Gilded Age Patterns!

Looking for patterns for the Gilded Age? We have them! 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, and 1900s- check it out at Atelier Lily Absinthe!!! Become a Patron!

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Late 1890s Parisian Style

Late 1890s Parisian Style

Today’s dress is a circa 1898 day dress from the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs: Day Dress, c. 1898; Musée des Arts Décoratifs (32188.AB) Constructed by Coguenhem et cie (one of many smaller Parisian fashion houses of the time that we no almost nothing about today), this dress is a one-piece construction and had the hour-glass shape characteristic of Mid to Late 1890s day dresses.…

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Long Day...

Long Day…

Long sewing day…time to unlace and watch a movie. Currently enjoying “Hotel Portofino” on PBS via Amazon Prime. Now I want to go to Italy…combined with a little dress up, of course. Become a Patron!

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And More From The Atelier...

And More From The Atelier…

Corsets I can understand…but intentionally shelfing your rear view is well, insane. And yet…we wear them and think they’re awesome. Check out that side view! In 1885, that was tres chic. Become a Patron!

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Happy New Years 2023!!

Happy New Years 2023!!

Happy New Year 2023 from Lily Absinthe!! Looking forward to another exciting year! Become a Patron!

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Happy Holidays!!!

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It’s been a very exciting year for us and now we’re taking a short break before launching into 2023. Enjoy! 😃😃 Become a Patron!

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Caught On The Streets Of Tombstone

Caught On The Streets Of Tombstone

Caught on the streets of Tombstone…that Dressmaker that hides in #11 and sews all day! 😃 We’ll be returning to the streets of Tombstone after Christmas for a bit. Become a Patron!

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Going Into Town...

Going Into Town…

Walked to town today (well, actually yesterday now) to visit with friends and do a little shopping. Fun fact: I was dressed and ready on time! 😁 Become a Patron!

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Our New E-Store At Atelierlilyabsinthe.biz

We’re excited to account the launch of our new e-store at Atelierlilyabsinthe.biz! This in no way replaces our Etsy store but for some time we’ve been looking for a supplemental channel for e-commerce due to Etsy’s ever-rising fees and product restrictions. A stand-alone site will give us the flexibility to offer more products outside of Etsy’s restrictions and in turn provide a better customer…

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Fall Is Coming...

Fall Is Coming…

When my pretty Agapanthus goes away, that means Fall is just around the corner…did Summer fly by quickly, or am I just slow to notice? 😁 Become a Patron!

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At The Birdcage Theater

At The Birdcage Theater

Enjoying the shade outside of one of my favorite places on Tombstone, the Bird Cage Theatre…it’s so nice to be back in town. 😄 Become a Patron!

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Regency Pattern Sale!!

With all the Regency Era-themed events happening these days, now’s the time to get that Regency dress and we can help! We’re currently running a 15% off pattern sale at our Etsy store: Etsy Store! Here’s just a few of our offerings: Become a Patron!

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Something New At No. 11

Something New At No. 11

A blue version of the last brown gown.. this one is for me. Will it be seen on the streets of Tombstone this weekend? Maaaaaybe 😀 Become a Patron!

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Some Gilded Age Inspiration

Some Gilded Age Inspiration

HBO’s new series The Gilded Age has been on our minds lately, especially since it’s returning for a second season,  and this circa 1880-1882 dinner dress captures that feeling for us: Dinner Dress, c. 1880-1882; Metropolitan Museum of Art (C.I.63.23.2) In terms of general style, this is almost identical to our gold brocade & blush pink dress shown above and it only shows that the dividing line…

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Corsets & Petticoats

What’s a corset without the softness of a petticoat? I love the contrast of lacy layers spilling from a tightened waist, don’t you? Become a Patron!

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Memories of Bath

No staircase was safe from Tuula and I in Bath! Was this really just four months ago? 😄 Become a Patron!

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