It’s always such fun to plan a ladies' tea party. I find that it’s so much easier if you select a theme. Since I had decorated my house for Valentine’s Day with touches of Jane Austen a Regency Era Valentine Tea party seemed perfect. Regency Era Valentine Tea I knew that taking tea in the Regency Era could be both a simple affair … Afternoon Tea for Three (also known as A Stirring Conversation) by Charles Soulacroix …or one that was completely elaborate. I aimed for something ... View the Post
Romantic Regency Valentine Favors
Happy first day of February! Have you started adding any romantic touches to your home? Last week I shared areas in Storybook Cottage that I have decorated HERE and HERE. Today I am sharing a craft that helped transform the dining area into a heartfelt haven. Romantic Regency Valentine Favors. Romantic Regency Valentine Favors First I must start out by apologizing. I had meant for this to be a step by step tutorial. Then, my computer died and the new replacement computer has been a total ... View the Post
A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance
Thank you so very much for all your kind comments about the Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantle. Today I am sharing A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance. A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance As promised here is the quick and easy tutorial on how to make a Jane Austen Inspired Garland. I searched for antique and vintage engravings from all of Jane Austen’s books. My favorites were done by the prolific illustrator Charles Edmund Brock. The British Library ... View the Post
A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel
After clearing away the excess sparkle of Christmas my mantel sat bare for a few weeks. Soon after my thoughts turned to February and romance. I decided to create A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel. A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel Many of you know from this past year’s Halloween creation that I adore Jane Austen. She is, in my opinion, one of the most romantic writers in the world. I recently found an entire set of Jane Austen novels at a second-hand bookstore. Their ... View the Post
Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies
Several eagle-eyed readers noticed two stockings hung with care during Part II of my recent Christmas Home Tour. Inquiries were made if I had created them or if they were purchased. I did make them and it was fairly easy Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies. Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies When I began planning the turquoise and peacock theme for the living and dining room I looked for stockings in that color palette but came up empty-handed. ... View the Post
Bloggers Holiday Luncheon
The First Annual Bloggers Holiday Luncheon was an amazing success! Bloggers Holiday Luncheon Given that most of us had never met one another in person I thought it would be helpful to create name tags from vintage holiday images in a prize ribbon style. Group Photo It was such fun getting to know this wonderful group. Back row left to right~ Katie of Let's Add Sprinkles, Stacey from Poofing the Pillows, Julie from Lilacs and Longhorns, Lisa of Hospitable Pursuits, longtime reader, ... View the Post
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