This coming Saturday is Valentine's Day. It makes my heart so happy that there are now so many ways to celebrate love on this special holiday. Recently, we had some houseguests arrive for a visit at lunch time. They were warmly greeted with A Galentine Tea Party. A Galentine Tea Party The weather that day was decidedly overcast and drizzly. So I set up a cozy welcome in the kitchen. The tablescape began with a small vintage tablecloth that featured lovely cross stitched ... View the Post
Easy Low Cost Valentine Centerpiece
Hello sweet friends from a very cold and snowy Storybook Cottage. I think something cozy and cheerful is in order. Let's make an Easy Low Cost Valentine Centerpiece. Today I am inspired by a Pinterest Challenge hosted by my talented friend Cindy; of County Road 407. If you are visiting from Our Southern Home let me say "Welcome to our home!" Pinterest Challenge This month, the challenge was to create a fun seasonal centerpiece. Our inspiration photo comes from the talented Kate at ... View the Post
Friday Favorites The Long Winter
Hello sweet friends. I think much of the U.S. is preparing for an artic blast. We are ready here at Storybook Cottage and plan to stay safely at home. Here's to Friday Favorites The Long Winter. Over on my Facebook I posted this image and invited others to leave their tips in the comments. It has made for some smart reading. Just click HERE to see the tips. Friday Favorites The Long Winter I made a big pot of chili and a pan of gluten free cornbread last night. Today at lunch I ... View the Post
Vintage Inspired Valentine Spun Cotton Cuties
Hello sweet friends! I am joining some wonderful creatives in the Seasonal Saturday’s Hop hosted by Follow The Yellow Brick Home. Didn’t you love Amber’s winter decor? Today, I am sharing some Vintage Inspired Valentine Spun Cotton Cuties. The Inspiration I have always loved vintage spun cotton figures. I was lucky enough to inherit several Christmas cuties from each of my grandmothers. I have searched for years to find Valentine themed figures but they are very rare. Those I have found ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Winter Comfort
Hello sweet friends I hope you are well. It has been a fairly mild winter so far here at Storybook Cottage. But a cold front has now settled in for the next few days. Here's to Friday Favorites Winter Comfort. Friday Favorites Winter Comfort I took down the last of the Christmas decor and now the house is quietly bare. In past years I have immediately put up some cheery Valentine decor, but I seem to currently be drawn to the clean bareness of it all. I am rather inspired by Sally ... View the Post
A Little House on the Prairie Inspired Bathroom
Hello sweet friends, welcome to the first budget makeover project of the year. It is A Little House on the Prairie Inspired Bathroom. I had ZERO money to spend on this space. So I had to rely on making do with things I already had on hand. Creating A Cozy Space Back in November I shared our new Holiday Guest Room. This makeover came about because my son was moving out of this bedroom to his new home and I had houseguests arriving to attend his wedding. It is a cozy space that ... View the Post