American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...