Hello sweet friends and welcome to a very fun Fashion Friday. Today a 1960's dress is taking an Amphibious Vehicle Joy Ride. Amphibious Vehicle Joy Ride Recently Sweet Guy's girlfriend, Megan, invited me along for a spin around the lake with her family. The Amphicar was the creation of amphibious-vehicle pioneer Hans Trippel. It was manufactured in West Germany from 1961 to 1965. The vehicle looks like a regular sports convertible but features a waterproof bottom and ... View the Post
HARRIET Creating Emma’s Muse
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a very fun Fashion Friday. Today I am sharing the still photos of my most recent sewing project HARRIET Creating Emma's Muse. Who Is Harriet? Harriet Smith is the beloved friend of heroine Emma Woodhouse from the book Emma written by Jane Austen. The 2020 film was directed by Autumn de Wilde. The amazing costume designs were created by Alexandra Byrne. While watching the film my daughter fell in love with the ensemble worn by Harriet when Emma paints ... View the Post
Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown
Hello sweet friends. Welcome to a historic Fashion Friday. Today's post features a Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown. Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown Back in late February, a severe snowstorm shut down the state of Texas for several days. Many, ourselves included, were without power and water for several days. I spent my days helping neighbors in need and hand-beading a Regency-era gown. It was inspired by the lovely dresses featured in the recent Bridgerton series on ... View the Post
Antique Bavarian China
Hello dear friends! Welcome to the March edition of Lifestyle of Love hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. I am so excited about this month’s theme of DISHWARE. Now that is speaking my love language! I have collected antique red transferware for over 20 years. I also have a lovely set of the Friendly Village. You'll never pry the abundance of white stoneware, used every day, from my hands. In addition to these gems, I have a collection that is truly heartfelt. My Antique Bavarian China. If you ... View the Post
An 1890’s Victorian Sporting Outfit
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a historical edition of Fashion Friday and this year's Wearing of the Green. It is An 1890's Victorian Sporting Outfit. An 1890's Victorian Sporting Outfit A few weeks ago I gave a presentation on Victorian Botany to UNT art students. As it was a Zoom class I transformed my green hutch into a festive backdrop. I wanted to make the students smile and decided to create era-appropriate attire. So first came a bit of research as the ... View the Post
Snow Angels In Texas
The sun is now brightly shining. When the light hits the dripping icicles a certain way it creates a beautiful rainbow of colors. Now that my days of boiling water are behind me I can rejoice in Snow Angels In Texas. Snow Angels In Texas I think most of the country is aware that Texas was in deep trouble last week. As this website also serves as a somewhat personal online journal for me I wanted to share a few images and stories that I encountered living here in Dallas/Fort ... View the Post
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