Articles In This Issue

In The Spirit Of Porch Swings

Introduces the new, full-color and expanded format of The Storybook Home Journal. The improvements are made in the spirit of porches, quiet conversation, gentle laughter, and refreshing treats from a time when families and neighbors spent more time on the porch.
By Al R. Young | 1660 Words | 1 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.168

The Sifting Of Forgetfulness

A simple effort by a seventh grade teacher changes a child's life.
By Al R. Young | 1720 Words | 2 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.169

A Riverboro Colation

Recipes for molasses cookies, summer squash tart, caraway wafers, cordial, and cherries and cream biscuits.
By Nancy Young | 1170 Words | 7 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.170

Friday Afternoon Recitations

Re-create an old fashioned school recitation. Includes sheet music of arrangement of the Old Oaken Bucket (melody line and guitar chords -- fake book style).
By Elspeth Young | 690 Words | 1 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.171

Flowers For Dress-Up

Use flowers to adorn hair, hat, or make a wristlet.
By Nancy Young | 220 Words | 3 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.172

The Monday Washing

Capture the best about old fashioned wash days by making the laundry room beautiful as well as efficient.
By Nancy Young | 650 Words | 9 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.173

That Winter Must Ever Come …

Create beautiful dried flower arrangements and potpourri. Includes plant list of flowers suited to drying, as well as illustrations of how to make hollyhock dolls.
By Nancy Young | 1210 Words | 10 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.174

Out Of Unpromising Material

Illustrations and commentary for features in a laundry room remodeling. Some changes are structural while others are decorative. Includes storage ideas.
By Al R. Young | 830 Words | 5 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.175

[Kate Douglas Wiggin]

Biographical sketch of Kate Douglas Wiggin, and a list of selected works.
By Nancy Young, Tanner Young | 490 Words | 1 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.176

[Living Richly Without Being Rich]

Cookie cutters, bath products, home-grown dried flowers, and a laundry label that can be copied for personal use.
By Nancy Young | 140 Words | 7 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.177

[One Real Home Always Makes Others]

Reminiscences of a visit to Quillcote, the home of Kate Douglas Wiggin. Includes recollections of home make-over to suite personal taste.
By Toni Langlais | 490 Words | 1 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.178

Text And Ornamentation In Vinyl

Photo essay about using custom-cut vinyl texts and motifs in wall decor.
By Al R. Young | 370 Words | 1 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.179

Daydreaming: A Moment Of Renewal

An interview with artist Al R. Young.
By Al R. Young | 800 Words | 1 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.180