Gretchen aka Gertie

A commenter recently mentioned on one of my posts that her aunt always wore Ship 'n Shore blouses, which led me... http://fb.me/3pVfQTf6u 

Have you all seen La La Land? I loved its modern take on '50s technicolor movie musicals; it has the same magical... http://fb.me/6ikBdQeRU 

I finally watched The Prince and the Showgirl recently, one of the Marilyn movies I haven't seen. I can't say I... http://fb.me/7YYfi7rhd 

I love this pretty label in the waistband of the vintage skirt I posted a couple days ago. I think one of the... http://fb.me/1Lp4fw9Ey 

Remember when I sewed a double layer circle skirt and used a dozen yards of pompoms to trim it? (There are also... http://fb.me/3qhgNpoIT 

I finally wore this vintage skirt I posted ages ago! The funny thing is I didn't really go anywhere in it. I got... http://fb.me/1c0JCDeDN 

New blog post! All about my Dita-inspired New Year's Eve dress, with a tutorial on how to make this neckline... http://fb.me/8BH9YO58W 

Ava Gardner being dressed by the Fontana sisters in 1954. This is a much more dramatic neckline than my New... http://fb.me/19t29DKye 

I spent the afternoon of New Year's Day at @quinnsrestnrant, seeing and playing some music. It's a funny little... http://fb.me/56JggwVMz 

Starting the new year with something saucy! Thank you for all your lovely comments on my New Year's Eve dress. (I... http://fb.me/83K8vj1fT 

Happy New Year, y'all! I don't know how I did it, but I completed the majority of the sewing on this dress today... http://fb.me/16pumkhYS 

Well, I have a lot of sewing to do today but it looks like I'll have a new dress to dance in tonight! Here's a... http://fb.me/90mwbRfaH 

If I were to attempt to make a new dress before New Year's Eve, I would totally copy the bodice on the vintage... http://fb.me/V1Y8jVnE 

What are you wearing New Year's Eve? I had to choose between going to a rock show at a local dive bar and a fancy... http://fb.me/1JFQEdSu3 

One of my favorite shots I took at @waltdisneyworld. I love the silhouette of Walt and Mickey in front of... http://fb.me/18xSFz9uA 

I had the most wonderful Christmas at Walt Disney World with my mom, and now it's time to head back to our... http://fb.me/tHZCh2eJ 

In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki room! Finically got Mom to see the Enchanted Tiki Room, a must for if you're... http://fb.me/8nIJii5My 

Hattie holidays to you! Wishing you a lovely Christmas from me, this little white tree monkey, and Henry (not... http://fb.me/5oJ0xn0hx 

Got to wear my new pink Santa Dress at Hollywood Studios today! So many people commented on it and several asked... http://fb.me/CZtvk0DR 

No, I did not trust myself to bring this rare vintage skirt with me on vacation and keep it looking pristine, but... http://fb.me/8b604QkX9