Recently the Dallas-Fort Worth Costumers Guild hosted a Victorian Soiree weekend. Sunday morning started by enjoying brunch at Reata. Then it was on to Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I. Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I Thistle Hill (also known as the Wharton-Scott house) is a Georgian Revival-style mansion that was built during the cattle baron era in 1903/4. It is located on what once was known as Quality Hill due to the many fashionable families that constructed homes there. Today it ... View the Post
Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit
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
A Victorian Tea In 10 Minutes
Do you fear entertaining because you think it is too much work? Here is A Victorian Tea In 10 Minutes. A Victorian Tea In 10 Minutes I recently received a phone call from a dear friend who wanted to stop by. We hadn't seen each other in ages and I welcomed the opportunity to visit. I quickly put together a pretty Victorian inspired table using thrift store and estate sales finds. Here is how you can do it too. Disclaimer: I keep ironed tablecloths hanging in a coat closet and pressed ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesdays Tiaras and Headpieces
Today on Royal Wedding Wednesdays Tiaras and Headpieces. You so enjoyed the recent post on Royal engagement rings that I thought perhaps more jewelry was in order. The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara Royal Wedding Wednesdays Tiaras and Headpieces Differences between headpieces in broad terms: A tiara is a jeweled head ornament which has an open back. A diadem is a circlet. Diadem is a German word that also on occasions is used to describe a tiara. The diadem has the resonance of ... View the Post
Simple and Sweet Valentine Breakfast
Welcome to Storybook Cottage. Today I am joining several vintage Valentine loving friends for a blog hop. If you are coming over from Common Ground you have already enjoyed truly delightful decor from Debra. Today I am sharing a Simple and Sweet Valentine Breakfast. Simple and Sweet Valentine Breakfast The table is set with simple antique French linens and English red and white transferware. The centerpiece of the menu is easy to make heart shaped bacon. ... View the Post
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