Hello dear friends. I hope you are all happy and healthy. I am currently sticking very close to home. This is difficult for a happy traveler such as myself but I'm thankful for Sunday Smiles A Virtual Vacation. I'd love to be a houseguest at Paula Sutton's countryside home. Sunday Smiles A Virtual Vacation If you are like me and missing France you can still begin planning a trip. There are several castles located within driving distance from Paris. Chateau de Chenonceau is on my list. Which ... View the Post
18th Century Slow Stitching
Hello, my friends! I have been staying at home and working on some 18th Century Slow Stitching. My goal is to create an entire 18th-century outfit using historically accurate sewing techniques. This means everything is done by hand. 18th Century Slow Stitching As a visual person, I selected the artwork, Plucking The Turkey, to help guide the finished look I am seeking. The oil painting was first exhibited by Henry Walton in 1776. Walton was an Englishman who primarily painted portraits. He ... View the Post
Enchanted Forest Party
Welcome to an Enchanted Forest Party! Last week I spent a few days helping to create a magical and very safe soiree. Life events such as weddings, showers and more are still taking place albeit in much smaller numbers. This post will cover tablescapes, party favors, safety tips, and more! Safety Tips Let's start with safety tips. In today's world if readers feel secure then they can truly enjoy the rest of this magical post. Check with your state to see if social gatherings are ... View the Post
Basket and Crate Decor Ideas
Hello dear friends! Welcome to the July edition of Lifestyle of Love hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. I am so excited about this month's theme of incorporating Basket and Crate Decor Ideas into your home. Baskets and crates are used abundantly to decorate as well as to organize our home, Storybook Cottage. I am hoping to gain fresh new ideas from all the wonderfully creative participants. Basket and Crate Decor Ideas If you are coming over from The Painted Hinge may I say "Welcome!" ... View the Post
Fun 1950’s Beachwear
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
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
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