Hello dear friends! Welcome to the March edition of Lifestyle of Love hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. I am so excited about this month’s theme of DISHWARE. Now that is speaking my love language! I have collected antique red transferware for over 20 years. I also have a lovely set of the Friendly Village. You'll never pry the abundance of white stoneware, used every day, from my hands. In addition to these gems, I have a collection that is truly heartfelt. My Antique Bavarian China. If you ... View the Post
Snow Angels In Texas
The sun is now brightly shining. When the light hits the dripping icicles a certain way it creates a beautiful rainbow of colors. Now that my days of boiling water are behind me I can rejoice in Snow Angels In Texas. Snow Angels In Texas I think most of the country is aware that Texas was in deep trouble last week. As this website also serves as a somewhat personal online journal for me I wanted to share a few images and stories that I encountered living here in Dallas/Fort ... View the Post
Nellie Oleson’s Silk Polonaise Dress
Today's post is over two years in the making. I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am to share Nellie Oleson's Silk Polonaise Dress. What's The Big Idea As many longtime readers are aware I began seriously sewing a little over three years ago. I had begun volunteering at the Farmers Branch Historical Park here in D/FW as well as at the Little House on the Prairie museum site in Independence, Kansas. As a result, I wanted to dress in a more authentic manner. This was also about the ... View the Post
Sewing A Laura Ingalls Pioneer Dress
Hello sweet friends! Happy Fashion Friday. Over the past few years, many lovely souls have commented that I should be sewing for television. I am always deeply touched but am well aware that there are many, many other amazing seamstresses who are far superior for such a job. But when asked, I couldn't say "No." So I have been Sewing A Laura Ingalls Pioneer Dress for television. Hold On To Your Bonnets Today's post, along with the next two Fashion Fridays, will be devoted to Little House ... View the Post
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
Hello sweet friends! So many of you asked if we would be making another dance video this year. I couldn't say, "No" so let's begin Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree. This Year's Outfits I absolutely adore this year's retro-inspired fashions. The starting point was this darling fabric graciously given to me. The Patterns For the dress, I used view 2 of Simplicity 3528. The pattern was purchased from my friend Tanya. She has a fabulous Etsy shop. I think this dress requires ... View the Post
Lessons With Laura The First Four Years
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to Lessons With Laura The First Four Years. This is the tenth post in an eleven-week series. You can find all of the Lessons With Laura posts HERE. Lessons With Laura The First Four Years In this post, we will feature two readings from The First Four Years along with some accompanying activities. We will be looking at a pinner apron, planting holiday paperwhites, and share how picnics were prepared in the Victorian era. This post ... View the Post
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