My Ladye’s Veil: A Guide to 14th Century Headwear

Greetings! –Unfortunately, I not only forgot my own deadline, I could not find a way into writing about the topic I had planned for this weeks’ post. As a peace offering, please accept this heavily updated version of my class hand-out on 14th century headwear. Headwear is something I’m passionate about as a costumer because,

A Tale As Old Time: “The Last Duel” and the Age Old Cycle of Victim-Blaming

A comparison between the events of The Last Duel and the modern treatment of victims of sexual violence and assault.

Interim…

The photo above is, admittedly, a throwback, having been taken eight years ago during Brockman’s Knighting Ceremony at Gryphon’s Fest in 2013. The day before, I’d had laparoscopic surgery, from which I wouldn’t fully heal until a few weeks before my oldest was born in 2015. While the anesthesia was still keeping the pain at

My Lady’s Buttons

In which I detail the button’s emergence as a fashion accessory, medieval frugality, sewing cloth buttons, and proper attachment.

My Ladye’s Bonnet: The Five Minute Bycocket!

Following a zoom class taught by the lovely Ysabel de la Oya (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCssS…), I made my own medieval bycocket. After accounting for the interruptions from my little ones, it only took five minutes. (NOTE: I do apologize for the poor sound quality. Lady Mothers are not really afforded quiet.) Required materials. Wool hat blank. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01…)

My Ladye’s Wardrobe: Sustainability, Comfort, and Authenticity in the Real World

What is a Lady to do when road conditions prevent her from attending Winter Coronation? Well, this Lady Mother further bored the youtube world with a video diary on 14th century clothing and godet placement… Because my lord husband may tune me out, but I can at least pretend someone is listening to me when

My Ladye’s Bosom: What I Won’t Be Covering at Clothier’s 2020… Also, I have a youtube channel!

First of all: I officially launched my youtube channel this evening with the following PSA regarding Clothier’s. Now, I believe that multiple mediums, helps to convey the message more broadly, so I’ll include the written (read: polished) version below. However, now those of my readers who don’t know me in real life can see that

Fortune’s Wheel: My Ladye’s Audacious Plan to Harvest Happiness

Earlier this week, I went to the market for my regular groceries. Because I’ve been suffering from hyperemesis gravidaarum since the beginning of November, my Lord Husband has been in charge of the shopping, so, I must say, it was nice to regain control over my pantry and that aspect of our budget. While Günther

The Order of Precedence as It Should Be

And this, my lords and ladies, is how it’s done… Calontir Fall Crown Tournament, 2019 Long live these Sovereign lands of Calontir! I’m absolutely over the moon about the upcoming Crown Tournament because it will also feature a Great Pas d’Arms for Stile fighters. This tournament will call for banners, pageantry, heraldry, and a proper

A Ladye on Trial: the Culture of Victim-Blaming and Silence in the SCA

To those who have reached out to me, either directly or through my husband, I truly appreciate your support. When I published my last post, I was honestly dispassionate about my own experience; my objective was to address the larger issue of bad behavior and the response or lack thereof. I didn’t realize that I