Time for a book chat! Seems like I've been reading a lot lately, and a couple of these really captured my interest. There is a lot of non-fiction in this group. So grab a cuppa, and let's chat about books today. Claire McCardell : The Designer Who Set Women Free by Elizabeth Evitts Dickenson - …
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Downton Abbey Exhibition with Lessons in History
The Downton Abbey Exhibition at the Biltmore Estate was one of the most extraordinary events I've ever seen. I came to realize that Julian Fellowes is more than a genius author, he is an amazing historian as well. Each character and setting in the series was grounded in historical facts, with a unique view of …
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Dressing Downton at Biltmore Estate
There's a special exhibit going on at the Biltmore Estate right now, and for all of the Downton Abbey fans it is wonderful. Even more so for those that know what it takes to use needle and thread to create wearable art. Wearable art is precisely what I saw there. Gorgeous beading and exquisite hand …