Hello sweet friends! Today I am joining some lovely creatives for our monthly Pinterest Challenge. It is hosted by the fabulous friend Cindy of County Road 407. Today I am sharing Happy Golden Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas. A Happy Golden Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas If you are coming over from Cindy's let me say welcome to Storybook Cottage! Didn't you love her vintage inspired wrapping? This holiday season everything that glitters is gold here at Storybook Cottage. We are ... View the Post
A Fall Picnic With Fashionable Friends
This past Saturday the sun was shining and glorious autumn had arrived. So I took some very much-needed time off. It was the perfect day for A Fall Picnic With Fashionable Friends. A Fall Picnic With Fashionable Friends The Georgian picnic is an annual event hosted Dallas Fort Worth Costumers Guild. Attendees are invited to dress in fashions from the Georgian era. This time period spans from 1714 to 1837 and covered the reigns of George I, II, III and IV. Becky and Liz beautifully ... View the Post
Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem
This past August my daughter and I took a trip to the upper east coast. I've been saving the Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem to share with you today. Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem This home was built in 1675. It was the residence of Judge Jonathan Corwin in 1692. It is the only original dwelling still standing in Salem that has a direct connection to the trials. In case you missed my Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier post you may want to start there. The home is ... View the Post
Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier
Greetings and salutations my dear friends. As many of my longtime readers know every October I create an elaborate multi-layered costume. This year is a bit different. The clothing created was not a costume per se, but several historical garments that were made based on two years of research. This year I bring you Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier. Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier So who is Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier? Let's begin with a bit of genealogy. Martha is my ... View the Post
A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem
Hello sweet friends, today I have a special travel-themed post for you. Recently, the Fashionista and I took a trip to Salem, Massachusetts. Our primary purpose for the visit was to photograph the reveal shots for this year's upcoming costume extravaganza. But we also couldn't resist A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem. A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem In the opening scenes of the now classic movie Hocus Pocus Zachary Binx, in human form, is shown at the Pioneer Village. The Pioneer Village in ... View the Post
Sewing A Prairie Dress
Hello sweet friends, welcome to the second installment of the Country Girls Sew Along. This week the focus is on Sewing A Prairie Dress. Country Girls Catch Up If you are just jumping in you may want to start at the begining. You can find the introductory post HERE. There is also a post HERE that discusses the patterns, covers fabric selection, as well as what tools you might need. Sewing A Prairie Dress I like to offer various learning styles. If you enjoy step by ... View the Post
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