Hello sweet friends. It has been quite a long time since I have written a Fashion Friday post. As many of you know it is not that I haven't been sewing. Quite the opposite. I have spent the past 2 1/2 months creating over 40 exterior pieces and several undergarments for a Little House costume collection. It will go on display next week in Los Angeles at the Little House 50th Anniversary Festival. I had hoped to make myself several new pieces to wear at the festival but this incredible project ... View the Post
Prairie Wonderland Candlelight and The Long Winter
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the November edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the delightfully talented Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from Peacock Ridge Farm let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Didn’t Renae's English Country Christmas decor look so pretty?!? Today’s post here on DTA features Prairie Wonderland Candlelight in our formal dining area. This Months Challenge This months challenge was to create an Evening ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Veterans Day
Hello sweet friends. It's been a few years since I wrote a post that truly shares my appreciation for our service men and women. Here's to Friday Favorites Veterans Day. Friday Favorites Veterans Day I showed this lovely list to my favorite veteran and he said it was wonderful. What I'm Watching It's no secret that I am a PBS junkie. The Mr. and I are currently watching season 2 of World On Fire. This WWII drama follows the intertwined lives of ordinary people across Europe. In my ... View the Post
1940s Bomber Jacket With Patriotic Dress
Hello vintage loving friends! Today I have a very special post for you. It was inspired by learning that November is Aviation History Month. I think you will love the journey of knowledge I have gone on to make my latest creations: a 1940s Bomber Jacket With Patriotic Dress. A Little History The concept of the flight jacket can be traced back to around 1910. Members of the Royal Flying Corps in Belgium and France had begun taking to the air in open-cockpit biplanes, balloons, and ... View the Post
Caroline Ingalls Black and White Dress Reveal
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a very special historical Fashion Friday. I have to say that this year's Costume Extravaganza just about did me in. But like all Little House stories it all worked out in the end. I hope you enjoy the Caroline Ingalls Black and White Dress Reveal. All The Historical Research I recently shared all my historical research for the dress including images, fabrics, patterns and more in this post. To bring you up to speed the inspiration for this dress comes ... View the Post
Making Caroline Ingalls Black And White Dress
For this years annual October Costume Extravaganza I wanted to create a dress that has been on my To-Do list for quite awhile. As I will soon be attending my friend Cheryl's Victorian Weekend it was the perfect time for Making Caroline Ingalls Black And White Dress. The Research Believe it or not the actual sewing of the dress is the easy part. For me it is always the research that can take a considerable amount of time. I've been pinning dresses, fabrics and historical fashion plates to ... View the Post
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