Hello sweet friends, today I am taking you on a tour of Rocky Ridge Farm, Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Ozark home located in Mansfield, MO. Rocky Ridge Farm Laura, Almanzo and Rose Wilder left DeSmet, South Dakota and moved to Mansfield, Missouri in 1894. They purchased a forty-acre farm with a one-room log cabin near a spring and ravine. (Laura shown in the ravine in 1900.) In the spring of 1895 they built a room onto the cabin. The following year they rolled the room, on logs, to ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Comfort and Peace
In every generation there is a day in which you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. On September 11, 2001 my family and I were stationed in Germany and living in a small village. I was seven and 1/2 months pregnant. My husband was working on Ramstein Air Force Base and my daughter was attending school on base. The military base immediately shut down. I didn't see my daughter and husband for almost 18 hours. Mr. Decor worked around the clock for weeks ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Lovely September
Summer is still firmly in place here at Storybook Cottage. But there is a whisper of cooler days coming. Here's to Friday Favorites Lovely September. Friday Favorites Lovely September Earlier this week I began switching out some of my decor and linens in the anticipation of autumn. Soft neutrals, such as the shades used in this lovely country house, seem to fit the bill. A Sweet Retreat This is the time of year that I most have garden envy. The unending days of 100 degree heat ... View the Post
Friday Favorites August Days
It is somehow already the middle of the month. Mr. Decor has been frantically working on our air conditioner trying to keep it humming along in this high heat. We've been enjoying flavorful salads each night. Here's to Friday Favorites August Days. Friday Favorites August Days This enchanting garden in Maine has so many lovely features. I also like knowing it took 12 years to create. That is reality. Beaded Bag Charms I do love a good bag charm and this DIY version is so ... View the Post
Sweet Saturday A Joyful July
Hello sweet friends I was working out in the garden this morning trying to beat the heat. Here's to Sweet Saturday A Joyful July. Mediterranean Galette I am preparing for houseguests who will arrive next week. In doing the menu planning I loved the idea of serving this Mediterranean vegetable and goat’s cheese galette for lunch. It truly showcases summer's bounty. Sweet Saturday A Joyful July I recently got out my large collection of seashells after viewing this post on ... 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
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