I recently gave a presentation on historical clothing at the Farmer's Branch Historical Park Celebrating Spring with Laura Ingalls Wilder event. I decided to create A Caroline Ingalls Costume to wear to the event. A Caroline Ingalls Costume I would like to clarify that the costume I made was not for this Caroline Ingalls. Caroline Lake Quiner Ingalls (1839-1924) was an amazing woman in her own right as well as being the mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesday A History of Wedding Dresses
Welcome to Royal Wedding Wednesday A History of Wedding Dresses. One of the most closely guarded secrets of the upcoming Royal Wedding is the dress that Meghan Markle will wear. Even who she has selected as her dress designer has remained a closely guarded secret. This is quite smart due to ever resourceful media sleuths. Because the dress should be a surprise to her groom (and the world) until the moment of the first glimpse of the bride. There are so few surprises left in this world and I for ... View the Post
Castles and Cottages The Old Millhouse
Castles and Cottages The Old Millhouse is a wonderful former Victorian flour mill that was transformed into a delightful cottage. Castles and Cottages The Old Millhouse The 1862 old mill had been abandoned for over 4o years when it was remodeled into two separate weekend homes in the 1960's. The new owners spent a few years transforming it into a single family home. I adore how they showcased the original waterwheel and gears as a central artistic feature in what is now the ... View the Post
A Love Of English Gardens
I have long had A Love Of English Gardens. The pretty flower beds, lush lawns, lovely seating areas as well as quaint little paths and arbors make my heart beat faster. This post will cover ideas for: Beautiful Blooms The Perfect Layout Hearty Hedges Pretty Paths Sweet Seats A Love Of English Gardens Most English gardens have a relaxed look which is perfect for those that don't want to spend all of their summer days weeding and trimming. While such gardens may look like ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesday Get Me to the Church on Time
Royal Wedding Wednesday Get Me to the Church on Time. Prince Harry and Miss Meghan Markle have selected St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle as the site where their wedding vows will take place. Royal Wedding Wednesday Get Me to the Church on Time St. George's has a seating capacity of 800 people. It is much smaller than Westminster Abbey where there are 2,000 seats available. But since this wedding is not a state occasion (as HRH Prince Harry will then be fifth in line to the throne) ... View the Post
Castles and Cottages A New Beginning
Hello adorable readers! I know you are anxiously awaiting the finished bathroom reveal as am I. April tends to be a VERY busy month for our family. There has been a birthday, an anniversary, two sets of visitors and now we are gearing up for a third guest. Did I happen to mention that our roof is also being replaced? Whew! I think it's time to dream of Castles and Cottages A New Beginning. Castles and Cottages A New Beginning I am a planner by nature. So it is somewhat comical that every ... View the Post
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