I arrived in Oamaru on the Tuesday and had some time to settle in, and to dash about the Public Gardens for some dress photos, before heading to the Grand Opening. It was lovely to catch up with some of the members of the VHC committee and their associates. We had plenty of refreshments, some… Continue reading 2025 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
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2024 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
In November I made my annual pilgrimage to Oamaru for their annual Victorian Heritage Celebrations. Which was, as usual, a fantastic few days – even though I got sick on the Saturday (I blame the weather). I arrived earlier in the week before all the events kicked off, meaning that I was floating around, taking… Continue reading 2024 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
Sampling Steampunk
As everyone here knows, I regularly go time travelling every November down in Oamaru. At King’s Birthday however, in 2024 instead of travelling to the Victorian era, my time machine spat me out into an alternate reality for the New Zealand Steampunk Festival. I’d heard a lot about the Steampunk Festival, held in Oamaru every… Continue reading Sampling Steampunk
Escape From 2021
Due to the Covid Restrictions still in play while New Zealand battles the Delta Outbreak that started in August, the committee organising the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations decided it was best to cancel the event for this year. A crushing blow for anyone, like me, who had been using the event as the light at… Continue reading Escape From 2021
1870s Tartan Bustle Photoshoot
While I was in Oamaru last month (which you can read about here) I took advantage of the beautiful and lovely Public Gardens for a mini photoshoot for the V-neck iteration of this year’s Tartan Bustle Dress. Here is a selection of the photographs 📸 It was so lovely to be able to dress up… Continue reading 1870s Tartan Bustle Photoshoot
Unofficial Guide to the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
The Victorian Heritage Celebrations have been held in Oamaru for over 30 years in November and are a highlight not only for the city but also all of the wonderful people who make the journey to attend it. If you've heard of the Heritage Celebrations (it's also sometimes referred to as the Oamaru Victorian Festival,… Continue reading Unofficial Guide to the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 3
Friday Waking on Friday I felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Today was the day that I was debuting the Pretty Princess Dress. I can’t help but feel a little nervous when wearing a new dress out in public for the first time – I’m not sure if that’s because I’m concerned that something… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 3
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 2
I've been a terrible blogger recently and haven't written anything for weeks (weeks? More like months - whoops!). And it's not because I have nothing to write about - I've just been busy, lazy, sick, or throwing myself into new sewing projects. But, it is about time that I rectify that and jump back into… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 2
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part I
Last month I made my annual journey to Oamaru for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations and, as always, I had a fantastic time. I got to catch up with and spend time with friends and acquaintances that I’ve made over the years, and made new friends. I successfully organised and presented the Historical Fashion Show for… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part I
Happy Birthday Queen Victoria
May the 24th this year marked 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. A milestone definitely worth marking in some way and, fortunately for me, I was also on leave and visiting Oamaru that weekend. And, as we all know from the Victorian Heritage Celebrations held there every November, it is the perfect place… Continue reading Happy Birthday Queen Victoria
