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Playing With Sailors at l'Hermione, and more Williamsburg Shenanigans

Playing With Sailors at l'Hermione, and more Williamsburg Shenanigans

Lauren M, Adam the Sailor, and me at l'Hermione a second day After our initial visit to The Hermione, we returned a second day at Adam's request, to pose for...
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The 1785 Pierrot Jacket - Finished!

The 1785 Pierrot Jacket - Finished!

Last week I wore my new 1785 Pierrot jacket in our most recent photo shoot for Dunmore 18th century shoes. I'm proud of this outfit for several reasons, not least...
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Shoes of the Revolution - More About "Dunmore" 1770s Shoes

Shoes of the Revolution - More About "Dunmore" 1770s Shoes

As most of you know, yesterday we opened for pre-order our latest 18th century shoes, "Dunmore," named for Lady Dunmore, and developed with and for Colonial Williamsburg. "Dunmore" has been...
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Spring Cleaning Sale & "Dunmore" Pre-Order Now Open!

Spring Cleaning Sale & "Dunmore" Pre-Order Now Open!

Today's the day, ladies! It's time to make space for all the great new stuff coming, so we've put all kinds of things on sale in our annual... Spring Cleaning...
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1785 Williamsburg Chintz Pierrot - Progress at Last!

1785 Williamsburg Chintz Pierrot - Progress at Last!

I've been so diligently digging into the UFO pile, finishing things left and right, so I decided to pick up this little chintz jacket I started ages ago. Here's the...
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The Beginnings of a Little Pierrot Jacket...Finally

The Beginnings of a Little Pierrot Jacket...Finally

This weekend I knuckled down, found some motivation, and did some honest-to-goodness historical sewing. I've had this gorgeous Colonial Williamsburg print since 2012, but it's taken me this long to...
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