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Review: Hand Bound 18th c. Style Book by Paul McClintock, From Common Hands Studio

Review: Hand Bound 18th c. Style Book by Paul McClintock, From Common Hands Studio

Hand made sketchbook with historic marbled paper cover and tooled leather binding - From Common Hands Studio I recently received a fabulous gift: a hand-made custom blank book from Paul...
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The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard

The Return of Mademoiselle Guimard

This time last year I was excited about a project I never completed. Let's rather say I just haven't completed it yet. But I haven't forgotten, or gotten over my...
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My Historical Coral Jewelry Set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse

My Historical Coral Jewelry Set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse

Coral bead jewelry set by K.Walters at the Sign of the Gray Horse - coral earrings, necklace, ring, and bracelets made from Swarovski coral beads I've never been much of...
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Hello from Costume College!

Hello from Costume College!

Reporting from Costume College: Hello! We're half way through and having a fabulous time! I have lots of pictures to share with you when I get back, but in the...
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The Silver Ghost 1770s Robe a la Francaise at Costume College

The Silver Ghost 1770s Robe a la Francaise at Costume College

It was a good hair day Posting from the future - 2020.I realize I never completed the project link for the Silver Ghost Francaise. To be honest, I have very...
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The Silver Ghost Francaise - Progress

The Silver Ghost Francaise - Progress

After posting about where to find patterns for Robes a la Francaise, I thought it time to share the one I'm working on. This is "The Silver Ghost," and it's...
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Happy Bastille Day! (And Happy SALE!)

Happy Bastille Day! (And Happy SALE!)

Happy Bastille Day! For me, Bastille Day marks the middle of the year. It says, "you've come this far, and now it's time to look towards the Fall" (may favorite...
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Where to Find Patterns for 18th c. Robes a la Francaise

Where to Find Patterns for 18th c. Robes a la Francaise

LACMA - via Those of you who follow me on Facebook will know I'm working on an enormous Robe a la Francaise for the Costume College Gala. I'm calling her...
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How to Make Your Own "Mistress Firebrand" 18th Century Shoes

How to Make Your Own "Mistress Firebrand" 18th Century Shoes

Last week I shared with you our "Mistress Firebrand" shoes, a pair of "Georgiana" dyeable sateen 18th century shoes that I had decorated with fabric dye, fabric paint, silver lace,...
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"Mistress Firebrand" 18th Century Shoes GIVEAWAY!

"Mistress Firebrand" 18th Century Shoes GIVEAWAY!

My hasn't it been a long time since we've done a giveaway! This time we've teamed up with Donna Thorland, esteemed author of Mistress Firebrand, a tale of an American...
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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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A Visit to l'Hermione at Yorktown

A Visit to l'Hermione at Yorktown

The third day in Williamsburg we actually spent in Yorktown, on account of the tall ship l'Hermione having put in there the night before, and it being an event not...
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