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Beautiful Decor This craft looks complicated but is quite easy. It is made using a paper heart doily as the base. It has to be pasted on cardstock because the paper doily is too flimsy to work with.  Paste it on cardstock or heavier paper (construction paper will also work well for this), and then add a picture from scrapbook paper either in the middle or off to the side. After that, paste

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On a Sunny Day II by FasaniArtprint from Allposters Indoor projects can brighten the mood and lighten the load of housework.  I always look forward to getting out some bright materials and creating something with them.  Here you see a collection of heart-shaped cards made using paper doilies.  Outlines on the doilies are drawn with puff paints and glitter paints. You should be able to click on

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Late Lies the Winter Sunby Anders Anderson-Lundby from Allposters. Climate, whether it be horridly hot or freezing cold, can confine a family to the house, which brings on an interesting set of problems.  Keeping everyone happy and content, and maintaining your  personal enjoyment of life,  is something I hope to address here. It was common in my childhood to be snowed-in. That meant that the

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All that snow, shown in previous posts, has melted, down from the hills into the field, forming a river. The width of it has increased each time I look out the window.  I could describe how the chickens have found a higher place to roost, or the neighbors have a boat in their pasture, but this song describes it much, much better:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJUdwum5jAY&feature=related

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I'll Have A Blue Winter(view from my window) Winter has its own pleasures. Unlike the frenzied pace of summer, winter gives you permission to stay indoors, and, while in, explore creative things or enjoy foods not usually served in summer.

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I am still trying to find the source of this lovely painting. It seems a little like Michael Humphreys paintings which I have posted in the past. I'll post the artist and particulars when I find it. Mrs. Q., at Blessed Homemaking has such a beautiful post about some things very pertinent to wives and daughters and I surely hope some of you will send her a comment, as this lady has such a

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Late Lies the Winter Sun by Landby Anderson Grocery boxes are made a little different these days, with a section cut out, as you see below: Our mothers used to go to a lot of work to make these breakfast trays from a cardboard box, and now they are made with the space already cut out. That saves some time and effort, so we can spend a little more time decorating them.  They can be used for a

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Roses III by Igor Levashov Put Your Hand to the Plow - Luke 9:62There is no point in trying out homemaking or homeschooling just to see if it will work, because it will not run smoothly all the time. Women who stay home need to do it with a firm resolve, so that they cannot be talked out of it, and be willing to keep the home,  through the good times and the not so good times. Keep Your Eyes on

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This is a simple but pleasing craft made of the subscription cards, which are fairly good quality paper,  from the inside of the Tea Time magazine. I've gone through my older copies and found some very pretty cards to use, as you see here. Scissors and glue are  the only tools really needed. I wanted to try making a few other things so I included a hole puncher and some ribbon. Gather some

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A Winter Roseby Sydney Kendrick, London- 1874-1955 This post is your Christmas Greeting: There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy the fruit of his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.  Ecclesiastes 2, verse 24 Having an Abundant Life requires knowing  that you cannot  fix the world: you can only change

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Painting by Carl Valente can be ordered here. One of the most searched for patterns on Lillibeth's Blog is the paper village that can be made into a card or just used for a decoration. Well, now she has a new one here that you can print out and enjoy. Also at The Pleasant Times blog are available the pattern for the chandelier ornament, a key, and other craft patterns from years gone by that I

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Roses in a Glass Vase by Johan Jensen, Danish 1899-1856Check www.lovelywhatevers.blogspot.com for more of these lovely paintings. I love how he made water in a glass! Those of you who like the posts by Carolyn Aiken, who lives on Prince Edward Island in Canada, and writes Aiken House and Gardens blog, will be glad to see that her home was featured on the December Cottage of the Month.

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Thinking on things from Philippians 4:8 today, with more thoughts to be posted! It usually takes a long time to find and post pictures, so I am putting this part up first and composing the post later. Victorian Social Gathering Credits: Pictures from Pinterest and Athenaeum

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Still Life of Pink and Yellow Rosesby Alfred Godchaux 1835-1895, France Table setting from Pinterest Chargers are round plates usually made of wood or plastic, which are designed to hold china plates and protect the table.  They used to be quite expensive, and sometimes cost even more than the plates themselves, but lately, they are found at dollar stores and discount stores.  I got some of

