Hello sweet friends, happy Fashion Friday! The D/FW Costumers Guild recently hosted their annual fall gathering. This post covers all the details of a 1790s Dress and Hat Attend A Georgian Picnic. 1790s Dress and Hat Attend A Georgian Picnic I look forward to the Georgian picnic every year. Previously I have worn Regency-era attire and my Outlander dress. There are so many fashion options in the Georgian era as the period of time covers 1714 – 1830 during the reign of ... View the Post
Dickens Pine Cone Carolers
Hello sweet friends, welcome to the Deck The Halls Blog Hop hosted by KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms. Today's craft, Dickens Pine Cone Carolers, is perfect for both adults and kids. If you are coming over from Peacock Ridge Farm may I say, "Welcome!" Wasn't Renae's tablescape gorgeous? Dickens Pine Cone Carolers I have always loved the pine cone elves that I inherited from my Grandma Mary. They're so creepy cute! Recently, I was going through my stack of vintage ... View the Post
The Dirndl and the Dachshund
Gruss gott my sweet friends. Happy Fashion Friday! I hope this week's post has you smiling with delight. I tried my take on a bit of cottage core dressing with The Dirndl and the Dachshund. The Dirndl and the Dachshund I am no stranger to the dirndl. I purchased two while living in Germany. The dirndl is worn in alpine regions such as Bavaria - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Italy. The traditional dirndl is comprised of a blouse, skirt, bodice, and ... View the Post
The Giving Ornament
Several years ago I began the tradition of The Giving Ornament. Twenty-five limited-edition ornaments are made and a charity (or two) is selected to receive a portion of the profits. Last year being what it was I did not make any ornaments and so many people were disappointed. I didn't think I would create any this year either as they are indeed true labors of love. Then my friend Meri came for a visit and gifted me 25 vintage tart tins. Well, when life gives ya tart tins you make ... View the Post
Feathered Friends Holiday Decor
When my friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home asked me to participate in Celebrating Fall with Feathered Friends I instantly said "Yes!" I knew I had created quite a few bird themed project over the years. A quick bit of research revealed it was close to 100 posts! So I decided to narrow it down to projects that had been heavily pinned. I hope the Feathered Friends Holiday Decor will put a song in your heart and inspire you. If you are coming over from White Arrows Home may I say, ... View the Post
Sew A Shirtwaist In A Day
In the book, Little Town on the Prairie, Laura goes to work in town helping Mrs. White to sew men's shirts. This led me to wonder if I could Sew A Shirtwaist In A Day. Sew A Shirtwaist In A Day In chapter 5, Working In Town, Laura and Mrs. White sewed four shirts in two hours. In two hours they finished the four shirts. Laura basted the collars carefully; collars are hard to set properly onto a shirt. Mrs. White sewed them on the machine. Then there were the cuffs to set on the sleeves, ... View the Post
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