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Harry and Cheryl

DIY· Fashion· Garden

Elinor Dashwood’s Dress Goes To A Picnic

Happy Fashion Friday friends! Today I have a fun post full of inspiring Regency attire. Grab yourself some tea and enjoy Elinor Dashwood's Dress Goes To A Picnic. Elinor Dashwood's Dress Goes To A Picnic My dear friends, Cheryl and Harry, recently hosted a lovely picnic at their country home Champ d'Étoiles. Everyone was encouraged to dress in styles from the Regency era. I thought it was a perfect opportunity to dress in Country Fashions.  This simple dress worn by Elinor ... View the Post

05.19.23

Green gables

Design· DIY· Fashion· History

Marilla Cuthbert’s Shirtwaist

Hello Kindred Spirits! Welcome to a happy historical fashion Friday. Today I am sharing Marilla Cuthbert's Shirtwaist. Marilla Cuthbert's Shirtwaist Marilla Cuthbert is a beloved character from the Anne of Green Gables books written by Lucy Maude Montgomery. I wrote a companion post two week's ago titled the Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along.  That post includes historical research, pattern information and other details. Green Gables Recently, Mr. Décor and I traveled to the ... View the Post

05.05.23

A Coronation Fit For A King

Fashion· History· Royal Family

A Coronation Fit For A King

Longtime readers may recall that I have been writing about the British Royal family since 2011. (You can read the very first post on Royal Residences HERE.) Like so many others I fell in love with Lady Diana Spencer when I was just 12 years old. To this day I am interested in "Diana's boys and her grandchildren". I'll be honest in that the man who will crowned this Saturday is far from my favorite. But, this is history in the making. In my opinion, no one does Pomp and Circumstance better than ... View the Post

05.02.23

Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along

Design· DIY· Fashion· History

Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along

Hello kindred spirits! Welcome to a happy historical Fashion Friday. Today's post features details for the Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along.  Anne Land Since I was a teenager I have loved the Anne of Green Gables book series written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In studying Ms. Montgomery's life it is easy to see how the beloved character of Anne was created.  L.M. Montgomery in 1891 wearing dreamy double puffed sleeves! Anne fans can still visit The Green Gables Heritage ... View the Post

04.21.23

Dress Inspired By The Quiet Man

Design· DIY· Fashion· Garden· History

Dress Inspired By The Quiet Man

Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a special edition of Fashion Friday. This is the sixth annual Wearing of the Green. This year's garment has been on my must make list for several years. It is a Dress Inspired By The Quiet Man. Dress Inspired By The Quiet Man The Quiet Man is a 1952 Americana classic film directed by John Ford. It stars John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.  If you have never seen the film it is often shown on St. Patrick's Day so treat yourself.  I have long ... View the Post

03.17.23

Fabulous 50s Blouse With Balloon Sleeves

Design· DIY· Fashion

Fabulous 50s Blouse With Balloon Sleeves

Hello sweet friends, happy Fashion Friday. This Fabulous 50s Blouse With Balloon Sleeves has been on my must make list for awhile now and I am so happy to finally be wearing it! Some of you may recall when I made this Wiener Dog Wonderland circle skirt a few years ago. At the time I paired it with a simple sweater but envisioned how cute it would look with a true 1950s style blouse.  The Pattern I had purchased the Wearing History 1950s Harriet drop shoulder blouse E pattern ... View the Post

03.03.23

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