It is still quite warm in my neck of the woods so I can’t wait to try this recipe for Apple Cider Floats. This Years Favorite Halloween Food and Drink Ideas. This Year's Favorite Halloween Food and Drink Ideas Tangerine pumpkins are quick, delicious, healthy and cute. What’s not to love? Graveyard Taco Dip is a fun snack or even dinner. The Halloween Pumpkin Punch gets an A + for presentation. A sweet treat is Candy Corn Fruit Cocktail. I’ll be making these Shredded Chicken ... View the Post
Real Men Wear Calico 1860’s/70’s Men Fashions
In this post, Real Men Wear Calico 1860’s/70’s Men Fashions, I share historical images and information as well as tips and tricks to creating budget pioneer fashion. I never have to be reminded just how lucky I am to have a husband who not only supports my historic costuming but will also dress up and allow himself to be photographed. (Not to mention being blasted across the internet while wearing such ensembles.) With each era, Mr. Decor always finds a certain look that he ... View the Post
Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat
Becoming Laura Prairie Patchwork Petticoat Sometimes it’s ok to talk about underwear. Particularly when we’re talking about 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 ... 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
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. Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings, and Gloves 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 ... 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
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