Last week, on National First Ladies Day, I gave a presentation titled What Martha Washington Might Have Worn. It was a rousing success and several people have asked if I could post the slides and video here on my website for future educational purposes. What Martha Washington Might Have Worn Many of you have been following along on this journey with me as I have traveled to Mount Vernon and shared my sewing updates on Instagram. I gave this first presentation at the Missouri ... View the Post
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Pink Dress
This past week I traveled to Missouri to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival. While there the Society of the Ingalls Family also had their inaugural meeting. It was the perfect place to wear a garment I had recreated: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Pink Dress. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Pink Dress At Laura and Almanzo Wilder's home, Rocky Ridge, located in Mansfield, Missouri, a sweet photo takes pride of place on the mantel in the parlor. I encourage you to please visit the museum to take the full ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Such Happiness
Hello sweet friends! This past week at Storybook Cottage we have had such an assortment of spring showers. It should create such a lovely spring garden. Friday Favorites Such Happiness. A Cottage In The Cotswolds A tiny cottage in Oxfordshire, England features soft colors and luscious layers. Just wait until you see the snug (living room)! Ground Covers We recently created a flagstone patio in the back garden. I've been searching for a sweet ground covering plant to fill in the ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Thread Of Gold
Hello sweet friend, I am so glad you are here. Earlier this week I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. So I set out on a walk with Grace and tried to share a smile with every neighbor and worker that crossed our path. I returned back home with a lighter heart and a soul full of joy. Here's to Friday Favorites Thread of Gold. Whatnot This charming Georgian era vicarage in London truly delighted my heart. Looking through all the photographs I loved the added scalloped detailing of fabric. ... View the Post
Good Friday Favorites
Hello sweet friends, Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all who celebrate! Here's to a lovely collection of Good Friday Favorites. Good Friday Favorites This charming farmhouse is chock full of the most beautiful pastel colored rooms. A Lovely Spring Tablescape I loved the simplicity of this sweet spring tablescape. The daffodils in vintage glassware is easy to recreate. Roasted Carrot Salad I normally make roasted carrots for Easter dinner. This recipe is a great way ... View the Post
Camelias And Azaleas At Descanso Gardens
I recently was in California for a few work projects and had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Camelias And Azaleas At Descanso Gardens. I hope you enjoy this beautiful tour. Camelias And Azaleas At Descanso Gardens Descanso Gardens is a beautiful paradise just 20 minutes away from Los Angeles. E. Manchester Boddy purchased the land in 1937 and hired the architect to the stars, James E. Dolena, to build his dream home. Boddy was a camelia enthusiast and and often purchased from ... View the Post
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