17 Must-See Historical/Costume Dramas
It’s now the dark time of year, where the evenings are perfect for snuggling up with a hot drink and a blanket, reading or watching… Read More »17 Must-See Historical/Costume Dramas
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How to Set Up a Bullet Journal Planner for Complete Beginners
January and July are the two times of the year when people ten to either buy or set up their planners for the year. Especially… Read More »How to Set Up a Bullet Journal Planner for Complete Beginners
18th Century Follies – Aesthetically Pleasing Fake Ruins
In 18th century Britain and France, gardens frequently featured follies – ornamental buildings resembling ancient temples, pyramids, or castles. A very fine example of these… Read More »18th Century Follies – Aesthetically Pleasing Fake Ruins
Bullet Journal Floral Theme Idea for July 2023
Better late than never – this month’s bullet journal setup: You might also like… St. Martin’s Lanterns Advent Calendar Mutter Sonne
Researching 1860s Fashions In Preparation for a Victorian Ball Weekend
As far as the 19th century goes, the 1860s is my favorite decade (together with the 1890s), so when I heard that the next Victorian… Read More »Researching 1860s Fashions In Preparation for a Victorian Ball Weekend
How Much Fabric Do You Need to Sew a Top? Making a Top from Tiny Fabric Scraps!
After making a summer skirt from a lovely blue floral cotton, I only had a few smallish scraps left, less than 50cm square each. Far… Read More »How Much Fabric Do You Need to Sew a Top? Making a Top from Tiny Fabric Scraps!
Making a Chiffon Skirt
Last week I was lucky enough to find around 2 meters of a gorgeous dusty pink chiffon in a thrift store. Plus, it was already… Read More »Making a Chiffon Skirt
How to Make Vintage Handkerchiefs with Crochet-Lace Edging!
In my grandma’s day, crochet lace edges were all the rage. How to embroider and crochet a vintage inspired lace handkerchief by hand.
How to Embroider a Monogram by Hand – Great for Vintage-Style Hankies!
The easiest way to hand-embroider a monogram! This method is also great for embroidering letters or text. Beginner-friendly, as we use the easiest stitches possible!
How to Mend & Save Your Favorite Pair of Jeans Using Embroidery
Recently, my very favorite pair of light wash jeans started to tear at the knee, and I was really sad. I darned it, but it… Read More »How to Mend & Save Your Favorite Pair of Jeans Using Embroidery