Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I took a little road trip into the mountains to see the Downton Abbey exhibit at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The full exhibition consisted of a multi room costume display and a separate…
Posted in 25th Anniversary, Atelier, Musings, Opportunities, Reproduction Fabrics
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Posted in 25th Anniversary, Atelier, Business Bevies
Over the years, I have had the good fortune to be hired as a freelance costume design specialist by a few in “the Industry. The Industry is the machine that runs the entertainment world. This includes television, film, and large…
Posted in Musings, Queen Victoria's Tea
We are just ONE MONTH away from our authentic Victorian Era British tea and I though it might be nice to chat a little more about our venue! The American Legion Hall in South Pittsburg, Tennessee was built in the…
Posted in 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Musings
These two mid 19th century yoked front dresses were made for a museum in Arkansas for their children’s hands on exhibit. This style of dress was popular from about 1840 through the 1860s and was prominent in the American South.…
Posted in Musings
These 1830s-1840s era dresses were designed for a museum in Arkansas for their children’s interpretive center. These dresses open all the way down the back for ease of getting on and off and have small snaps on the bodice to…
Posted in 25th Anniversary, Atelier, Musings
It’s April’s Fool’s Day! In honor of this silly day, I decided to conduct an “interview” and give honest answers to honest questions! Warning: you might find out more than you want to know! So here goes! Q: Why do…
Posted in Business Bevies, Musings
Let’s face it. After being in the creative business for over 25 years, I’ve seen it all. Nothing really surprises me anymore. Recently, I saw a conversation on a social media network geared toward historic costume professionals who design, create,…