Welcome to this year's version of the wearing of the green. For 2018 I chose to create A Green Edwardian Dress. A Green Edwardian Dress Green! But wait, didn't the Edwardians only wear white or cream? No. Actually, the Edwardians were quite colorful. Green was a very popular color. Various shades of green were worn both in the day... ...as well as in the evening. Solid shades of color were often worn but the dresses were anything but ordinary. The ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Celebrating 10
Earlier this week I quietly celebrated my 10 year blogging anniversary. So much has changed since my very first post. I no longer greet my son at the school bus stop because well, that would be embarrassing to a 16-year-old boy. We also have lived in two other houses since that time. But other things remain delightfully the same. We are blessed that Rudi the dachshund is still with us. I remain good friends with Miss Sandy who left the very first comment on Decor To Adore. It has been such a ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles All That Glitters
Welcome to Saturday Smiles All That Glitters! Do you ever get paralyzed in your decorating? Sometimes we need good, basic ideas to jump-start our creativity such as what to put under a cloche. Saturday Smiles All That Glitters I think I see the beginning of a gold garland trend. I first read THIS... Then two days later I perused this party. I'm turning a golden birthday this year. I think that deserves a crown. And vintage pink party dresses. Plus this cake. You can see how this ... View the Post
Can Older Women Wear Hairbows?
I absolutely love the new hair bow and accessory trend for adults. But I wondered, Can Older Women Wear Hairbows? Can Older Women Wear Hairbows? I have reached an age where I now ask myself "Is this look too young for me?" No one wants to be accused of acting like mutton dressed as lamb. So I googled and also searched on Pinterest the topic "Can older women wear hairbows?" Here is what I found. First, you will laugh when you see what Google and Pinterest consider what an older woman ... View the Post
Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part II
On Monday we looked at the glorious first floor of the Thistle Hill mansion. Today's post, Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part II, features the interiors of the second floor. The icing on top of the cake is the lovely portraits of some of the members of the DFW Costumers Guild in all their historical finery. Thistle Hill by Thomas Kinkade, circa 1997 Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part II This lovely room looks as though time has been beautifully stopped. While the bed, side table, and ... View the Post
Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I
Recently the Dallas-Fort Worth Costumers Guild hosted a Victorian Soiree weekend. Sunday morning started by enjoying brunch at Reata. Then it was on to Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I. Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I Thistle Hill (also known as the Wharton-Scott house) is a Georgian Revival-style mansion that was built during the cattle baron era in 1903/4. It is located on what once was known as Quality Hill due to the many fashionable families that constructed homes there. Today it ... View the Post
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