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Pattern for Smartness - 1940s Sewing Inspiration

Pattern for Smartness - 1940s Sewing Inspiration

I clicked through to this video from la Chatelaine Chocolat's blog, so we have her to thank for the link. I'm enthralled by this little video put out in 1948,...
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Tagged: How-To Miscellany
The Little Business of Ribbon Cockades

The Little Business of Ribbon Cockades

I enjoy making these WAY too much. So much, in fact, that I went to the fabric store and came home with, uh, 11 rolls of grosgrain ribbon. Whoops! I'm...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Five Senses Friday...

Five Senses Friday...

I find this cute and compelling, so I'm going to try it. It makes us really think about the state of our own selves for a minute. Got this from...
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Tagged: Miscellany
:Ubersexlich - Progres on Le Suit

:Ubersexlich - Progres on Le Suit

Progress on James' 18th c. suit. Actually, lots of progress, but on things that just aren't things you take pictures of for your blog: black buttonholes on black fabric, interior...
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Happy St. Patricks Day, from Irish-American Duchess

Happy St. Patricks Day, from Irish-American Duchess

Some bits and pieces to wish you a happy St. Patty's. Firstly, some green. I've been practicing my cockade-making and it's beginning to make a bit more sense. I still...
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Happenings: What's Going On?

Happenings: What's Going On?

My super-woman blogging abilities have been lacking lately, no? So here's a bit to let you know what's been going on in the Wild World of Duchess... 1. I got...
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Happy Birthday, American Duchess

Happy Birthday, American Duchess

Yay, this blog is a year old! (well, belated 2 days, but close enough!). Once upon a time it was "The Barn Owl Gown," a blog dedicated to nothing more...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Extra Foxy Thursday

Extra Foxy Thursday

This has nothing to do with anything, but I was so inspired by my "inspirations" this week that I went off and drew it (for a certain Mr. C, it...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Inspirations {March 2. 2010}

Inspirations {March 2. 2010}

What's inspiring me this week - warm tones, peaches, auburns, siennas, creams - but in a desaturated, antique, faded sort of way. I have a strong desire to make floaty...
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Tagged: Miscellany
Inspirations {February 22,2010}

Inspirations {February 22,2010}

My inspirations today come from a juxtaposition of Spring and Winter. It's been very odd weather lately: a sunny Springy day followed by a heavy snowfall, followed by another sunny...
American Duchess
Tagged: Miscellany
The 18th Century Dog

The 18th Century Dog

I watched a fascinating show last night, BBC 'Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog,' and got to thinking about dogs of the past, and what is a "period correct"...
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Inspirations  {February 16, 2010}

Inspirations {February 16, 2010}

I have no couch in my apartment. I want one that resembles THIS one, oh it's SO beautiful! I know I have been fairly remiss in posting on a regular...
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Tagged: Miscellany