Thank you for all the lovely comments on Tuesday's costume reveal post. As promised today's post is all about the UNDERWEAR and Construction Details of the 1880's Traveling Suit. The Bonnet I'll start with the bonnet because it's one of my favorite elements. I found the circa 1950's child's bonnet with daisies for $2.00 at Round Top. I carefully removed the flowers, gave it a rinse in my kitchen sink and let it air dry. While it was drying I folded the straw into the shape I was seeking. ... View the Post
An 1880’s Traveling Suit For Prairie Days
The second Saturday in June I headed towards Independence, Kansas to celebrate the reconstruction of The Little House on the Prairie cabin. I packed up An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days. An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days With each costume or piece of modern clothing that I make I try to learn a new dressmaking skill. All of the previous skills have led up to making a customized 1880's traveling suit with simple bustle. This costume was couture meaning that it was ... View the Post
Summer Home Tour 2018
Hello and welcome to the Decor To Adore Summer Home Tour 2018. This tour features a lovely group of homes organized by my wonderfully talented friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are visiting via Dimples and Tangles I am so glad that you are here. I absolutely adore Jennifer's sense of style and color! Summer Home Tour 2018 It was been a busy spring here at Decor To Adore. Storybook Cottage received a new roof. The guest bathroom was recently remodeled and refreshed. Amazingly ... View the Post
Don’t Make The Roofing Mistake That We Did
I am happy to report that Storybook Cottage has a brand new, gorgeous roof. But it has been quite a trial to get to this point. I am sharing our experience so that you Don't Make The Roofing Mistake That We Did. Last year a tornado ripped across our backyard and across the front right side of our roof. It was powerful enough to partially demolish our brick fencing wall... ...and it snapped several trees in two. The debris in our yard was immense. A good portion of the mess was ... View the Post
The DIY Home Planner Bathroom Reveal
Hello dear friends! I am so very happy to finally share The DIY Home Planner Bathroom Reveal. We did it all, including decorating and accessories, for under $1,000. The DIY Home Planner Bathroom Reveal Mr. Decor and I started this light remodel way back in March. Week 1 We knew we needed to replace the yellowed laminate countertop and sinks, and refresh the rest of the dated elements. Week 2 From the getgo, the project began to go wildly off of the rails. We faced obstacles on ... View the Post
Patriotic Door Decor In Just 10 Minutes
Happy Memorial Day! We have had houseguests this past week. In between visiting I created Patriotic Door Decor In Just 10 Minutes to celebrate the holiday. Supplies Hanging Basket Ribbon Faux Flowers Zip Ties Decorative Element I found the Uncle Sam at Michael's for 50% off. But you could also use patriotic pinwheels, metal or plastic stars, faux fireworks and more. Patriotic Door Decor In Just 10 Minutes Attach your decorative element to the basket with zip ties. ... View the Post
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