Category Archives: Planning Phase

What’s red & white, and Victorian all over?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

A 1880′s Walking Dress! *I found this image on this blog, one of my regular reads. This is the inspiration for a costume mission. I fell in love with this dress the moment it appeared on my monitor. I knew … Continue reading →

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Secret Projects and pumpkins

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

This past week has been on the busy side, again. I have been working on a “secret” project with PJ and Angie for the EP blog. It started out on the simple side, and as per our usual, it blew … Continue reading →

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Family Heirlooms and Teacup Pincushions

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Today has been a lazy, but interesting day. This morning, I was up on the early side (but not as early as I normally am, lol). I decided that it was a good morning to do a small craft project … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days and Bumble Bees

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

I spent the day being lazy and having fun. Why did I do this? Because it’s my birthday! lol. After making a trip to the BMV (making the state of Ohio $82 richer), I made my way over to Gantz … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Wenchy with it!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

My birthday is coming up in just a few short weeks. To celebrate, we will be doing an Emerald Parlor “Dinner in a Costume” feature. We are looking at a several Irish themed pubs in the Columbus area to dine … Continue reading →

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Road Trip!!!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Tomorrow is our trip to Kent State to see the clothing exhibit! I am so excited. This is a trip that Angie and I have been trying to find time for. In the morning, Angie will arrive to my house, … Continue reading →

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Back to square one……

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Finally, after months of my home being in utter disarray, I have been able to take some time to start getting things back in order. And, all I can say is – AHHHH! lol. My house falls apart when I … Continue reading →

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Spellbound by the corset

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

I have always been fascinated by Victorian fashions. They seemed very glamorous, delicate and feminine to me. The hourglass figures also intrigued me. It wasn’t until I was in my mid-teens that I realized that it was the undergarment that … Continue reading →

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A whole lot of Victorian going on!

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

It’s starting to get exciting around here. I think Jane is even getting excited. All the patterns that PJ and I will be using arrived this afternoon. And I tell you, my mail man is a ninja. I heard his … Continue reading →

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Vines, Flowers, Needles and Thread

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Just a small post to say that since I’m not able to start on my Victorian costume, I have decided to experiment on a few embroidery designs for my cotehardie project. I retrieved a couple of packs of linen, some … Continue reading →

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