Christmas Goodies

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas! I know I did. We had just a quite day at home. I read my new books over, and over again. :) And gazed at my new sewing patterns trying to find supplies to make them - and I did. The blessings of having a huge stash. :) I just need to buy boning and zippers.

1. Blueprints of Fashion 1940s & 1950s

2. Vintage Hairstyling

3. Costume Close-Up

4. Costume in Detail

5. Summer Shade Jumper (Marie-Madeline Studio)

6. Ladies' 1780s Portrait Dress Pattern (Sense & Sensibility Patterns)

7. Mint Chocolate Bar

8. 3 Pairs of Earrings (one pair I will be returning)

9. Bracelet (made by my sister, Hanne-col)

10. Gluten-Free Candy Canes 

11. Snowman Brooch

One of my new tea cups from Starbucks. I LOVE them!

             1. Necklace made by my sister, Hanne-col.         2. Robe

And on Christmas Eve the Astaire & Rogers DVDs I won arrived in the mail! It was like receiving another Christmas present. I've already watched Shall We Dance and Follow the Fleet. 

So how was your Christmas? Right now, I'm making two 1780s dresses. One will be made out a white on white cotton fabric for a day dress. While the other one, will be made out the leftover fabric from my formal for a ball gown. :)  Also I can't wait to buy supplies to fix my hair in vintage styles - mostly 50s & 60s. :) 

~Ashley

Just want to wish...........

A Merry Christmas, to everyone!!!!!

~Ashley & Gabrielle

CYA - Christmas Formal Dinner

Beth & Me

This past Monday night was the formal dinner. :) It was so much fun! And guess what?!?! I have pictures of my formal for all of you! I bet you are all so happy with me. lol.

The Coffee Bar....

I had peppermint hot chocolate. It was so good! Yum.

The tables, people, and servers. 

This is a delicious salad and roll that we were served first. 

The main course. Noodles with butter. Vegetables with stuff on them. Beef Burgundy. And chicken with a french name after them. :)

Chocolate Cheesecake. Yummy. 

The Piano.

Me & Laurie

My dress. :) There are chiffon flowers around the neckline (made by me). A purple glittery jacket. My dress is a solid deep purple.   

~Ashley


The first picture is taken by Carrie F. And the other pictures with me in them were taken by Beth M. All others by me. :)

What to Wear - Christmas Parties

Earlier this week we were asked by one of our readers to do post on what to wear to a Christmas parties. Now, we haven't been to a Christmas party in years! So it was fun to do this post. Though if all goes well, I will be attending a Christmas formal put on by our Church for the Collage age young adults. As it is a Black Tie event I will be going all out formal! How exciting! I will be wearing the formal I made for the SAICFF back in October (yes, the event I still haven't post pictures of my outfit yet :) ).

Look One - Fancy Christmas Party. 

This is a fun, modern outfit for a more fancy Christmas party. Featuring lace, ruffles, chiffon, sparkle, and heels. If you didn't want to buy anything new, but wanted to recreate the look. Wear a black or red dress. Add a sweater or jacket with a pop of color (if wearing a black dress). Find jewelry that makes a statement. If you don't own a clutch, use a large wallet instead (I do this all the time).  

Look Two - Edgy Meets Girly

I really like this look. It features a slightly oversized sweater, slimming black skirt, ruffled booties, printed tights, and a ring that makes a statement. This is one of the easiest to recreate without buying anything. As there is a chance you already own most of the items showed here. Just wear neutral colors that look good on you, with some pops of color. My choice is black and grey with a splash of purple. 

   

Christmas Look Three - Girly Christmas 

Instead of wearing the traditional colors red and green - why don't you try purple and brown? I find dark purple to be quite elegant and somewhat Christmas-y. What non-traditional colors do you like to wear for Christmas events?

Christmas Look Four - Classic

This look is the most traditional. Tailored grey dress, oxford heels, splashes of red, plaid, and snowflakes. This is the look that Gabrielle loves! And if you know Gabrielle, you would know that this look is very her. She even owns the oxford heels. :) Wear a classic tailored dress, or a skirt (pencil would be fabulous! Though, a-line would work too.) and blouse. Add some punch of color in the tights and purse. Don't forget some whimsy with some Christmas themed jewelry. 

This is just a start on what you could wear to Christmas parties. I'm planing sometime soon to do a whole photo-shoot, of different Christmas party outfits that are from my closet. Hopefully, I will get it done this weekend. Because next Saturday is Christmas. :) 

~Ashley

Christmas Tag

Vicki tagged me this Christmas tag and it looks like lots of fun. :) Thanks for tagging me, Vicki! 


The Christmas Quiz

1. What is your one favorite dish to see on the table at Christmas dinner? 
Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad. So good.

2. Do you have a Nativity scene or a creche? How many pieces does it have? 
We use to have a Nativity scene. But it broke. How sad. 

3. What is your favorite Christmas movie? 
I have three. It's a Wonderful Life, the Home Alone series, and Charlie Brown Christmas. 

4. If you and your family could spend this Christmas in another country, where would you go?
I would love to visit Bethlehem for Christmas. Though, Germany would be fun too!   

