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 b...
Showing posts from February, 2010
:Ubersexlich - James' 18th c. Suit - Progress
Photos at last of progress on "The Suit." I've been working on the waistcoat, which to be honest is not at all interesting to...
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 ...
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 postin...
18th c. Smackdown, Timbaland Style...
This one had me laughing so hard I nearly broke the boning in my stays. Thanks to Miss Abby at Stay-ing Alive for posting this and totally...
Her Grace, The Duchess of Cupcakes - How and Why I Love Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day. Two words that strike joy, fear, hatred, giddiness, bitterness, or joviality into the heart-shaped-hearts of people ev...
Rockin' The Rococo
Today we've got reason to celebrate! Paper Moon, a local shop in Reno (where yours truly resides) has placed an order for American Duch...
Monster Head: Dealing With Problem Wigs
Once upon a time I cut my hair short. Really short. As a costumer, this presents certain challenges, which I decided could and would be s...
American Duchess on Etsy
I haven't yet posted about the new American Duchess shop on Etsy . This is a combination of yummy things readers of this blog may be i...
Great Basin Costume Society - Events Plug
What: GBCS Chit-Chat Tea and Cakes When: Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 11am to 2pm (or later) Where: Josef's Vienna Bakery & Cafe -...
Why We Costume, Part 3: A Dream of The Past
There seems to be a fading of memories, after about thirty years, that turns otherwise horrible decades of fashion into inspiring vintage g...
