I recently traveled to Missouri and had a delightful time at A Revolutionary Weekend In Saint Genevieve. This 250th anniversary event celebrated the forgotten battle of Fort San Carlos. I became familiar with Sainte Geneviève when I began watching Early American and Frontier Patriot on YouTube. Ron and Justine Rayfield are the hosts. They focus on late 18th/early 19th century history, open hearth cooking and so much more. All the most interesting historical figures were in ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Memorial Weekend
Hello sweet friends, it is hard to believe we are nearing the end of May. Here's to Friday Favorites Memorial Weekend. Red, White and Yum! I love burrata paired with fruit. This recipe looks so festive and delicious! Friday Favorites Memorial Weekend This entire home tour features a positively perfect patriotic color palette throughout the home. A Charming Kitchen This charming turn of the century home features a kitchen with painted floors, fabulous built ins and so much ... View the Post
How To Make 18th Century Accessories
Welcome to Martha Washington Wednesdays. This post will cover How To Make 18th Century Accessories such as bergère's, mantles, mitts, and market bonnets, as well as a fun cake hat! How To Make 18th Century Accessories One great beginner project for 18th century costuming is a bergère hat. Bergère hats were in style for many years in the 18th century. They were worn by people of all classes. Bergère hats were made of straw and could be embellished in numerous ... View the Post
Friday Favorites The Glories Of May
Hello sweet friends, a family of ducks has moved in and the muscari (grape hyacinth) is growing rampantly here at Storybook Cottage. Here's to Friday Favorites The Glories Of May. Friday Favorites The Glories Of May As the temperature begins to rise I am once again turning towards a cooler color palette. This post features a variety of spaces all decorated in various blue hues. English Cottage Garden Ideas If you want to add some character to your garden this post is full of ... View the Post
1776 Italian Gown
Hello friends and welcome back to Martha Washington Wednesdays. This post will take a closer look at a 1776 Italian Gown I created for my recent What Martha Washington Might Have Worn presentation. The History Italian gowns were extremely popular in the latter part of the 18th century. They are similar to an English gown or robe à l’anglaise. Both gowns often look quite similar when viewed from the front. The biggest difference is how the back of the dress is constructed. An ... View the Post
Friday Favorites My Angel Mother
Hello sweet friends! We have had several days of rain here and the garden is growing fast. Today's post is full of Friday Favorites My Angel Mother. To make your mom a lovely crown to wear this Sunday check out this post. A Vintage Garden This enchanting space features a magical playhouse and many more fabulous details created from secondhand finds. Sea Island, Georgia Every room in this pretty low country residence features delightful prints, charming antiques and ... View the Post
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