Today I thought I would share additional information about the Slipcovered French Settee And Other Bits of Fall Decor that didn't make the recent home tour cut. Slipcovered French Settee And Other Bits of Fall Decor I originally purchased this settee in the dark ages before blogging. It was won on an eBay auction for $20. The caning was in need of repair, as was the upholstery and wood finish. Approximately $300 was invested in the piece to repair it. As it has now been enjoyed for ... View the Post
Make A Late Summer Early Fall Centerpiece
Thank you so very much for all your kind comments regarding Monday's post, Storybook Cottage Early Fall Home Tour 2017. So many of you liked my flight of fancy and it is really easy to make a late summer early fall centerpiece. How-To Make A Late Summer Early Fall Centerpiece You will need the following supplies: long and sturdy branches spray paint an assortment of birds miniature clothespins small nests small eggs glitter hot glue and a glue gun craft glue The decorative ... View the Post
A Special Fall Moment Tablescape
Fall has arrived. There is a certain crispness in the air and once again a crunch of leaves underfoot. Certainly, this is a reason to celebrate. Create A Special Fall Moment Tablescape. A Special Fall Moment Tablescape You can celebrate the harvest with its plentiful pumpkins…. …and glorious gourds. Enjoy simple pleasures such as apple picking. Revel in nature’s bounty. You can make everyday extraordinary by setting a pretty table. Add sweet little touches ... View the Post
Linen Pillow Shams Made from Scraps
During the recent rains, I spent a good deal of time in my upstairs attic hideaway where my sewing machine is kept. The most recent project is a set of linen pillow shams made from scraps. The project began due to another project that I have been slowly working on. I am creating a quilt for Sweet Guy made from tiny dime size pieces. These lovely bits of bliss were hand sewn together almost 100 years ago by my great grandmother. I have spent several afternoons repairing the delicate ... View the Post
Neutral Bedroom Ideas For Fall
As the evenings begin to grow cooler I find that I am drawn to neutral bedroom ideas for fall. I generally like to live with color like that found in my most recent bedroom tour. But with the falling leaves, I am beginning to consider wrapping the Storybook Cottage bedroom up in cozy shades of cream, ecru, and sand. The key to successfully using neutrals in a space is to use layers in various shades and textures. You also have to consider the message you want to convey. ... View the Post
Late Summer Cabinet of Curiosities
This summer has been one of the wettest on record. Living under a constant rain cloud, it has felt more like Seattle or London rather than D/FW. This has made photography quite the challenge, and so much of my summer decorating has gone undocumented here on the blog. I am now in the midst of transitioning the summer-themed accessories at Storybook Cottage to those that feel more like early fall. But since many of you had asked, I decided to share an overcast view of the Late Summer Cabinet of ... View the Post
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