Beautiful Young Lady from the Late 1800's and One from Jane Austen Era

Hi everyone, Welcome to you all.

    As my days have been full my blog is not!  Still working on party prep. The R.S.V.P.s are coming in and there will be family from out of state coming.Very fun. Also  neighbors who I haven't seen since the late 1960's.

 I know my mom will be so pleased.

    My sister said she was glad there are no weddings coming up!

Thank you for all your comments. Please know I cherish them all. Even when I do not reply you can be sure I have read them.

I feel in love with this sweet pretty young lady. She seems to be deep in thought. Maybe she was just utterly bored sitting for the artist! The dress is scrumptious. I would love to come across this in color.

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And a young lady who appears to be from the early 1800's or Regency period. That hair! Use for ideas when wearing Jane Austen era clothing.

Enjoy and thank you for visiting, Louise

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

Bumble button Holiday schedule

Monday - Christmas

Wednesday - Halloween until the 31st

Thursday- Thanksgiving

New Years and party in early December

Everything else in between!

 

Portraits from 1700's, 18th century Women in opulant clothing Marie Antoinette time period

Hi everyone! Welcome to new and returning visitors alike.

 So many of you like the 18th century clothing and portraits. It was time to have that as a theme of the day. The wealthy women of Marie Antoinette's time had such amazing clothing.Wealthy being the important part of the equation.The paintings make me want to play dress up! It would be so fun to wear an accurate ensemble of that time.  Once in awhile I have come across blogs that are focused on period costuming. I did not keep track of them so any blogs you might want to suggest are welcome.  These lovely ladies are so femine. A perfect element to enjoy or use in a creative endevor.

Your comments have been the best. Thank you for your continued suppoet. Much love to each and everyone of you, Louise

Bumble Buttons Holiday Schedule

Christmas - Monday's

Halloween in October - Wednesday's

Thanksgiving - Thursdays in November

Parties and New Years in Dec

Everything else in between!

There seems to be a new way that my posted pictures are accessed.

 First  left click the image.This takes you to a new screen with the picture is on a black background.

2nd right click to copy

This is a favorte one today. She would look so pretty in a gilt frame. Very French.

this one has a extra large version

Bright colorful prints of French fashions Late Edwardian 1910's - early 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. Scrumptus 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. End of Edwardian era clothing reference.

Right click for a large version.

Lovely old Victorian engravings of beautiful women early - mid 1800's

Welcome to you all! Today I have these beautiful engravings of lovely Victorian women. The next to last one is my favorite. She is being very coy. Oh those Victorian women! If you recreate period clothing or costuming they are a good reference. Right click for a larger image.

Let me know if you are looking for something in particular. I welcome any requests.

Much love to all of you, Louise

Historical Regency Fashion Prints. Jane Austen era clothing designs

A posting for all you Jane Austen and Regency clothing  fans.

 Some of these fashion prints were originally published by Rudolph Ackermann. He began his print shop in 1795 and was known for  lithographs. Families,including the children would hand color them by candle light. Historic costumes and vintage textiles and of course lace are some of my favorite things. The back of the dresses are featured in a lot of the prints. I assume that was just as important as the front. Very pretty compared to what we do now. Fashions are from approx. 1800-1820. I have several more that will posted in the future.

It has been so fun posting this last week. Much love, Louise

Some of these will click to a larger size.

All I can say is wow! For the woman who wants to make a dramatic statement!



Free clip art for best friends. Antique images,postcards and photographs for scrap booking, ATC, greeting cards and collage

Hi everyone! Welcome to all you new visitors and dear followers.

 On my last visit to the legacy there was a box of free wool yarn in front of the store. There is always something free out there! The reason this beautiful yarn was out there was because it smelled incredibly musty. It was truly terrible. But the colors were fabulous so I packed it up to take it home. Luckily I had a big plastic bag in my car to contain the odor.  Next I did something that will make all you knitters cringe. I washed all of it in the washing machine on hot! Twice! No more stinky yarn.  Not the kind of stuff to knit a sweater but perfect for other projects.

So many images to pick from makes it hard to settle on a theme.

First is one of the cutest photographs ever. Not sure if she doesn't want to leave or she does not want you to leave. Just precious!

 On to the theme of the day Best Friends! I looked for pictures to honor those special friends that we have a special connection with. Or a sister. 

If you use images please be sure and mention that you found it on bumble button.

Thank you for visiting and following my little blog. I enjoy posting pictures for you all so much. Hope your day is a creative one, Louise