I recently participated in the 12th wonderful teacup exchange hosted by Stephanie of The Enchanting Rose. This lovely lady organizes an exchange 2-3 times a year. It is such a treat to both send and receive a pretty tea themed package. A Pretty Tea Themed Package The official reveal day is supposed to be next Thursday, May 17th. But I have an entire week of Royal Wedding themed posts already scheduled so I am showing the wonderful package I received from the delightful Lady Linda a wee bit ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesdays A History of Wedding Dresses Part II
Hello and welcome to Royal Wedding Wednesdays A History of Wedding Dresses Part II. You can view Part one HERE. That post primarily covered Royal brides who went on to become Queen. There were two exceptions. Royal Wedding Wednesdays A History of Wedding Dresses Part II Today we will begin with the Duchess of Cambridge a fairly recent royal bride who will also become queen someday. She will be followed by some other truly lovely looks worn by Royal brides. Catherine Middleton Catherine ... View the Post
In The Pink Blouse For Spring
I recently finished another top made from a vintage Peter Pan fabric. I call it the In The Pink Blouse For Spring. As it is a rose print I couldn't help but pose in front of my abundant climbing rose ala an English Garden. The Pattern Just like the button backed blouse that I shared a few weeks ago this PDF pattern is free. It also requires the purchase of a Love Sewing magazine (issue #42) if you want the instructions. You can purchase the magazine through a Google App or this link for ... View the Post
A Caroline Ingalls Costume
I recently gave a presentation on historical clothing at the Farmer's Branch Historical Park Celebrating Spring with Laura Ingalls Wilder event. I decided to create A Caroline Ingalls Costume to wear to the event. A Caroline Ingalls Costume I would like to clarify that the costume I made was not for this Caroline Ingalls. Caroline Lake Quiner Ingalls (1839-1924) was an amazing woman in her own right as well as being the mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesday A History of Wedding Dresses
Welcome to Royal Wedding Wednesday A History of Wedding Dresses. One of the most closely guarded secrets of the upcoming Royal Wedding is the dress that Meghan Markle will wear. Even who she has selected as her dress designer has remained a closely guarded secret. This is quite smart due to ever resourceful media sleuths. Because the dress should be a surprise to her groom (and the world) until the moment of the first glimpse of the bride. There are so few surprises left in this world and I for ... View the Post
Castles and Cottages The Old Millhouse
Castles and Cottages The Old Millhouse is a wonderful former Victorian flour mill that was transformed into a delightful cottage. Castles and Cottages The Old Millhouse The 1862 old mill had been abandoned for over 4o years when it was remodeled into two separate weekend homes in the 1960's. The new owners spent a few years transforming it into a single family home. I adore how they showcased the original waterwheel and gears as a central artistic feature in what is now the ... View the Post
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