Last week Mr. Decor inquired about the state of the cuffs on my long sleeved blouse. While I am a regular wearer of aprons they don’t protect my arms and their accompanying fabric from paint, glue and the other DIY gloriousness I get myself into. I have ruined more than one shirt from such shenanigans. So here is How To Avoid Looking Like a DIY Disaster. One of the art history classes I am taking this semester is entitled “The Portrait”. When we began studying the artist self-portrait a light ... View the Post
Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies
Last year my cousin Lynn sent me a large box of vintage embroidered linens and doilies. I have been giving it my best shot to follow her instructions “to make something lovely”. As the weather turned chilly and Valentine’s Day crafts floated through my mind I thought “Could I create an Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies?" Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies I quickly laid out a few doilies and decided I would create a pattern that would range from a large 10-inch doily down to a small ... View the Post
What to Pack for Panama (Central America)
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
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