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Letters from the Enlightenment: Happy Bastille Day and News
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Letters from the Enlightenment. The diary of an eighteenth century French noblewoman, and information relating to her world. In the Library- Book and Film Recommendations. Monday, July 14, 2014. Happy Bastille Day and News. A very happy Bastille Day to all of you! The blogosphere has yielded some fantastic opportunities this week, and I wanted to ensure that you all were aware of them:-. If you need shoes or accessories:-. Now is a great time to turn to American Duchess. Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne.
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Frolicking Frocks: March 2013
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Gibson Girl Gown Progress. This week I finally started my Gibson Girl ball gown! After much study and deliberation, I have formulated a game plan. My vision for the dress is a bodice based loosely on this dress:. 1898-1900 Jacques Doucet, Met Museum. I love the draped crossover bodice with chiffon peeking out at the neckline, and I'm really into the idea of shoulder drapery, though I will probably use more chiffon instead of flowers. 1898-1900 House of Worth, Met Museum. And ye...
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Frolicking Frocks: November 2013
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013. It has been a very long time since I updated this blog. To anyone who has been checking back to see what I've been working on, I'm sorry for leaving you hanging. I will be posting pictures and details of all of the clothing I've made since July over the next few weeks, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, here's a little preview to keep you interested:. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Blogs that inspire me. Adventures of a Costumer. Curse Words and Crinolines.
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Frolicking Frocks: April 2013
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013. A little late in posting, I present to you my submission for HSF Challenge #8: By the Sea. I happened to read this lovely blog post. On Austenprose after following a link posted to the HSF Facebook group, and decided that a Regency era hat would be just the thing. Fashionable headgear would have been de rigeur. For any lady visiting a watering place such as Brighton. What else would she wear while strolling along the shore? The Challenge: #8 — By the Sea. I must confess, I have n...
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Frolicking Frocks: Painted Pemberleys
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Monday, February 25, 2013. I present to you my submission for HSF Challenge #4 - Embellish. My new American Duchess "Pemberley". Shoes, painted in the style of the late 1790s. I guess technically there's not much "sew" in this Historical Sew Fortnightly entry. It still counts, right? No pattern, but I based my design on historical examples. Angelus leather paints, deglazer, and finisher (available from American Duchess. Or Dharma Trading Company. Shoe clips; antique metal buttons. On decorating them....
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Letters from the Enlightenment: March 4th, 1784
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Letters from the Enlightenment. The diary of an eighteenth century French noblewoman, and information relating to her world. In the Library- Book and Film Recommendations. Wednesday, March 5, 2014. March 4th, 1784. Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne. View my complete profile. Sometimes you come across a great idea by someone else that you just have to share. Todays inspiration is brought to you courtesy of . Best 18th-century themed movies.
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Letters from the Enlightenment: December 2nd, 1783
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Letters from the Enlightenment. The diary of an eighteenth century French noblewoman, and information relating to her world. In the Library- Book and Film Recommendations. Monday, December 2, 2013. December 2nd, 1783. He leaves within the hour and so I must make a decision quickly; to remain or to leave Saint-Saturnin once again? Olympe, Marquise et Comtesse. Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne. View my complete profile. A Poll- I Digress. Okay, ...
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Letters from the Enlightenment: July 2014
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Letters from the Enlightenment. The diary of an eighteenth century French noblewoman, and information relating to her world. In the Library- Book and Film Recommendations. Monday, July 14, 2014. Happy Bastille Day and News. A very happy Bastille Day to all of you! The blogosphere has yielded some fantastic opportunities this week, and I wanted to ensure that you all were aware of them:-. If you need shoes or accessories:-. Now is a great time to turn to American Duchess. Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne.
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Letters from the Enlightenment: June 2014
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Letters from the Enlightenment. The diary of an eighteenth century French noblewoman, and information relating to her world. In the Library- Book and Film Recommendations. Friday, June 6, 2014. June 6th, 1784. Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne. View my complete profile. Sometimes you come across a great idea by someone else that you just have to share. Todays inspiration is brought to you courtesy of . Best 18th-century themed movies.
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Letters from the Enlightenment: Chocolate in 18th Century France
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Letters from the Enlightenment. The diary of an eighteenth century French noblewoman, and information relating to her world. In the Library- Book and Film Recommendations. Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Chocolate in 18th Century France. The Chateau of Versailles. Homepage has a wonderful article on Chocolate. Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne. Jean at The Delightful Repast. July 8, 2010 at 8:13 PM. Comtesse Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergne. July 8, 2010 at 8:25 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Sometimes you come ...