The New York Times: Is This the Most Notable (Purple) Wedding Dress Ever Worn?
To highlight the role that Anna Murray played in the life of her husband Frederick Douglass, Ms. Murray’s plum-colored wedding gown was recreated for an event held on the couple’s 184th anniversary.
Summer may be the traditional wedding season, but autumn, with it's crisp, fresh air and bright colors, is the perfect time to exchange vows for many couples. It also happens to be the perfect season ...
The Best BBQ in St. Louis: Visiting the Missouri History Museum’s archives to view the famous dresses of Lillian Lemp, a.k.a. “The Lavender Lady”
Lavender cut velvet dress with appliquéd leaves, ca. 1909. Originally worn by Lillian Lemp, “The Lavender Lady”. Gift of Mrs. Chester L. Forbes and Mrs. Harold Arensmeyer. Missouri Historical Society ...
Visiting the Missouri History Museum’s archives to view the famous dresses of Lillian Lemp, a.k.a. “The Lavender Lady”
Are you just not into the whole “white wedding gown” thing? Here are some colorful options. Photographs courtesy of the designers Yesterday, we asked you to choose your favorite tiered wedding ...
Growing Requirements Before investing the time and resources into growing lavender from seed, make sure that your garden in suitable for lavender cultivation. Lavender requires well-drained soil and bright, full sunshine in order to thrive. It's a Mediterranean plant that likes hot, dry conditions. Give it too much pampering, and it sulks.
At Lavender Wind Farms, many different lavender products are made. Fresh blooms are fashioned into wreaths, bouquets, and wands that retain both their beauty and their fragrance as they dry.