The Seven Day Corset Challenge

So, yesterday I had an Idea. After having read an article refuting the "Corsets are bad" myth, And highlighting the health benefits, (which I can't for the LIFE of me find right now!) I decided to give it a go. Seven days, all day, corset submersion course. :D

Today's outfit was a simple everyday one. My mint green blouse and brown cotton skirt. And My Edwardian apron.

I'm going to admit that today was miserably uncomfortable. When I first put it on, it was much too loose, so I took it off, laid it flat and adjusted it. Only I must have made it too tight, but I didn't realize it until later, and I had too much to do to take the time to fix it. That WILL be solved tomorrow.

Secondly, I have what my family tends to call the "Benson Back" after the family line that it comes from, aka "Curvature of the spine," so Sitting up straight has been an adjustment. I had to bring in a hard chair from the kitchen to use in the living room now.

Thirdly, because of a lack of proper supporting undergarments, I always pair my modern bra with my corset... Big mistake today... There is a bone, just in the wrong place, that tends to push the under-wire in said bra irritatingly against me... Not cool. So adjustments will be made on that score tomorrow as well.

I had lots of housework to do today, so I rather wish I had taken the time to make these adjustments. The day would have been a lot more comfortable...

Also Introducing, Darling

Hello Everyone! 

I'm Darling! (But you knew that just by looking at me! Haha!) 

Aunt Meggie Says I'm going to be here a lot, just like my Cousin "Little Bit." 

Guess what? My birthday was yesterday! The first one I ever had! 

And These pictures are from an amazing photoshoot Aunt Meggie had with Me and My Cousin. She's going to show them all to you REAL soon! 

I've made some real accomplishments this year; I'm learning to toddle! And I can wave and say Hi! 

  

I can't wait for you to get to know me! I'm a great Kid! 

Note from Meggie: My "R" button seems to be sticking tonight, so forgive any mistakes. Thanks and God Bless! 

A Trip to Tipton

We were blessed to be able to go and set up at several places this autumn, Our first, and newest, was the Fall festival at Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site in Johnson City. 

We were invited to camp with several other people, but because of rainy weather, we were the only ones that did. Of course, I brought all my Victorian comforts of home. (You know you've been watching too much BBC when you know you can't forget to bring the works for a full tea service.) 

These photos were taken at the end of a long, wet, tiring day, But it was extremely fun! It was my first time being able to almost completely put aside modern life if I wanted to, and be Edwardian. 

It was extremely surreal, being alone at night in this place, almost like the lives that had been lived in this home went on dancing once everyone was gone. Not to mention the resident deer that enjoyed the lawn one evening, and the groundhogs who live under the outbuildings.

It was a great way to spend my birthday weekend I think.

I had planned an entirely new outfit for this show, but upon trying my blouse, it was much too small... and by then I was out of time and material. So I went with my old standby Green Blouse, though the skirt was new. A sturdy, everyday, bottom weight cotton, made from Past Patterns #5328

It turned out not to be too hard. It was too small for me around the waist, so I took a few inches off the top, which helped with the length as well.

Anyways, I'm extremely excited to get to go back next year!

Maybe we'll get  sunshine and a better turn out.

Until next time!
Meggie

Introducing Little Bit

Hi!

My Name is "Little Bit" (Bit for short)

At least that's what my Aunt Meggie calls me...

Okay, I admit, She's not Really my Aunt, But she and my mommy are best friends, so it's close enough!

Hey guess what? I'm gonna be a year old in December!

Aunt Meggie says I gotta say something to you since she's going to be using my picture a Whole  lot around here! I guess it's cause I'm just so darn cute! 

She's made me some really awesome dresses this year wanna see? Well you'll just have to wait! Those will be coming up real soon! Stay tuned!

Anyone listening???

Hi!

I just wanted to see if anyone is still reading my blog.

I'd love to talk to everyone again. Maybe get things going again. But I REALLY don't want to do it to empty cyberspace.

If you have google reader, you may have seen my latest post about moving out. Well that didn't go so well.... To many problems with it. So things will get flip-flopped around here and turned on their head until I'm satisfied but I'll be trying to remain here, but like I said, not if it means empty cyberspace.

So please comment here and help me get things back up and running.

Thanks a million!
Meggie

Another giveaway

Here's one from Accordion to kelly for a lovely bar of soap from Bambu Earth! http://kelliefalconer.blogspot.com/2012/11/giveaway-artisan-soap-by-bambu-earth.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+accordiontokellie+%28Accordion+To+Kellie%29

23 Skidoo, 20's shoes!

American dutchess is hosting a giveaway for her new T-strap 1920's shoes the  23 skidoo's!

link in the photo