It’s time for the October Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from A Stroll Thru Life may I say “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Today I am sharing An Autumnal Scene In A Jar. A Winter Wonderland Repeat This month the Pinterest Challenge is a winter-themed globe in a jar. Our inspiration photo comes from Northern Feeling. The jar image features: A glass jar Miniature trees and buildings Bottom filler (faux ... View the Post
Historic Halloween Costume Reveal The Queen Bee
Hello sweet friends! It is time for the annual Decor To Adore Historic Halloween Costume Reveal The Queen Bee. Every year I challenge myself to create a costume on a budget. This year Mr. Decor joins in on the fun. Historic Halloween Costume Reveal The Queen Bee Two weeks ago I shared the inspiration and history for this year's costume in the Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes post. I had found five yards of striped silk that reminded me of an autumnal bumblebee. I ... View the Post
Lessons With Laura By The Shores Of Silver Lake
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to Lessons With Laura By The Shores Of Silver Lake. This is the sixth post in an eleven-week series. The book was originally published on October 20, 1939. You can find all of the Lessons With Laura posts HERE. Lessons With Laura By The Shores Of Silver Lake In this post, we will feature two chapters from By The Shores Of Silver Lake along with some accompanying activities. Chapter 2: Grown Up Grandma Joyce's vintage ... View the Post
Historical Halloween Goodie Bags
Hello sweet friends and Happy Monday! I recently organized an outdoor outing for the D/FW Costumers Guild. In Fort Worth, there is an amazing living history museum that I have shared before. It is the Log Cabin Village. I always like to create a party favor for those that attend and this gathering was no exception. Here are the Historical Halloween Goodie Bags. Historical Halloween Goodie Bags I am currently knee-deep in research on how the Victorians celebrated holidays with Fancy Dress ... View the Post
Joyce Rye Gunn
Hello sweet friends. I know many of you are here today for the next installment of Lessons With Laura. The series will return next week. Today we celebrate the life of Eric's beautiful grandmother, Joyce Rye Gunn. Joyce Rye Gunn was born on October 2, 1925. She lived her entire 95 years on the sunny beaches of Florida. We had invited her on numerous occasions to come live with us but she would not be moved. Smile. Joyce Rye Gunn This photograph was taken when Grandma Joyce was ... View the Post
Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes
Hello friends and welcome to a very fun edition of Fashion Friday. Today I will be talking about Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes. Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes Now some of you may ask "Just what are Historic Halloween Fancy Dress Costumes? The Victorians loved to entertain and hold lavish parties. They were inspired by the Carnevale masked balls in Italy and the Royal balls in France. These magnificent, costumed affairs were organized by the nobility and ... View the Post
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