Leed's Castle is known as "the prettiest castle in all of England". In mid October I visited this lovely estate located in Kent, England. The tour was arranged by the fabulous Ahoy Vintage Cruises. Leed's Castle A Castle For Queens Since 857 a castle has existed on the site. During the 13th century the castle was purchased by Queen Eleanor of Castil. It became a favorite residence of her husband, King Edward I. Isabella of France used it as her primary residence after the ... View the Post
Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey
Hello sweet friends! I am headed to Houston to give a presentation on Georgian Gardens tomorrow at Newman's Castle. Recently, I was given a wonderful opportunity, to view Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey. It was absolutely magical. To read about Georgian gardens for so long has been wonderful. But to see one in person is beyond compare. Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey You cannot imagine the thrill it was to walk up the same path I have seen so ... View the Post
Sewing A 1950s Patio Dress
Hello sweet friends and Happy Fashion Friday! You may have noticed that I am only posting a new outfit and video every other week. This is an effort of me trying to be kinder to myself. Sewing a complete garment, documenting the process and producing a post with accompanying video is truly a labor of love. To do it on a weekly basis required working 12+ hour days often 6 days a week. By reducing the output I now hope to create garments that are even more detailed and special. Such as Sewing A ... View the Post
Marianne’s Ball Gown From Sense and Sensibility
Hello dear friends, welcome to a very special Fashion Friday. This was a project three years in the making. I hope you will enjoy Marianne's Ball Gown From Sense and Sensibility. The 1995 version of Sense and Sensibility is my absolute favorite of all the adaptations. The film was directed by Ang Lee and Emma Thompson (Elinor Dashwood) wrote the screenplay. The costumes were designed by the talented Jenny Beaven and John Bright who truly did their historical research. I ... View the Post
Fun Sew Along Mrs. Dashwood’s Day Cap
Hello sweet friends, I don't normally post on Thursday's but today is something special! If you are a Jane Austen and/or Sense and Sensibility fan I think you will enjoy a Fun Sew Along Mrs. Dashwood's Day Cap. Sense and Sensibility The 1995 version of Sense and Sensibility is my absolute favorite of all the adaptations. The film was directed by Ang Lee and Emma Thompson (Elinor Dashwood) wrote the screenplay. The costumes were designed by the talented Jenny Beaven and John Bright who ... View the Post
What Is Costume College
Hello sweet friends, Happy Fashion Friday! In last Sunday's post I mentioned that I was attending Costume College. I received several emails wanting to know What Is Costume College? So today's post will share all the information and tons of inspiring photographs. What Is Costume College Costume College, also known as CoCo, is an annual three-day costuming arts conference. It is now in it's 29 year. The event is created and produced by Costumer's Guild West, Inc. It is generally held the ... View the Post
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