Victorian Views Of Nature's Autumnal Countryside And My Tasha Tudor Halloween Costume Preparation

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My dear friends, 

Since the gardener and I have been nesting in our temporary home, I have concentrated on my photography skills. Since I don't have a home to maintain, like "a lady of the house", I have the time to really give my undivided attention to learning techniques that I wasn't previously focused on.

As you can see, I finally ironed out some time to bake some Pumpkin Wedge Scones. Thank you to my dear friend, JoeyLeah, for the recipe; however, I ruined this batch; even though the photo looks scrumptious, I had to make another batch after this one. I also added some sugar crystals; they always make things taste better, don't they? 

Aren't my momma's Blue Danube dishes beautiful?

Look below at this gorgeous autumnal setting of the little lane road! It's the road to the beautiful Chinsegut Hill Manor House. Do you recall back in 2015, I was planning my small gathering workshop, called "Follow Your Heart"? I even spoke about the location, which was Chinsegut Hill Manor House. I have loved this place all of my life. It's an authentic Victorian manor that was erected in 1847. I will dedicate an entire post to it at a later date, as I'd really like to do it justice, although I still wanted to show you the photos I took with my cell phone. It was the first place I told Jeffrey I had to go to after we got settled in. This is just the vision I one day want to drive down to get to my forever property. A long winding road out in the middle of nowhere. 

LOOK! I mean, look at that gorgeous home! You drive upon this when you round the road and get up the hill, Chinsegut Hill Manor House. What a dreamy place. It's just as beautiful on the inside with its clawfoot tubs, wood floors and fireplaces, oh my!

Well, now~ let me tell you about my Halloween costume this year. As you may well know, last year, I went as Beatrix Potter, so this year I thought I'd go with another of my favourites, Tasha Tudor. I know~ it's not much of a stretch for me, but I'm as tickled as a pig in mud.

The brown calico print will be my dress, and the navy blue star will be a half apron. The pattern that I'm using is a reproduction of an 1850 work dress. You may have seen the design because I think I have posted it on the 'Take Peace' Facebook page before.  

My dearest aunt said she would crochet me a Tasha Tudor tip to tip shawl as similarly as she could to knitting. Tasha loved to knit, and that's the one craft that I don't know how to do. I am indeed planning to learn, though. 

So, for my outfit, I'll wear a hand-sewn dress, apron, shawl, and a scarf on my head and around my neck a broach to coordinate. How delightful! I can hardly contain my emotions!

Now~ being that I do not own a real Welsh Corgi dog, I purchased a stuffed animal corgi from Amazon. I am planning to carry a basket {which is for my candy collection, too} with the stuffed corgi and Pumpkin Moonshine book inside. 

I mean, how adorable are these dogs! My neighbours had one when we lived in Tampa, and I just loved watching them as they would walk past the cottage while taking their evening stroll. I can't wait to get our forever property because as soon as we move, I will get my very own Welsh Corgi. I have been nonchalantly looking for a purebred. I am all for "adopt not shop"; however, I have had a few negative experiences with shelter dogs full-grown, so I will use the law of attraction, just as I did when getting Oliver Twistytopsy.

I am off to bake some desserts to accompany my tea for this evening and finish cutting out the pattern for my dress. 

Are you dressing up for Halloween, or do you feel as though it's a child's holiday?

Oh, and before I forget, if you are interested in my little original {Mermaidlings/Little Women} paintings, please let me know, as I am starting to fill up for Christmas. I surely would love to paint for you. So comment below, or visit my Etsy shop to place an order.   

Most affably yours til my next swim, Raquelxxx