Today this happy post is brought to you by the letter “B”. What’s Brightening My Day Vol. 4 1. Bowls I am a big fan of both the regular and mini latte bowls at Anthro. The mini latte bowls are perfect for keeping the size portions of delicious snacks in check. Recently, they introduced pastel luster shades. The pink and green are my favorites but I got the ivory too. You can buy them singly in stores and sets are available online. What’s Brightening My Day Vol. 4 2. Blouse I recently ... View the Post
The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day my friends! Here I am with The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron. The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron I’ve recently been trying my hand at drafting my own sewing patterns. This Japanese cross back inspired apron is my first attempt. The fabric is an old tablecloth I found at an estate sale. It was riddled with holes and rust stains but I was able to cut around them. I just love the soft spring green color. The front pocket features a ... View the Post
DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers
Last week I was faced with a challenge on how to create a one-hour historical presentation that would be interesting for both children and adults. I find that the best way to keep an audience interested, no matter what the age group, is to make it interactive. This includes looking at historically accurate clothing. To display the clothing I created a DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers. DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers While the question and answer formula works well in ... View the Post
Sunbonnets and Smiles
Have you ever had your face ache from smiling too much? It feels SO wonderfully special combining Sunbonnets and Smiles. Yesterday, at the Laura Ingalls Wilder 150th birthday celebration I didn’t stop smiling for over four hours. Everywhere I turned there were happy people. Happiness is contagious, isn’t it? I just wanted to soak up ALL the happy. These awesome ladies were from the Log Cabin Village Museum. They were overseeing butter making demonstrations, sampler crafts, “Little ... View the Post
A Thanksgiving Feast For Four
I grew up celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in which several tables were pulled together to ensure that there was plenty of seating for the 20-30 people who would attend the dinner. This year we will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast For Four. Once I married and moved far away our Thanksgiving tables have fluctuated in size over the years. This year we will have between 4-6 attending. Yet even with such a small gathering, I want to create a memorable meal. Perhaps if you too are cooking for ... View the Post
Happy Halloween From Ma and Pa Ingalls
Happy Halloween From Ma and Pa Ingalls. Happy Halloween From Ma and Pa Ingalls Do you have your costumes ready? Is there a pumpkin on your front porch? Do you plan to go trick or treating? Here at the log cabin, we will possibly go on a hayride if our horses are returned. Bobbing for apples might be fun. Or a late night stroll. We’ve been practicing our dance moves. For a thriller…killer night. Have a safe and happy Halloween! Laura ... View the Post
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