Today is Laura Ingalls Wilder's 152nd birthday. Let's celebrate with A Little House on the Prairie Birthday Party. A Little House on the Prairie Birthday Party From time to time I attend private events such as book clubs, ladies teas, and children's birthday parties. Recently a very special little girl that I met last spring held a Little House themed event at her home. The guests were encouraged to dress up in pioneer attire. Each guest was welcomed with either a sunbonnet or straw ... View the Post
The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston
Recently I traveled to the delightful island of Galveston located on the Gulf Coast of Texas. There I encountered The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston. The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston Every year the East End presents a holiday tour of homes. But this is not just any home tour as the island is home to several of the most significant architectural gems in the nation. Galveston was once the wealthiest city in Texas. It has persevered over the Great Fire of 1885 and the Galveston ... View the Post
A Little House Thanksgiving
Yesterday I had the pleasure of celebrating A Little House Thanksgiving at the gorgeous Farmers Branch Historical Park. A Little House Thanksgiving The event featured numerous activities geared towards children such as making your own pumpkin pies. As well as crafting turkeys out of corn husks. Throughout the park, volunteers shared various pioneer Thanksgiving and harvest presentations. I was thrilled to be placed in the enchanting turn of the century schoolhouse. Dapper ... View the Post
Annual Costume Challenge 18th c. Provencal Gal
Welcome to the reveal of the Decor To Adore Annual Costume Challenge 18th c. Provencal Gal. Annual Costume Challenge 18th c. Provencal Gal This costume was my most ambitious project to date. I wondered if I could sew a chemise, quilted petticoat, Caraco (jacket), scarf, and apron in just three weeks? Would I be able to create all of the historical accessories on a budget? I must be crazy right? In fact, I think they wrote a song about it. Sing with me... Bonjour, bonjour! Look ... View the Post
18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat
Today in the costuming series an 18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat will be covered. 18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat As I mentioned in Mondays post the term petticoat was used to describe both an interior and exterior garment. We now separate the two garments into separate terms, the slip and skirt. Today I will share what an 18th-century woman would have worn as the last layer. The Quilted Petticoat The quilted petticoat came in such fabrics as ... View the Post
18th Century Provencal Undergarments
Hello sweet friends! This week is one that many DTA readers look forward to. The annual costume reveal. Two weeks ago I announced that this year's creation would be an 18th Century Provençal Gal. One thing that I have learned in covering historical fashion is that there is a big interest in what lies underneath it all. So today's post will cover 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. 18th Century Provencal Undergarments For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin ... View the Post
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