Hello sweet friends! I have just returned from a weeklong research trip to Virginia. It was needed for an upcoming lecture I will be giving in April. Visits were made to the Colonial Williamsburg and Mt. Vernon clothing archives, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and a three day intensive 18th century English gown dressmaking class. My heart is so full. Here’s to Friday Favorites All My Love.

Friday Favorites All My Love
These absolutely gorgeous hand-painted cookies are a truly labor of love.
The Flower Showhouse
Flower Magazine featured a designer showhouse in Nashville. Each room was more romantic than the next.
Romanticizing Your Home
Kelley Nan shares some sweet ways to add more love to your life and home.
Valentine’s Day Delight
Tomorrow I am headed out to hear a lecture on Regency Fashion by the esteemed author Hilary Davidson. I’ve just purchased her latest book,
I don’t want to show up empty handed so I thought I might make her a Jane Austen inspired Valentine favor like this:
A more updated tutorial can be found HERE.

A Look Back
A few years ago I held a Regency Inspired Valentine Craft and Tea Party.
Have a love filled weekend.
Laura




What a cute thank you your little bouquet would be! She would be over the moon — who wouldn’t?
Laura your post is so romantic…I LOVE it. So many clever ideas and those cookies! At first glance I thought they were made out of cloth. Thanks for sharing and stay warm no matter where you go. Hugs and Blessings.