Hello dear friends. I hope you are all happy and healthy. I am currently sticking very close to home. This is difficult for a happy traveler such as myself but I'm thankful for Sunday Smiles A Virtual Vacation. I'd love to be a houseguest at Paula Sutton's countryside home. Sunday Smiles A Virtual Vacation If you are like me and missing France you can still begin planning a trip. There are several castles located within driving distance from Paris. Chateau de Chenonceau is on my list. Which ... View the Post
18th Century Slow Stitching
Hello, my friends! I have been staying at home and working on some 18th Century Slow Stitching. My goal is to create an entire 18th-century outfit using historically accurate sewing techniques. This means everything is done by hand. 18th Century Slow Stitching As a visual person, I selected the artwork, Plucking The Turkey, to help guide the finished look I am seeking. The oil painting was first exhibited by Henry Walton in 1776. Walton was an Englishman who primarily painted portraits. He ... View the Post
Red, White and Blue 1930’s Dress
Hello sweet friends! This weekend, at long last, our Sweet Guy will have an outdoor graduation ceremony. It is consistently in the upper 90's here in Texas so I wanted a cool cotton dress to wear. I absolutely love how the Red, White, and Blue 1930's Dress has turned out. Simplicity 2813 A few years ago I found this amazing 1930's dress pattern, Simplicity 2813, in a little box in a field at Round Top Antiques Week. I have been hesitant to make it as the patterns of this era are completely ... View the Post
A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Garden
Welcome to the June Pinterest Challenge Create A Patriotic Tray Or Vignette. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from the truly talented Our Southern Home may I say “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Today I am sharing a happy outdoor scene, A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Garden. Create A Patriotic Tray Or Vignette This month’s challenge was inspired by a gorgeous Fourth of July vignette created by Liz Marie. It features: A red, white, and blue ... View the Post
Make Your Own Suffragist Suffragette Sash
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a special historic edition of Fashion Friday. The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave American women the right to vote. If you would like to quickly skip past the amazing history you can find the Make Your Own Suffragist Suffragette Sash tutorial at the end of the post. What Is Suffrage? Suffrage simply means the right to vote in elections. The term Suffragist was given to individuals who believed in peaceful, constitutional ... View the Post
Summer Decorating Ideas
The warm weather is upon it. With a few simple updates, your home can be light and bright. Here is a collection of lovely Summer Decorating Ideas. Summer Decorating Ideas Make your room feel instantly cooler by using a cool color palette as shown by Citrine Living. Blue and white is done right by A Stroll Thru Life. White always feels peaceful during the summer's busy pace. Life On Cedar Lane masters this in her kitchen. Rustic Touches Evoking lovely memories of sleep-away ... View the Post
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