In January of 2016, the ORS is hosting a celebration of costume, from historical to fantasy.  The fair and exhibit will include costumes ...

Hello all! I regret neglecting this blog page for the NW chapter. I do have a good excuse though, and that is we're so busy with ORS eve...

The American Duchess has been producing a growing array of historically inspired shoes for the costuming hordes for a while now. She has al...

Heads-up, Regency enthusiasts! American Duchess has released another model of period shoe and this time it's Regency. A beautiful Regenc...

There’s been a spate of discussion flying about the ORS for a little while now. Mostly it’s a discussion on how a set of Regency stays ought...

Yes, you heard it, we're having our retreat! It's SO exciting to watch it come together and to start finalizing workshops and the re...

A Regency lady might have worn very light fabrics (old-fashioned muslin was more like voile or batiste is today) but she did wear a few la...

The ORS's bonnet tutorials are much-viewed, and I discovered this little gem on YouTube this weekend, a young lady who is delightfully t...

Good Day Ladies and Gentleman, While it is dreary and snowy, many a daydream has centered on the wonders and comforts of a warm summer...