shopping - Teacups in the Garden

He bought a ring at Drummers Call: Colonial Williamsburg

Remembering 2004 when I led my young children on their first journey through the historic area, I had fun watching my kids carry on the tradition.

Home Sweet Home: 2016 Row by Row Quilt won a Prize

Enjoying the buttons that came with the picnic and glamping rows, I further embellished the quilt from my ribbon and button collections.

Visiting Belmont Bay Marina and Historic Occoquan

One stunning 19th century house sold a variety of lovelies from food to jewelry to clothing to decor items, reminding me of Gruene, Texas.

2016 Gardens in my French Country-Styled Colonial Home

Although perennials are more expensive than annuals, perennials return each year, so for the same amount of money I’m enlarging my garden with new options!

A peek into Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg

Even though many decorations are up by Thanksgiving, the decorators have until Grand Illumination to finish hanging all the wreaths, which is another week away.

Amish food, quilts, train, covered bridge, apples: Lancaster

Entering the restaurant, I remembered vacations to north-central Pennsylvania where my mom grew up. The cooking and scenery were the same as my memories.

My newly sewn gown, jacket, and hat debut in historic area

After two years of research and sewing for my kids, I finally sewed my own attire to debut atUnder the Redcoat to begin our 18th century family adventures.