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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...
1879 Tea Gown: More Progress, and Bustling Up on the Deadline!
I haven't been working *flat out* on this dress, but I have been making steady progress each day. I'm thankful to have not hit any huge snags (yet). I'm not...
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...
The Historical Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers, And Other Period Goodies
It's that time again! Time for this year's compilation of all the best historical gifts to give to your friends, your loved ones, or yourself (shhh!). This year I'm focusing...
Giveaway: "Upstairs/Downstairs" Season 1 DVD
Happy Holidays! We have so many lovely things planned for you. Today's treat? You could win the Season 1 DVD of BBC's "Upstairs/Downstairs" (2011). Here's how to play... a Rafflecopter...
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...
Museum Sketching and Progress in 1879
Left to Right: me, Oscar, Debbie, and Jane Last weekend a few of us Great Basin Costumers gathered at the Nevada Museum of Art to act as models for a...
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...
Announcing the American Duchess "Winter Wonderland" Photo Contest
Hey everyone! Tomorrow begins our first official Photo Contest on Facebook! The theme is loosely "winter wonderland" - starting tomorrow, click on the "Photo Contest" tab under our cover photo,...
The Marriage of Albert Roberts and Margaret Emily Waterman, October 1813
This past October, Chris and I had the honor of capturing the wedding of our dear friends Maggie and Robert, who were joined together forever in the chapel at The...