In decorating our home this season several scenes from the 1954 holiday classic film Irving Berlin's White Christmas have been interpreted in various ways. In the formal dining room, the final scene of the movie was selected. The Columbia Inn dining room features garlands, wreaths, and other holiday decor. In this post, I will share How To Recreate The White Christmas Table Centerpiece. In the movie's tear-jerking final scene a circular centerpiece sits on each of the tables. It features ... View the Post
1954 Holiday Door Decor
Sixty-five years ago the holiday movie classic White Christmas starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney was released. It was a holiday viewing tradition for me as a child. As a parent I have loved introducing the film to my own kids. A few months ago Sweet Guy requested "a real live Christmas tree decorated with tinsel just like at the end of the film." This request led to an entire holiday home theme this year. Let's kick things off with our 1954 Holiday Door Decor. 1954 Holiday Door ... View the Post
1860’s Garibaldi Blouse and Skirt
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
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