Women's Fashions of the 1920's - Flappers and the Jazz Age

Flappers were only part of the fashion trend of the 1920's. The female silhouette became slimmer and almost androgynous with drop waist dresses and loose clothing. But the raised hemlines shocked traditionalists and the 1920's changed fashion for the rest of the century on into the next.

Boho - The Fashion History of Bohemian Style

A fashion history of bohemian style and its influence on hippie style and modern boho chic. For 200 years, bohemian style has been the fashion for artists and intellectuals who embrace an alternative, nonmaterialistic life style

Fashions of the 1960's - Mods, Hippies, and the Youth Culture

1960's style fashions changed the way we look at clothing. From mini skirts to folk costume, from the classic style of Audrey Hepburn to the Bohemian style of Janis Joplin, 60s fashions were dramatic and appealed to youth.

Swimsuit - the History of Swimwear for Women

Swimsuits have changed a lot since the turn of the last century. Where once swimming attire was dictated by modesty, fashion moved toward more practical designs and swimsuits became attractive, functional, and revealing.

Fashion History - Ladies' Fashion Designs of the 1930's With Pictures

I found a 1932 fashion magazine featuring design sketches of the latest popular ladies' dresses. The sleek, elegant look was quite a change after the wild fashions of the Roaring 20'. A tubular silhouette continued with lower hemlines and diagonal lines.

Fashion History - Purses and Handbags

Throughout history, men and women have used handbags to carry small personal items. From purely functional plain sacks, handbags have evolved into status symbols featuring ornate designs and luxurious materials.

Plant Hydrangeas for Large, Long Lasting Blooms

Hydrangeas come in several varieties, mophead, lace-cap, paniculata (PeeGee), and oakleaf. The large blossoms are easily dried. Influence the color of mop-head and lace-cap hydrangeas by augmenting the soil.

Women's Clothing of the South in the American Civil War

Homemade Soap - How to Make Soap at Home

How to make soap at home - here are some inexpensive ingredients, directions, and tips on how to make hand crafted, vegan homemade soap. With pictures, recipes, and videos, you can learn to make your own home made soap.

Tent Camping - Food and Meals

What kind of food to take when we go camping, what food to pack for a camping trip, what to cook, and eat that does not need refrigeration. Camp food should be easily portable and camp food should be enough for hungry campers - appetites soar out in the fresh air and everything tastes good.