Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another edition of Fashion Friday. Today I am sharing An Emma Inspired Outfit. An Emma Inspired Outfit Tomorrow the D/FW Costumers are headed out to see the new Jane Austen's Emma film. I made this raw silk dress right before my Josephine Bonaparte gown as a wearable mockup. This served two purposes. To make sure the pattern worked well before I cut into my expensive silk and that I would have a dress to wear to tomorrow's outing. The dress is made ... View the Post
My Heart Is A Featherweight
Thank you to all those who sent emails, left FB messages and more on Wednesday's post about the Vintage Sewing Center and Museum. It truly is a special place. As promised today's post tells the story of a happy Godwink that was a few years in the making. My Heart Is A Featherweight. My Heart Is A Featherweight In the two and half years that I have gotten serious about historic costuming, I have met the most incredible people. People with a deep passion to share history, talents, fabric, ... View the Post
Vintage Sewing Center and Museum
I recently visited a Mecca of sorts for stitching enthusiasts. This is a story that is a few years in the making. It is a tale of faithfulness, patience, and a sweet Godwink. It all fell into place at the Vintage Sewing Center and Museum. Make yourself a cup of tea for this anecdotal thread is a worthy read. Vintage Sewing Center and Museum Disclaimer: Let me start out by apologizing that all the photos in this post were taken on my phone. I was not prepared to encounter the goodness ... View the Post
A Josephine Bonaparte Inspired Dress
Happy Valentine's Day sweet friends! One of the most enduring romances of all time is that of the Bonapartes. For this special Friday Fashion post, I bring you A Josephine Bonaparte Inspired Dress. The dress was worn to the Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Tea I recently hosted. I have actually wanted to create a Napoleon and Josephine event for a few years. My Pinterest feed often features the Empress. Based on several paintings of her it appears that she had a fondness for ... View the Post
Regency Empire Beidermeier Fashion
Hello sweet friends! Thank you to all who left such kind comments on the Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape post. As promised here is the Regency Empire Biedermeier Fashion worn by my guests. The terms Regency, Empire, Biedermeier are all used to describe a certain period of time. For clarification on how and when the various terms were used please visit this post. Regency Empire Biedermeier Fashion Liz of The Pragmatic Costumer was very well turned out. I was completely ... View the Post
Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door
Hello, mes amis (my friends)! In my quest to bring a bit of French flair to my home this Valentine's Day I have decorated the front entry of Storybook Cottage. I was inspired by Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door. Château de Malmaison Château de Malmaison was the former residence of Empress Joséphine. It was also the headquarters of the French government from 1800 to 1802 as well as Napoleon's last residence in France at the end of the Hundred Days in 1815. Joséphine ... View the Post
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