Hello sweet friends! I am headed off today to a Jubilee Picnic. I've made a special frock in honor of her Majesty. May you have delight and joy while reading Sunday Smiles English Rose. A Gorgeous Garden Inspired Treat I can't wait to make these delicious looking apple dessert roses. Ribbon Roses With the popularity of Grand Millennial style the use of draperies is once again on the rise. I adore this ribbon rose embellishment. This is a good DIY video. Gracie's ... View the Post
The Red Coral Sea Hag Renaissance Costume
Hello sweet friends, happy Fashion Friday! Today I have a very fun ensemble created for the Scarborough Renaissance Festival. I wore The Red Coral Sea Hag Renaissance Costume to their recent Legends of the Seas themed weekend. Also included are some photographs of the merry band of mischief mateys that I sailed with. The Red Coral Sea Hag Renaissance Costume A big portion of this costume was comprised of garments I had made or worn previously. You might recognize the hat from A ... View the Post
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Hello dear friends! I hope you will forgive the lack of a Sunday Smiles post. Joyful history will be made this next week and I wanted to let you know. Beginning next Thursday festivities will be held to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. This four day holiday celebrates her Majesty becoming the first British Monarch to mark 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. At 96 Queen Elizabeth is also the oldest monarch in the ... View the Post
1883 Inspired Girls Victorian Dress
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a special historical edition of Fashion Friday. Today's post features an 1883 Inspired Girls Victorian Dress. A Dress For Kylie Marie Last week's post covered the recent costume exhibit of the popular 1883 television series. At the end of the of post I mentioned that I had made a dress for one of the actresses. Kylie Marie portrayed one of the children in the immigrant wagon train. Photo courtesy of Kylie's grandmother, Julia. As a ... View the Post
Summer Holiday Inspired Shelf Decor
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the May edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from A Stroll Thru Life let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Wasn't Marty's patriotic porch so fun? Today’s post here on DTA features Summer Holiday Inspired Shelf Decor. Patriotic Palooza This month's theme is Patriotic Palooza. Our inspiration photo was found on Edith & Evelyn via Pinterest. ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Yesteryear
I find joy in classic architecture, vintage fashions, farm to table recipes, and a good book to hold in my hands. I rarely find what my heart wants in big box stores. Instead, antique and vintage treasures call to me at estate sales. I sometimes wonder if my preferences and desire for old fashioned kindness make me just another relic? I am thankful for the kindred spirits who read this website. You make me feel that I am not alone in cherishing the handcrafted and seeking out ways of slow ... View the Post
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