I had a great time at the Spadina Museum 1920s garden party! The weather turned out BEAUTIFUL (if very warm). Had a great time having my picture taken, playing croquet, eating ice cream, and touring the house and grounds.

( A few pictures of the event. Hopefully more will be coming soon! )

I have actually been breezing through this 1920s dress!

I totally lucked out and get a huge load of beautiful vintage print cottons at a church rummage sale. I did a haul video this-a-way if anyone interested, there's some fun vintage prints in there. I was JUST under the amount of fabric needed for the 20s dress in my desired print, so I decided ( Read more... )

By chance I was flipping through the newspaper today and say a notice for a Great Gatsby Picnic at Spadina House Museum. And just in time, since it's coming on fast at June 23!

Just enough time to whip up a new frock, I think.

My new 20 undies won't be done in time, and I'd really rather not rush them, so I'll stick with my cotton voile step-in ( Read more... )