We need spring in our lives. After a long winter of waiting spring returns full of hope. I just returned home from a quick trip to Arkansas with my long time friend Kelly. We have been planning a visit to P. Allen Smith's home, Moss Mountain Farm, for a good long time. The pandemic and other roadblocks had put the visit on hold but her upcoming move to Washington made it a priority. Even my garden wall completely crumbling couldn't stop me. The quick jaunt left me feeling revived and Sunday ... View the Post
Fabulous 50s Blouse With Balloon Sleeves
Hello sweet friends, happy Fashion Friday. This Fabulous 50s Blouse With Balloon Sleeves has been on my must make list for awhile now and I am so happy to finally be wearing it! Some of you may recall when I made this Wiener Dog Wonderland circle skirt a few years ago. At the time I paired it with a simple sweater but envisioned how cute it would look with a true 1950s style blouse. The Pattern I had purchased the Wearing History 1950s Harriet drop shoulder blouse E pattern ... View the Post
Create A Vintage Inspired Sew-Tidy
Hello sweet friends, I hope you have had a happy week. I have been in deep spring cleaning mode here at Storybook Cottage. One find that I found in the back of a closet received a makeover that I think you will enjoy. Here is how to Create A Vintage Inspired Sew-Tidy. A Bit Of History The folding organizers were first made in heavy pressed cardboard and later in wood in the 1920s and 30s. The patented Mission Style design was manufactured by The Edmilton Corporation in Milwaukee, ... View the Post
Decor To Adore Top 10 2022
Happy New Year sweet friends! It's been a slow living week here at Storybook Cottage and boy does it feel good. Today is a special Sunday Smiles edition featuring the Decor To Adore Top 10 2022. Decor To Adore Top 10 2022 I myself like reading top 10 posts. It's a quick way to see if I've missed anything truly fantastic from blogs that I love. It also never ceases to amaze me of everything I accomplished in one year when I go to write my own. So let's start with number ... View the Post
Vintage Tea at the Alexander Mansion
Every holiday season my darling daughter has two things at the top of her Christmas wish list. A dress hand made by me to wear to a holiday high tea. I try to select a different venue each year. This year we enjoyed a Vintage Tea at the Alexander Mansion. Vintage Tea at the Alexander Mansion The Alexander Mansion is located in Dallas, Texas. Entrepreneur Charles H. Alexander built the 12,500 sq. ft. mansion in 1904. It was the work of architectural firm Sanguinett & Staats of Fort ... View the Post
Make A Mid Century Holiday Hat
Hello sweet friends! Today I am taking a quick detour from A Little Women Holiday to share how to Make A Mid Century Holiday Hat. Fun Inspiration In the 1940s, 50s and 60s, Christmas tree hats and bonnets were widely used as Christmas card images, in marketing, Hollywood publicity shots and more. Many people jumped on the bandwagon and created their own dazzling head décor. Make A Mid Century Holiday Hat This weekend I am attending a Mid Century ... View the Post
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