Housekeeping - We continue to update the Danish State Visit post, so do check back for Daisy's latest very coordinated ensembles. Also, there will be an Open Post Saturday, November 13, for those who wish to discuss the Festival of Remembrance performance and Remembrance Sunday ceremonies. It's Friday Fun Day at the Bag again! Last… Continue reading Royal Shares and Re-Wears – Princess Märtha Louise
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Before or After – Norwegian Emerald Tiara
Back in the Cameo Defense Post, we discussed briefly the Norwegian Emerald Tiara and the fan shaped elements that replaced the pear shaped emeralds that were removed to make earrings. It made me think...which is better, before or after? Before After I prefer the original, as I think the pear emeralds balance out the honking… Continue reading Before or After – Norwegian Emerald Tiara
Random Royaling – Queen Sonja Werks It and Celebrates
She turned 82 last week, which is sort of unbelievable if you follow her activities. In the past five days alone Sonja visited the Helgeland Festival, attended the opening of the 818 foot rock stairs called Helgelandstrappa, and appeared the official opening of The Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival. Red and white were the order… Continue reading Random Royaling – Queen Sonja Werks It and Celebrates
In Defense of the Tiara – Modern Gold Tiara
After yesterday's fun with orange jewels (thanks OC!!), we're heading up to Scandinavia for this installment, taking a trip into Norway's vault for the Modern Gold Tiara. This was a gift to Queen Sonja from King Harald in 1997 for her 60th birthday. It's designed as strips of gold, with diamonds interspersed and an interchangeable… Continue reading In Defense of the Tiara – Modern Gold Tiara
Defense of the Dress – Sonja Style
Welcome to our Defense of the Dress (DotD around here), where we argue the merits of royal dresses that are divisive. Today, we are throwing down with one of the granddaddies of divisiveness, Queen Sonja of Norway and her Big Bird gown. The Facts I actually don't have many facts on this dress, as strange… Continue reading Defense of the Dress – Sonja Style