Awesome! I've got to make me one of them there "ugly puffers." 😉
On A Mid-to-Late 1860s Elliptical Hoop Skirt
If you haven't read it, I highly recommend "Snow Mountain Passage" by James Houston. It's about the Reed family, and…
On Auditioning for the Donner Party
I didn't either for years and years until a friend of mine pointed out the original house and told me…
On Auditioning for the Donner Party
Thank you!
On Auditioning for the Donner Party
I live in San Jose and had no idea that was why it's called Reed Street! How fascinating. Love the…
On Auditioning for the Donner Party
Gorgeous costume Lauren ! Love it!
On Auditioning for the Donner Party
I don't know if its possible with elliptically, but I've been able to store my Elizabethan hoops collapsed flat and…
On Late 1860s at the P.E.O Sisterhood’s Founder’s Day Luncheon
What a beautiful dress. I really love the smooth lines of the gored skirt and the fabric is stunning. So…
On Late 1860s at the P.E.O Sisterhood’s Founder’s Day Luncheon
Thank you! It's an interesting period, as all transitional periods are - a little "weird," which is what I like…
On Late 1860s at the P.E.O Sisterhood’s Founder’s Day Luncheon
Thanks! I need to revisit the corset for this dress, with the lower 1860s bustpoint, but otherwise I'm happy with…
On Late 1860s at the P.E.O Sisterhood’s Founder’s Day Luncheon