Crema Art show: photos up for another month
The owner just called me and they had a cancellation so she asked if they can display my work for one more month. So if you wanted to check them out they are still...
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Costume college: Pretty Pretty (Pink)Princess Party
Here are some of my photos from the awesome Pretty pretty princess party. Thank you to all of you who hosted the event. I had a fabulous time and enjoyed it thoroughly! The final...
Costume college: day 2- Collections Tour – Lobby display
These outfits were never used for the intended purpose and are now on display in the lobby of Western costume. The sketched one is really neat. The gold-work was lovely to see. It is...
Costume college: day 2 – Orientation
I am so tried and it was only the first official day of Costume college. I’m going to split the day up and try to get the photos up this weekend. But I fear...
Costume College prep: in the workroom
Hmm.. Procrastination can be a great tool to get those nasty non-costuming projects out of the way. Take tonight, at midnight my roommate and I decide we are going to finally get the shelving...
Livermore Scottish Games: the Needle’s Eye
Packing for the event: We had a successful, albeit disgustingly hot weekend up in Livermore, CA this weekend. Our group decided to try out a new theme. We portrayed a tailors shop displaying garments...
This weekend: workshop repairs & Renaissance Symposium
The windows and sliding glass door go in this friday! Then I’m hurrying off to Modesto, CA to teach at the Renaissance symposium (and take classes as well). Anyone else planning on going?
Dickens Christmas Fair: opening weekend
Miss Estella Havisham gets ready for tea with the other “brats” of Mr. Dickens books: Queen Victoria poses for a family portrait:
Costume Colloquium: reception at Pitti palace courtyard café
Nov. 8 One more batch of “social” pictures. I promise I’ll come back to all the days and events in due time. In the Pitti palace camera’s were not allowed so I got to...
Peers Ball: vintage gown and hairstyle
I enjoyed going out swing dancing in one of my vintage gowns at the recent Peers event. I briefly looked up some potential 40s hairstyles and pulled together this look for the evening: Please...
Caramel Cream gown : sitting for a portrait
I had to share these photos because Lauren was drawing a portrait of one of my clients including the recently finished Caramel Cream gown!
2008 Pleasanton Games
I enjoyed attending the Pleasanton Games today and enjoyed the good company :) Thank you to all those who said hello as well as those who kept me well watered and iced.
Back to sewing!
I’m back in town and sewing up a storm. This week a huge amount of progress has been made on a stunning Modern style wedding gown, awedding corset is going through the final stages,...
“Golden Thimble” Award from cc26
A few surprise overall hall costume awards were given out on Sunday, at Costume Con 26, while we waited for the historical masquerade judging. Here is a glimpse at one of the pamphlets showing...
Costume Con 26 San Jose, CA
I have so much to write but I’ll start with saying – Wow! I had a wonderful time. I recognized some outfits, some faces, and some names. I need to start adding everyone on...
