I spent the better part of last year (the pandemic) working on sewing and craft projects. And with the pause in travel, we’ve been spending about a weekend each quarter in Galveston (about an hour drive from my home). On one such trip, I brought a couple pandemic projects to take pictures on the beach. […]
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A Quick Regency Beach Bonnet
More Regency era clothing and accessories? Why not! I’ve spent the majority of this pandemic sewing through my fabric and notions surplus, so when it’s safe to gather again, I’ll have plenty of options to wear to Houston Regency Society events. Last week I converted a cheap floppy straw hat to a casual and simple […]
A Quick Edwardian Tea Hat
After my first foray into historical costuming the Edwardian era, I couldn’t leave well enough alone. During these quarantimes, I’m working on stash-busting sewing projects, and although I have not had the opportunity to wear my coastal blue walking skirt and boater hat, I’d like the option of a tea outfit as well. So I started […]
A Quick Regency Picnic Bonnet
Towards the beginning of this summer, and pandemic, we got invited to a socially distant Regency picnic by a member of the Houston Regency Society on their private property. It was so nice to have a historical costuming event to prepare for, as other events were being cancelled left and right. I had a Regency outfit […]
Bridal Suite: The Survival Kit
Always the bride and never the bridesmaid, am I right ladies? Or is it the other way around? For me, I’ve never been in anyone’s wedding but mine and my mother’s…so at 40 something, here I am a bridesmaid for the first (and probably only) time! For the bride’s shower, I was tasked with favors and the mimosa […]
Mimosa Bar: Easy Like Sunday Brunch
Always the bride and never the bridesmaid, am I right ladies? Or is it the other way around? For me, I’ve never been in anyone’s wedding but mine and my mother’s…so at 40 something, here I am a bridesmaid for the first (and probably only) time! For the bride’s shower, I was tasked with favors […]
Wedding/Shower Favors: Lavender Soaps
Always the bride and never the bridesmaid, am I right ladies? Or is it the other way around? For me, I’ve never been in anyone’s wedding but mine and my mother’s…so at 40 something, here I am a bridesmaid for the first (and probably only) time! For the bride’s shower, I was tasked with favors […]
A Return to Big Bend National Park: Lodge Edition
My husband’s favorite place to visit is Big Bend National Park in West Texas. Following a Jeep upgrade to the current year’s model (2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK Willys Wheeler), he wanted to christen it in the park. So earlier this month (January), we drove the 12 hours (yeah) from Houston to Big Bend for […]
Kansas City, You Shocked the Hell out of Me!
A guest blog post by Tracy A couple of years ago, my boyfriend, Steve, surprised me with a weekend in Kansas City. I was initially taken aback since this wasn’t a destination I’d ever really considered. As a bit of a foodie, Kansas City – to me – symbolized barbecue first and foremost. There’s no […]
Lost Maples Trip Report: Backpacking or Wine Tasting? Both! (Part 1)
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