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
Becoming Jane Austen Costume Challenge
Becoming Jane Austen Costume Challenge As many of you know I am a fan of period films. I love the storylines as well as studying the set design and costuming. They inspired me to create a Becoming Jane Austen Costume Challenge. “Becoming Jane” Two years ago I created a historically accurate depiction of a ladies' 18th-century robe à la Française with period-appropriate accessories. At the time several readers commented that they would like to see a Jane Austen-era gown in the ... View the Post
A New Brick Flowerbed for Fall and Landscaping Ideas
Mr. Décor’s large extended family arrives for a fall family reunion in just two short weeks. I am so glad that we have A New Brick Flowerbed for Fall and Landscaping Ideas. A New Brick Flowerbed for Fall and Landscaping Ideas Over the summer the Mr. and I have been hard at work ripping out all of the overgrown and half dead holly bushes, weeds and briar vine. We have also been hauling away tons of excess dirt out of the flower beds. It was finally time to install a flower bed border. If ... View the Post
Making a Daybed from Two Antique Headboards
This post will share a project on Making a Daybed from Two Antique Headboards. For almost a year we have had just one lone chair and ottoman in our tiny sunroom. Interestingly enough the small tv we put in here became a big draw in this cozy space for Sweet Guy and his friends. We needed extra seating in the room for two to three more boys but space was a challenge. Enter in the idea for a daybed. When I attended Round Top this past spring I spied two antique French twin headboards. They ... View the Post
Create Pillows from Vintage Souvenir Tea Towels
Back in July, I shared that I had begun working in our sunroom. It is a space that Sweet Guy and his friends spend the most time in and together we decided on a British theme. Once we moved an antique daybed into the room I began to think about what type of daybed pillows would appeal to both my teen son as well as the rest of the family. This post covers how you can Create Pillows from Vintage Souvenir Tea Towels. Where To Find The Towels Over the years I have found some pretty fantastic ... View the Post
A Fast Refresh for Tired Faux Pumpkins
I’ve been preparing my home for the upcoming Fall Home Tours this past week. The kids say it looks like a pumpkin patch has exploded in our house. Here is how to create A Fast Refresh for Tired Faux Pumpkins:) Two years ago I bought a bag of white/off white faux mini pumpkins. I store my seasonal décor in plastic tubs outside. I think these particular pumpkins did not like the heat as they turned a strange brownish gold. Not exactly the color palette I was going for. So what’s a girl to do? ... View the Post
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