospel singing, 1957 gold lamé suit-wearing Elvis. ... View the Post

07.02.21

Ground Beef Wellington

DIY· Recipe

Ground Beef Wellington

Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”  Today I am sharing easy and delicious Ground Beef Wellington. This recipe is fast and SO good. It’s perfect when you need dinner on the table quickly! Ground Beef Wellington You may already have most of the easy-to-find ingredients on hand.  The complete recipe card is listed ... View the Post

06.24.21

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