Hello sweet friends. December seems to be flying by faster than a sleigh on a frozen pond. I hope you enjoy this special edition of Sunday Smiles Jingle Bells. Jingle bell inspired craft and decor inspiration can be found further down in the the post. Sunday Smiles Jingle Bells Today, the second of three holiday themed Little House videos has been released on my YouTube channel. Update: CONGRATULATIONS to Durene Chavarria. The random number generator has selected you as the ... View the Post
A Jane Austen Holiday
Last Sunday I was invited by Tiffany of Stitchin' Addiciton to be a guest on her literary Instagram live series. The topic of discussion was A Jane Austen Holiday. We discussed dinner, decor and Darcy in the Regency era. A Jane Austen Holiday In preparation for the LIVE video I perused a lovely cookbook, Dinner With Mr. Darcy by Pen Vogler. I selected two recipes to create. The first was Negus. Negus is a beverage made of wine, hot water, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg. ... View the Post
Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas
Hello sweet friends, Happy Friday! For all those who have been asking for more Lessons With Laura you are in luck. Today, part one of a three part holiday series, a Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas begins. Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas I have transformed the sunroom with happy touches inspired by the Little House books. Blue willow plates are a nod to Farmer Boy. The red mittens recall when Mr. Edwards was Santa Claus. The tree is ... View the Post
Edwardian Fall Frolic
Hello sweet friends! How are your Thanksgiving plans shaping up? I'll be in the kitchen most of the day today and tomorrow. I created a new outfit for the occasion. To try it out Gracie the doxie and I had an Edwardian Fall Frolic. Edwardian Fall Frolic Every fall the sixteen trees at Storybook Cottage remind us they are here. Gracie LOVES nothing better than to race through a freshly rake leaf pile. I wanted to capture a small bit of the joy so I made a pretty fall skirt with a ... View the Post
1790s Dress and Hat Attend A Georgian Picnic
Hello sweet friends, happy Fashion Friday! The D/FW Costumers Guild recently hosted their annual fall gathering. This post covers all the details of a 1790s Dress and Hat Attend A Georgian Picnic. 1790s Dress and Hat Attend A Georgian Picnic I look forward to the Georgian picnic every year. Previously I have worn Regency-era attire and my Outlander dress. There are so many fashion options in the Georgian era as the period of time covers 1714 – 1830 during the reign of ... View the Post
The Dirndl and the Dachshund
Gruss gott my sweet friends. Happy Fashion Friday! I hope this week's post has you smiling with delight. I tried my take on a bit of cottage core dressing with The Dirndl and the Dachshund. The Dirndl and the Dachshund I am no stranger to the dirndl. I purchased two while living in Germany. The dirndl is worn in alpine regions such as Bavaria - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Italy. The traditional dirndl is comprised of a blouse, skirt, bodice, and ... View the Post
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