Hello sweet friends! Today I am joining my talented friend Cindy of County Road 407 for another round of the Design Challenge. This month is a Yankee Doodle Dandy of a theme! I am so excited to share A Little House Independence Day Party. A Little House Independence Day Party This month our inspiration image is this Victorian era postcard. The image was perfect for this fourth post in the ongoing Lessons With Laura ~ Summer of '69 series. Today I am sharing a Little House ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Lovely June
Hello sweet friends, we have been experiencing several days of rain and the garden is in full bloom. Here's to Friday Favorites Lovely June. Thoughtful Touches This kitchen features herringbone flooring, brass accents and open shelving. It is a perfect blend of modern meets antiquity. Father's Day This Sunday is Father's Day. If I still had wee ones at home we absolutely would make this key chain. Green Goddess Shrimp Salad In the summer Mr. Decor loves salads. ... View the Post
Grandma Ingalls Baked Beans
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