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Festive Evening from Pinterestclick for a larger view Please check the playlist, for additional pieces. One is a beautiful choral piece by Verdi, and also "Waldstein," a very pensive, favorite of mine.  There are now over 20 pieces to listen to, including a favorite hymn called "Who Am I"? so I hope you will turn it on and listen to it. "Were You There?" is a hymn sung by a Welsh male choir,

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I've added Ronald Reagan quotes at the end of this page, and they rotate throughout the day. Some of them will tickle your funny-bone.  Please be sure and check Lovely Whatevers   because I will be adding more beautiful paintings of the Victorian era. Those artists were wonderful!  I also have found some scenic paintings by contemporary artists. There are few more subjects coming up here, and as

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Gustave_Léonard_de_Jonghe_-_woman_at_the_piano_with_Cockatoo Go Here to See My Complete Playlist. You can click on the particular ones you want to hear.The Music Lessonby Marguerite Gerard On the left there is a playlist of some favorite music, including classical and hymns, which you can turn on when you read this blog.  You have to push the play button first, and then,  there is a little

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Victorian Mother and Her Three ChildrenAwaiting for Their Father's Arrival Home(more pictures like this are available here.) Good Day!  I just read a good post on Blessed Homemaking, and wonder if anyone would like to read it here.  I think it is good to support these quiet, diligent homemakers by leaving encouraging thoughts. Many of them work entirely alone, with no neighbors or even church

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 The Warmth of Autumnby Susan Rios  If you are looking for a painting to purchase, click the link and go to Susan Rios' website. I would also like to tell you about this electric fireplace heater. It blows heat out that little vent at the bottom by the floor, which is really nice if you tend to have cold feet in autumn. A little set of switches just inside a panel on the front lets you turn the

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A Wooded Path in AutumnBrenHans Anderson dekildeDanish, 1857-1942 Pumpkin Patchby Susan Rios  Jackie's Autumnby Susan Rios

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Cottage of Delightsby Malcolm Surridge One of the signs of a true commitment to something is being steadfast and confident, unmovable. There are some things which may challenge a homemaker or undermine her confidence: Criticism.  If you are not doing evil in the sight of God, and if you are determined to do the will of God, there is no reason to let criticism stop you. If you are peer-dependent,

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Woodland Splendor by T.C. Chiu This painting touches my heart because it reminds of the lake where I grew up. When my mother was only about 23 years old, my father, who as 25 or 26, built her a little row boat to take on rides across the pond to pick the water lilies and bring them home to put in a bowl on the table. She often left the house while everyone was still asleep and did her morning "

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Cozy Country Nightby T.C. Chiu The current trend to descend on a city park and "occupy" has brought forth some lively conversation and ideas from other homemakers. Andrea at   Rightthinker  has written a post showing the many things that need to be done in order to occupy your home and get it in livable order.  Lillibeth at The Pleasant Times has posted something about occupying, also.   My post

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Home at Lastby James Lee It seems appropriate to be reminded of the reasons to be home full time.  To take care of the family. Women at home have an important role. They not only physically care for the husband and children, but they provide good counsel and stability. If a woman is at home, she has only her own, and her family's cares to consider. She is free to concentrate and really look

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Watching the Child Play, 1909 Charles Courtney... Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb?  Yea, they may forget, but I will not forget thee. Isaiah 49:15 Do it yourself. In view of the strong individualistic nature of the people who once explored and settled this country, it is astonishing and sad that so many mothers are going to

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Berry Pickingby Franz Leopold Kawalski, German 1856-1932 A homemaker should be free to experience the serenity of her home, and enjoy the work of her own hands. In order to accomplish this, she will have to close some of the doors to the world's demands and stresses. It is easy to turn a deaf ear to bad news and upsetting reports from without, but it is sometimes not so easy to pinpoint

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A Game of Tennisby Leopold Kawalski, German, 1856-1932 This is from my daisy dress, made from cotton fabric, and this particular print comes in two other background colors, one being pink, and the other white. The trim, above, is sold by the roll, and matches the pretty daisies with the pink centers. One roll covered the neckline and the sleeve hems. Trim must be sewn on with a relaxed

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Two Dovesby Alphonse Muraton 1824-1911 Come Rest Awhileby Lucy Maude Montgomery  1874-1942 Come rest awhile, and let us idly stray,In glimmering valleys, cool and far away. Come from the greedy mart, the troubled street, And listen to the music, faint and sweet, That echoes ever to a listening ear, Unheard by those who will not pause to hear­ The wayward chimes of memory's pensive bells,

