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
What To Wear in Wet Vancouver
Last week the Mr. and I took our first vacation alone together in over 10 years. It rained EVERY SINGLE DAY of our vacation in Vancouver. But we had checked the forecast and prepared for this vacation travesty thereby still managing to have a great time in this wet autumnal wonderland. Here is What To Wear in Wet Vancouver. What To Wear in Wet Vancouver As with my previous packing posts (Paris and Panama), I always start my travel collection of clothing around one key element. ... View the Post
Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes
Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes It takes days upon days to create historical costuming. This is followed by several hours of photography. But when all is said and done it should be fun. Here is the Becoming Laura The Fun Outtakes. You can’t take yourselves too seriously when cars are honking and people are pointing. Eric the Amish man taking a call on his ginormous phone. I am a very blessed girl to have this happy go lucky jokester accompanying me. I pretend to be shocked at some ... View the Post
Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal
Welcome to the Decor to Adore Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal. I know many of you have been following this costume project the entire month of October. Becoming Laura The 2016 Costume Challenge Reveal We are a pair of prairie homesteaders on our way to a dance. My dress took 10 yards of fabric and 12 hours to create but I dare say my mister is mighty appreciative of my appearance. When wearing several layers of full skirts it is truly a wonderful thing to be ... View the Post
Real Men Wear Calico 1860’s/70’s Men Fashions
In this post, Real Men Wear Calico 1860’s/70’s Men Fashions, I share historical images and information as well as tips and tricks to creating budget pioneer fashion. I never have to be reminded just how lucky I am to have a husband who not only supports my historic costuming but will also dress up and allow himself to be photographed. (Not to mention being blasted across the internet while wearing such ensembles.) With each era, Mr. Decor always finds a certain look that he ... View the Post
Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat
Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat Sometimes it’s ok to talk about underwear. Particularly when we’re talking about petticoats. Here is the Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat. Does the colorful petticoat that I made for the Becoming Laura Costume Challenge surprise you? Historical Influences We most often think of ladies undergarments made in the 1860’s/70’s as primarily being all white. The fact of the matter is a large portion of the petticoats were made from ... View the Post
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