Hello sweet friends! Today I am taking a quick detour from A Little Women Holiday to share how to Make A Mid Century Holiday Hat. Fun Inspiration In the 1940s, 50s and 60s, Christmas tree hats and bonnets were widely used as Christmas card images, in marketing, Hollywood publicity shots and more. Many people jumped on the bandwagon and created their own dazzling head décor. Make A Mid Century Holiday Hat This weekend I am attending a Mid Century ... View the Post
A Dress and Bonnet For Marmee
Hello dear friends! Yesterday was Thanksgiving here in the states. If you celebrated I hope that it was wonderful. Today I have a very special historical Fashion Friday for you: A Dress and Bonnet For Marmee. Historical Inspiration As always I start my historical fashions with a bit of research. Little Women, written by Louisa May Alcott, begins in the 1860s. I couldn't find any full length photographs or carte-de-visite of Louisa during this time period. Her little sister, Abigail May ... View the Post
Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey
Hello sweet friends! I am headed to Houston to give a presentation on Georgian Gardens tomorrow at Newman's Castle. Recently, I was given a wonderful opportunity, to view Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey. It was absolutely magical. To read about Georgian gardens for so long has been wonderful. But to see one in person is beyond compare. Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey You cannot imagine the thrill it was to walk up the same path I have seen so ... View the Post
Ghostbusters 80s Movies Halloween Extravaganza
Happy Halloween sweet friends! Is your candy bowl prepared? I hope you're ready to smile and go back in time today for a Ghostbusters 80s Movies Halloween Extravaganza! Ghostbusters 80s Movies Halloween Extravaganza Our friends, Mike and Michele, are the reigning King and Queen of Halloween. You may remember their iconic Pirates of the Caribbean theme from last year. Mike and Michele begin planning their next event just as soon as the last one is over. It takes an entire year of ... View the Post
Oktoberfest Party In The Woods
Hello dear friends, I hope you are well. Our family recently traveled to Broken Bow, Oklahoma for an Oktoberfest Party In The Woods. Oktoberfest Party In The Woods Last week Sweet Guy celebrated a milestone birthday. His lovely girlfriend's family suggested that we hold the festivities at their gorgeous cabin, Fire Dancer, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Upon walking in the pine walls reminded me of a Bavarian chalet we had stayed in while living in Germany. I loved the ... View the Post
Sewing A 1950s Patio Dress
Hello sweet friends and Happy Fashion Friday! You may have noticed that I am only posting a new outfit and video every other week. This is an effort of me trying to be kinder to myself. Sewing a complete garment, documenting the process and producing a post with accompanying video is truly a labor of love. To do it on a weekly basis required working 12+ hour days often 6 days a week. By reducing the output I now hope to create garments that are even more detailed and special. Such as Sewing A ... View the Post
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