Summer Necklace

The last weeks befor my sons summervacation are always quite hectic. It really feels like being on a riding train. With no way to get off and no stops untill the vacation. With most of my family-in-law having their birthdays in May. The feeling and reality of not having any time for ourselves starts then. So I am not getting any costuming done. As I can't sit entirly still without getting a frustrated. I am doing small projects like this necklace. It is made with beach shells, fresh water pearls and glass beads. Hopefully this summer necklace will entice the sun to come out and play. As we haven't seen her in quite a while.

Much like my son I am looking forward to the summer vacation. When we both finally have the time to do what we want.

Fake!

Usually I don't buy dresses on ebay. But the H&M Bohemian Deluxe maxidress in my size was gone before I could even blink... So I made an exception and started to look on ebay. There I found one and bought it. Now, not only, I am stuck with a knock-off but it's also too small!
I can only get a refund for the fee off the dress (minus shipping)and I would have to send the dress back. The total amount of money that I lose. Is almost as much as the dress has cost.
The other option she gave me was exchange for another dress. This would mean pay shipping for the dress that I have. But all her dresses are too small!

Lesson learned, never buy dresses on Ebay....

Whitsun Viking market at the Archeon

Fleur in the Hedeby style viking outfit that I've been working on.

Heartsick

While looking at the pintucks on my Edwardian Shirtwaist pattern from Folkwear I feel a little heartsick. And I wonder does my Edwardian Shirtwaist really, I mean really need them? I messed them up the last time I tried and if I am honest. I don't think I've got the courage to try again. Pintucks are really specific for the period and I loooooovvvvveeee the way they look. But they are an awful lot of work and you have to be really really accurate to make it work. Uhm....

For those of you who can read Dutch or for those of you who like to look at our re-enactment picutures our new website is launched.
You can find it here http://www.zwartezwaan.net/ You can find the pictures under the foto's tab.

Dag van het Park, Capelle aan de IJssel

Last year we did the same event, and it was supposed to be a one time thing. But it never really got of the ground due to the bad weather. As the organisation liked what they saw. Theydecided to try again this year. At the start, this event looked rather gloomy. As it was once again cold, with a lot of wind and (a little bit) wet. But luckily for all, the weather became great around noon. And we had a lot of visitors!

Edwardian Silver Marcasite Cameo Pendant / Brooch

I have been in love with Cameo brooches and pendants since I was little. But untill recently I could never find one that I liked and could afford. I purchased this one on Ebay a little while ago and it came in yesterday. It goes very well with silver edwardian (style?) and marcasite earrings, bracelet and ring that I have. I will wear it with my Purple Edwardian Costume later this year.

Currently I am working on a viking costume(undertunic, tunic, apron dress and shawl) for the daughter of a friend. I will post pictures of it after Whitsun. When this costume is finished I can resume working on a 50's style dress that I was working on. But what I really would like to do is start working on my Edwardian blouse.

Coming sunday we will have our only medieval event of the year. Although I love doing early medieval/viking re-enactment, I miss doing medieval events. And with that the "excuse" to make medieval costumes. It makes no sense making them, when you don't get a chance to wear it....

The Borger Hunebed Centre

The weather was not really good but not really bad either. The company however was great! Yesterday we had a lovely time at the
The Borger Hunebed Centre with our vikingfriends and family! My little sister came to see us with her boyfriend. A uncle and aunt of my husband came by as well.








The reconstructed iron age house at the site.



No she's not mine, she's only borrowed but isn't she cute as a button!





My brother-in-law getting archery lessons.






I always love to wear historical costumes at historical sites...


My sister made this lovely picture of the three of us!