Yesterday I spent a lovely day with my friend Dartanyan. It was a Featherweight spa day for the new to me sewing machine. We cleaned, we oiled and now my girl is repaired and ready to sew!!! It felt deep in my bones good. Today is full of Sunday Smiles The Repair Shop. The repair of the 60+ year machine made me think about one of my favorite quotes. Perspective is such a powerful thing. To Plant A Seed I need to get out in the garden and start clearing away the weariness of winter. Plant ... View the Post
A Josephine Bonaparte Inspired Dress
Happy Valentine's Day sweet friends! One of the most enduring romances of all time is that of the Bonapartes. For this special Friday Fashion post, I bring you A Josephine Bonaparte Inspired Dress. The dress was worn to the Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Tea I recently hosted. I have actually wanted to create a Napoleon and Josephine event for a few years. My Pinterest feed often features the Empress. Based on several paintings of her it appears that she had a fondness for ... View the Post
Regency Empire Beidermeier Fashion
Hello sweet friends! Thank you to all who left such kind comments on the Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape post. As promised here is the Regency Empire Biedermeier Fashion worn by my guests. The terms Regency, Empire, Biedermeier are all used to describe a certain period of time. For clarification on how and when the various terms were used please visit this post. Regency Empire Biedermeier Fashion Liz of The Pragmatic Costumer was very well turned out. I was completely ... View the Post
Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape
Hello sweet friends! Did you have a lovely weekend? Today DTA is sharing several decor ideas in this Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape post. Grab a cup of tea as it is fairly photo-heavy. The Entry Setting the tone in the entry is a romantic grouping. Flowers from Trader Joe's are nestled in a vintage hatbox. Napoleon's Farewell to Josephine print by Laslett John Pott sits in a gold frame. Keeping to the rule that mirrors should always reflect something of beauty, can ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Be My Valentine
Hello, dear hearts! Welcome to a special edition of Saturday Smiles Be My Valentine. Today is a linky party for you share all things Valentine related that make you smile! Big heart eyes for Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home for organizing! You also get a sneak peek of the Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Tea I am hosting today for the D/FW Costumers Guild. Saturday Smiles Be My Valentine I've been preparing for the tea for several weeks creating decor and historical clothing. Here ... View the Post
Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door
Hello, mes amis (my friends)! In my quest to bring a bit of French flair to my home this Valentine's Day I have decorated the front entry of Storybook Cottage. I was inspired by Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door. Château de Malmaison Château de Malmaison was the former residence of Empress Joséphine. It was also the headquarters of the French government from 1800 to 1802 as well as Napoleon's last residence in France at the end of the Hundred Days in 1815. Joséphine ... View the Post
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