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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Literary Heroine Blog Party Questionnaire!

                       

Kellie Falconer's Literary Heroine Blog Party Questions!




       ~The Questions~


1. Introduce yourself! Divulge your life's vision, likes, dislikes, aspirations, or something completely random!
I'm a senior in high school living in the great state of Texas. I love sewing and cake decorating almost anything crafty. Sewing is my main passion and I love sewing period clothing! I also play the piano and am in the middle of auditions for colleges. I love all things elegant, vintage, and feminine.


2. What, to you, forms the essence of a true heroine? 
Selflessness. A true heroine is always willing to put others needs before her's and gives with a cheerful heart and a sweet smile. She was wit and a strong head. She knows that she has faults and overcomes them, not getting too discouraged when she fails always depending on her Lord and Saviour.


3. Share (up to) four heroines of literature that you most admire and relate to.
 Elinor Dashwood


Anne Elliott


Esther Summerson



4.Five of your favorite historical novels?
Pride and Prejudice
Regina Silsby's Secret War
Regina Silsby's Phantom Militia
Anne of Green Gables
Traces of Mercy
Finding Mercy 



5. Out of those five books who is your favorite major character and why? 
Elizabeth Bennet.
Elizabeth Bennet is so undyingly favouritable. Who hasn't loved her and wanted to be right beside her. Yes she has her faults we all do don't we. Her admirable qualities are numerous—she is lovely, clever, and, in a novel defined by dialogue, she converses as brilliantly as anyone. Her honesty, virtue, and lively wit enable her to rise above the nonsense and bad behavior that pervade her class-bound and often spiteful society.



6. Out of those five books who is your favorite secondary character and why? 
Anne Shirley
 Anne is stubborn, passionate, loyal, and intelligent. She is a great inspiration for realizing your dreams.
She loves beauty and fantasy, and always wanted to be a good person. She is a kindred spirit!!  

7. If you were to plan out your dream vacation, where would you travel to - and what would you plan to do there? 
This is a hard one. I have several places I would love to go to. I would love love love to go to England and visit all the film locations where Pride and Prejudice(1995) was filmed and my dream there is to go to the Jane Austen Festival. I also would like to visit New Zealand or Australia and some historical sites here in the U.S.



8. What is your favorite time period and culture to read about? 
Civil War and Regency England



9. You have been invited to perform at the local charity concert. Singing, comedy, recitation, tap dancing… what is your act comprised of? 
Most likely perform classical pieces on the piano.



10. If you were to attend a party where each guest was to portray a heroine of literature, who would you select to represent?
This is a hard chose.......I probably would say Elinor Dashwood. Out of all of Jane Austen's characters I think I relate to her the most.





11. Favorite author(s)?
Jane Austen
L.M.Montgomery
J.R.R.Tolkien
Jeanette Oke
Martha Finley
And various other authors.


12.  In which century were most of the books you read written? 
19th Century


13. In your opinion, the ultimate hero in all literature is… 
Mr. Knightley!! He may be just seem like another guy next door living in the large Donwell Abbey Estate. He is unfailingly honest but tempers his honesty with tact and kindheartedness. Almost always, we can depend upon him to provide the correct evaluation of the other characters’ behavior and personal worth. He intuitively understands and kindly makes allowances for Mr. Woodhouse’s whims; he is sympathetic and protective of the women in the community, including Jane, Harriet, and Miss Bates; and, most of all, even though he frequently disapproves of her behavior, he dotes on Emma.



14. In your opinion, the most dastardly villain of all literature is... 
I don't know..........I know he is not a villain but does Mr. Collins count because he really sends chills down my back.



15. Describe your ideal dwelling place.



16. Sum up your fashion style in a short sentence. 
Feminine and comfortable with modern and vintage twists.



17. Three favorite Non-fiction books? 
The Bible(of course!!)
English Women's Clothing of the Nineteenth Century
The Official Horse Breeds Standards Guide



18. Your duties met for the day, how would you choose to spend a carefree summer afternoon?
Exploring the beautiful outdoors with friends or letting the breeze blow in as I dutifully sew.


19. Create a verbal sketch of your dream hat - in such a way as will best portray your true character. 
A wide brim straw hat decked with a wide pink ribbon bow and large cream flowers.


20. Share the most significant event(s) that have marked your life in the past year. 
Well this is my senior year in high school so I have been busy with school. I have also have been doing a lot of stuff with college consideration. I have decided to audition to several colleges for majoring in piano pedagogy.

21. Share the Bible passage(s) that have been most inspiring to you recently.
Hebrews 9:27-28  And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,  so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.

Romans 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are
 the called according to His purpose.




Thursday, February 19, 2015

Fifth Annual Literary Heroine Blog Party





Are you enthralled with the charming stories of heroines of yesteryear? Do you thrill at the sight of a lovely, century-old book? Have you ever read a favorite novel up in the airy retreat of a graceful tree? Do you often catch yourself thinking of the inhabitants of Orchard House or Pemberley as not only very real, but intimate friends? If so you should join Kellie Falconer's is 5th Annual Literary Heroine Blog Party! There is a questionnaire, link-up, and a giveaway! I had the privilege of participating last year and I won one of the prizes too! You should go be apart of it!!














