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My 2014 "Shoe Year's" Resolutions...

My 2014 "Shoe Year's" Resolutions...

And so starts a whole new year...of shoes! I have so many plans for 2014. Some will happen, some may not, but I'm looking at the year's developments with optimism...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
My Giant Post of Wedding Photos

My Giant Post of Wedding Photos

Chris and I tied the knot this past October, as you all know. I just recently received the photos from Matt & Jentry, the incredible photographers who shot our wedding,...
American Duchess
Photo Shoot: Downton Abbey Glamour at the Cobb Mansion, Virginia City, Nevada

Photo Shoot: Downton Abbey Glamour at the Cobb Mansion, Virginia City, Nevada

I've been sitting on these photos for quite some time, leaking them out little by little, but I think it's high time now for a little photo story... With Downton...
American Duchess

Introducing "Stratford" Elizabethan Shoes for Men and Women

I'm so happy to present to you "Stratford" Elizabethan Shoes, the product of blood, sweat, tears, and a great collaboration with Francis C. Classe, an excellent historical cordwainer (shoemaker) and...
American Duchess
Georgian Swag Giveaway: "Courage, New Hampshire" DVDs and Music CD

Georgian Swag Giveaway: "Courage, New Hampshire" DVDs and Music CD

Howdy! Today's giveaway is for the "Courage, New Hampshire" Episode 1-3 DVDs, and a CD of the beautiful music to go along with. Here's how to enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
The Winners of the "Winter Wonderland" Photo Contest

The Winners of the "Winter Wonderland" Photo Contest

After much deliberation, our panels of five judges has come to a decision. Here's how we judged: There were 5 judges - myself, three historical seamstresses of high skill, and...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Announcement: Changes to "Winter Wonderland" Photo Contest

Announcement: Changes to "Winter Wonderland" Photo Contest

Last week I set up a little photo contest on our Facebook page. I thought it would be fun to see all the beautiful winter-themed costumes you guys have put...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Time to Play Holidays! American Duchess Advent Calendar

Time to Play Holidays! American Duchess Advent Calendar

Click Here to Play with the Advent Calendar Ladies and Laddies, I'm so happy to present to you the American Duchess Advent Calendar! Every day until December 24th there will...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
This Weekend Somebody's Order Will Be FREE

This Weekend Somebody's Order Will Be FREE

Yes, I mean it. If you place your order between today, November 29 and Monday, December 2nd, you could win your entire order back. The winner will be selected by...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
Please Vote: What Will Be Our December Shoe?

Please Vote: What Will Be Our December Shoe?

Ladies and Gents, I need your opinions once again! I have just way too many exciting shoes here, any one of which we could release for the December Pre-Order. So...
American Duchess
Tagged: Shoes
18th Century Mules in Art

18th Century Mules in Art

Some of you may be wondering how, when, and where to wear the new "Antoinette" 18th century mules, thinking they look oh-so delicate, and not at all practical for anything....
American Duchess
Dyeing Those Dyeable Ivory Leather Boots (or Shoes)

Dyeing Those Dyeable Ivory Leather Boots (or Shoes)

Those of you who have been following for awhile will hear me go on and on about "dyeable ivory" this, and "dyeable ivory" that, when it comes to the leather...
American Duchess
Tagged: How-To Regency Shoes