Hello dear friends, Happy St. Patrick's Day weekend! Here at Storybook Cottage, we will celebrate tomorrow with a traditional Irish feast. Recipes can be found below on Saturday Smiles Green With Envy. Corned Beef Irish Soda Bread A Quaint Little Cottage My absolute favorite color is green. Whether it be emerald, kelly, mint and more I love it all! The color of our own front door was inspired by this darling 240-year-old farmhouse in the Derbyshire District of England. Saturday ... View the Post
Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice
Today is Shrove Tuesday. The day before Ash Wednesday which then begins the observance of the Lenten fast. This day and the two weeks leading up to it is often marked by feasting and celebration. Most famously in New Orleans here in the states. In Europe, the largest celebration occurs in Italy. May you enjoy the eye candy of Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice. Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice The Carnevale di Venezia / Carnevàl de Venexia is the more sophisticated older sister ... View the Post
A Delightful Dickens Christmas
For me, more than any other element of Christmas, it is music that fills my heart with true joy. I am that person who begins listening to the all Christmas radio station the second week in November. I attribute this love of music to my Grandma Mary, a pianist, my Grandma Jingles, an organist, as well as my dad Norman who would dust off the Bing Crosby album every December and proclaim "It's not Christmas until Bing sings it's Christmas!" But truly it is my mother, Nadine, who filled my heart ... View the Post
The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston
Recently I traveled to the delightful island of Galveston located on the Gulf Coast of Texas. There I encountered The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston. The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston Every year the East End presents a holiday tour of homes. But this is not just any home tour as the island is home to several of the most significant architectural gems in the nation. Galveston was once the wealthiest city in Texas. It has persevered over the Great Fire of 1885 and the Galveston ... View the Post
A Dickens Era Themed Tea
My friends, it is hard to believe that today is November 1st. In just one month I will be attending A Dickens Era Themed Tea. A Dickens Era Themed Tea My truly talented friend, Cheryl, will be hosting the Grand Victorian Tea Reception in Galveston, Texas. The tea is held every year at the historic Lasker Inn during the Dickens Festival in Galveston, Texas. The tea will take place from 3:30 pm to 6 pm. Period costume is encouraged, but not required. Reservations can be made HERE. The ... View the Post
The Wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
The Wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank took place on Friday, October 12, 2018, in Windsor, England. The Brides Dress Princess Eugenie's bridal gown was designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos. The gown featured a neckline that folded around the shoulders and dipped into a low back. It had long sleeves and a cathedral length train. The true beauty of the dress was the fabric. It was a silk, cotton, and viscose blend which was woven into a jacquard fabric. The ... View the Post
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