Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat Sometimes it’s ok to talk about underwear. Particularly when we’re talking petticoats. Here is the Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat. Does the colorful petticoat that I made for the “Becoming Laura Costume Challenge” surprise you? Historical Influences We most often think of ladies undergarments made in the 1860’s/70’s as primarily being all white. The fact of the matter is a large portion of the petticoats were made from colored ... View the Post
My Favorite Halloween Decor Ideas This Year
I have just started decorating for Halloween. There are just so many inspiring ideas. My Favorite Halloween Decor Ideas This Year. What a fantastic floral arrangement. My Favorite Halloween Decor Ideas This Year Leaves, pumpkins, and crows, yes please! I loved this idea of transforming a pumpkin into an ice bucket. I generally keep my Halloween decor more on the harvest side or classic suspense literature inspired. These floating candles fall into the second category and ... View the Post
Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings and Gloves
Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings, and Gloves I bought a pair of red button-up boots as part of my “Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder” ensemble. What?! Is that even historically accurate? The post Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings and Gloves will share the answer. Because there are only black and white photos depicting the 1860’s/70’s most individuals think of our ancestors as wearing only neutral colored shoes. Red Boots Of course, a good many people did wear plain ... View the Post
Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Bonnets and Hair Nets
For this post Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Bonnets and Hair Nets, I am sharing the bonnets and head coverings of the era I am recreating as well as the style of bonnet I selected and created on a budget. The images of my creations are at the bottom of the post for those who wish to bypass the historical research. Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Bonnets and Hair Nets I am recreating the dress Laura’s Aunt Docia wore in the early 1870’s which was described in last week's post. In an ... View the Post
Planning a 50th Anniversary Party on a Budget
Let me just start out by saying that if you are a full-time professional party planner it’s not uncommon to singlehandedly plan and execute a budget themed party occurring four states away. Planning a 50th Anniversary Party on a Budget. However, I am not a full-time professional party planner. I am a part-time interior designer, full-time college student, wife, mother, dog walker, chief cook, and bottle washer. But I was able to execute this celebration to the great happiness of my client and ... View the Post
A Happy Moment to Breathe
I just finished another round of college finals. The tests and term papers came on the heels of a fall blog tour and planning a party for 100 people in another state. This is accompanied by two large jobs that need to be completed by the end of this upcoming week. A Happy Moment to Breathe. Through it all, I have managed to keep my eyes on the prize. The barometer I always use in determining what truly matters is to ask myself “What would I be glad that I had done twenty years from now?” ... View the Post
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