Way back in July I traveled to California to attend Costume College. What is Costume College you ask? It is an annual three-day educational conference produced by Costumer's Guild West, Inc. to provide educational classes, programs, and tours. Professional seamstresses, costume designers, as well as historical fashion and sewing enthusiasts come from all over the world to teach and attend this fabulous event. Friday night the theme was the 1940's so I choose to create a costume very close to my ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Let’s Dress Up
Greetings from Costume College! I arrived in L.A. on Thursday and it has been a true whirlwind. My mind is flooded with goodness which has spilled over into Saturday Smiles Let's Dress Up. Saturday Smiles Let's Dress Up You have GOT to see the Dazzling Color Photos of the Legendary Romanov Costume Ball of 1903. The ball was held in February 1903, at the winter palace in St. Petersburg. Members of the Romanov dynasty and the cream of the Russian aristocracy attended what is considered to be ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles The Show Will Go On
Earlier this week was a challenging time for Decor To Adore. I was not sure if I would financially be able to continue the website given the ever-increasing costs the website host was demanding. Thankfully my dear friends at County Road 407 offered some sage advice and provided truly amazing assistance. I am happy to report with Saturday Smiles The Show Will Go On. I am so very thankful to all of you who left supportive comments, kind messages, helpful tips, and lovely encouragement. During ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles The Greatest Celebration
It has been a wonderfully historical week for our nation and others. Here is a collection of Saturday Smiles The Greatest Celebration. The week began with a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, hosted President Trump as well as other visiting dignitaries and heads of state. The Queen wore her Burmese Ruby Tiara. It is a truly dazzling tiara that she designed herself back in 1973. She was given 96 rubies from the people of Burma as a wedding gift, Rubies are ... View the Post
How To Find Historic Costuming Friends
Six years ago I visited Colonial Williamsburg. While there I purchased a hat and pattern to sew an 18th-century dress. I shared the outcome at Halloween with rousing success. Then two years went by before I presented Becoming Jane. I loved the research and the process of creating historical clothing. But I didn't do it year-round because what was the point? No one close shared my interests and there was nowhere to actually wear the garments. That changed when I moved to Texas and ... View the Post
A Right Royal Tea Party
Welcome to the Spring Tea Party hosted by Follow The Yellow Brick Home. As I write this post it seems that many in the world are awaiting the arrival of Baby Sussex. There has been much anticipation and speculation on the first child of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. As a devoted watcher of the British Royal Family, I too am eager to hear the birth announcement and celebrate with A Right Royal Tea Party. UPDATE: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of ... View the Post
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