Much of the country is currently under an extreme cold warning. Here at Storybook Cottage, we have dipped down to 12 degrees. Here in D/FW, almost everything shuts down when it snows. I prepared by making sure the pantry was stocked and that I had everything I needed to sew three different projects. It's not been a dull moment. Mr. Decor is working from home. Stevie the bearded dragon has come to stay at Pop and Gigi's while his mom, (Sweet Guy's fiancée, Megan) drove to New York to set up a new ... View the Post
A Lovely Dinner Party With Thrifted Finds
Hello sweet friends! I am so excited to be guest posting on the monthly Thrifting With The Gals series. Today, I will share A Lovely Dinner Party With Thrifted Finds using blue transferware and other elements easily sourced at estate sales and thrift shops. The hosts for Thrifting With Gals include: Ann from Dabbling and Decorating shares her thrifted finds sourced in her home states of Vermont and Maine. Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse thrifts and ... View the Post
That’s Amore Over The Top Tablescape
Last week I was a part of an amazing eight-woman team in a table decorating contest. The contest was held to raise funds for the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur in Fort Worth. The Sisters have been a loving fixture in the Fort Worth community since 1873. You can view an amazing video of their work HERE. (Fun Fact, a few years ago the Fashionista lived in an apartment that had once been the Our Lady of Victory academy.) So come along as we create a That's Amore Over The Top Tablescape! That's ... View the Post
Disney Heroes & Villians Costume Collection
Recently a group of my costuming friends and I went to the Arlington Museum of Art to view the Disney Heroes & Villians Costume Collection. As the organizer of the outing I encouraged my friends to cosplay their favorite characters. Of the 16 people in our group 6 other people dressed up. Can you guess the characters below? Cinderella's Fairy Godmother Costume After digging around in my fabric collection and scrap bin I determined that I had most of the elements to ... View the Post
A Delightful Dozen From 2024
Each year I take a look at Google Analytics, Pinterest, and Mediavine to determine what the favorite readers' posts were from the past year. It's such fun and I never fail to be surprised by the results. I had been feeling like not much was accomplished in the way of home decor this past year. However, between my Little House commitments, an epic jaw-breaking fall, and our house giving up in a variety of ways I somehow managed to squeeze in some beloved projects. So let's take a look back at A ... View the Post
A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour
Today is a special day sweet friends! I am so excited to participate in the 2024 Very Merry Christmas Home Tours hosted by the lovely Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. Her classical Christmas decor is so inspiring. If you are coming over from Common Ground let me welcome you to Storybook Cottage. Wasn’t Debra's vintage tour fabulous? Today I am sharing part two of my holiday decor. I hope you will enjoy A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour. A Plum Creek Kitchen Tour Last week I shared A ... View the Post
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