It has been ages since I’ve written a Royal themed post. Several of you have inquired if I was still going to write them. So here is Fashioning A Reign 90 Years of Style From the Queen’s Wardrobe. I did cover the Queen’s 9oth birthday on both Instagram and Facebook. But I will try to be better about posts here. The Royal themed posts always require a great deal of historical research. Such research requires an investment of time that I don’t seem to have as I enter into my last year in ... View the Post
My Actual Round Top Purchases
Yesterday I shared all of the things I WANTED to buy at Round Top. Today’s post includes My Actual Round Top Purchases. Which are still nice things and all…. Ok, we’ll start small. Round Top as you may have heard is a glorious stretch of 10 miles of goodness offered up by dealers from around the world. It can get overwhelming. For this reason, I always have a shopping list with me so that I can remain focused on what I truly want to search for. For this trip, I was focusing on the quality ... View the Post
How To Avoid Looking Like a DIY Disaster
Last week Mr. Decor inquired about the state of the cuffs on my long sleeved blouse. While I am a regular wearer of aprons they don’t protect my arms and their accompanying fabric from paint, glue and the other DIY gloriousness I get myself into. I have ruined more than one shirt from such shenanigans. So here is How To Avoid Looking Like a DIY Disaster. One of the art history classes I am taking this semester is entitled “The Portrait”. When we began studying the artist self-portrait a light ... View the Post
Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies
Last year my cousin Lynn sent me a large box of vintage embroidered linens and doilies. I have been giving it my best shot to follow her instructions “to make something lovely”. As the weather turned chilly and Valentine’s Day crafts floated through my mind I thought “Could I create an Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies?" Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies I quickly laid out a few doilies and decided I would create a pattern that would range from a large 10-inch doily down to a small ... View the Post
What to Pack for Panama (Central America)
One of my most popular posts to date is “Packing for Paris and Provence”. I continue to receive comments about how helpful the information was and so, with that in mind, have penned this post. What to Pack for Panama (Central America). What to Pack for Panama (Central America) Panama is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is in between Costa Rica to the North and Colombia to the South. Panama has a true tropical climate. There are ... View the Post
Becoming Jane A Complete 19th Century Regency Costume for Under $10
Becoming Jane A Complete 19th Century Regency Costume for Under $10 I have been teasing you long enough. Today, I am finally revealing Becoming Jane A Complete 19th Century Regency Costume for Under $10. As you can see the upcycled embroidered tablecloth made the perfect skirt overlay. You really notice the scallop edging in a side view. It also created the perfect train. Here is a close-up of the lovely detail and embroidery. Recycled lace from antique pillowcase edging ... View the Post
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