Hello sweet friends.  Over the years I have lived in upstate New York near the Canadian border, Ramstein, Germany, and Northpole, Alaska (near Fairbanks). I am well familiar with cold climate living. Here are some Victorian Tips For Staying Warm In The Winter. Victorian Tips For Staying Warm In The Winter Layering clothing is the key. Many people not used to the cold do not consider this. In our modern world, people often wear minimal layers and just raise the thermostat. This is ... View the Post

Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a historical edition of Fashion Friday. This post will cover a Regency Apron, Chemisette, and Undergarments. Regency Apron, Chemisette, and Undergarments This past Wednesday I shared a Regency Inspired Valentine Craft and Tea. I wanted to protect my silk dress while serving and needed an apron. To create the apron I selected Butterick pattern B5509. View D has an empire waistline. This was a prominent design feature in the Regency period.  I would ... View the Post

Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another historical edition of Fashion Friday. Today we will be looking at Laura Ingalls Inspired Sunbonnets. Update: my daughter, Alyssabeth Ingalls Sherman, shown below in the photo is currently battling Covid. Your prayers are appreciated! Laura Ingalls Inspired Sunbonnets Over the years I have written a few posts that involved the topic of sunbonnets.  A research themed post has oodles of information on bonnets from the 1860s/1870s.  Some ... View the Post