Happy Saint Patrick's Day dear friends! As yesterday's post covered we will be celebrating today with some corned beef and cabbage. While I had originally planned to sew another green outfit time just simply got away from me. This past week was spring break. Sweet Guy and I spent the time visiting several college campuses. So I bring you a 1940's Sun Romper Wearin' O' The Green. It is actually part of several things I am making for the Fashionista's upcoming birthday. 1940's Sun Romper ... View the Post
Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice
Today is Shrove Tuesday. The day before Ash Wednesday which then begins the observance of the Lenten fast. This day and the two weeks leading up to it is often marked by feasting and celebration. Most famously in New Orleans here in the states. In Europe, the largest celebration occurs in Italy. May you enjoy the eye candy of Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice. Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice The Carnevale di Venezia / Carnevàl de Venexia is the more sophisticated older sister ... View the Post
Sharin’ O The Green Front Garden
Along with Saint Patrick's Day, I think spring might be just around the corner. I hope you will enjoy the Sharin' O The Green Front Garden. Sharin' O The Green Front Garden A huge "THANK YOU" to Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home for organizing this happy hop. If are coming over from Our Southern Home may I say, "Welcome!". I loved the green tablescape that Christy shared. In our front garden, The Top White hyacinths have begun to put on a show. But their full happy faces made the ... View the Post
Romantic Valentine Dress From The Thrift Store
Today is Ten on the 10th. Where a project is created for under $10 on the tenth of the month. For February I created a Romantic Valentine Dress From The Thrift Store. Romantic Valentine Dress From The Thrift Store This month's Ten on the 10th theme is "Thrift Store". I have been trying to incorporate more dresses into my wardrobe. But it is getting harder and harder to find pretty dresses in natural fabrics. There is a wonderful church-run thrift store fairly close by my home that ... View the Post
A Delightful Dickens Christmas
For me, more than any other element of Christmas, it is music that fills my heart with true joy. I am that person who begins listening to the all Christmas radio station the second week in November. I attribute this love of music to my Grandma Mary, a pianist, my Grandma Jingles, an organist, as well as my dad Norman who would dust off the Bing Crosby album every December and proclaim "It's not Christmas until Bing sings it's Christmas!" But truly it is my mother, Nadine, who filled my heart ... View the Post
A Victorian Tea and Fashion Show
One of the many activities that takes place during Dickens on the Strand in Galveston, Texas is the Grand Victorian Tea Reception. Get ready for A Victorian Tea and Fashion Show. A Victorian Tea and Fashion Show The tea was held on a Saturday afternoon in December at Lasker Inn, a stunning Greek Revival mansion. I had offered to take photographs of the event and went over the evening before to familiarize myself with the layout. A few other lovely guests were in attendance. This ... View the Post
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