Hello friends it is a gloriously sunny day here at Storybook Cottage. This weekend I shall be working in the garden. Here's to Friday Favorites Country Living. Friday Favorites Country Living There are so many wonderful details in each and every room of this beautiful Cape May, New Jersey home. Strawberry Bliss The strawberries from the farm stand down the road have been SO good this year! This Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe is deliciously easy. Such A Charmer This ... View the Post
Sarah Ingalls’ 1860s Dress
This post is part of my ongoing Lessons With Laura ~ The Summer of '69 series. It features a dress 160 years in the making. Sarah Ingalls' 1860s Dress was made in honor of my great great grandmother. She also happened to be the aunt of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Back in 2020 when we were all stuck at home I went down the rabbit hole of researching ladies dressing gowns. These gowns can also be referred to as wrappers, morning gowns, breakfast gowns, at home gowns and when quite fancy ~ ... View the Post
Late 1860s Undergarments
Hello sweet friends, today's post will focus on Late 1860s Undergarments. It is part of the ongoing Lessons With Laura ~ Summer of '69 series. This will be a simple overview based on research for what a pioneer woman might wear. Late 1860s Undergarments Here are some of the undergarments that might be worn by a woman in 1869. Just like our undergarments today there were a wide variety of styles to choose from. It's possible that a woman on the frontier would forgo a cage ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Happy Birthday America
Hello sweet friends! The bunting has been hung up and the sparklers laid out. Here's to Friday Favorites Happy Birthday America! Friday Favorites Happy Birthday America These cute rosettes would look adorable tucked in floral arrangements, potted plants, and festive centerpieces. HERE is the easy tutorial. Red, White and Beautiful This charming home has a color scheme that leans heavily on a patriotic palette. Mini Cherry Pies In Mason Jars I love how portable these ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Heat Wave
This week I have been trying to keep cool. I am sharing a few inspiring ideas that are made in the shade. Here's to Friday Favorites Heat Wave. Friday Favorites Heat Wave This festive drink looks so cool and refreshing. It is quite easy to make. Quaint Cape Cod Cottage A late 1700s Federal-style cottage was in a state of disrepair but was thoughtfully restored over a two year period. 25 Most Beautiful Places in Europe Are you going to do any traveling this ... View the Post
A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Porch
I recently gave our entry way a patriotic makeover by repurposing things I already had on hand. I hope you will enjoy A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Porch. A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Porch I had some old bunting that some of the panels had gotten mildewed over this past year. I didn't want to throw it all out so I separated out the good pieces and tried to think of a creative way in how to use them. Since it had been on my to do list to give the porch a good cleaning and to change out the ... View the Post
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