This is probably the most vulnerable post I have ever shared. Like so many women there are times that I am not comfortable in my own skin. Phrases uttered decades ago on occasion still ring in my ears. Chicken legs. Thunder thighs. Giraffe neck. Hunchback. But I am moving forward because Fun 1950's Beachwear makes me smile. Fun 1950's Beachwear Society, social media, and the advertising world are youth-centered. Some would say that a 50 something woman has NO business modeling Fun 1950's ... View the Post
Fun 4th of July Decor and More
Hello sweet friends! While April and May seemed to be the longest months ever June came and went in a flash. I needed some quick ideas for Fun 4th of July Decor and More and thought you would enjoy them as well. Kim of Savvy Southern Style has a fabulous sunroom that is full of patriotic pizazz. Fun 4th of July Decor and More Dear Debra of Common Ground adds easy patriotic touches to her home. Patriotic farmhouse style decor can be found at Plum Pretty Decor & Design Co. If you ... View the Post
Finally Crossing Home Plate
My friends as I sit here late Monday morning my heart is so FULL. I continue to tear up in sporadic moments of true JOY! If you need to read something positive this post Finally Crossing Home Plate is for you. As you may know, Ian is a member of the high school graduating class of 2020. He is also my last one at home, the baby. These past 3 months I have had to comfort him, as well as myself, against the cancellation of several senior year milestones (prom, etc). After three different ... View the Post
Red, White and Blue 1930’s Dress
Hello sweet friends! This weekend, at long last, our Sweet Guy will have an outdoor graduation ceremony. It is consistently in the upper 90's here in Texas so I wanted a cool cotton dress to wear. I absolutely love how the Red, White, and Blue 1930's Dress has turned out. Simplicity 2813 A few years ago I found this amazing 1930's dress pattern, Simplicity 2813, in a little box in a field at Round Top Antiques Week. I have been hesitant to make it as the patterns of this era are completely ... View the Post
A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Garden
Welcome to the June Pinterest Challenge Create A Patriotic Tray Or Vignette. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from the truly talented Our Southern Home may I say “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Today I am sharing a happy outdoor scene, A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Garden. Create A Patriotic Tray Or Vignette This month’s challenge was inspired by a gorgeous Fourth of July vignette created by Liz Marie. It features: A red, white, and blue ... View the Post
Make Your Own Suffragist Suffragette Sash
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a special historic edition of Fashion Friday. The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave American women the right to vote. If you would like to quickly skip past the amazing history you can find the Make Your Own Suffragist Suffragette Sash tutorial at the end of the post. What Is Suffrage? Suffrage simply means the right to vote in elections. The term Suffragist was given to individuals who believed in peaceful, constitutional ... View the Post
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