Hello sweet friends. Happy historical fashion Friday! For the past few years, I have made myself a dress for my birthday. This year is no exception. I selected the peridot green fabric with a nod to my birthstone. I hope you will enjoy Altering The Sleeves On An 1840s Dress. Altering The Sleeves On An 1840s Dress I have been wanting to make an 1840s dress for a few years now. Anytime I came across a great dress image I would add it to my 1840s Pinterest page. Some of the ... View the Post
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
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 This post will include historical references, the pattern used, and more. 1860s Work Dresses I began my historical costuming journey back in 2016.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
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
Sunday Smiles Hello August
Hello sweet friends! The heat is on here in Texas. My garden looks like a desert. I have begun to look forward to the cooler days of fall. Until then it's time for Sunday Smiles Hello August. Sunday Smiles Hello August After looking at the above image I wanted some Lavender Lemonade in the worst way. This recipe is so pretty and absolutely delicious! Future Plans Blame it on the millions of Christmas in July posts I saw. Wouldn't these chair pockets be adorable at Christmastime ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles A Touch Of Green
Hello sweet friends! How is summer treating you? Last week I was surrounded by green while touring the Pacific Northwest. It absolutely inspired today's post, Sunday Smiles A Touch Of Green. Sunday Smiles A Touch Of Green I still have kitchen makeovers on my mind. Ours has been a bit postponed due to the high price of lumber. But we should be back on track shortly. This kitchen remodel is gorgeous. I adore the touches of green on the island and in the pantry. A Lovely Potager I ... View the Post
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