Thank you for the lovely comments on Wednesday's historical costume post. As promised today I will be covering the Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit. Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit This past fall, I found some gorgeous plaid taffeta at an estate sale ($7). My initial thought was that I would somehow use it for the Dickens Christmas I created. But I ended up using a different plaid. So my thoughts then turned to Dickens Christmas ... View the Post
Victorian Valentine Walking Suit
Hello dear friends. Happy Valentine's Day! Today I am sharing a Victorian Valentine Walking Suit I recently made for an event. Royal Wedding Wednesdays will return on February 28th. Victorian Valentine Walking Suit While I generally share historical research and sewing construction prior to a costume reveal this time I am switching things up. UPDATE: You can view that post HERE. This was my first time working with taffeta and I loved it! It was also my first time working ... View the Post
The Best Posts of 2017
These past two weeks I have been in the process of going through every single post ever written for Decor To Adore. I am fixing broken links, etc. It is a daunting task to be sure. (So far I have only completed posts written in 2008 and 2009.) But it has also been a fun rediscovery. I realized that I have participated in Southern Hospitality's "Best of" party every single year. This year is no exception. I bring you The Best Posts of 2017. The Best Posts of 2017 This year I have opted to ... View the Post
GIVEAWAY and A Vintage Inspired Christmas Corsage Topper
Last week I attended a Texas bloggers luncheon and brought A Vintage Inspired Christmas Corsage Topper attached to a small gift bag for every person attending. How To Make A Vintage Inspired Christmas Corsage Topper Making this sweet vintage-inspired topper is simple and quick. You can easily make it your own by adding other similar elements. You will need: Paper coasters found HERE. Metallic pipe cleaners also known as tinsel stems. A bar pin to attach the back. Various ... View the Post
A Dickens Cloak and Bonnet for Under $20
Thank you for all of your lovely comments on my Dickens Christmas Home Tour. Today I have more Dickensian delights with how to create A Dickens Cloak and Bonnet for Under $20. Create A Dickens Cloak and Bonnet for Under $20 Mr. Decor and I had plans to attend last weekends Dickens on the Strand festival in Galveston. A few months were spent at the sewing machine creating our various costumes. It is sad to report but I was involved in a car accident and we were unable to attend. I am very ... View the Post
Create A Stacked Birch Log Fireplace Insert
We had a wonderful long holiday weekend. The weather was amazing! I started the Christmas decorating. One area that I wanted to make a change to was our huge gas fireplace with its brassy andirons and faux logs. So I set out to create a stacked birch log fireplace insert. I enlisted all of my best helpers. I had previously been hiding it with a fireplace screen. But it seemed like a big black hole. Create A Stacked Birch Log Fireplace Insert Here's what you'll need to make your own ... View the Post
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