Hello sweet friends. This week was the first that I have needed a sweater in the evenings. The cool weather has arrived just in time as our upstairs A/C unit has given up. Here's to Friday Favorites Autumn Wanderer. Lovely Little Touches This lovely home tour is full of delightful touches in each and every room. Sense and Sensibility I've heard mixed reviews about the upcoming Sense and Sensibility remake, but I still plan on seeing it. This article about the food stylist from the film ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Autumn Breeze
After three months of no rain and record breaking temperatures of 90+ degrees we finally have a glimpse of fall. Here's to Friday Favorites Autumn Breeze. New England Charmer A magnificent shingled New England house, near Lake Champlain, has stunning views and features cozy interiors. Friday Favorites Autumn Breeze This pretty craft uses leaf-shaped cookie cutters, Mod Podge, and colorful autumn napkins to create these fun fall charms. Moody Fall Mantel This fall ... View the Post
Woodland Tablescape For A Sweet Guy
Hello sweet friends, today I am sharing an easy and economical decorating theme. It is a Woodland Tablescape For A Sweet Guy. Woodland Tablescape For A Sweet Guy This tablescape was created using only things I had on hand. We have 16 oak trees here at Storybook Cottage and each autumn they get trimmed back. I used some of the smaller logs along with some faux greenery to create a low level centerpiece. Friendly Village dishes, vintage glassware and fall leaf placemats ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Comfort and Peace
In every generation there is a day in which you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. On September 11, 2001 my family and I were stationed in Germany and living in a small village. I was seven and 1/2 months pregnant. My husband was working on Ramstein Air Force Base and my daughter was attending school on base. The military base immediately shut down. I didn't see my daughter and husband for almost 18 hours. Mr. Decor worked around the clock for weeks ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Lovely September
Summer is still firmly in place here at Storybook Cottage. But there is a whisper of cooler days coming. Here's to Friday Favorites Lovely September. Friday Favorites Lovely September Earlier this week I began switching out some of my decor and linens in the anticipation of autumn. Soft neutrals, such as the shades used in this lovely country house, seem to fit the bill. A Sweet Retreat This is the time of year that I most have garden envy. The unending days of 100 degree heat ... View the Post
A Gingham Oven Skirt
Hello sweet friends, I don't often jump on a trend train bandwagon. But I couldn't resist creating A Gingham Oven Skirt. This post will share all the details. Early Inspiration It's hard to know just how long curtains have been added to other areas of the home beyond windows and entry doors. We have seen skirts encircling bathroom sinks for decades. Fabrics in all colors and prints are often pleated or gathered and then swathed around the sink bowl. But ... View the Post