Past and Future (a poem)
A thousand questions swirl in my mind,
As I ponder on times ahead and behind.
I see the past and future unfurled,
The one so clear, the other still blurred. … More Past and Future (a poem)
A thousand questions swirl in my mind,
As I ponder on times ahead and behind.
I see the past and future unfurled,
The one so clear, the other still blurred. … More Past and Future (a poem)
Hey Friends, I love shopping at second hand stores, and while I realize they may not be for everyone, you can still find some awesome treasures hiding out! This week you can watch my thrifting adventure, the clothes we bought. And finally, at the end, some of the outfits I created with them and some … More Go Thrifting with me! #Vintageafy
Hello Freinds, Here is the 3rd part in my Missouri move series! If you remember last time, I left you hanging as I waited for my Dad to return from a hiking trip to tell him about the idea. Hope you enjoy! My Dad returned home a few days later. The next morning, he came … More Part 3:The First Meeting
Hello Freinds, You all know that I have a unusual fascination and love for vintage fashion, and I have for over a year made a some outfits and shared some of them with you!! But I haven’t ever made the big decision or commitment to make all of my clothes and thus my entire wardrobe … More Time to make my entire wardrobe vintage; #vintageafy!
Hey Friends, Have you ever really wanted to make a bonnet or any hat for that matter? Maybe the idea just kind of scares you and it seems like you need a degree before tackling the project. Well, actually, it doesn’t have to be frightening at all, in fact when of the best ways to … More Refashioning a Civil War Bonnet From a Old Hat
Hey Friends, It is time for part two of the story about my Missouri life change. If you missed part one you can check it out here https://girlofadifferentera.com/2021/02/14/part-1-a-normal-autumn-evening/ Now having done the unusual, (sending out the inquiry) I tried putting it far from my mind. I was quite sure I wouldn’t get a response and … More Part 2: The Reply
I hope you all enjoy this video!!! If any of you remember the the chemise and draws spotlight, (https://girlofadifferentera.com/2020/11/02/night-disturbance-an-outfit-spotlight-of-my-newly-completed-chemise-drawers-and-cap/) and the petticoat video (https://girlofadifferentera.com/2020/11/24/making-an-1860s-petticoat/) This is the dress that I am wearing on top! So in a way it has been a long time coming! So sit back and enjoy the music (I’ve heard that … More Making a Civil War Era Work Dress; Part 1
Now my friends, it is time to start the long story of how and why my life will be changing so drastically this summer. I hope you enjoy. It was a very typical evening for me, as I searched the web for a good 1860’s cloak pattern. I checked out the common sites and then … More Part 1: A Normal Autumn Evening
Hello Freinds, As always I hope this post finds you well. I thought I would just pop in for a short conversational post, a post that might just give you what you have been waiting for.. Yep, that’s right, it is time to get ready for the long series about hemming (haha just kidding, I … More The Teaser post
Hey Freinds, I am currently away from home, so this post is going us as a scheduled post, and I hope you will enjoy!!! I thought with it being especially cold this week, that more then a few of us are beginning to long for summer. So in this vertial age I thought I would … More A Summertime Bike Photoshoot