Today is President's Day and I could think of no better post to share with you that my recent visit to Mount Vernon in the Winter. In late January most of the country fell under a blanket of extremely cold weather. I had planned a research trip to Virginia that occurred during this time. Putting on all our cold weather gear Mr. Decor and I set out to see the home of George and Martha Washington. Mount Vernon in the Winter Members of the Washington family first acquired ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Be My Valentine
Hello sweet friends! Do you have any plans for this love filled weekend? If you need a few fun ideas this Friday Favorites Be My Valentine post is for you. A Rose By Any Other Name If you are setting a Valentine themed table this rose napkin takes about 10 seconds to create. A Charming Farmhouse There are so many gorgeous decor ideas in this farmhouse. While most of the rooms feature a neutral palette the living room is swathed in a cheerful red and cream color ... View the Post
A Galentine Tea Party
This coming Saturday is Valentine's Day. It makes my heart so happy that there are now so many ways to celebrate love on this special holiday. Recently, we had some houseguests arrive for a visit at lunch time. They were warmly greeted with A Galentine Tea Party. A Galentine Tea Party The weather that day was decidedly overcast and drizzly. So I set up a cozy welcome in the kitchen. The tablescape began with a small vintage tablecloth that featured lovely cross stitched ... View the Post
A Peacock Colored Regency Spencer
During the recent snowmagedon I kept warm by working on A Peacock Colored Regency Spencer. It was made from lovely wool that must have been delicious. Project Inspiration I wanted to use up some peacock colored wool that I have had in my stash forever. So I turned to Pinterest. This lovely wool and silk spencer features wonderful satouche details. Alas, I did not have enough wool for a collar. A beautiful pink worsted wool Spencer. A beautiful felted ... View the Post
Exhibit of Emma and Pride and Prejudice Costumes
This past Saturday the Jane Austen Society of North Texas hosted Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday in Fashion. The event included a talk by esteemed Regency era historian and author Hilary Davison as well as an Exhibit of Emma and Pride and Prejudice Costumes. Exhibit of Emma and Pride and Prejudice Costumes I arrived early at the AMA to photograph the costumes. They are temporarily on loan from NBCUniversal Archives & Collections. The free museum exhibit, Dressed for ... View the Post
Friday Favorites All My Love
Hello sweet friends! I have just returned from a weeklong research trip to Virginia. It was needed for an upcoming lecture I will be giving in April. Visits were made to the Colonial Williamsburg and Mt. Vernon clothing archives, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and a three day intensive 18th century English gown dressmaking class. My heart is so full. Here's to Friday Favorites All My Love. Friday Favorites All My Love These absolutely gorgeous hand-painted cookies are a truly ... View the Post