Greetings and salutations my dear friends. As many of my longtime readers know every October I create an elaborate multi-layered costume. This year is a bit different. The clothing created was not a costume per se, but several historical garments that were made based on two years of research. This year I bring you Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier. Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier So who is Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier? Let's begin with a bit of genealogy. Martha is my ... View the Post
Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the October edition of the Pinterest Challenge. The fabulous Cindy of County Road 407 hosts this monthly event. If you are coming from Lora Bloomquist let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Her birch branch centerpiece so inspired me. Today’s post here on DTA features Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor. Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor This month the challenge was to create a vignette with tree stumps. Our inspiration photo comes ... View the Post
A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem
Hello sweet friends, today I have a special travel-themed post for you. Recently, the Fashionista and I took a trip to Salem, Massachusetts. Our primary purpose for the visit was to photograph the reveal shots for this year's upcoming costume extravaganza. But we also couldn't resist A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem. A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem In the opening scenes of the now classic movie Hocus Pocus Zachary Binx, in human form, is shown at the Pioneer Village. The Pioneer Village in ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Autumnal Glory
Hello dear friends! I am happy to report that I had to put on a sweater on twice this week and it was wonderful! Today I sit here in cozy slippers enjoying Friday Favorites Autumnal Glory. Friday Favorites Autumnal Glory With the cooler temperatures I felt safe in changing out the wilted summer blooms to cheery mums in my front porch pots. There were some terrific gardening ideas in this post. Fabulous Guestroom Ideas The holiday season is almost upon us. This post features ... View the Post
Scarecrow Hats For Costumes
Good morning sweet friends, I hope you are all well. I've been sorting through some of the oldest pieces in my fabric collection to create Scarecrow Hats For Costumes. Scarecrow Hats For Costumes Many of you commented on the sweet hat Stevie was wearing in the recent Country Girls sewing reveal post. I then made a larger adult version and wore it out to the grocery store recently to see if there was any interest (market research) and had multiple people come up to me, ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Fall Splendor
Hello sweet friends, I am so ready for this weekend. I am happy to report that my almost 90-year-old father-in-law was evacuated safely from his home in Sarasota, Florida, and returned home to find it liveable. Mr. Decor will soon be heading out to assist him with repairs. Until then, here's to small patches of happiness found in Saturday Smiles Fall Splendor. Cozy Fall Color Palettes This charming post is chock full of inspiring decorating ideas for cozy interiors. Saturday ... View the Post
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