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
Victorian Valentine Walking Suit
Hello dear friends. Happy Valentine's Day! Today I am sharing a Victorian Valentine Walking Suit I recently made for an event. Royal Wedding Wednesdays will return on February 28th. Victorian Valentine Walking Suit While I generally share historical research and sewing construction prior to a costume reveal this time I am switching things up. UPDATE: You can view that post HERE. This was my first time working with taffeta and I loved it! It was also my first time working ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesdays Tiaras and Headpieces
Today on Royal Wedding Wednesdays Tiaras and Headpieces. You so enjoyed the recent post on Royal engagement rings that I thought perhaps more jewelry was in order. The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara Royal Wedding Wednesdays Tiaras and Headpieces Differences between headpieces in broad terms: A tiara is a jeweled head ornament which has an open back. A diadem is a circlet. Diadem is a German word that also on occasions is used to describe a tiara. The diadem has the resonance of ... 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
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