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
Sunday Smiles ~ Singing Johnny
There is a sense that we all could use more love, joy, and happiness our lives. Wonderful things such as a pretty image, quick project or a heartfelt story can all help provide positive inspiration. This week's heartwarmer on Sunday Smiles ~ Singing Johnny. So first, the pretty. So much wonderful creativity can be seen every week. I adored the study renovation that Edith and Evelyn shared. An amazing transformation was achieved simply with paint. I also loved Cindy's ingenuity of using drop ... View the Post
How To Organize Home Decor Accessories
A week of overcast skies and daily thunderstorms has kept me close to home this week. I have been attacking long neglected closets with a vengeance. In the past, several readers have asked how I store all of my various home decor accessories. My answer was "a little here and a little there" and this was not a great solution. I thought about how various shops I really loved displayed their wares and came up with my own solution on how to organize home decor accessories. How To Organize Home ... View the Post
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