Hello sweet friends! Every year I create a series of limited-edition holiday decor to benefit a worthy charitable organization. This year is no exception. I bring you The 2019 DTA Ornament Collection. The 2019 DTA Ornament Collection This year's ornaments are in memory of my daughter's dear grandmother, Lavanna Sherman. She was a big supporter of our nation's military and the Red Cross. To honor her when you purchase an ornament a portion of the profits will go to your choice of either the ... View the Post
A Chemise a la Reine For A Georgian Picnic
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another edition of Historic Fashion Fridays! I recently made and wore A Chemise a la Reine For A Georgian Picnic. Last Saturday several members of the D/FW Costumers Guild gathered together for our annual Georgian Picnic. Members often make and wear historical fashion styles from the Georgian Era. The era occurred between 1714 to 1830–37. It gets its name after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III, and George IV. A sub-period is the Regency ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles The Party Closet
Hello sweet friends, November is officially here! Sweet Guy and I have spent the last several months touring universities, visiting specific departments, and filling out the beast known as FAFSA. He has crafted amazing essays, collected all the details for his extensive volunteerism, awards, transcripts and more. We met the early action Nov. 1 deadline for SMU, TCU, and UNT. Now, we WAIT! Break out the relieved sparkling cider it's a Saturday Smiles The Party Closet. Finding Love In The ... View the Post
A Natural Form Era Dress
Hello sweet friends. Welcome to the 2019 Annual DTA Costume Challenge Reveal. This year's ensemble is A Natural Form Era Dress. A Natural Form Era Dress If you missed Monday's post on Natural Form Style you may want to start there. It covers the history of the Natural Form Era to include dresses, hats, hairstyles, and undergarments. You will LOVE the antique photographs and images! My favorite is Ella Logan Meharry and her pet sheep. The Patterns To create the Polonaise styled ... View the Post
The Natural Form Style
In the fashion timeline, most historians place the early bustle period from approximately 1869-1876. The late bustle era covered 1883-1889. In between the two was The Natural Form Style. It was also known as the Natural Form Era and occasionally, the Mid Bustle Era. It had an early period 1876-1879 and a late period 1880-1882/3 where the skirts became really narrow. A tall, slim figure was all the rage. The horizontal lines of the two other bustle periods were replaced with a vertical ... View the Post
Vintage Inspired Halloween Table and Banner
Hello, my spooktacular friends! Are you ready for Halloween? I was not going to decorate this year. Currently, I am knee-deep in assisting Sweet Guy with his college admission applications. The clock is ticking as they are all due November 1st! But then that same college-bound kid asked when I was going to put up the Halloween decor. So here is the 2019 Vintage Inspired Halloween Table and Banner. Vintage Inspired Halloween Table and Banner I am not one for spooky or ghoulish Halloween ... View the Post
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