Happy Halloween From A Provencal Gal dear friends! Do you have any spooktacular plans? I thought you might enjoy seeing the outtakes from the Provencal Gal photo shoot. As many of you know I never take myself too seriously. It's much more fun to try and make my photographer laugh. (In this case, it was Sweet Guy who totally screamed with delight!) Happy Halloween From A Provencal Gal Our local park, where I often go for a photo shoot, had a 5k graveyard run. We took advantage of the props ... 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 Accessories
This is our last fashion post before tomorrow's costume reveal. Today we will cover 18th Century Provencal Accessories. 18th Century Provencal Accessories With any historic costuming era I believe it is the accessories that can make or break an outfit. In this case, they truly add a certain je ne sais quoi. Hat The traditional bergère hat is truly synonymous with French Provencal historic costuming. I have previously written about the history of the bergère HERE. The hats ... 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
The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza
Would you believe that in early September I still had no idea what I would create for The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza? The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza Since the inception of the Decor To Adore costume challenge in 2o13, I have always started my costumes several months in advance. The reason I did this was due to the "challenge" portion of the costume creation. For those who may be new readers the challenge was that of a budget. It took time to gather the vintage tablecloths, ... View the Post
The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis
In the Occitanie (Occitane) region of southern France lies the small village of Calvisson. In the petite town center sits an unassuming building, The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis. The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis True treasure awaits behind the soft blue colored doors. Boutis (stuffing) is a type of Provençal quilting that has been made in the South of France since the 17th century. Two layers of fabric are layered together, a design is marked out, stitched and then ... View the Post
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