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Feeding Time in the Garden by Henry John Yeend King (1855-1924) British Realist Occasionally I have a society news post to show various things happening in my life, or things I've been making or reading, as well as interesting visits, mail, shopping, or homemaking ideas. Here is some bright fabric called Quilter's Calico. There has been some question about whether quilting cotton is suitable

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Afternoon Pleasures Kevin Liang It is always nice to visit a vacation retreat or spend time away from home in a splendid, idyllic setting. However, some people find it too expensive or are not able to leave their homes due to pressing responsibilities of one form or another. In this case, it is best to create the kind of sanctuary and  luxury you desire, right in your own home.  My friend 

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A beautiful image from Graphics Fairy I am reading a free Google book called  "He Fell in Love With His Wife"  (just click on the book title to take you to the place where you can print out or read the book,) written in 1886, which I have printed and put in a spiral binding, making it much easier on the eyes to read than the screen. This story is full in interesting characters and references

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The Sitting Roomby Susan RiosClick here to bid and go here to see more of Susan Rios Art. Although I like to stretch summer as long as I can, I enjoyed this lovely autumn painting that came in my email this morning and would like to share it here with a link to Susan Rios to see more. I love her depiction of seating areas in the home, surrounded by books or writing materials, and flowering

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          Day 1 One of the views from our trip near the Turnagain Arm area. I am having a holiday visiting the homestead where I was raised, and signing a few copies of the book, "Just Breathing the Air."  I hope to post more pictures and stories later.  Day 2 If you click for a larger view, you might be able to see this loon on the lake; the same lake that my father took us on for sailboat

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The Shellby Elizabeth Gardner Bougeureau (wife of William Adolphe Bourgeureau)American, 1837-1922   Mother and Childby Emile Munier Mother and Childby Frederick Leighton Father's Returnby Frederick Morgan Madrasby Edouard Boubat Maternal Affectionby Emile Munier My Peaceby Sterling Brown A Mother's Joyby Bessie Pease Guttman Moonbeamsby Jessie Wilcox Smith Sweet and Lowby Jessie Wilcox Smith

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 A Victorian Mother Surrounded by Her Children I grew up in an era when parents were their children's authority,  protectors and teachers of values. They were concerned with some basic things that would guide us throughout our lives.  Having a conscience before God was a priority in our training, and that involved learning concepts like understanding, wisdom, instruction, in the Biblical sense.

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Resting Time by William Adolphe Bougeureau Wheat Harvest Time, USA (allposters.com) This is a woven fabric. Once a pattern is cut, it has to be sewn up very quickly, because the raw edges ravel so easily. It does not need ironing. I am not sure what it is (not mylar), but it comes in a variety of colors: green, fuscia, light pink, light and dark blue, red, silver, and many others. This is as

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Tea Cup Snack Setfrom Victorian Trading Company This is one of the tea cup sets I recently acquired. When I have a tea buffet, and guests are going to refill their own tea cups and snack plates, I noticed how hard it was for them to handle the tea cup with saucer, and a plate with food besides. This little set solves the problem perfectly, for it holds both the tea cup in its own neat little

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Feeding the Dovesby Ernest Walbourne, England, 1872-1927 Pastoraleby Frederick Gad Clement,  Denmark 1867-1933 The Coffee is PouredThe artists wife with their two daughters by Laurets Regner Tuxen. Denmark, 1853-1927 Preparing the Tableby Michael Ancher,  Denmark  1849-1927 A Good Bookby Paul Fischer,  Denmark,1860-1934 Wedding Toastby Eric Henningson, Denmark, 1855-1930 Indoors and

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Some bloggers have a "Spiritual Sunday" link-up. This is my own contribution. The song may not catch your attention right away but keep listening. The lyrics and the tune are really nice. If you want to hear more of this group's songs, you can go here  http://www.youtube.com/user/sesamonte#p/u/1/AMU0G7pTeLo I also enjoy an ancient form of singing called sacred harp  : http://www.youtube.com/

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Summer By the Lakeby Susan Rios He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.   Ecclesiates 3:11

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I have posted this before, I know, but it sounds so good, it is worth repeating! For another great song you'll find yourself singing over and over, go here http://homeliving.blogspot.com/2011/06/serendipity-saturday.html and scroll down to the video I posted. The words are beneath the video. I was not able to find the acapella  version, but the singers in this one are so good they drown out

