This past week I traveled to Missouri to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival. While there the Society of the Ingalls Family also had their inaugural meeting. It was the perfect place to wear a garment I had recreated: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Pink Dress. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Pink Dress At Laura and Almanzo Wilder's home, Rocky Ridge, located in Mansfield, Missouri, a sweet photo takes pride of place on the mantel in the parlor. I encourage you to please visit the museum to take the full ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Thread Of Gold
Hello sweet friend, I am so glad you are here. Earlier this week I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. So I set out on a walk with Grace and tried to share a smile with every neighbor and worker that crossed our path. I returned back home with a lighter heart and a soul full of joy. Here's to Friday Favorites Thread of Gold. Whatnot This charming Georgian era vicarage in London truly delighted my heart. Looking through all the photographs I loved the added scalloped detailing of fabric. ... View the Post
Camelias And Azaleas At Descanso Gardens
I recently was in California for a few work projects and had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Camelias And Azaleas At Descanso Gardens. I hope you enjoy this beautiful tour. Camelias And Azaleas At Descanso Gardens Descanso Gardens is a beautiful paradise just 20 minutes away from Los Angeles. E. Manchester Boddy purchased the land in 1937 and hired the architect to the stars, James E. Dolena, to build his dream home. Boddy was a camelia enthusiast and and often purchased from ... View the Post
18th Century Panniers
Welcome to another installment of Martha Mondays as I prepare for my upcoming presentation What Martha Washington Might Have Worn. This is an ongoing historical fashion project in celebration of the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026). Today I will be sharing 18th Century Panniers. The French word pannier translates to basket maker. Specifically the side-slung baskets carried by pack animals such as donkeys. In the 18th century ... View the Post
Mount Vernon in the Winter
Today is President's Day and I could think of no better post to share with you that my recent visit to Mount Vernon in the Winter. In late January most of the country fell under a blanket of extremely cold weather. I had planned a research trip to Virginia that occurred during this time. Putting on all our cold weather gear Mr. Decor and I set out to see the home of George and Martha Washington. Mount Vernon in the Winter Members of the Washington family first acquired ... View the Post
A Peacock Colored Regency Spencer
During the recent snowmagedon I kept warm by working on A Peacock Colored Regency Spencer. It was made from lovely wool that must have been delicious. Project Inspiration I wanted to use up some peacock colored wool that I have had in my stash forever. So I turned to Pinterest. This lovely wool and silk spencer features wonderful satouche details. Alas, I did not have enough wool for a collar. A beautiful pink worsted wool Spencer. A beautiful felted ... View the Post
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