One of my most popular posts to date is “Packing for Paris and Provence”. I continue to receive comments about how helpful the information was and so, with that in mind, have penned this post. What to Pack for Panama (Central America). What to Pack for Panama (Central America) Panama is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is in between Costa Rica to the North and Colombia to the South. Panama has a true tropical climate. There are ... View the Post
Favorite Thanksgiving Tips, Recipes and Décor
I am SO excited for Thanksgiving! My cousin Linda and her family recently moved to Houston and will be traveling to spend the holiday with us. I think it has been a good 25 years since we last celebrated Thanksgiving together. Here is a collection of my Favorite Thanksgiving Tips, Recipes, and Decor. If you follow me on Instagram you know that I have been slowly preparing for the holidays. A part of one day was devoted to washing the crystal, another was ironing all the table linens and then ... View the Post
Becoming Jane A Complete 19th Century Regency Costume for Under $10
Becoming Jane A Complete 19th Century Regency Costume for Under $10 I have been teasing you long enough. Today, I am finally revealing Becoming Jane A Complete 19th Century Regency Costume for Under $10. As you can see the upcycled embroidered tablecloth made the perfect skirt overlay. You really notice the scallop edging in a side view. It also created the perfect train. Here is a close-up of the lovely detail and embroidery. Recycled lace from antique pillowcase edging ... View the Post
Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat
On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration There were several bonnet styles worn during the Regency Era. This is a Stovepipe Bonnet. It could be made simply of straw or covered in various fabrics and featured an elongated crown with a wide brim surrounding the face. A poke bonnet also featured a ... View the Post
Make a Regency Reticule or a Modern Evening Bag Out of a Doily in 5 Minutes
Make a Regency Reticule or a Modern Evening Bag Out of a Doily in 5 Minutes In the early 1800’s the fashion of Regency skirts were considerably narrower than the skirts of previous decades. Ladies were no longer able to hide a pocket “purse” under the folds of their voluminous skirts. This led to women carrying petite fabric purses on their arm. They were called reticules. You can Make a Regency Reticule or a Modern Evening Bag Out of a Doily in 5 Minutes. Reticules were made of a ... View the Post
Becoming Jane Creating a Regency Day Dress on a Budget
In selecting a style of Regency gown to make I had to decide between three categories; undress, half-dress, and full dress. Here is the sneak peeks of Becoming Jane Creating a Regency Day Dress on a Budget. Becoming Jane Creating a Regency Day Dress on a Budget Undress, contrary to what it sounds like, consisted of simple frocks worn in the morning, primarily in the home. They were generally made of simple cotton muslin without any trim or ornamentation. Half-dress included dresses ... View the Post
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