2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder It’s the moment many of you have been waiting for: when I reveal all of my plans and research for the annual costume. This year, 2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder. This year I received inspiration for the time period I would recreate from my cousin, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Laura was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin. This is one of the earliest photos of Laura as a child. She is standing on the right, ... View the Post
5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt
For me, the return of cooler temperatures means cozy flannel. I love to add touches of it to our fall home. Here are 5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt. 5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt To create five easy projects you will need some old flannel shirts or blankets. You may also require scissors, twine, mod podge, a paintbrush, and some great leaf printables. First remove all of the collars, cuffs, and plackets off of each shirt. Set these aside. There are so many wonderful things you ... View the Post
When He Is No Longer A Pirate
When He Is No Longer A Pirate. One of the very first posts I ever wrote for this blog told the story about how I spent 3 hours handcrafting a pirate cake. (This was before the invention of Pinterest. ) When He Is No Longer A Pirate The cake was left on the counter for the party that was to be held the next day and I awoke to find that the birthday boy wanted to “Make the cake look like it had been in battle.” I remember being furious with my Sweet Guy at the time but now it is just ... View the Post
Nine Gables
When I recently traveled to California I spent a few days in the Gold Country. I stayed at Nine Gables. Plymouth The visit was specifically to the area of Plymouth a small town founded during the gold rush years. It has a main street of buildings that feature various lovely patinas. Many of structures have been revitalized. This gem still awaits such a transformation. Nine Gables Afterward, I loved entering the gates at the Nine Gables Winery. There is a tasting room as ... View the Post
Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz
Last week on my fall tour I shared a tablecloth and set of napkins that I had recently made. Here is how to Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz. There was also a post featuring a DIY tiered tray. On the bottom shelf were some patchwork napkins. Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz But before we start the tutorial let’s go back in time a bit. Over the summer I entered Thistlewood Farms Sweet Tea Fabric Challenge. I was absolutely overjoyed when I learned my sailboat ... View the Post
I Made A Tiered Tray
I have wanted a tiered tray for quite some time. I Made A Tiered Tray This tiered tray was created for under $15. The Supplies For this project, you will need two trays of graduated sizes (HomeGoods), a wooden candlestick (Michaels) and 3 small mini wooden candleholders (Hobby Lobby). Remember to use your coupons! Remove any embellishments that you don’t want off of the tiered tray with scissors. Pull out the metal insert of the candlestick using a pair of pliers. Simply ... View the Post
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