Hello sweet friends, today I am taking you on a tour of Rocky Ridge Farm, Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Ozark home located in Mansfield, MO. Rocky Ridge Farm Laura, Almanzo and Rose Wilder left DeSmet, South Dakota and moved to Mansfield, Missouri in 1894. They purchased a forty-acre farm with a one-room log cabin near a spring and ravine. (Laura shown in the ravine in 1900.) In the spring of 1895 they built a room onto the cabin. The following year they rolled the room, on logs, to ... View the Post
Wilder Days
Every year the quiet town of Mansfield, Missouri transforms into a flurry of activity to celebrate Wilder Days. This annual celebration occurs the last weekend in September and honors the life and legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved Little House series of books. Wilder Days The Wilder Days festival is held in the downtown Mansfield square as well as at the historic Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum (Rocky Ridge Farm and the Rock house), where the author ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Comfort and Peace
In every generation there is a day in which you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. On September 11, 2001 my family and I were stationed in Germany and living in a small village. I was seven and 1/2 months pregnant. My husband was working on Ramstein Air Force Base and my daughter was attending school on base. The military base immediately shut down. I didn't see my daughter and husband for almost 18 hours. Mr. Decor worked around the clock for weeks ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Lovely September
Summer is still firmly in place here at Storybook Cottage. But there is a whisper of cooler days coming. Here's to Friday Favorites Lovely September. Friday Favorites Lovely September Earlier this week I began switching out some of my decor and linens in the anticipation of autumn. Soft neutrals, such as the shades used in this lovely country house, seem to fit the bill. A Sweet Retreat This is the time of year that I most have garden envy. The unending days of 100 degree heat ... View the Post
A Gingham Oven Skirt
Hello sweet friends, I don't often jump on a trend train bandwagon. But I couldn't resist creating A Gingham Oven Skirt. This post will share all the details. Early Inspiration It's hard to know just how long curtains have been added to other areas of the home beyond windows and entry doors. We have seen skirts encircling bathroom sinks for decades. Fabrics in all colors and prints are often pleated or gathered and then swathed around the sink bowl. But ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Dear Dolly
Earlier this week we lost a a big dose of lovely sparkle with the passing of Dolly Rebecca Parton. It's hard to imagine a world without her talent, humor and goodness. But I believe Dolly's beautiful legacy can continue if people remember to share laughter, kindness and love. Here's to Friday Favorites Dear Dolly. Pretty Paper Butterflies Love is indeed like a butterfly. This pretty craft uses free printables from The Graphics Fairy. Dolly's Childhood Home When ... View the Post
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