Spring Has Sprung

Spring in New Mexico is a little different than in most parts of the country. A brisk 55mph breeze most days, tumbleweeds whipping across the highways, and the occasional horizontal rain shower are all signs of the new season. It seems London, on the other hand, has been enjoying sunshine and mild temperatures. In either case, it's spring and that is certainly welcome news!

Enjoy the lovely 1814 Spring Fashion excerpts from Ackerman's Repository [here]

How To Make #Regency Diadems

Greetings! Are you ready to follow me down the rabbit hole of shiny objects? It's not for the timid - these tiaras bite. I'll let you know now, they're vicious little creatures. My hands are cut, burned, and scratched from creating just a few of these, so if you don't have much experience working with or soldering metal, you may want to try a few smaller projects before you start in on this. That being said, here's a list of supplies you'll need to create your own Regency diadem: [continue reading]

Awkward! The #Regency Court Gown

Female gowns worn at court during the Regency era looked ungainly. Instead of the lovely columnar silhouette of the Grecian-inspired draped gown, court gowns at this time made their wearers resemble the upper half of an extravagantly decorated apple or a pregnant cake topper. [continue reading]