milliner - Teacups in the Garden

Sewing 18th Century Pudding Cap for our Youngest Sweetheart

When my son asked me to sew an 18th century pudding cap for for his not quite a toddler daughter, since she’s always hitting her head, I gave it my best shot.

Enjoying a Colonial Williamsburg Christmas

All in all, introducing my youngest sweetheart to a Colonial Williamsburg Christmas in the evening candlelight was the best part of the day!

He bought a ring at Drummers Call 2019 Colonial Williamsburg

Remembering 2004 when I led my young children on their first journey through the historic area, I had fun watching my kids carry on the tradition.

Milliner, Horses, and Gardens: Colonial Williamsburg

After leaving the milliners, I shopped at the Prentis Store, then visited Mann Page and James Madison, who saw me as they rode by on their horses.

A peek into Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg

Even though many decorations are up by Thanksgiving, the decorators have until Grand Illumination to finish hanging all the wreaths, which is another week away.

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!