Samantha

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Shades of Teal and Green


Well I can't believe it is already Saturday! And of course I haven't posted my outfit for this week:) Between rainy cold weather, a banquet, a concert, and everyday life it took me til now to post it. Haha!!!



I love maxi skirts so much! Unfortunately not all of them fit right though. I got this one among several others that were over 50% off at Dressbarn! Great deal right?!?!



I love this black sleeveless top with the ruffle roses! Its perfect under cardigans. The necklace is also one of my favorites too! 






Lol the lipstick I am wearing is really a berry color. It turned out a few shades lighter in the pictures than it really is:|




Maxi skirt: Dressbarn

Black ruffle sleeveless top: Ross

Gray cardigan: Ross

Necklace: Charming Charlie

Black flats: Payless





Have a blessed week!!
Samantha

Monday, January 12, 2015

New Year's Eve Pastels


Hello lovelies!! I am excited to share my second outfit post this month. I had been waiting for the sun to shine so I could take these pictures. I know it is already past New Year's Eve but I still wanted to share this outfit because I just love the colors. Mint green, pinky coral, silver, and tan were the color trends for New Year's Eve. The sweater is lightweight and so pretty with the silver metallic running through it. I just love the scarf with it's chevron pattern and ooohhhhh...... the colors!!!








I love this cute mint green bow! Goes great underneath a high bun. I used a bun maker to get the bun "perfect".





Sweater: Dressbarn
Skirt: Cato
Scarf: Dressbarn
Flats: Kohl's
Bracelet: Charming Charlie's
Bow: Claire's


So what do you think of these colors? Did you wear anything special for New Years?


Samantha

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Comfy Sweater Dress Outfit










Sweater Dress: Dressbarn

Leggings: Kohls

Scarf: Cato

Ring: Charming Charlie

Flats: Payless


I hope your year has gone off to a great start!
Today I am sharing with you one of my first outfits(that being modern not historical). I just love this comfy sweater dress I found. I love sweater dresses and was looking for one that fit right since most are cut to narrow for me. It has a higher waistline and a lovely flared skirt. The rust orange crocheted scarf with metallic adds a nice touch to the outfit. 

So my plan is to post an outfit a week!!!

Is there anything in particular you would like to see me blog? 


Samantha


Saturday, January 3, 2015

1860's Victorian Ball Gown





Hello Lovelies!!

This is a much belated post but now then never.
So back in June of 2014 my family and I took a road trip up to Montana to visit my Grandpa and Grandma. I had been wanting to sew a victorian ball gown for so time. Since Montana has so many historical sites I thought this would be the perfect chance.




I made the ball gown from a dark pink satin and black lace. The correct time period for the gown is 1860's. Bodice is fully lined and boned. Bodice has short puffy sleeves and slightly off the shoulder neckline has black lace. I sewed black braid around the bottom edge and neckline edge of the bodice. The full gathered skirt has a wide ruffle at the bottom, another layer of satin, and an overlay of lace. The lace swags up and bows adorn it. Believe me this is one heavy skirt.

I am wearing a corset and hoop skirt. I had fun pearing the black shawl, fan, lace gloves, and cameo with the gown.




The picture above I found and modeled the gown after. For the bodice I used Truly Victorian's pattern TV422. For the skirt I used TV240 but made a few slight changes. I made this in a matter of one week! I thought I wasn't going to be able to finish it but I did minus the hand sewing. On the way to Montana I tacked the bows on and hand sewed the hook and eyes down the bodice back 




Unfortunately the camera was on the wrong settings when we took the pictures so most of the pictures turned out bad and couldn't be edited:( The picture were taken in front of Rank's Mercantile in Virginia City, Montana. Virginia City is one beautiful little historical town.





I hope to do a separate post about our trip with scenery pictures!


Yours Truly,
Samantha

Sunday, December 28, 2014

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas| 1950's Christmas Dress

Happy Holidays!!!!
I trust everyone had a great Christmas with family. I know I did!!!


I am so excited to share this 1950's Christmas outfit I sewed.


White Christmas-Bing Crosby
And yes I am dreaming of a white Christmas because here in Texas it rarely snows:)




I used Vogue 8789 view B which is actually a 1957 dress. A few changes I made were lowering the front neckline an inch and doubling the width of the cummerbund. Dress is made from satin and the cummerbund from sparkle organza.



I love fur coats and wraps. I had fun making this cream fur wrap, but it was a little challenging. 






Here is the crinoline that I made and wore under my dress. Because 1950's skirts just don't look the same without one:)

Be sure to go to Edelweiss Pattern Blog and check out all the other lovely Christmas outfits!


☆Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too Ya'll☆






Thanks to my oldest brother for taking my pictures and my younger sister for doing my hair!