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A Regatta in Genevaby Frederick Dufaux Americans have a blessed opportunity to be good citizens because their country was founded upon spiritual principles. God is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. (Isaiah 33:22) For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us. Those who follow the Bible, whether here or on foreign soil, make the best citizens

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Mother and Sonby Fritz Zuber-BuhlerSwitzerland, 1822-1896 Tickling the Babyby Franz Zuber-BuhlerSwiss Innocenceby Frans Zuber-Buhler For painting-inspired sewing, I've chosen the country styles of the Swiss painter, Frans Zuber-Buhler. In the previous post there are many paintings by Daniel Ridgeway Knight which have a similar style of country clothing.   To sew something similar in a modern

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White Rosesby Igor Levashov, Russian I asked the roses as they grew,Richer and lovelier in hue,"What makes your lives so pure and bright?"And they answered, "Looking toward the light." La Rosereia 11by Igor Levashov

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Chrysanthemumsby  Daniel Ridgeway Knight, Pennsylvania, 1829-1934(View more of this artist.) Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she shall rejoice in time to come.~Proverbs 31 verse  25 Dignity There are several meanings of the word dignity,  which is sometimes interchangeable with honor. Definitions can be read at the end of the post.  Today I am going to talk about the practical 

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Beneath the Apple Treeby Daniel Ridgeway KnightPennsylvania, 1839-1924 "You do not see American women directing concerns outside the range of the family, or handling business dealings, or entering politics." … "Nor have Americans ever imagined that the result of democratic principle would be to overturn a husband’s authority or to introduce any ambiguity about who is in charge in the family." …

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A Cottage Garden in Full Viewby Val Norman Feminist occasionally try to make a point about the use of modern inventions by homemakers: driving a car, using a computer, publishing books, having a home or cottage industry, earning money with personal talent such as art, crafts, etc., and so forth. Their claim is that without feminism, women would not be allowed to read, write, drive, or conduct

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The Lily Pondby W. Ashburner, 1882-1932 Painting Description: Wearing a long blue gown, and holding up one side of the hem, a woman stands the lowest step in front of a lily pond. Her dress is adorned with a white shawl-collar, edged  in a wide ruffle on the shoulders. The collar is tied in the front at the waist. The curved stone stair step leads behind her through a gate opening, and the

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A Moment In TimeView this Susan Rios Painting Here I was given a chance to look at two interesting publications today. On the left, the Jean d'Arc Magazine, which yielded these two lovely ideas. Above, a shaded patio table created with swaths of lace over a metal structure, and below, making bouquets using columbines, a spire-like flower that apparently comes in several colors.

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Painting by Alan R. Banks American, 1948-presentclick on painting for a more detailed view Alan R. Banks was one of the artists whose work was included in the Russian art exhibit in Moscow. Description of Painting: The subject is a woman wearing a long skirt patterned with gold and yellow flowers, a white blouse and  a white hat with a dark green band of ribbon around the crown. She is seated on

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Rosey Beginningsby Susan RiosView this art here. If you are just getting started in homemaking, or thinking about it, here are some ideas I'd like to pass on, which I learned years ago. Write Your Plans The Night Before: Supply yourself with a very special note pad, pen/pencil, and carefully write out your homemaking  plans for the next day.  Shop the day before for essential meal supplies,

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Notes by Susan RiosBuy this print here. Click for a larger view. Greeting cards and note cards of quality can be  expensive. You can get a box of 8 at a dollar store, but the scene or art is not always beautiful or as perfect as you might like it. Here is a way for very busy homemakers to have cards on hand for quick replies and notes such as thank-you notes, acceptance notes, invitations to

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Pensive Moment by Daniel Ridgway KnightAmerican,  1839-1924 I received your lovely package, but have lost your address! Please contact me so I can thank you properly.

