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
Victorian Tips For Staying Warm In The Winter
Hello sweet friends. Over the years I have lived in upstate New York near the Canadian border, Ramstein, Germany, and Northpole, Alaska (near Fairbanks). I am well familiar with cold climate living. Here are some Victorian Tips For Staying Warm In The Winter. Victorian Tips For Staying Warm In The Winter Layering clothing is the key. Many people not used to the cold do not consider this. In our modern world, people often wear minimal layers and just raise the thermostat. This is ... View the Post
Regency Apron, Chemisette, and Undergarments
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a historical edition of Fashion Friday. This post will cover a Regency Apron, Chemisette, and Undergarments. Regency Apron, Chemisette, and Undergarments This past Wednesday I shared a Regency Inspired Valentine Craft and Tea. I wanted to protect my silk dress while serving and needed an apron. To create the apron I selected Butterick pattern B5509. View D has an empire waistline. This was a prominent design feature in the Regency period. I would ... View the Post
Regency Inspired Valentine Craft & Tea
Love filled wishes are in the air! Sweet Guy's special gal recently celebrated her 20th birthday. For such an important milestone we enjoyed grand merriment with a Regency Inspired Valentine Craft & Tea. The beautiful birthday girl! Regency Inspired Valentine Craft & Tea This was such a fun occasion to enjoy. Megan and her family have been in our safe circle since last March. Michele, Megan's gorgeous mother, created all three lovely frocks for the occasion. She'll be starting a ... View the Post
Nellie Oleson’s Silk Polonaise Dress
Today's post is over two years in the making. I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am to share Nellie Oleson's Silk Polonaise Dress. What's The Big Idea As many longtime readers are aware I began seriously sewing a little over three years ago. I had begun volunteering at the Farmers Branch Historical Park here in D/FW as well as at the Little House on the Prairie museum site in Independence, Kansas. As a result, I wanted to dress in a more authentic manner. This was also about the ... View the Post
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