Welcome to the Decor To Adore 2016 Limited Edition Christmas Craft Collection. UPDATE: All crafts have been sold. Thank you! I really love the primary pieces in this year’s collection. This past summer I found seven vintage Hummel Christmas figurines. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with the kerchief wearing girls and lederhosen sporting boys and then it hit me: Christmas with the Sound of Music. We have quite a few of the characters: Liesl Kurt Gretl There are of course other ... View the Post
When Glittered Sequin Christmas Dreams of Grandeur Go Full Graceland
It’s that time of year. When I simultaneously seek out new recipes for pumpkin pie while mysteriously leaving a thin trail of glitter everywhere I go. When Glittered Sequin Christmas Dreams of Grandeur Go Full Graceland. When Glittered Sequin Christmas Dreams of Grandeur Go Full Graceland You may recall last July when I found this sequined stocking prize at an estate sale. I carefully and painstakingly removed all of the pieces and made myself patterns. I had a vision that I would ... View the Post
Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes
Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes It takes days upon days to create historical costuming. This is followed by several hours of photography. But when all is said and done it should be fun. Here is the Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes. You can’t take yourselves too seriously when cars are honking and people are pointing. Eric the Amish man taking a call on his ginormous phone. I am a very blessed girl to have this happy go lucky jokester accompanying me. I pretend to be shocked at some ... View the Post
Cinderella and the Ugly Stepsisters Soirée
Welcome to Part II of the Decor To Adore 2016 Halloween decor extravaganza: Cinderella and the Ugly Stepsisters Soirée. Cinderella and the Ugly Stepsisters Soirée Yesterday you saw Cinderella’s Enchanting Pumpkin centerpiece tutorial that inspired it all: The table was set with a tattered Edwardian tablecloth that I refuse to part with. It was then topped with a piece of cheesecloth from the dollar store. Next, old favorites were added such as great grandmothers silver and ... View the Post
Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal
Welcome to the Decor to Adore Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal. I know many of you have been following this costume project the entire month of October. Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal We are a pair of prairie homesteaders on our way to a dance. My dress took 10 yards of fabric and 12 hours to create but I dare say my mister is mighty appreciative of my appearance. When wearing several layers of full skirts it is truly a wonderful thing to be offered ... View the Post
Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat
Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat Sometimes it’s ok to talk about underwear. Particularly when we’re talking petticoats. Here is the Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat. Does the colorful petticoat that I made for the “Becoming Laura Costume Challenge” surprise you? Historical Influences We most often think of ladies undergarments made in the 1860’s/70’s as primarily being all white. The fact of the matter is a large portion of the petticoats were made from colored ... View the Post
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