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Undercover Place**by Alexander Nicolajevich AverinRussia (1952- present)  Walk Along the Coast*by Alexander Nicolajevich AverinRussian 1952- present About the artist: "The main theme of Alexander Averin’s painting are genre scenes with charming Russian young ladies against blossoming meadows and gardens, shady river coasts, and sea landscapes. Plot of the paintings is filled with sincere

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It has been awhile since I felt I could recommend a book to everyone, and here is one I just received and can recommend wholeheartedly to women who want to be home. First of all, I just love pears and pear pictures, and once had a 6 piece canister set with hand painted pears.  My whole kitchen was pear-themed including matching curtains, potholders, dishtowels and dishes, so when I saw the cover

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Welford Country Cottageby Carl Valente A home without children  includes women whose children now have homes of their own, those who have never been able to have children, widows and others who for some reason are home without children. I will also include in this group women who have not married and are home with their parents. The special role of these women at home are described in the

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Sunlight and Shadowby William Kay Blacklock, London and Edinburgh 1872-1922 I love the background scenery in this 19th century painting, which seems so much like scenes I see during trips through the country around here. In the foreground, a woman in a long white garden-party type of dress* in white muslin, with a blue ribbon on the border, sits in a brown wicker chair under an apple tree 

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Sharing a few photographs taken towards the west, from my country home. Blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen. Psalm 72:19

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A Wistful Glance, 1897 Leighton, Edmund... (England) Old English Country Cottagefrom the Google Book, "Old English Country Cottages," which contains some sketches by Helen Allingham and other 19th Century English artists. Red Roof, by Joseph Kim In a Christian home, the husband is a leader only within the will of God contained in His Word, the Bible.  A man cannot arbitrarily make up

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Cobblestone Cove, by Roberto Lombardi Please enjoy the links from the little pictures below each post (they change when you refresh the page), my blogroll, and other features here, while I am busy. I hope to return to more regular blogging soon, but in the meantime, I am involved in some special projects. I also have a blog of paintings and books at http://www.lovelywhatevers.blogspot.com/ ,

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This is a little play-cake for a child's kitchen, made of fleece and poly-fiber-fill stuffing.  If you are familiar with sewing with felt, you can make the same things using fleece. Polar fleece is a little more flexible than felt and has a softer look, but the choice is yours. I did not make a pattern for this because I used a teacup saucer to trace the circle, and then cut a fourth section

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Only occasionally to I find a movie that I feel I could recommend to others. A friend told me about The Lightkeepers because she knew I liked Edwardian costume, so I watched this movie just to see the hats and dresses on the ladies and found it to be a good story, with a happy ending. The story takes place in 1912. The trailer can be viewed here. Netflix offers this movie on

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Eggs in the Countryby Victor Gabriel Gilbert  (France, 1847-1933) You've probably seen the egg-shaped decorated cakes in bakeries and grocery stores around the country. This dainty little sewing project is a replica of these egg-cakes, and only takes a small of amount of time to make. It is made of polar fleece but any fabric can be used. This one is a pink egg shape, stuffed with polyester

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These small stuffed hens can be made from scraps of fabric and any trims you can find. This one has tail feathers of stretch trim and a beak made from heart shaped buttons. This one has a comb and wattle made from this metallic rick-rack, and tail feathers from white eyelet cotton gathered trim.The eggs can be made two or three dimensional, depending on how many pieces you sew together. Here

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A Quiet Moment, by John O'Brien American 1951-2004 These egg cards are quite easy and fit nicely into a square envelope. You can buy a box of pastel envelopes of this size at Walmart or the Dollar Tree.  In the above photograph you see the card, a smaller, gift-enclosure card, and a gift tag with a hole punched.  Each one is decorated with a rose image cut from Anna Griffin scrapbook

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View a larger copy here. One Of The Family is one of Cotman's most famous paintings, and depicts a delightful family around a table eating a meal. The models used by Cotman for this scene were an actual family, named Street, who lived in the north of England. The child on the bottom right of the picture emigrated to New Zealand when she was sixteen, and now a whole family of descendants of this

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The Introductionby George Goodwin Kilburne This looks like a typical homeschool lesson!

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The Departureby George Goodwin Kilburne (British, 1905) Another 19th century painting with a story.  My guess is that the couple is departing from an inn, and the husband is having a closer look at the bill. What do you think? You may be able to get a larger view by clicking on the picture.

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A Convivialby  Otto Goldmann  (1844 - 1915) Germany Try clicking this picture to enjoy a larger view. It was called a two-dimensional painting. There are a lot of interesting details in this picture, and if you are homeschooling, you might ask your children to list everything they see here,  as well as what relation the people might be to one another.

