I'm sitting in my kitchen. The sun is not quite up yet. It's Leap Day. One entire extra day. I still feel a bit behind. It's been a very long week searching for college scholarships. A long week finding and printing out information for my son. Helping him with a mountain of paperwork. We're not close to done. But today is an extra day. I now have time to write Sunday Smiles Leap Into Spring. Jack and Jill I love a bold use of color. Dimples and Tangles recently shared her daughter and ... View the Post
Early Spring Blossom Craft
Welcome to the February Pinterest Challenge an Early Spring Blossom Craft. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from Thistle Key Lane may I say “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Early Spring Blossom Craft This month’s challenge was inspired by some spring inspired decor by Hip & Humble Style. Supplies A few bare branches. (These came from our Crepe Myrtle.) Small blossoms from Dollar Store flowers. Hot or craft glue. This project ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles The Repair Shop
Yesterday I spent a lovely day with my friend Dartanyan. It was a Featherweight spa day for the new to me sewing machine. We cleaned, we oiled and now my girl is repaired and ready to sew!!! It felt deep in my bones good. Today is full of Sunday Smiles The Repair Shop. The repair of the 60+ year machine made me think about one of my favorite quotes. Perspective is such a powerful thing. To Plant A Seed I need to get out in the garden and start clearing away the weariness of winter. Plant ... View the Post
My Heart Is A Featherweight
Thank you to all those who sent emails, left FB messages and more on Wednesday's post about the Vintage Sewing Center and Museum. It truly is a special place. As promised today's post tells the story of a happy Godwink that was a few years in the making. My Heart Is A Featherweight. My Heart Is A Featherweight In the two and half years that I have gotten serious about historic costuming, I have met the most incredible people. People with a deep passion to share history, talents, fabric, ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Be My Valentine
Hello, dear hearts! Welcome to a special edition of Saturday Smiles Be My Valentine. Today is a linky party for you share all things Valentine related that make you smile! Big heart eyes for Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home for organizing! You also get a sneak peek of the Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Tea I am hosting today for the D/FW Costumers Guild. Saturday Smiles Be My Valentine I've been preparing for the tea for several weeks creating decor and historical clothing. Here ... View the Post
Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door
Hello, mes amis (my friends)! In my quest to bring a bit of French flair to my home this Valentine's Day I have decorated the front entry of Storybook Cottage. I was inspired by Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door. Château de Malmaison Château de Malmaison was the former residence of Empress Joséphine. It was also the headquarters of the French government from 1800 to 1802 as well as Napoleon's last residence in France at the end of the Hundred Days in 1815. Joséphine ... View the Post
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