Hello sweet friends! I have just returned from a weeklong research trip to Virginia. It was needed for an upcoming lecture I will be giving in April. Visits were made to the Colonial Williamsburg and Mt. Vernon clothing archives, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and a three day intensive 18th century English gown dressmaking class. My heart is so full. Here's to Friday Favorites All My Love. Friday Favorites All My Love These absolutely gorgeous hand-painted cookies are a truly ... View the Post
A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour
Hello, dear friends! I am so excited to participate in the 2024 Christmas Home Tour hosted by the effervescent Cindy of County Road 407. This year's theme is A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour. A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour The small entryway sets the tone and color palette for this year's tour. A feather tree is ready to be decorated with vintage ornaments to add a bit of sparkle and shine. I spy a glimpse of the living area. The Mantel The living ... View the Post
Sweet Potato Porridge Paleo AIP
Hello my friends, welcome to another edition of Monday Meals. I'm currently on a journey to health and following the Auto Immune Protocol (AIP) Diet. No grain of any kind is allowed. This has been so HARD as I love cereal and oatmeal for breakfast. It took a few attempts but I finally can have something similar with Sweet Potato Porridge Paleo AIP. Sweet Potato Porridge Paleo AIP I, like I'm sure many of you, had heard of porridge. Such as in the form of the nursey rhyme Pease Porridge ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles 110
Hello sweet friends I hope your weekend is full of beauty and delight. We are finally going to see some temperatures in the low 80s this week. Here's to Sunday Smiles 110. Sunday Smiles 110 This fall farmhouse has so many lovely layers and gorgeous ideas. A Gilded Age Mansion For Sale Many of the Gilded Age mansions were torn down in New York City. But this gem remains and has been beautifully updated. 10 DIY Fall Crafts For Adults Are you looking for some fun fall ... View the Post
Outfits Inspired By The 1953 Film Niagara
Happy Fashion Friday friends! Today I am sharing some fun frocks. They are two Outfits Inspired By The 1953 Film Niagara. Niagara is an American film-noir thriller directed by Henry Hathaway. The film stars Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters and Max Showalter. It was one of 20th Century Fox's biggest box office hits of the year. Outfits Inspired By The 1953 Film Niagara Marilyn Monroe is definitely the star of the film. She plays femme fatale Rose ... View the Post
Where The Boys Are Vintage Beach Attire
Hello sweet friends, welcome to a very fun edition of Fashion Friday! Recently, Sweet Guy had expressed interest in wearing some vintage inspired apparel when he went on this year's spring break. The Inspiration The inspiration came from the popular beach movies of the 1950s and 60s. Favorite classics include: Gidget, 1959 Will it be Moondoggie or Kahoona? Where The Boys Are, 1960 The one where George Hamilton first gets a tan. Beach Party, 1963 Frankie and Annette ... View the Post
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