Heels on the Battlefield

Lizzy’s Latest – Original Washington Monument: Happy New Year 2024!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to my family, friends, followers, and visitors!  I suppose by now, you’re used to me arriving fashionably late.  😉  I always seem to be chasing time…story of my life.  Sigh…but, I can never stay away for too long.  The connection I have with you here always draws me back. 😊 And I couldn’t wait to share the set from this photo shoot!  The boots and historic location make this a Heels on the Battlefield classic Lizzy’s Latest trademark blog post. 

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Lizzy’s Latest – 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party!!!

In my last post I shared the details of my Salem girls trip with my besties.  Well, there was more to the trip…in Boston!  On our way to Salem, we had to pick up my childhood Forever BFF, Tammy, at Logan Airport.  Her flight came in late, so we had some time to check out sites in Boston.  Of course, my penchant for history led us to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum.

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Lizzy’s Latest – St. John’s Episcopal Church – HAPPY 4TH of JULY!!!

My enthusiasm for Civil War history made Richmond, VA a frequent place of adventure for me and my dad.  Yet, Richmond boasts Revolutionary War history as well!  One weekend, we stumbled upon this sign at The Poe Museum (more…)

Lizzy’s Latest – Happy Valentine’s Day 2022! H.L. Hunley: My Life Preserver

First Corinthians, 13-13:  So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

George E. Dixon was a handsome and wealthy young man working in Mobile, AL by the start of the Civil War in 1861.  One day, a Southern bell named, Queenie Bennett, caught his eye.  Dixon made his affections known to her and when Queenie drew her handkerchief across her lips and looked at him with desire, Dixon knew she was smitten with him too.  The warmth of young love filled their hearts and the two began a courtship that would become the stuff of legends. (more…)

Shoespiration – BCBGMaxAzria Amilia Stiletto Sandals – Mallows Bay, MD

One night several months ago, my dad was flipping channels and came across an episode of “What on Earth” (Season 5, episode 4 for those interested) featuring a ghost fleet of ships in Mallows Bay here in Southern Maryland.  It caught our attention because we had a couple photo shoots at Mallows Bay around this time last year.   Click here for a look back at one of those shoots.  (more…)

Lizzy’s Latest – Savannah: Hostess City of the South

Savannah, GA captures my heart over and over again.  Its beauty captivates me while its soul always draws me back.  The last time I was there was in the summer of 2019.  I arrived the evening before my parents got there and I felt so happy to be back in my favorite Southern city. (more…)

Haunted History – Clara Harris and Henry Rathbone: Henry’s Descent to Madness

April 11, 1865:  Washington DC socialite, Miss Clara Harris, was at the White House listening to President Abraham Lincoln address a mostly jubilant crowd.  Just a few days before, Confederate General, Robert E. Lee, surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union General, Ulysses S. Grant, at Appomattox Court House.  This surrender marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy and the long fought Civil War. 


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Heels on the Battlefield: Battle of Antietam: Burnside Bridge – A Family Divided

It’s a draw men!  😉 (more…)

Lizzy’s Latest – Happy Birthday, President Lincoln!

Today is Abraham Lincoln’s 211th birthday!  To celebrate, Lizzy’s Latest is featuring 16 interesting tidbits about our 16th President… (more…)

Shoespiration – Nine West Gilficco Strappy Sandals

When I began my blog journey some years ago, our go-to destination for photo shoots was Richmond, VA.  Richmond is steeped in Civil War history and remnants of the Old South’s charm still feel warm and inviting.  Its allure has captured my heart and it’s the only city that draws me back time and time again. (more…)