We all know that a pair of shoes changed Cinderella's life. But can a dress change your life? A wedding dress can change a life. An Oscar dress can change a life. But what about a homemade dress made from $3 fabric from an estate sale? When Creativity Vanishes As many of you know I recently graduated from college over the summer. Yes, ahem, I am a slightly older student thank you very much. Even though I am older and wiser I found that, like so many other, younger graduates, I was ... View the Post
NYC Travel Itinerary Day Five Lovely Landmarks
NYC Travel Itinerary Day Five Lovely Landmarks Many of the iconic landmarks in New York City, such as the Statue of Liberty, we had visited on previous trips to New York City. This day included other wonderful sites, well worth seeing, and a tour of Brooklyn. NYC itinerary for Day 5 1. Grand Central Terminal 2. The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 3. Saint Patrick's Cathedral 4. Lady Mendls Tea Salon 5. A Few Splendors in Brooklyn 6. Gran Eléctrica (dinner) NYC ... View the Post
NYC Travel Itinerary Day Four Gimme All The Eye Candy
NYC Travel Itinerary Day Four Gimme All The Eye Candy Day four involved us zig-zagging all over New York City. We made good use of our subway metro cards. NYC Itinerary for Day 4: 1. ABC Carpet and Home 2. Times Square 3. American Museum of Natural History 4. The Frick Collection 5. Canal Street 6. Glossier Showroom 7. De Nico Ristorante (dinner) NYC Travel Itinerary Day Four Gimme All The Eye Candy ABC Carpet and Home 888 Broadway New York, NY 10003 A must-see destination for all ... View the Post
Fashion For The Ages ~ The Art of the Scarf
Fashion For The Ages ~ The Art of the Scarf. I’m excited to announce that my daughter Lou and I will now be collaborating on a series of fashion posts. We will be providing how various on trend looks can be worn by women of all ages resulting in… Fashion For The Ages. It seemed appropriate to kick off this new series with such a classic accessory since so many of our favorite fashion icons regularly incorporated scarves into their fashionable repertoire. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis knew how ... View the Post
The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day my friends! Here I am with The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron. The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron I’ve recently been trying my hand at drafting my own sewing patterns. This Japanese cross back inspired apron is my first attempt. The fabric is an old tablecloth I found at an estate sale. It was riddled with holes and rust stains but I was able to cut around them. I just love the soft spring green color. The front pocket features a ... View the Post
DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers
Last week I was faced with a challenge on how to create a one-hour historical presentation that would be interesting for both children and adults. I find that the best way to keep an audience interested, no matter what the age group, is to make it interactive. This includes looking at historically accurate clothing. To display the clothing I created a DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers. DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers While the question and answer formula works well in ... View the Post
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