This post is really about one lady, and one lady only, and no she isn’t me! Have a seat, you will enjoy this if you appreciate archaeology and early garb. Make a cup of coffee! In 1995-96 a small settlement from the Roman era was excavated near Castricum. There aren’t many settlements unearthed from thisContinue reading “About my garb, part 2”
Category Archives: Ava
About my garb, part 1
This is post is long overdue. Well, I think it is. Not that I *need* to explain myself but garb is quite fundamental for your persona. I have already dedicated a post to the name Ava van Allecmere, which you can read here. It seems only fair I now write about why my garb isContinue reading “About my garb, part 1”
Egmond Abbey
If you follow this blog, then you perhaps also are familiar with my first blog post about how I developed my medieval alter ego Ava van Allecmere. In short, I was born in that area and the abbey of Egmond church books were the source of my SCA persona. The abbey in Egmond still isContinue reading “Egmond Abbey”
Much awesomeness
It has been a long time since I was in my beloved 11th century farm, the Rotta house. The plague has also hit this new open air museum quite hard. Last weekend we were finally able to spend a weekend again and I am happy to share some of the pictures with you. Her barkContinue reading “Much awesomeness”
Three Ravens
My dear traveller, come and sit, warm yourself by the fire. How good of you to stop by! In times like these friendliness is much needed. Is the plague wreaking havoc where you are from? I sincerely hope not! This village, where I live, is a safe place. Friendly folk, enough food and wool forContinue reading “Three Ravens”
Quick update & quick project
Hi all! I am still alive and healthy. Like most people these days, the mundane world is demanding most of my time: homeschooling our amazing 11 year old because of the lockdown in this corner of the world and trying to stay on top of the household chores. Oh, and there is a job somewhereContinue reading “Quick update & quick project”
On baskets and being proud
I began writing historical articles back in 2016 but most are still gathering dust. Slowly, but surely, I have started on that path called publishing. In June of 2020, my first ever Compleat Anachronist came out and just this week, my article on how to line a basket was published in Tournaments Illuminated. Ava isContinue reading “On baskets and being proud”
Rotta
I have been a bit busy. Come, sit and warm yourself by the fire. Over the past few weeks I have made my house in order for the coming winter and I have packed several belongings for my trip. It will be a while before I see my beloved Allecmere. I have travelled Rotta, andContinue reading “Rotta”
Quick project
Here’s a very quick project for you! Have a look at the Tutorials page.
Sta viator…
Sta viator, ‘stop traveller’, that is what it means… stop and stay a while in Ava’s corner. My place is the one with the warm campfire, soft sheepskins and good food. Like the big house you see on the home page, a farm dating from the 600s CE and that is where I live andContinue reading “Sta viator…”
Ava's Corner 