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  • Dress-Up Christmas Party at Liz & Warren’s

    December 23, 2011

    A couple nights ago, we went to Liz and Warren’s Christmas party.  All costumes were welcome, so there was an array of periods, from Regency to Civil War to Steampunk.  There was…

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  • Leather Ponies

    December 22, 2011

    I was never a fan of Kitty on X-Factor UK, but there was one performance that rocked my world – her rendition of Queen’s song “Don’t Stop Me Now,” in which she…

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  • Regency Open Robe Refitting

    December 21, 2011

    I like fixing things, although you’d think I’d just do them right the first time, lol. Last year I made an emerald green open robe, from the infamous Janet Arnold pattern.  It…

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  • On the Seventh Day of Christmas…

    December 20, 2011

    …my True Love Gave to Me… Even though the 12 days of Christmas actually start *after* Christmas, I wanted to post these before so they could be enjoyed :-).

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  • On the Sixth Day of Christmas…

    December 19, 2011

    My True Love Gave to Me … Six late geese, but I got them up before midnight, so it’s technically still 7…well, more like 6 now … days until Christmas!

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  • On the Fifth Day of Christmas…

    December 17, 2011

    My True Love Gave to Me… A different take on “Five Golden Rings.”  I hope you like him. 🙂 Just 8 full days until Christmas, yikes! Remember, USA folks, you have ’til…

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  • On the Fourth Day of Christmas…It Was Jane Austen’s Birthday…and Free Shipping Day!

    December 16, 2011

    On this day in 1775, Jane Austen was born. Why So Serious? To celebrate, everything in the American Duchess store ships free. Everything. In-stock items like 18th century Georgiana and Devonshire shoes, and glittery…

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  • On the Third Day of Christmas…

    December 15, 2011

    My True Love Gave to Me…. I hope you like these little doodles I’ve been doing.  I’ve been enjoying painting them, although I’m getting a little worried for the 8 maids and…

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  • On the Second Day of Christmas…

    December 14, 2011

    My True Love Gave to Me … Only 11 days now until Christmas!

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  • On the First Day of Christmas…

    December 13, 2011

    …my True Love Gave to Me… Just 12 days until Christmas! USA – order your in-stock Historical Shoes and Accessories gifts by December 21st to have them before Christmas! www.American-Duchess.com

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  • It’s “Boardwalk” Sunday!

    December 11, 2011

    A photo of the original Boardwalk – older then the 1920s, but you get the idea I love Sunday.  Sunday is the day of period dramas … Pan Am, Downton Abbey, and…

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  • The Charleston. I Must Dance The Charleston

    December 10, 2011

    Who here is obsessed with the 1920s? /raises hand I don’t even know why, but over the years I’ve become more and more enchanted with the Jazz Age.  My initial reaction to…

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  • Georgian Shoe Buckles- WINNER

    December 9, 2011

    Out of 43 entries, the winner of the 18th century Shoe Buckles IS….. Lucinda Brant! Lucinda, please contact me at [email protected] to claim your pretty, sparkly prize! Congratulations! Didn’t win the buckles?…

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  • Ready For the Holidays?

    December 9, 2011

    Hi All, I’m writing to you with a couple announcements: Today is the last day to pre-order Pemberley Regency Shoes, for the special $80 price.  We’ve sold enough to make the order,…

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  • A Regency Gown Remodel

    December 8, 2011

    When I was in Tennessee, Maggie gave me one of her Regency gowns, to wear to tea…and then gave me the gown altogether.  *bliss!* Maggie and me at Tea.  This is the…

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  • Historical Shoes Holiday Wish Cards

    December 6, 2011

    Do you wish for a pair of American Duchess shoes for the holidays?  Print one of these lovely “Holiday Wish” cards to deliver to your holiday honey: Download the Pemberley Holiday Wish…

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  • Georgian Shoe Buckles – GIVEAWAY!

    December 5, 2011

    As you know, we just released two styles of reproduction 18th century shoe buckles in the American Duchess Shop, so that means it’s time for a giveaway! again! Here’s the prize: Closely…

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  • Reproduction 18th Century Shoe Buckles – NEW in the shop!

    December 3, 2011

    “Fleur” from American Duchess – available now How the heck do you keep 18th century latchet shoes closed? Why, buckles, of course! …but not just any buckles, as I learned.  Shoe buckles…

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  • Pemberley Regency Shoe GiveAway WINNER

    December 2, 2011

    Out of a whopping 85 entries, the winner is…… DebsAttic ! If you are the lady known as “DebsAttic” please e-mail me: [email protected] Thank you all for playing your chances in this…

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  • Silly Little Pemberley Video – Enjoy!

    December 2, 2011

    Please share if you like, and help us reach enough orders to run this cute style of historical shoe!

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