Linen robe a L’Anglaise

Here are some images of a recently completed Robe a l’Anglaise- also referred to as an English nightgown, a closed robe gown, and a round gown. This style of gown dates to the second half of the 18th century. This…

Film review- Jane Eyre

I finally had the chance to see the new Jane Eyre film this weekend. It was my Mother’s day gift to get to sneak off and see this movie!) One word about the costumes- impeccable! Unlike Michael O’Conner’s lavish costumes…

Marie Antoinette movie gown

The next commission on my agenda is recreating the pale blue polonaise gown from Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. The award winning costumes in this film are gorgeous and feminine and the color palette simply delectable! Some of my favorites are…

Marie Antoinette movie gown

The next commission on my agenda is recreating the pale blue polonaise gown from Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. The award winning costumes in this film are gorgeous and feminine and the color palette simply delectable! Some of my favorites are…

1866 Straw half bonnet

I was recently contacted by�Michael Nelson Studio�to complete a straw half bonnet for an upcoming photo shoot. The shoot is for the cover of a novel set in 1866 Missouri. The photo will be a portrait of a young lady…