colonial garden - Teacups in the Garden

Once a Fixer Upper of Historic Proportions: Mount Vernon

While touring the garden exhibit, 19th century renderings of Mount Vernon falling to ruins caught my heartstrings. And Abraham Lincoln was there!

Mantua Makers Sew a Gown in a Day: Colonial Williamsburg

First we went to the milliner to see the one event that would encompass most of our day…watching the draping and hand sewing of an 18th century gown in one day!

Drummers Call in beautiful springtime: Colonial Williamsburg

Since they are now of age, my kids will march to the beat of the 18th century while pursuing their future in this crazy post-modern world.

Ode to Costume Vignettes in the Governor’s Palace Gardens

The best years of our lives were the historical journeys in historical clothing in the historic area, and the tailors and milliners who helped us dream.

My photo debut in the Colonial Williamsburg calendar

Last July Colonial Williamsburg contacted me about using one of my photographs for their soon to be published calendar that is mailed to donors every year!

Gowns, flowers, and a 500 year tour: Colonial Williamsburg

Joining friends for a merry day wearing proper attire in the historic area, we inspired many guests to take pictures of the five of us, yet we forgot our own.