Rose Bertin ~~Marie-Antoinette's Milliner and Dressmaker~ Gorgeous 1700s Gravees Illustrations of Hats Louis XVI ~ Free Graphics for Journals~ Mixed Media

Hi everyone and welcome! Today I have the most wonderful pictures! Little treasures tucked in an old book about Rose Bertin. She is the woman that influenced the fashions in Louis XVI court. The dressmaker for Marie-Antoinette. So many sumptuous dresses and elaborate hats and hair. After finding these picture I was so curious to know more about the woman who had such an impact on fashion.

Link to book about Rose Bertin.

Link to Rose Bertin Wikipedia page

I hope you find these as charming as I do. 

Be safe,be kind to everyone and much love to all,

Louise

We need buttons! Free Clip Art 1890's Fashions Make a Witch! Donate a Button Win Antique Lace and Trim

Hi everyone! Thursday was another wonderful day at "my" shop, The Legacy. We are so low on buttons. The store receives donations all the time but not many buttons have come in this month. If you have any to spare we would love to have them! Our address is:

The Legacy

781 Gravenstein Hwy South  

 Sebastopol CA 95472 

The store manager gave me the O.K. to hold a drawing. Mail at least one button (or as many as you can bear to part with) to enter. On October 15th we will hold a drawing. The prize will be a bag of bits and snippets of old lace, thread and other goodies.

 The store has a plastic flowerpot full of buttons and each child that comes in can select 3 free buttons. They love it and it keeps them happy and busy, searching for just the right one. But our pot is almost empty!!

Now for some free clip art. My sister sent me a picture of these fabulous witches.

 I have just the thing so you can make your own. They are fashion plates from the 1870's.

Buying Hats in Paris Salon in 1910. Free Edwardian Photographs for instant art, ATC, Greeting cards

 Hello and welcome to all of you.

Today I have photographs from 1910 of elegant women buying hats. A real Paris salon for fashionable Edwardian women. The men delievering the BIG boxes is my favorite. All are for your personal use and enjoyment.

Thank you for your kind comments. That is what inspires me to find fun things to post.

 Welcome to the many new followers.

Have a wonderful day creating something beautiful, Louise

That enchanting time of Jane Austen and Regency clothing

Hi everyone, How is your day going? Today has been sunny so that always puts me in a good mood! Getting a new post on bumble button makes me even happier.

There must be many Jane Austen fans out there.Any postings about her or Regency clothing brings so many of you to my blog. Here are a few more pretty pics to enjoy.

Much love to each and everyone of you

Reminder, all the pictures and images are free for your personal use. So click away!

                  

Jane Austen Clothing Regency Fachion Plates, Early 1800's. Free clip and instant art.

Welcome to you all. Thank you for all your well wishes. Luckily, being careful has paid off My back is doing much better .So grateful it doesn't hurt to sit at my desk and computer aa much. How convenient a laptop would be!

Isn't October going fast?

This post was in my drafts so I have something for you today.  I can post without spending a lot of time at my desk. The pictures and fashion plates are from early 1800's. The ones with the large puffy sleeves are circa 1830. The others are earlier and are Regency fashions. Jane Austen era clothing. The first one and the oil are  my favorite's.

I have been thinking of doing a give away. It would be so fun to put together a collection of goodies or buttons.My only concern is shipping costs over seas. Any hints about doing a give away are welcome.

I am so very happy that you have come for a visit. Welcome to all my new followers. It makes it so fun to blog and share all the pictures.

Much Love, Louise

 

Bright colorful prints of French fashions Late Edwardian 1910's - 1920's

I am in the mood for some color! That is the inspiration of the day. Color and fine french fashion come together in these fantastic vibrant prints from the 1910's. They are by the same artist whose signature is hard to read. Scrumptious clothing for the well dressed women of the time. What to wear when you are out for a stroll in the park. The little girls are so cute. 

Right click for a large version.

Raining Violets, Art Nouveau Poppys,Boys and Airplaine, 1920 1930 Women's Clothing Romantic Woman and a Portrait of a pensive Young lady

Hi Everyone! It is cloudy and rainy again after lots of sunshine. Out comes the cups of tea. Thank goodness for a cup of  tea, warms my hands and helps with a sore throat. I have not had to water my plants for so long..

 This little angel catching violet raining from the sky is perfect for February birthdays.

Happy birthday to my sister and niece.

More illustrations featuring children.My daffodils and paper whites are blooming. Next year I should add some tulips. My son's grandfather has taken him to air shows since he was a little boy. So I thought this was so dear.

Fabulous 1920 - 1930 Women's Fashions. Just love this era! A great source for inspiration and research.

Had fun pulling these together for you. Hope you can use them or just enjoy checking them out. Another happy blog post! Much love to you all, Louise