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
Victorian Inspired Botanical Themed Hutch
Hello sweet friends! I am so happy to be joining the Winter Botanicals and Gardens Blog Hop hosted by my dear friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. If you are coming from Botanic Bleu may I say “Welcome, I am so glad you are here!” Judith has such a beautiful garden that I have been lucky to view in person. Today I will be sharing a Victorian Inspired Botanical Themed Hutch. Victorian Inspired Botanical Themed Hutch When dear Amber contacted me about participating ... View the Post
Laura Ingalls Inspired Sunbonnets
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another historical edition of Fashion Friday. Today we will be looking at Laura Ingalls Inspired Sunbonnets. Update: my daughter, Alyssabeth Ingalls Sherman, shown below in the photo is currently battling Covid. Your prayers are appreciated! Laura Ingalls Inspired Sunbonnets Over the years I have written a few posts that involved the topic of sunbonnets. A research themed post has oodles of information on bonnets from the 1860s/1870s. Some ... View the Post
Sewing A Laura Ingalls Pioneer Dress
Hello sweet friends! Happy Fashion Friday. Over the past few years, many lovely souls have commented that I should be sewing for television. I am always deeply touched but am well aware that there are many, many other amazing seamstresses who are far superior for such a job. But when asked, I couldn't say "No." So I have been Sewing A Laura Ingalls Pioneer Dress for television. Hold On To Your Bonnets Today's post, along with the next two Fashion Fridays, will be devoted to Little House ... View the Post
A Dress Inspired By Queen Victoria
Happy Fashion Friday Friends! A few years ago, like so many others, I became enamored of the PBS Masterpiece series, Victoria. I loved the storyline, the set design, and of course, the clothing. It had me dreaming of A Dress Inspired By Queen Victoria. The off the shoulder confections often featured pleated bertha collars and amazingly detailed sleeves. As a woman of a certain age, there were certain styles that were better suited to those who were well, younger. Like this lovely ... View the Post
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