This post is part of my ongoing Lessons With Laura ~ The Summer of '69 series. It features a dress 160 years in the making. Sarah Ingalls' 1860s Dress was made in honor of my great great grandmother. She also happened to be the aunt of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Back in 2020 when we were all stuck at home I went down the rabbit hole of researching ladies dressing gowns. These gowns can also be referred to as wrappers, morning gowns, breakfast gowns, at home gowns and when quite fancy ~ ... View the Post
Virtual Little House Watch Party
Hello sweet friends! The Virtual Little House Watch Party is this Tonight, July 9th. To join in the fun and to have the best possible viewing experience please read the following information. Virtual Little House Watch Party You are welcome to share this image on your social media or to invite friends. UPDATE made on July 9th: Good morning Bonnetheads! The new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie has dropped and it is fabulous! To Prepare For ... View the Post
A Little House Independence Day Party
Hello sweet friends! Today I am joining my talented friend Cindy of County Road 407 for another round of the Design Challenge. This month is a Yankee Doodle Dandy of a theme! I am so excited to share A Little House Independence Day Party. A Little House Independence Day Party This month our inspiration image is this Victorian era postcard. The image was perfect for this fourth post in the ongoing Lessons With Laura ~ Summer of '69 series. Today I am sharing a Little House ... View the Post
Little House The Summer of ’69
Hello Laura Ingalls Wilder friends. Today kicks off a new Lessons With Laura series ~Little House The Summer of '69. The inspiration for the title is the year that the Ingalls family left the big woods of Minnesota and headed to the Little House on the Prairie located near Independence, Kansas. Little House The Summer of '69 To begin this story we need to journey back to the 1850s. Lansford Whiting Ingalls and Laura Colby Ingalls (Charles' parents and the grandparents featured in the ... View the Post
Friday Favorites A Warm June
Hello sweet friends, this weekend will show warmer temperatures for many. This post is full of ways to keep cool. Here's to Friday Favorites A Warm June. Chatsworth Estate is located in the wild Derbyshire uplands. The charming cottage garden features beautiful walking paths. Caprese Pasta Salad For the warm weekend ahead I am planning a few easy meals that don't require turning on the oven. I can't wait to eat this Caprese Pasta Salad. Soothing Neutrals This ... View the Post
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Pink Dress
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
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