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
Royal Wedding Wednesdays Bouquet Toss
Earlier this week I updated the flowers in the two pots that flank my front door. With Valentine's Day swiftly approaching I selected pink ranunculus and white candytuft. This led me to think about the different types of bouquets that Royal brides choose. So today's post is Royal Wedding Wednesdays Bouquet Toss. Royal Wedding Wednesdays Bouquet Toss There are two traditions associated with Royal brides. The first is that a sprig of Royal Myrtle ('Myrtus communis') is gathered from a bush ... View the Post
Lovely Valentine Craft Ideas
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. This post features several easy, frugal and Lovely Valentine Craft Ideas. I Pine For You Candy Containers Lovely Valentine Craft Ideas Cute As A Cupcake Gift Bag French Inspired Valentine Candy Boxes Valentine Tussie Mussie Candy Container Regency Valentine Favors Valentine, You Are A Prize Blooming Bookmarks Trash To Treasure Valentines Valentine Cupcake Cloche Valentine Bon Bon Basket Easy Be My Valentine Chocolate ... View the Post
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