
Alison Kannon is an avid costumer and a rabid historical martial arts and fencing enthusiast. She has been studying and teaching Sixteenth Century European martial arts since 2001. She is an enthusiastic historical re-enactor and created Elizabethanmafia.com in order to share her research of the fashion, culture, and martial arts of Early Modern England.
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2012
Happy New Year, everyone! Here’s to a happy, healthy, inspirational 2012!
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The Sad Loss of Beauty
I was very upset to hear about the destruction of so many beautiful costumes the other day. So much sorrow has been caused recently by natural disasters that we have no control over. The willful destruction of beauty by an … Continue reading
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Costuming for a Cause!
Do you love reading about ambitious, insane costuming projects? Do you love donating to a good cause? Well Cathy Hay of Your Wardrobe Unlock’d and Foundations Revealed is combining both in a effort to raise money for the continued relief … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas!
I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thank you all for your kind thoughts, comments, and support all year long.
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving.
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Published!
We have just returned from our vacation but I wanted to share with you all that the article I was working on last month for Foundations Revealed has been published a month early! Please feel free to visit their site … Continue reading
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Happy Easter
We are celebrating the holiday with family but I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy Easter. I’ve been working on my articles for Your Wardrobe Unlock’d: the Costume Maker’s Companion most of the weekend … Continue reading
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Reconstructing History and Haitian Earthquake Relief
I have a Silver post pending for today but I wanted to take a moment to boost the signal for a very good cause. Today Reconstructing History announced that they will be donating 10% of all January sales (phone, internet, … Continue reading
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Holiday Plans
Holiday Faire was a blast. I had a great time fighting, saw several deserving people get recognized for their work, and even did a little shopping. I’m still gathering my thoughts on the fighting but I expect to be posting … Continue reading
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