Last week I was faced with a challenge on how to create a one-hour historical presentation that would be interesting for both children and adults. I find that the best way to keep an audience interested, no matter what the age group, is to make it interactive. This includes looking at historically accurate clothing. To display the clothing I created a DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers. DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers While the question and answer formula works well in ... View the Post
DIY Pretty Pearl Hearts
These DIY Pretty Pearl Hearts are so easy to make and add the perfect finishing touch to romantic décor. The Supplies Wooden Heart Shapes Craft Paint in shades of white Craft Glue (I apply it with an old paintbrush.) Pearls (I used a combination of vintage and new pearls.) DIY Pretty Pearl Hearts For a smooth finish, you could sand the hearts. I was in a hurry and didn’t. I simply applied a layer of white, then champagne colored, paint. Some of the hearts were drilled ... View the Post
Country Party Happy 150th Birthday Laura Ingalls Wilder
Today is the 150th birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder. We are celebrating with a Country Party Happy 150th Birthday, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Town Party Yesterday we celebrated with a Town Party inspired by Nellie Oleson. Country Party Happy 150th Birthday Laura Ingalls Wilder Today we will be marking this very special occasion with a Country Party. In the eight book Little House series Laura mentions having a party only once. The chapter: Country Party can be found on pages 169 ~ ... View the Post
A Town Party Happy 150th Birthday Laura Ingalls Wilder
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 will mark the 150th birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder. This sounded like the perfect opportunity for a celebration, A Town Party Happy 150th Birthday Laura Ingalls Wilder! A Town Party Happy 150th Birthday Laura Ingalls Wilder Birthday parties were not a common event during the time of Laura’s childhood. Her own family would only host one party and she wrote of just two other parties in the eight book series. In Little Town on the Prairie Laura attended Ben ... View the Post
The Inspirational Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder
This Tuesday marks the 150th birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder. I thought you would enjoy The Inspirational Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Inspirational Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder Throughout the month of February, all over the world, there are celebrations being planned in her honor. All of the individuals or organizations planning such events would each probably give you a very different reason as to why they want to acknowledge and celebrate her life. A common theme tends ... View the Post
DIY Victorian Inspired Lace Table Runner
Continuing my love of all things Victorian I have been digging through my collection of antique lace. While most of it is from the Edwardian Era I do have some handmade Victorian lace that I just adore. Here is a DIY Victorian-Inspired Lace Table Runner. DIY Victorian Inspired Lace Table Runner I began to search out ways I could display the lace. Lace table runners seem to be all the rage right now for weddings. You can find it paired with burlap, linen, and cotton. As much as I loved ... View the Post
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