Capitalizing on the mid-1950s nostalgia for a lost vision of the American heartland, William Medcalf presents a view of a 19th century midwest barn dance, with smiling couples who appear plucked straight of out of the 1955 Academy Award winning musical Oklahoma!. This large, colorful, highly expressive oil on board with graphite highlights was created as the final preliminary painting for a published Brown & Bigelow calendar image. During the 50s, Bil Medcalf was known as one of the company's star illustrators, and created numerous 12 page calendar series based around themes of classic Americana.
-Music played during the cocktail hour should be both celebratory and mellow. Since this period marks the beginning of the party, you’ll want the tunes to be upbeat; at the same time, the mus…
Rustic Wedding at Stone Barn in the Cotswolds | Claire Pettibone Wedding Dress | Navy Bridesmaid Dresses | Lilac Flowers | Frankee Victoria Photography
You will love these Olympic-themed party ideas, from food to backyard games and lots of kid-friendly crafts! Who else is super excited about the Olympics starting? We cannot wait! Especially since it's now been 3 years since the last Olympic games. As a family, we decided that we're going to have an Olympic-themed party for the opening ceremonies, and my kids are already brainstorming ideas. There are so many fun ideas that we found, we just had to share with you guys. Which one of these ideas is sticking out to you? I want to make them all! This isn't
July 17, 2012. Modern square dance and round dance classes begin in June and continue weekly through September. The classes are offered by the Mountain Mixers Square Dance Club at the Land Harbor Recreation Hall. Modern western square dancing is done in couples to music from oldies to current hits. Square dancing is a great family or couples’ social activity, keeps you physically fit and alert and requires no dance experience. Read more
Have You Ever Been To A Barn Dance Party?!
Our first barn dance at Pie Ranch on March 21, 2009. The entire experience was absolutely brilliant and best described as good, wholesome fun. Adults were like kids. Kids confidently strutted their stuff. Everybody was grinning ear-to-ear all night long.
We love it when a bride shares a handful of details from her wedding. It puts us right smack in the middle of it all and is the perfect excuse to feel like we were actually invited. Based off the dazzling photos by A Girl in Love Photography, Kristine + Justin’s wedding was totally fun....
Hello lovelies and (almost) Happy Easter! I do hope you have some lovely long bank holiday weekend plans in the diary - here's hoping the weather gets it's
I can't get over these cupcakes.... Corn on the Cob Cupcakes by Martha Stewart. How cute would these be at your barnyard or county fair party?! Any guesses on how she made the "melted butter"? I had to hunt down the full recipe to find out. It's Laffy Taffy! Way too cute! (Photo via A Ribbon at a Time)
Unsolicited concept poster for fundraising event, June 2011
woohooo! It’s Thursday again, and time for lots of great inspiration for YOU from YOU! I'll be heading to Columbus for the Country Living Fair this weekend. It's going to be so much fun to hang out with my Hometalk friends for the day! Be sure to let me know if you're going! red...Read More
Learn the basic easy steps to square dance from the professionals!
Have a classic American themed birthday party with these barn dance invites! Whether you love country music, Wild West themes, or rustic barns, a line dance party will be a treat for young and old alike! Get the hootenanny started with this fun design. It features a cowboy boot silhouette against...
Fun dance party games for adults, teens, and kids are a great way to make a party more fun! Get 19 dance games for all ages and parties!
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