My Second Granddaughter Arrives on Mother’s Day
Born four weeks early, Little Miss E was born 4 pounds 15 ounces, which is two ounces heavier than her daddy, a preemie born six weeks early.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Category: Family & Traditions
Cooking Holistic Food due to my Hubby’s SIBO Agonies
If we lived on two acres of land, growing and raising our own food, we’d wipe out most of the ADHD, aches, pains, and illnesses of the present day.
Antique Cars at Fairfax Parade for Independence Day
Amidst all the busy, we carved out some time to bring some Independence Day to our lives, so I decorated everything I could.
My Son’s Rustic Barn Wedding with his Sweetheart
As they began to say their vows, raindrops fell but only for the briefest of showers…so the ceremony continued and they became Mr. and Mrs. to our great joy!
Sewing a Buttoned Bustle for a Wedding Gown
My son’s fiancee asked me to fix the awful alteration sewn by the bridal shop onto her gorgeous lacy wedding gown, that was about to fall apart.
Creating Silk Floral Bouquets for my Son’s Wedding
Learning how to make bouquets, corasages, and boutonnieres from a friend when my brother got married, I used the same techniques when my daughter got married.
Creating Reception Centerpieces for my Son’s Barn Wedding
A couple of weeks before their wedding, we created the reception centerpieces, which they carefully planned with deep meaning for their relationship.
Mother of the Groom Gown Shopping for a July Barn Wedding
Surprisingly, the super sweet young gal cheerfully attended my requests by bringing me gorgeous sleeveless navy blue gowns…that looked youthful!
Our Elopement Cottage at Charlottesville’s Prospect Hill
In the shadow of the Blue Ridge, the open gates beckoned us to drive through the traditional 18th century boxwood to Prospect Hill Inn, established in 1732.
Our Unique Elopement Dinner at The Inn at Willow Grove
At The Inn at Willow Grove we enjoyed another fancy elopement dinner, where they celebrated our elopement with a huge surprise!
