And what a great birthday it is! For this morning, as I came here to post a link to the Amazon US page for Regency Women's Dress, as it's now pre-orderable ... ... I noticed that I'm listed as the #1 new release in Textile & Costume! Based, I assume, on preorders from my Facebook … Continue reading P.S.: Happy Birthday to Me!
Category: personal
In Defense of Modern Victorian Life
There's a piece on Vox that's been going around Facebook - I Love the Victorian Era, So I Decided to Live in It - by Sarah Chrisman, who's probably familiar to many of you as a blogger and author, even if you haven't read blog or book. Sarah Chrisman is the more public face of … Continue reading In Defense of Modern Victorian Life
Not Really An Update, and Not Really A Hiatus
I hate to do this! But ever since I became fully employed in the history field, I've found it really hard to produce quality posts on a regular basis. Back in the day, when I was frustrated about icing cakes and slicing bread for a "living" (plus not sewing anything ever), it was a simple … Continue reading Not Really An Update, and Not Really A Hiatus
Everyone Else is Writing about Outlander, And I Want To, Too
You were supposed to get a well-researched post on Redfern Ltd. this week, but I've read several posts on Outlander lately and I want to add my two cents. To be perfectly honest, my initial impression was (and is, for each new outfit), "hmm, I see where they were going; I wonder if they know about … Continue reading Everyone Else is Writing about Outlander, And I Want To, Too
… And This Time It's Personal
I really dislike making this post, but I'm trying to convince myself that it's not that bad. Here's a creepy picture from an 1861 Godey's to distract you from my awkwardness My life has been tricky lately. I'm on a long-term temp assignment while trying to find permanent employment. I'm living at home, but have … Continue reading … And This Time It's Personal
Mimic of Modes 