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I’m looking for wig advice for a first time wig purchase…
I own a copy of Kendra’s 18th Century Hair and Wig Styling book, but of course it’s at home and I’m at work…for anyone who’s followed her instructions, do you think this will work for a tall hairstyle? If I recall correctly, I want something with no bangs and a center part, texture of some ( Read more... ) -
More confectionary conversation...
I was just gifted with a big bag of sweet chestnuts that a friend of a friend harvested from their tree. With visions of marron glacé in my head I set about shelling the windfall only to discover they are at least 60% infested with chestnut weevils. I'm trying to decide if it's worth trying to go through the rest of the bag to salvage what I can... ( Read more... ) -
Turkish Delight adventures...
Attempt number one at adapting a traditional Turkish Delight recipe to make a copy of Liberty Orchard's Aplet candy is underway.
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Content! For your reading pleasure!
jenthompson makes a good point for us non-costume college folks - instead of feeling envious over not attending, I'll make a stab at some actual content for a change. Since she also just posted some Harry Potter related awesomeness, I thought I'd write about an annual event my sister and I organize with our group of friends. Each year we pick a theme, ( Read more... ) -
Just finished...
Baking a wedding cake. I think I might be finished with today. -
Fabric Printing
I've been feeling inspired by koshka_the_cat's recent posts about muffs. While I love the idea of Spoonflower samples, I felt like I could do things more frugally with supplies I already had on hand...so after doing an experiment today, I thought I'd toss this idea out for anyone who feels like a DIY project.
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Merry Christmas!
I hope everyone's day is full of cheer! -
Has anyone ever gone...
To the Mount Vernon 18th C. Market Faire? I'm on the fence about going this weekend and I'm wondering if it's worth the hour+ car ride. -
Woah.
My sister and I are making some college care packages for a few friends...I'm SO excited because we've decided to make them Harry Potter themed ( Read more... ) -
Post-Season Let Down....
I know some folks on my f-list are hardcore tv show fans, so I'm asking for a little help. I just finished a season of tv and am experiencing the worst post-season depression I've felt since the end of Harry Potter (books, not movies). Any suggestions for distracting myself?