My son's future in laws have done it again! Last Saturday Mr. Decor and I attended a fabulous Scooby Doo Halloween Party. Jinkies, it was so good! Scooby Doo Spooky Island Did you grow up watching Scooby Doo? This year Mike and Michele transformed their front yard into Spooky Island. It takes months of planning to create and build these amazing props. Zoinks, they didn't miss a single detail! Don't you love these two headhunter victims? Enter if you ... View the Post
Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem
This past August my daughter and I took a trip to the upper east coast. I've been saving the Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem to share with you today. Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem This home was built in 1675. It was the residence of Judge Jonathan Corwin in 1692. It is the only original dwelling still standing in Salem that has a direct connection to the trials. In case you missed my Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier post you may want to start there. The home is ... View the Post
Friday Favorites A Wickedly Good Party
Hello sweet friends! I hope you have had a wonderful week. We've had lots of home improvement projects here at Storybook Cottage. But alas, none of them are pretty. So let's dazzle the eyes with delights. Here's to Friday Favorites A Wickedly Good Party. Free Vintage Halloween Printable Garland Friday Favorites A Wickedly Good Party Last Sunday the Fashionita and I donned some festive appearel to meet up with some enchanting members of the D/FW Costumers Guild. There are a few ... View the Post
Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the October edition of the Pinterest Challenge. The fabulous Cindy of County Road 407 hosts this monthly event. If you are coming from Lora Bloomquist let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Her birch branch centerpiece so inspired me. Today’s post here on DTA features Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor. Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor This month the challenge was to create a vignette with tree stumps. Our inspiration photo comes ... View the Post
A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem
Hello sweet friends, today I have a special travel-themed post for you. Recently, the Fashionista and I took a trip to Salem, Massachusetts. Our primary purpose for the visit was to photograph the reveal shots for this year's upcoming costume extravaganza. But we also couldn't resist A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem. A Little Hocus Pocus In Salem In the opening scenes of the now classic movie Hocus Pocus Zachary Binx, in human form, is shown at the Pioneer Village. The Pioneer Village in ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Autumnal Glory
Hello dear friends! I am happy to report that I had to put on a sweater on twice this week and it was wonderful! Today I sit here in cozy slippers enjoying Friday Favorites Autumnal Glory. Friday Favorites Autumnal Glory With the cooler temperatures I felt safe in changing out the wilted summer blooms to cheery mums in my front porch pots. There were some terrific gardening ideas in this post. Fabulous Guestroom Ideas The holiday season is almost upon us. This post features ... View the Post