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 […]
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My First Foray Into the Edwardian Era
Following yesterday’s post on my quick Edwardian boater hat build, I’m sharing the rest of the outfit for my first foray into the historical costuming the Edwardian era…well, whenever I’ll be able to wear it. During these quarantimes, I’m working through my fabric stash with random sewing projects, and in that stash was enough coastal […]
A Quick Edwardian Boater Hat
For my first foray into historical costuming the Edwardian era, I wanted to keep things light and simple. During these quarantimes, I’m working on stash-busting sewing projects, so to match my new coastal blue linen Edwardian walking skirt, I chose a casual look. It’s hot here in Houston, and if/when I wear this anywhere, I […]
Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop: Spring 2016
I’ve now been teaching geology at Texas Parks & Wildlife Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshops for three years. Twice a year at each new (or sometimes revisited) location brings new experiences and I meet new people. The most recent workshop at Concan in April was no exception. Concan is probably my favorite location […]
Becoming an Outdoors Woman as an Instructor
Continued from TPWD Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program The best way to get introverts to come out of their shell is to ask about something that interests them. In mine and my friend’s case, it’s rocks. My running partner and sometimes travel companion also has a geology degree, so we now teach geology together […]
TPWD Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program
A few years ago I found out about Becoming an Outdoors Woman, a program hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife. This limited participation outdoor conference is held twice a year in various locations around the state of Texas, and teaches women outdoor skills such as hunting, gathering, and enjoying nature. It’s like Boy Scouts for […]