Hello sweet friends. Welcome to another historical Fashion Friday. Today's post features A Late 1920s Garden Dress. A Late 1920s Garden Dress This week I wanted to create a late 1920s dress that had a lower waistline. It's a nice bookend to the roaring twenties since last week I made a green early 1920s dress that featured a higher waistline. Inspiration Afternoon dresses/garden dresses were a bit fancier than a housedress but not quite as elaborate as evening dresses featuring ... View the Post
Dressed In Green
Hello sweet friends. Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Are you Dressed In Green? Is your table decorated for the celebration? One of my all-time favorite tablescapes was when I used cabbages as vases. Way back in 2013, my Saint Patrick's Day tablescapes featured velvet and rhinestones. I have dressed my table today too but it is actually doing double duty for an upcoming post. BUT, I can show you what I am wearing. Of course, there is a story. In 1942 the Women Airforce Service Pilots ... View the Post
Kitchen Renovation Week 8 Sink, Backsplash and Faucet
Happy Tuesday sweet friends. This is such a joyous post for me to write! Let's not waste another moment. It's time to look at the Kitchen Renovation Week 8 Sink, Backsplash, and Faucet. Need to catch up? Here are Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, and Week 7. Kitchen Renovation Week 8 Sink, Backsplash and Faucet I am extremely happy to report that I now have a sink with running water! For the past 2 1/2 months, this has been my kitchen. Behind ... View the Post
Making Corned Beef and Cabbage in a 1920s Housedress
Top o' the Morning to you sweet friends! Today a new series begins on my YouTube channel. It is called Creating In Costume. I'll make recipes, share crafts, and more all while wearing various styles of historic clothing. Today's episode features Making Corned Beef and Cabbage in a 1920s Housedress. Making Corned Beef and Cabbage in a 1920s Housedress Let's start with the simple but delicious recipe that I make every year. It is featured in THIS POST. In this week's video, I ... View the Post
Spring Home Tour Lovely Lavender
Hello and welcome to the Storybook Cottage Spring Home Tour Lovely Lavender. This inspiring hop was organized by my wonderful friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are coming over from County Road 407 I am so glad that you are here. Cindy always has the best seasonal decor. Kitchen Sneak Peek The last two months have been so busy as we have been undertaking a kitchen renovation. Every Tuesday a post provides an update on our process. Since it is Tuesday, I can't resist ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Be The Helper
Hello sweet friends. It has been an incredibly hard week for so many people. In such difficult times hearts can get overwhelmed. I myself felt incredibly weary. But my heart was lifted when on my daily walk with Grace I spied some cheerful daffodils blooming amongst blue pots. Let us spread Sunday Smiles Be The Helper. Delicious Rainbows The rainbow is a lovely symbol of hope. These are truly delicious-looking waffles. You could use dollar store clear squeeze bottles for the different ... View the Post
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