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Trims, Frills and Furbelows: a new book
I've put together a Kickstarter project to research and publish a book on late 18th and early 19th century trims. I'd love your support over the next 30 days.
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Viewing my journal
I have decided to go friends only. I would like to know who is reading my posts. Please, if we share similar interests and you would like to be added, just click on my user pic and ask to be a friend - make sure to say who you are so I can remove spammers.
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Christmas Carol Ball, 20 December 2014
I am planning to wear a Regency costume to the Christmas Carol Ball on 20 December - as if I was attending Mr Fezziwig's Party. Not sure if I'm brave enough to test out the regency court train I'm working on - that might have to wait until our Battle of Waterloo Ball on the 11 April 2015.
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Spring cleaning
My sewing is on hold for two days while I spring clean the attic before the poplar fluff starts coming down (and in). I'm making sure all my fabrics and event stuff are in sealed plastic boxes - and John found some cheap ones to add to my collection. We've had some insect damage in the feathers and masks and some melted candles - otherwise the next ( Read more... ) -
Historic Dance Parties, September 2013
Please join us if you are in England this September for one of our dance get-togethers. There is a poster below for passing around to your friends :)
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Update
Last night I danced at a Versailles Ball in the Albert Hall in Canberra. We had been working for 7 weeks with primary students from Telopea Park School - and on the night they danced their minuets beautifully!
This morning my feet are dead, but I enjoyed displaying Menuet à deux, Aimable Vainqueur, La Bourgogne, La Bourrée d’Achille, L’Allemande, ( Read more... ) -
Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, September 2013
I've spent the last two years preparing for this tour - and it's turning out rather grand. John and I will be running it together, and if anyone remembers meeting our youngest son on our last two tours - he's joining us again. As I write I'm still confirming details and booking venues - even planning to hold some events of our own! To tempt you, ( Read more... )
