On Monday we looked at the glorious first floor of the Thistle Hill mansion. Today's post, Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part II, features the interiors of the second floor. The icing on top of the cake is the lovely portraits of some of the members of the DFW Costumers Guild in all their historical finery. Thistle Hill by Thomas Kinkade, circa 1997 Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part II This lovely room looks as though time has been beautifully stopped. While the bed, side table, and ... View the Post
Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I
Recently the Dallas-Fort Worth Costumers Guild hosted a Victorian Soiree weekend. Sunday morning started by enjoying brunch at Reata. Then it was on to Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I. Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I Thistle Hill (also known as the Wharton-Scott house) is a Georgian Revival-style mansion that was built during the cattle baron era in 1903/4. It is located on what once was known as Quality Hill due to the many fashionable families that constructed homes there. Today it ... View the Post
Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit
Thank you for the lovely comments on Wednesday's historical costume post. As promised today I will be covering the Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit. Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit This past fall, I found some gorgeous plaid taffeta at an estate sale ($7). My initial thought was that I would somehow use it for the Dickens Christmas I created. But I ended up using a different plaid. So my thoughts then turned to Dickens Christmas ... View the Post
Royal Engagement Rings and Portraits
This past Monday Buckingham Palace officially announced the engagement of Princess Eugenie of York to Mr. Jack Brooksbank. It seemed only fitting that this week's Royal Wedding Wednesday should cover Royal Engagement Rings and Portraits. Royal Engagement Rings and Portraits The happy couple will marry at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle later this year in the fall. Princess Eugenie's engagement ring features a padparadscha sapphire. It is a blush colored stone that is extremely ... View the Post
NYC Travel Itinerary Day 2 The Glamorous Life
NYC Travel Itinerary Day 2 The Glamorous Life After so much walking on Day 1 we wanted our second day in New York City to be a bit easier. Our NYC itinerary for Day 2 included: 1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art 2. Ladurée 3. The Plaza/MoMA/and other treats 4. Bergdorf Goodman 1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 We took the subway from our apartment to this museum because it is an absolute MUST SEE! There is something of interest for everyone at The ... View the Post
Celebrating the Bicentenary of Jane Austen
Today I am Celebrating the Bicentenary of Jane Austen. Tuesday, July 18, 2017, marks the bicentennial passing of one of the world's most beloved authors, Jane Austen. Celebrations honoring Miss Austen are being held the world over. Celebrating the Bicentenary of Jane Austen Jane Austen 12/16/1775 ~ 7/18/17 Both drawings of Jane by Cassandra Austen, the author’s sister. In England, where Miss Austen was born and lived her entire life, there is an official website dedicated to the ... View the Post
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