Happy Winter Solstice!
This is Red Shoes. Red Wine.‘s quarterly newsletter/e-zine, the fourth of its kind on the blog: a short and colorful recap of all the adventures we’ve had this past quarter, blog posts that were published, and a reminder to subscribers of all the goodies hidden in the password protected Subscriber’s Only page (sign-up at the very bottom for the password).
Adventures on Instagram
Sometimes it only takes a few days to photo montage and type out a blog post, and sometimes it takes over a year. I’m quirky like that. As a reminder, the best way to get updates and follow day-to-day adventures is to follow me on Instagram. In the past quarter on Instagram, and not yet featured on the blog, are highlights from our trips to Las Vegas, the Texas Renaissance Festival, costume building, local festivals and events, and our fur babies. Below are the new blog posts published in the past quarter.
New Costuming Blog Posts
A Gnarly Dudes Lebowski Halloween
Sewing 18th Century Pocket Hoops
Costuming Claire from Outlander: Season 2 (& the Red Shoes)
Party like It’s 1919: Gatsby Style
New Adventures Blog Posts
A Visit to Hambledon Vineyard near London
Reconsidering Midtown: Russo’s New York Pizzeria
Reconsidering Midtown: Jack & Ginger’s
New Food & Wine Blog Posts
Halloween Wine: Casillero del Diablo
Trick or Treat Yo Self: A Candy & Wine Pairing
A Gnarly Dudes Lebowski Halloween
Mom’s Turkey Stuffing (Gluten Free and/or Vegan)
New Happy Home Blog Posts
Champagne Cork Cap Magnets (DIY)
New Resources Blog Post
Geology Swag at Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Skyline Geology: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Houston’s Buildings (Jones Loop)
Subscriber’s Only Page
New to the blog this year is the password protected Subscriber’s Only page, where I’ve collected all my free downloads (packing lists, patterns, wine sheets, and recipes) just for newsletter subscribers. The preview above is a sample of what’s on the page, and I add more as I create new stuff! New in the last quarter are walking tours and recipes, so check them out! Please come back any time in the future for more!
What’s Coming This Winter
Before and during the Spring, I have a busy holiday break and spring with half marathons, costume building for next year’s conventions and events, and a master bathroom remodel. The blog posts that I hope to finish are costume builds for Themysciran warriors, more cruise tips, highlights from our trips to Europe in 2016 and 2017 (I’m really slow, I know), and more skyline and tunnel geology walking tours of Downtown Houston. I’m sure there will be more because you know me…
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Have a happy Winter, everyone!
–Sheila
“Nothing burns like the cold.”
– George R.R. Martin
Previous Newsletters/E-Zines
Spring Equinox Newsletter (2018)
I am looking forward to reading your reviews of the Texas Renn Faire. My husband & I attended Maryland Renn Faire & loved it. We hope our next stop to be in Texas in 2 years. We live in NY so Texas would be a big trip for us. And it’s cool to read about someone who has attended. Thank you for your writing & work. It is super inspiring to someone like me who is relatively new to sewing & costuming.
Thank you so much, Michelle! I’ve written one review about wine (and a little food) at Texas Renaissance Festival and a few costume related (sew, purchase, hot glue, etc) from our visits there. I’ve seen a wide variety of costumes, from skill level to ornateness, and all are acceptable!
https://redshoesredwine.com/wine-hunting-at-texas-renaissance-festival/