As I sit here studying the trend of colors in today home decorating, it seems there are many choices. Some quite bold. However, the color hues of whites, blacks and grays are still wildly steady. These popular colors mixed together or used separate hold a prime spot. Now teamed with some of the new bold colors appearing on the horizon can create a snappy room. That aside, e…
The crinoline petticoat ~ a bouffant undergarment to support a skirt made of yards of fabric. Through the centuries, the crinoline has had its revival periods. One such, was the decade of the 1850's, when crinolines and hoops supported very full skirts.In 1947 Christian Dior reintroduced the crinoline in his "New Look" style, a style with very full skirts. To achieve the bo…
1930's Black Velvet With Fur Trim Winter CoatThis is a stunning, and I do mean stunning, lady's winter coat. Made of black velvet, it is trimmed in fur at the collar, down the front opening and at the front hem, only on the one side . The fur ends at the side seam - in other words, it does not extend around the back nor on the other side of the front. Unfortunately I am not much of a…
Oh yes, the marvel of ingenuity of finding ways to make life easier. This was so true
in America, with the ability of travel by rail across the continent came about
with the completion of the railroad tracks, laid east to west. As more and
more folks started to travel, carpet bags, made of left over carpet, became a
popular "suitcase" of the day. The roomy bags could hold necessaries t…
Recently a friend posed a question about wire framed bonnets from the Civil War. She couldn't imagine wearing such a thing as she considered it uncomfortable. This question did make me ponder. Yes, indeed, women from the Victorian era did wear bonnets/hats made from a wire frame, embellished with lace, ribbon as well as a variety of other trims and materials. The one she w…
I can't wait, and already saving the date, for next year to attend the Heart Of Country, Fiddlers and Music Valley Country Antique Shows held in Nashville, Tn. The three shows are held in conjunction with each other every February around Valentine's Day. If you are a collector of country primitives, wow, this should be a "must" on your list. In spite of the horrible w…
