I clicked through to this video from la Chatelaine Chocolat’s blog, so we have her to thank for the link. I’m enthralled by this little video put out in 1948, but Simplicity. …
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The Little Business of Ribbon Cockades
I enjoy making these WAY too much. So much, in fact, that I went to the fabric store and came home with, uh, 11 rolls of grosgrain ribbon. Whoops! I’m ever so…
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Five Senses Friday…
I find this cute and compelling, so I’m going to try it. It makes us really think about the state of our own selves for a minute. Got this from “Pink of…
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:Ubersexlich – Progres on Le Suit
Progress on James’ 18th c. suit. Actually, lots of progress, but on things that just aren’t things you take pictures of for your blog: black buttonholes on black fabric, interior linings sewn…
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Happy St. Patricks Day, from Irish-American Duchess
Some bits and pieces to wish you a happy St. Patty’s. Firstly, some green. I’ve been practicing my cockade-making and it’s beginning to make a bit more sense. I still haven’t gotten…
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Happenings: What’s Going On?
My super-woman blogging abilities have been lacking lately, no? So here’s a bit to let you know what’s been going on in the Wild World of Duchess… 1. I got another dog. …
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Happy Birthday, American Duchess
Yay, this blog is a year old! (well, belated 2 days, but close enough!). Once upon a time it was “The Barn Owl Gown,” a blog dedicated to nothing more than chronicling…
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Extra Foxy Thursday
This has nothing to do with anything, but I was so inspired by my “inspirations” this week that I went off and drew it (for a certain Mr. C, it was a…
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Inspirations {March 2. 2010}
What’s inspiring me this week – warm tones, peaches, auburns, siennas, creams – but in a desaturated, antique, faded sort of way. I have a strong desire to make floaty voile dresses…
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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 by a heavy snowfall, followed by another sunny day. I…
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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 what is a “period correct” dog. I…
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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 posting on a regular basis, so…
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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 making my night! Make sure…
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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 everywhere. It seems like there are always two camps: those that like Valentine’s Day,…
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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 Duchess t-shirts! Now shabby-rococo-victoriana goodness will be available in…
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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 interested in, and the online shop for…
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Great Basin Costume Society – Events Plug
What: GBCS Chit-Chat Tea and CakesWhen: Sunday, February 28, 2010 – 11am to 2pm (or later)Where: Josef’s Vienna Bakery & Cafe – 933 W Moana Lane – Reno, NV Interested in joining…
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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 goodness, causing the fashion industry to launch revivals and thrift…
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Lookin’ Spiffy
To celebrate 99 followers, I’ve revised the layout to the blog. I’ve added another side bar, hopefully to keep relevant information from getting lost “down below,” and also to keep it more…
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Why We Costume, Part 2: Because We Don’t Have To.
When I was in college, I got into dressing up in vintage and retro clothing. I tried to “live the lifestyle” that was Rockabilly – polka dot dresses, high heeled shoes, red…