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Family Outing, by Henry John Yeend King I'm listening to you, and hearing your requests!  I check my keyword searches regularly and find out what you are looking for. In order to keep a record of viewer requests and some of my own ideas for future posts, I'm listing them here. As they are completed I will post a link to them. Podcast: You'll be able to click on a little link and hear some of

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The Three Marys at the Tombby William Adolphe Bouguereau France, 1825-1905 The voice is a beautiful instrument, as you can hear in this acapella  recording.  I will post a copy of the sheet music for "The Sands of Time" in case you want to learn to sing it yourself. When the song has ended, I would highly recommend you click on "Meet Me There." The video is beautiful. The song was written by

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Adopho Auguste and His Family, 1891by Jose Ferraz de Almeida Junior (1850 - 1899) Brazil  It is important to be on your best behavior at home, because these are the people you should least want to alienate. These are the ones you will want to have on your side when you have a special need. "A brother is born for adversity,"*  the Proverbs teach. Family members will be there for you when you

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Flores by Federico Olaria, b.1848 Spain, d. 1898 France(Click on the painting for a larger, beautiful view of it!) Some beautiful paintings of the 1800's which were hidden from the public for the past 75+ years, are now appearing at auctions throughout the world and being made available for people to enjoy. The painting of a basket of flowers is so vivid in color and detail that it looks

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Picking Bluebells by Ernest Walbourne, English 1872-1927 The scene looks a little like the creek we played in as children, which ran behind our house. Sympathy, by Riviere Briton, British 1840-1920  When disasters shake up every day life, it is good  to remain unshaken in faith. Among the causes of uncertainty are: things caused by our own lack of wisdom, things caused by other people, things

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Garden of Poppiesby Edmund B. Leighton, English, 1852-1922 An Apple for the BoatmanEdmund B. Leighton Boreasby William John Waterhouse1849-1917,  English Playing with the Kittenby Ernest Walbourne, English, 1872-1927 Love at First Sight by Marcus StoneEnglish, 1840-1921 be sure to click on the pictures for more detailed views! Lilacs, by Edmund Blair Leighton Compare the visual effect of the

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Arranging Roses by De Scott Evans At the Kitchen Window by De Scott Evans (1847-1898) American The  Tack Room by De Scott Evans Picking Wildflowers by De Scott Evans Grandma's Visitorsby De Scott Evans Looking at Drawings Adolpho Belimbau 1894 (Italy) 1845-1938 Portrait by James Tissot, 1836-1902, France In contrast to these 19th century scenes of women at home, this is an interesting

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Roses by Igor Levashov  And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.  And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?  For it might have been sold for more than three

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Sunday Tea-Time by Stephen Darbyshire Luxury Without ExpenseHomemakers want to guard the home in a way that helps it prosper and keep it from poverty. It is important to have leisure time, or quiet time, and to enjoy activities that refresh the heart, but they need not have a high cost. Tea time is one of them. It is a luxury that is enjoyed by people of all ages and all walks of life.

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On a Sunny Day  by Fasani This is a simple project made by using the zig-zag or satin stitch on the sewing machine. Place an old washcloth on thin towelling fabric and cut around it. A fourth yard should yield several wash-cloths. I am making them in green and yellow and white, as well, but the above picture shows what I have finished.  After cutting the cloth the size you want,  place your

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This is something I have always wanted to try: an iron-on picture for a sewing project.  It is made by putting a special piece of paper through the printer, copying a favorite picture or clip-art, peeling off the back of the paper and ironing the image to fabric.  Directions are included in the package of transfer paper. I have used scraps of fabric that best match the picture that was ironed

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American Beauty News is out that cottons are going up in price quite a bit. There are still ways of getting discount cotton calicoes and quilted fabrics for making dresses.  Using a 40 percent coupon from the web, you can get a fairly good deal at JoAnn fabrics, and the WalMart stores that still have fabric, still have good cottons. Here are some interesting rose-prints from around the web:

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Swan Cottage II Kim, Sung  Some pictures from the ladies tea and gift exchange this week:    (Small hands helped set this pretty pink table)Pink and white checked heart-shaped placemats with white cotton backing, and apple blossom pattern Acropal dinnerware, similar to Corningware.  The dinnerware and gold forks, knives and spoons all came from Wal-Mart. Pink napkins for the tea/dessert

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The Pride of Dijon Hennessy, William... Irish, 1839-1917 I acquired a reproduction print of this painting at a thrift store, and was able to look more closely at the details. It looks like a relaxing scene, but there is a lot going on. If  you will click on the picture and let it take you to the source at Allposters, then you can use the magnifier and look at every corner. The first thing you

