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Help Me Decide which 1930's dress to make for Gatsby 2017
Help Me Decide which 1930's dress to make for Gatsby 2017

The Art Deco Society of California's Gatsby Summer Afternoon, is right around the corner.  Slated for Sunday, September 10th, this annual event will take place on the majestic grounds of the Dunsmuir Hellman Estate in the Oakland Hills.  Hundreds of people enter the grounds dressed to the nines in gorgeous picnic attire....

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Here at Last - The Art Deco Preservation Ball
Here at Last - The Art Deco Preservation Ball

Well, the day of the ball arrived and I was prepared!  This year's theme was Death on The Nile (the Agatha Christie Murder Mystery) with a focus on Egyptian Revival of the Art Deco era.

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Designing my (Art Deco Preservation Ball) Gown
Designing my (Art Deco Preservation Ball) Gown

For me, it usually starts with Fabric.  This time, I was lucky enough to be gifted two beautiful pieces of silk from my friend, assistant and fellow fabric-lover, Maria Chenut....

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