If you're looking for historical fiction that supports a working artist, HEY! I'm trying to sell enough that I don't have to pay a platform fee. 75% off 5 of my books until Aug 24th! Bonus, I announced this at the end of a Cozy Cat Chaos video 😹 youtube.com/live/CK5Dn8i...

It's Hug Your Chaotic Cat Day here on Booktube: Cozy Cat Books It Is! 🐈

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Left: 1895 2-piece cream silk satin evening dress with pastel ombre rainbow silk faille. 😍 Right: 1853 2nd day wedding dress of tan silk taffeta with pink and green chine and floral ribbon stripe. Woven green silk fringe. The silhouette defines the time period! [Augusta Auctions] #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Cotton tulle wedding or evening gown, 1834 Bateau neckline Should panels edged with embroidered lace, gigot sleeve Gathered front yoke into vertical piped satin band Cream silk satin piping throughout #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

1880 riding habit with trousers! This outfit is made from hunter-green wool broadcloth and includes a tight-fitting bodice with short peplum tabs at the back, a skirt that allows for a small bustle, and breeches. [Augusta Auctions] #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Three-piece black and purple shot silk with woven miniature polka dots. Day bodice: magenta silk ribbon edging, center-back tabs with woven silk fringe. Evening bodice: piped wide bateau neckline, self belt. Asymmetrical bustle skirt with woven silk fringe. —Augusta Auctions #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Bone wool flannel wrapper with quilted dusty-rose silk applique. Decorative lavender silk covered center-front buttons. Silk bows. Braided cord belt ending in tassels. Late 1860s. [Augusta Auctions] #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Who else’s creativity is under attack from their own selves? 🙋‍♀️ I would love to know if you relate to my latest public post. I don’t typically post about this kind of thing, but it’s time to open up. 🫣 www.patreon.com/posts/crossr... #writesky #writer #writersky #writinglife

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Anyone else having an issue with @bsky.app where on your phone, if you upload an image that takes up your screen, you can’t put in alt text? When I try to scroll down to put in alt text, the screen just bounces back up. #glitch

Preview of the podcast episode released on 4/21 about Classic Hollywood biographies. Be sure to check out the entire episode on YouTube or any podcast streamer under Frankly, My Dear, Classic Hollywood was Bananas! #ClassicMovies #podcast @christiestratos.bsky.social

Today I got some beautiful flowers from a local flower farm, not all pictured here, for zone 7: hydrangeas, violas, pericallis, ranunculus, calibrachoa, and pansies! Some of these are new to me. Can’t wait to care for them this season and watch them grow! #bloomscrolling #flowerreport #gardening

"The novelty consists, as is seen, in photographing a subject from the front and then from behind, and then in mounting the two photographs on reverse sides of the same card. In this way one can see the same person in an 'all around' way." The Illustrated American, Dec 8, 1894 #19thc 🗃️ #photography

Blue opal makes up the flower basket in this amazing 1920s brooch. The flowers are opals and diamonds. Such an incredible piece! [Lang Antiques] #jewelrysky #20thc #1920s

One thing that AI evangelists seem to assume, particularly legal AI evangelists assume, is that the thinking and analysis is quick, and the writing is just tedious busywork that slows us down. But the writing IS the thinking and analysis. You work out the thinking and analysis by writing it down.

The Encyclopedia of Ugly Fashion author Karolina Żebrowska shares her opinion on Bridgerton Season 4 costumes so far. I think she's pretty fair! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V_w... #19thc #Bridgerton 🗃️🪡

"Bridgerton" Costumes This Season Are... Surprising

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My first live appearance in 2026! Writing History: Spilling the Secrets will be hosted by @afstewartauthor.bsky.social on January 17 at 4 p.m. EST. It's about every aspect of being a historical fiction/fantasy #writer - can't wait! Hope to see you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecTE... #writing

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A little baby squirrel found its way to the food I put out! Such a tiny one! 😍 @gallifreygamgee.bsky.social

Let's close out the year with a post via Patreon (available to everyone) about my antique and vintage pet photo collection! Take a peek at these sweet animals who were loved enough to have their photo taken and saved for all these decades. www.patreon.com/posts/pets-o... #oldphotos #19thc #pets

Two-piece black linsey-woolsey dress. Bodice likely bloomer top, 1840s. —Augusta Auctions Sold today for $600 as a rare piece. Does anyone know if this is rare because of the material? #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

1867 silk satin ball gown w/tulle that was replaced around 1980 for preservation. Fitted bodice, draped overskirt. "Its soft, heavenly color palette and luxurious textures embody the romantic elegance and meticulous craftsmanship of the era." —Unveiling Vintage Fashion; The Fashion #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

1898 two-piece cream wave-patterned silk satin over printed with small dots. Black silk organza and jet passementerie trim. 1890 two-piece ecru silk gown with patterned silk crepe organza overlay and woven silver bead trim. —Augusta Auctions #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Late 1860s white cotton mull dress with Madeira embroidered insert at neck and fitted cuffs. Center-back mother of pearl buttons. [Augusta Auctions] #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Left: 2-piece nutmeg wool & silk blend dinner dress. Fronded silk tulle overlay to bodice embroidered w/copper metallic iridescent beading & black beaded fringe. Black Chantilly lace. Right: 2-piece cocoa-brown silk faille w/ruched sienna silk satin ribbon trim. —Augusta Auctions #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"

1880s two-piece pumpkin silk velvet plush with bombazine bodice and back skirt panel. Cast metal center-front button closures. 1880s two-piece maroon silk velvet plush with smocked purple silk satin center-front panel over glass and metal button closures. —Augusta Auctions #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Late 1880s three-piece cinnamon silk faille dress Dinner bodice w/iridescent beaded & corded passementerie applique Day bodice w/ciselé velvet reveres & flared cuffs, cream silk center-front plastron, scalloped silk satin ribbon ruffle to hem [Augusta Auctions] #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

1856 two-piece cocoa-brown silk taffeta day dress Dusty-rose silk braid terminating in hand-knotted fringe as applied collar, bell sleeves, and peplum Center-front two-tone cloth-covered button closures Trained skirt, cartridge-pleated center-back [Augusta Auctions] #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Happy October! Fashions from the October 1847 issue of Graham’s Magazine. #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

June 1870 Godey's Lady's Book Left: Walking suit. Underskirt of lilac grenadine, trimmed w/fringe & satin; the upper skirt of black silk, trimmed to correspond. Short sacque, w/revers of satin, w/coat sleeves & hanging sleeves over them. Lilac crape bonnet, trimmed w/lilac flowers. #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

Bronze-green silk satin day dress. Yoke ruffle and below-the-elbow ruffle over shaped sleeves. Silk box-pleated ribbon trim around cuff. Center-front hook & eye closure. Fitted inset waistband with cartridge pleating at center back. Possibly Quaker. [Augusta Auctions] #19thc 🗃️ 🗃️🪡

One of my squirrel friends had babies! Here's one of them. Look how little she is! @gallifreygamgee.bsky.social, here's the most adventurous one!