5. Does your grandmother usually knit you something for Christmas, or does she give you something different -- say, a Wii?
I don't have a Grandmother. 

6. Have you ever gone out of the house wearing a reindeer headband? What about a Santa hat?
Not that I can remember. 

7. Do you usually make or buy your Christmas gifts?
Buy. Though sometimes I will do both. :)

8. When do you set up your Christmas decorations? When do you take them down?
We put them up the day after Thanksgiving. Then take them down New Years day. 

9. What kind of activities does your church usually have at Christmas?
We have a Christmas program the weekend, or Sunday evening before Christmas. 

10. Did you ever believe in Santa Claus as a child?
No, not really. 

11. Which of the Gospels gives your favorite account of the Christmas story?
Luke. 

12. Have you ever acted in a Christmas pageant? What part did you play?
Once our family put on a Christmas play. I was Mary. 

13. Do you buy Christmas presents for your pets?
Yes, we did when we had a yellow lab. 

14. What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
The Annual Sibling Christmas Eve Campout.


I tag:


Amanda @ AmandaBeth Online
Natasha @ What I Wear, What I Do And Why I Did It
Polka Dot @ Life is too Short Not to Wear Red Shoes 
Anna @ Ooooh la la! 
Amber @ Mrs. Amber Apple

~Ashley

Christmas

Christmas Gift From Santa


Christmas Tree


Christmas Card

What I'm Wearing - Winter Color {Color Tights}

- What I'm Wearing -

Navy Blue Cardigan - Old Navy

Navy Blue Tank - Old Navy

Jean Pencil Skirt - Made by me

Color Tights - JCPenny

Black Pumps - Famous Footwear

Earrings - JCPenny

Necklace - A Dear Friend

Beret - Kohl's 

Today I wrapped some Christmas presents with my baby sister, Abigail. We listened to Christmas music, laughed, and made paper snowflakes after putting the presents under the tree. :) Oh yes, and we had peppermint hot chocolate.  What a lovely day. What kind of day did you have?

~Ashley

12 Days of {homemade} Christmas - Day 3

Samantha at Simple Delights is having a 12 days of {homemade} Christmas event. One of the things you can do is this fun quiz.

Three Favorite Christmas Carols

-God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
-Ave Maria - Josh Groban
-Silent Night

Three Favorite Christmas Songs

-A Baby Changes Everything - Faith Hill



-Do You Hear What I Hear

-Tennessee Christmas - Amy Grant



Four Favorite Christmas Traditions

-The Annual Sibling Christmas Eve Campout
-Driving around and looking at Christmas lights on Christmas Eve
-Baking and Eating Christmas Cookies
-Opening one present on Christmas Eve

Three Favorite Holiday Cookies

-Russian Tea Cakes
-Sugar Cookies
-These brownie cookies with mint kisses that I can't remember the name right now.

Does your Christmas tree have a theme ( snowflakes,
nature, red & green, etc.) or just a collection of ornaments?

-Nope. Just white lights and a bunch of ornaments. Though, I love themed Christmas trees!

Three favorite Christmas ornaments

-My Scarlet O'Hare "Barbecue Dress" ornament
-Our Nativity Scene ornament
-Snowflakes

Do you like snow?

-Sometimes.

Hot chocolate or coffee?

-Hot chocolate all the way!

Do you decorate indoors and out?

-Nope. But, I wished we did.

Do you like to decorate before Thanksgiving, or after?

-We decorate the day after Thanksgiving.

Name 3 things you like doing in the snow:

-Snowball fights.
-Making Snowman.
-Writing Messages in the Snow.

Do you usually make at least one
handmade gift for someone each year?

-I try too.

Name one of your favorite Christmas books:

-The Legend of the Candy Cane by: Lori Walburg

Favorite Christmas movies?

-It's A Wonderful Life
-Charlie Brown Christmas
-The Little Match Girl
-The Little Drummer Boy
-Miracle On 34th Street (1947)

~Ashley

Ideas for the Up Coming Holidays . . .

I created some really cute ideas on what to wear for the upcoming holidays. You know, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. =) Do you know it is only 19 days until Thanksgiving? Here is my post from last year on ideas for what to wear for Thanksgiving.

Comfy Cozy Thanksgiving... by Bramblewood Fashion featuring gold plated earrings

Holiday Glow by Bramblewood Fashion featuring dorothy perkins shoes
I would never wear this type of dress - the one shoulder dress. But I just loved the colors and basic lines. 

New Years Eve by Bramblewood Fashion featuring vintages dresses

Christmas Joy.... by Bramblewood Fashion featuring louis vuitton handbags

~Ashley

Just wishing you all....

a very Merry Christmas!!! :D 

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”- Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

Here are some Christmas songs for you all to enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Winter Outfits

I hope you enjoy these Polyvore sets I made. :)

SNOW by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Banana Republic

And here is my favorite. ;)

December Ice by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Banana Republic

These outfits are perfect for the winter afternoon, or for the party you might be attending. ;) Both of the sets feature a net skirt and jeans, perfect for transitioning. ;) By the way, try guessing my favorite color for creating winter outfits. :P

~Gabrielle