Hello dear friends! Welcome to another edition of historical Fashion Friday. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Earlier in the week, I volunteered at the Farmers Branch Historical Park working with Girl Scouts. I wore an 1860's Garibaldi Blouse and Skirt. 1860's Garibaldi Blouse and Skirt The Garibaldi blouse/bodice/shirtwaist was extremely popular in the 1860s. The inspiration for the name came from the uniform worn by the Italian revolutionary, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and his ... View the Post
A Hot Cocoa Cabinet
Welcome to the November Pinterest Challenge A Hot Cocoa Cabinet. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from StoneGable may I say “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Yvonne and I have been friends for years. I have so enjoyed seeing the recent posts of her new gorgeous home. She truly is talented. This month’s challenge was inspired by a hot chocolate bar created by Pen + Paper Flowers. The arrangement features: Hot cocoa Cups Toppings ... View the Post
A Chemise a la Reine For A Georgian Picnic
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another edition of Historic Fashion Fridays! I recently made and wore A Chemise a la Reine For A Georgian Picnic. Last Saturday several members of the D/FW Costumers Guild gathered together for our annual Georgian Picnic. Members often make and wear historical fashion styles from the Georgian Era. The era occurred between 1714 to 1830–37. It gets its name after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III, and George IV. A sub-period is the Regency ... View the Post
A Natural Form Era Dress
Hello sweet friends. Welcome to the 2019 Annual DTA Costume Challenge Reveal. This year's ensemble is A Natural Form Era Dress. A Natural Form Era Dress If you missed Monday's post on Natural Form Style you may want to start there. It covers the history of the Natural Form Era to include dresses, hats, hairstyles, and undergarments. You will LOVE the antique photographs and images! My favorite is Ella Logan Meharry and her pet sheep. The Patterns To create the Polonaise styled ... View the Post
Vintage Inspired Halloween Table and Banner
Hello, my spooktacular friends! Are you ready for Halloween? I was not going to decorate this year. Currently, I am knee-deep in assisting Sweet Guy with his college admission applications. The clock is ticking as they are all due November 1st! But then that same college-bound kid asked when I was going to put up the Halloween decor. So here is the 2019 Vintage Inspired Halloween Table and Banner. Vintage Inspired Halloween Table and Banner I am not one for spooky or ghoulish Halloween ... View the Post
DIY Vintage Halloween Party Cups
Hello sweet friends! I love the funny and sweet holiday decor from yesteryear. It brings back such good memories of the fall carnivals and harvest festivals I attended as a child. Wanting to give my own kids a similar treat these DIY Vintage Halloween Party Cups were created. DIY Vintage Halloween Party Cups If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen on my stories that I had a garage sale this past weekend. I spent a good deal of the summer cleaning out closets, drawers, and the ... View the Post
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