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Farm With Stone Bridge The Thinking Housewife is one of the few people online that I know who questions the hystorical (spelling deliberate) myths of huge populations of women in the work place in previous centuries.  Even the most liberal educators of the early 20th century did not teach  the things about women that modern religious people are teaching today.  I have outlined some of my thoughts

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Catherine Klein, "Red Rose" A previous post featured a printable calendar with Victorian roses. It is a new month now, and I wanted to share what I did with last month's rose picture. I suggested that the calendar be printed on cardstock, leaving the other side blank, so that it could be recycled into cards and clip art. Cut out the picture from last month. It will fit the long business-size

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I have been looking at all the creative soaps in various shops and also on the web, and decided to make some of them.  This is from a craft book written by a Scandinavian author. My soaps did not look exactly like the pictures in the book, but I decided to use them for gifts and hope that the recipients would know it was soap. This experience increased my appreciation for ladies who make

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Catherine Kline Postcard Using the card stock pattern from the original heart post, you can make fabric hearts with loops to hang or place them in a bowl as pretty give-aways at your next tea. They can also be scented by spraying a vanilla or cinnamon room spray from Dollar Tree on the filler just before you sew up the opening With right sides of fabric together, put the cardboard template in

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These paper hearts consisting of only cardstock, paper and clip-art from old cards take very little time. They are only one layer and the greeting is written on the other side. They look as though the roses are printed straight on the card, but they are cut out and glued on with ordinary glue. Click on for a more detailed view. This has to be my favorite, made with a piece clipped from an

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Here is a very easy way to make Valentines using  paper and clip art from magazines or ads that come in the mail. The heart has a special country style shape, so if it does not suit you, just make your own shape by folding paper in half and cutting a half-heart shape, and using it for a pattern.  This one is designed to fit in the long business envelopes, as you see below: I bought these

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\ Paper Lace Cupcake Wraps These lace paper wraps come in many different styles and colors, suitable for any occasion, but they can be quite expensive. Some are sold in a package of 12 for $12.00, making it a dollar for each lace wrapper. You can get them cheaper at Wal-Mart in the Valentine supply section of the store:  $1.88 per package of 10,  in red, white and pink glossy paper. Let's

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You will need a piece of paper from your printer. Lay the front of the pattern on the fold line of your fabric. Method #1 - Insert the paper under the pattern so that one edge is on the fold like and another edge is right at the point of the shoulder seam, as you see in the above photo. This is one of two ways that I use. Draw an outline tapering down from the shoulder. Two necklines are

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Painting by Klaus Dietrich  If homemaking consisted only of cleaning house and getting the laundry done, there would be no need for the homemaker. There is a big difference between house cleaning and home making, which will be explained in this post. Every homemaker will want to be happy in her place at home.  If she can surround herself in a certain amount of beauty and comfort, it adds to

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Carolina Evening 1 by Betsy Brown  The home, being the first institution created by God, has always been under attack, for it is the basis of life on earth. Wise women will stay home and guard the family  from the wrong influences, preserving good values  and being good stewards of their personal property and possessions, whether it be a little or a lot. The home has authority, power and

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Brunette, by Camille Felix Ballenger 1904  In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity...Titus 2:7 I have been very busy this month, so I will share my society news so far and later post a lesson on homemaking and something helpful to those who are having to withstand pressure to leave their homes and seek employment elsewhere.

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Pink Roses in a Basketby Frans Mortelmans  1865-1936  Belgium To print your own Victorian Roses Calendar created by Lady Lydia click here.  It is free, but if you do not want to use your own ink, it is possible to send the file to Wal-Mart photo place or your nearest office copy place and have them print it and bind it with a spiral.   After you get to the link, just click on "file" in the upper

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Lantern Surprise by Richard Telford  Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalm 62:8

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Heavens Light, by James Lee  And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.Palsm 55:6

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Heaven's Light by James Lee How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee." Psalm 139:17-18

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click on painting to watch it snow A Winter's Eve(Copyright: Susan Rios) Susan Rios graciously allowed me to promote this snowfall painting, which can be purchased here. Just to relax a little, I have made a few things that are quick, easy, yet beautiful, and can be used for children's activities or, with luxury papers, can make beautiful adornments for packages.  These little tags can also

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