Category: My Travels
Beyond the Door – The Accessories
The accessories to my previous post on 1880-1900s clothing from the mining towns in Colorado.
The Dress that Opened Doors…
When a dress becomes a key that unlocks the door to things you thought you would never find…
A Wild West Tour…
The proprietor of The August Phoenix Mercantile is on the road in Colorado! To those who are looking for the ‘postcards’ from my tour of old mining towns, railroads and family stomping grounds, you will find daily missives at Daveno Travels. Next stop –… Continue Reading “A Wild West Tour…”
The Traveler’s Shirtwaist…
After I finished the skirt (as detailed in my previous post), I turned my attention to an Edwardian blouse called a shirtwaist.
The Traveler’s New Clothes…
The Maker makes new traveling clothes, since “Dressing the Part, is Half the Fun…”
Venetians and Florentines…
The hats that resulted from my travels to Italy, and the architectural elements they were inspired by.
Crossroads Tour: Roberto Capucci in Florence…
One of most unexpected travel treats was the Roberto Capucci Exhibit at the Bardini Villa in Florence.
the DuSable Museum in Chicago
When art intersects with social consciousness, it can take you to powerful places.
