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Paul Macleod’s memorabilia-stuffed Elvis shrine was the pride of Holly Springs, Mississippi, for 25 years — until this July, when MacLeod shot a man to death over $10, then died of a heart attack immediately afterward. What will become of MacLeod’s dubious...

Here’s another post in our ongoing series on Regency fabrics! As I have in previous posts, I’ll be examining actual fabric samples glued into several earlier editions of Ackermann’s Repository, samples supplied by the manufacturers and published by...

Confession: I cheated slightly on this challenge. The guidelines indicated that one should select a term from the Historical Fashion and Textile Glossary on the Dreamstress's website.  I chose a term that was absent, but that I have been interested in...

It's April! That means a new lovely kit and swap from Alpha Stamps. This month's theme is French Couture and there's a 4x6 Postcard Swap afoot. I made two pretty cards. Hehe, that flower lady is pretty cool, huh? If you want to join in the...

A Victorian tufted heart-back chair is upholstered in black silk. When you have a deep appreci- ation for the decoration of the past,” says New York City designer Sasha Bikoff, “you can bring whimsical motifs into the future.” It’s a philosophy that...