In this post, Real Men Wear Calico 1860’s/70’s Men Fashions, I share historical images and information as well as tips and tricks to creating budget pioneer fashion. I never have to be reminded just how lucky I am to have a husband who not only supports my historic costuming but will also dress up and allow himself to be photographed. (Not to mention being blasted across the internet while wearing such ensembles.) With each era, Mr. Decor always finds a certain look that he ... View the Post
Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat
Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat Sometimes it’s ok to talk about underwear. Particularly when we’re talking about petticoats. Here is the Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat. Does the colorful petticoat that I made for the Becoming Laura Costume Challenge surprise you? Historical Influences We most often think of ladies undergarments made in the 1860’s/70’s as primarily being all white. The fact of the matter is a large portion of the petticoats were made from ... View the Post
Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings and Gloves
I bought a pair of red button-up boots as part of my “Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder” ensemble. What?! Is that even historically accurate? The post Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings and Gloves will share the answer. Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings, and Gloves Because there are only black and white photos depicting the 1860’s/70’s most individuals think of our ancestors as wearing only neutral colored shoes. Red Boots Of course, a good many people ... View the Post
Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Bonnets and Hair Nets
For this post Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Bonnets and Hair Nets, I am sharing the bonnets and head coverings of the era I am recreating as well as the style of bonnet I selected and created on a budget. The images of my creations are at the bottom of the post for those who wish to bypass the historical research. Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Bonnets and Hair Nets I am recreating the dress Laura’s Aunt Docia wore in the early 1870’s which was described in last week's post. In an ... View the Post
2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder
2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder It’s the moment many of you have been waiting for: when I reveal all of my plans and research for the annual costume. This year, 2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder. This year I received inspiration for the time period I would recreate from my cousin, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Laura was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin. This is one of the earliest photos of Laura as a child. She is standing on the right, ... View the Post
Create A J Crew Necklace For Less
I fell instantly in love with this J. Crew Tortoise and Pearl Cluster necklace. I occasionally stalked the necklace for a few months hoping I would find it on clearance because I could not justify the $120 price tag. Sadly and understandably it sold out before ever being marked down. Create A J Crew Necklace For Less. Create A J Crew Necklace For Less Recently while taking Sweet Guy back to school shopping I spied two bracelets in the J. Crew clearance bin. They were a final sale item ... View the Post
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