Hello dear friends. Many of you are dear and treasured longtime readers. Over the course of the ten years that I have been writing this blog my sweet mother in law, Jane Gunn, has been mentioned many, many times. This past Monday, after a very brief hospital stay, our beloved Grammie Jane went to be with our Lord and Savior. Grammie Jane I was so very blessed to have had this wonderful woman in my life. Mary Jane Nilsen Gunn was truly a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a loving ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Bits of Bliss Independence Edition
It is almost the fourth of July. Welcome to Saturday Smiles Bits of Bliss Independence Edition! I loved this floral arrangement that used a vintage George Washington pipe tobacco can. I found quite a few cans on eBay in case you love it too. Saturday Smiles Bits of Bliss Independence Edition I have a fondness for rooms decorated in red, white and blue. Do you? If you have a notion that this color palette can’t be elegant I bring you this lovely dining room complete ... View the Post
Red, White and Beautiful
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 paper 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
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