Are you getting ready for a Happy Fourth of July? I have been gathering ideas for Red, White and Beautiful accents to use in decorating my own home. Red, White and Beautiful I adore using out of the box containers as vases. Do you? Incorporating a vintage cooler into your festive decor is welcoming and refreshing. An al fresco breakfast happily brings some star-spangled goodness to the day. I truly want a ribbon flag. They are a perfect backdrop! I also need some ... View the Post
A Patriotic Porch At Storybook Cottage
Welcome to the Patriotic Porches Tour hosted by my talented friend Amber of Follow the Yellow Brick Home . Doesn't Christy at Our Southen Home have a wonderful porch? Old Glory proudly waves at our house 365 days of the year. But I only recently created A Patriotic Porch At Storybook Cottage. A Patriotic Porch At Storybook Cottage I hung the bunting I made two years ago over the door. Blue and white pots feature star spangled blooms. The Uncle Sam door decor was ... View the Post
Sizzling 4th of July Ideas
We are in the midst of a heat wave. How about you? The heat wave is scheduled to continue throughout the week. I have house guests arriving later in the week and have been looking for Sizzling 4th of July Ideas that were oh so cool. This happy patriotic bunting from remains a favorite. Sizzling 4th of July Ideas A fun and fast centerpiece idea are to make pape0r lollies. I am heading to the Dollar Store to see what type of patriotic candies I can find. It is illegal to set of ... View the Post
UNDERWEAR, Bonnet and Construction Details of the 1880’s Traveling Suit
Thank you for all the lovely comments on Tuesday's costume reveal post. As promised today's post is all about the UNDERWEAR and Construction Details of the 1880's Traveling Suit. The Bonnet I'll start with the bonnet because it's one of my favorite elements. I found the circa 1950's child's bonnet with daisies for $2.00 at Round Top. I carefully removed the flowers, gave it a rinse in my kitchen sink and let it air dry. While it was drying I folded the straw into the shape I was seeking. ... View the Post
An 1880’s Traveling Suit For Prairie Days
The second Saturday in June I headed towards Independence, Kansas to celebrate the reconstruction of The Little House on the Prairie cabin. I packed up An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days. An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days With each costume or piece of modern clothing that I make I try to learn a new dressmaking skill. All of the previous skills have led up to making a customized 1880's traveling suit with simple bustle. This costume was couture meaning that it was ... View the Post
Inspiration For An 1880’s Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet
A little over a week ago I attended a Laura Ingalls Wilder event. Prairie Days in Independence, Kansas. I've been wanting to make something new to wear. Here is Inspiration For An 1880's Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet. Inspiration For An 1880's Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet We often think of the look below when visualizing a bustle backed gown. Layers upon layers of frothy silk taffeta, velvet, and lace. The dress/gown generally consisted of three separate pieces: a bodice, underskirt, and ... View the Post
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