Hello sweet friends, welcome to another edition of Lessons With Laura ~ The Summer of '69. This is an ongoing summer series inspired by the Ingalls family journey from the big woods to the prairie in 1869. This post will include patriotic kitchen decor and a recipe for Grandma Ingalls Baked Beans. Grandma Ingalls Baked Beans Various types of beans are mentioned over and over in the Little House series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Indeed beans were a staple for many pioneer ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Flag Day
Hello sweet friends! Earlier this week I changed out the decor in my kitchen by adding in a few patriotic touches. I am excited to share those details tomorrow. In the meantime, here's to Friday Favorites Flag Day for additional inspiration. Stick A Flag In It It is quite simple to add a few Flag Day touches to your home. Just nestle a few small flags to your existing decor. Front Door Fun This weekend I plan on changing out both the tired grapevine wreath on the front ... View the Post
Friday Favorites A Warm June
Hello sweet friends, this weekend will show warmer temperatures for many. This post is full of ways to keep cool. Here's to Friday Favorites A Warm June. Chatsworth Estate is located in the wild Derbyshire uplands. The charming cottage garden features beautiful walking paths. Caprese Pasta Salad For the warm weekend ahead I am planning a few easy meals that don't require turning on the oven. I can't wait to eat this Caprese Pasta Salad. Soothing Neutrals This ... View the Post
A Revolutionary Weekend In Saint Genevieve
I recently traveled to Missouri and had a delightful time at A Revolutionary Weekend In Saint Genevieve. This 250th anniversary event celebrated the forgotten battle of Fort San Carlos. I became familiar with Sainte Geneviève when I began watching Early American and Frontier Patriot on YouTube. Ron and Justine Rayfield are the hosts. They focus on late 18th/early 19th century history, open hearth cooking and so much more. All the most interesting historical figures were in ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Memorial Weekend
Hello sweet friends, it is hard to believe we are nearing the end of May. Here's to Friday Favorites Memorial Weekend. Red, White and Yum! I love burrata paired with fruit. This recipe looks so festive and delicious! Friday Favorites Memorial Weekend This entire home tour features a positively perfect patriotic color palette throughout the home. A Charming Kitchen This charming turn of the century home features a kitchen with painted floors, fabulous built ins and so much ... View the Post
Friday Favorites The Glories Of May
Hello sweet friends, a family of ducks has moved in and the muscari (grape hyacinth) is growing rampantly here at Storybook Cottage. Here's to Friday Favorites The Glories Of May. Friday Favorites The Glories Of May As the temperature begins to rise I am once again turning towards a cooler color palette. This post features a variety of spaces all decorated in various blue hues. English Cottage Garden Ideas If you want to add some character to your garden this post is full of ... View the Post