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Be prepared to be in love

Chiara will be modeling Ninon’s dress at the upcoming talk on Baroque and Rococo music and fashion, so she came over last night to try it on. She looks sooooooo amazing in it. There are a few little tweaks that need to be done (particularly the modesty drapery around the neckline), but for the most part, it’s perfect. These aren’t the best photos, but you get the idea. I’m in love. Seraphim sing. As you can see (or guess), I’ve finished all the eyelet holes, and the lining. Since the photoshoot I have sewn the sleeve straps, so the only thing left to do is the sleeves and then the construction is done!

A few fabulous things

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It’s been ages since I’ve done a fabulous things post. So it’s definitely time to show off what I’ve gotten! First off, a riding crop (because every historical costumer who aspires to riding habits needs a riding crop), two gorgeous pieces of china to add to my mix and match tea trios, and a cushion cover in the most fabulous print. The cushion cover needs a better cushion, but I think it is going to become the inspiration for my winter bedroom scheme. It goes beautifully with all the peridot green curtains, but adds new zest. Now I just need some chocolate brown (I’m cursing the impulse that led me to de-stash my chocolate brown cotton velvet a few months ago!), and some turquoise fabric for my other bed cushions. Want to see a close up of the china? I also got another trio, but I think I’ll sell this one on. I love the sophisticated colours, and how modern and non-cutesy it is, but somehow it’s too cool (Victorian cool, e.g. aloof, not modern …

Family wedding photos

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Here are some random family wedding photos from Mr D’s maternal side. Sadly, we don’t even know exactly who some of the brides and grooms are, or when the wedding was. This is probably the oldest. They are a rather sad looking group aren’t they? And we aren’t even sure it is a wedding photo – only the small bouquet carried by the seated woman and the posy in the standing woman’s belt hint at that. The photo does reveal one dirty little family secret though. See those trees in the background. Yep. Eucalyptus. Some of Mr D’s ancestors came from Australia. *wink* This photo is much more ‘bridal’, but the bride looks just as unhappy! Poor thing! Don’t you just love her huge sleeves though? And the little boy lying awkwardly at the front of the group? I think that the man in the light suit is the same man as in the first photo (those ears rather give it away!) and the boy sitting in front of him may be the same boy …