In the summertime when sweltering temperatures are a daily occurrence I find myself living in cute cotton house dresses. I have about 3-4 dresses that I wear in heavy rotation. They have begun showing their age. so I needed to make a few new frocks fast. So began my search for Finding The Perfect Wrap Dress. The Walk Away Dress Having been sewing and wearing my own dresses for a few years now I know what styles I like. An A line or fuller skirt gives me freedom of movement while ... View the Post
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Hello sweet friends, I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. Welcome to another edition of Traveling Tuesday. Last week we had Mr. Decor's delightful sister, Lisa, visiting us. She is a wonderful gardener so I thought that she would enjoy a visit to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. It was so lovely and full of such wonderful ideas I thought you would also enjoy a tour. Fort Worth Botanic Garden The day was hot and humid so we dressed for the heat and carried water with us. In ... View the Post
A New 1930s Housedress
Hello sweet friends! I hope you are well. We have had a lovely guest here at Storybook Cottage. Mr. Decor's sister, Lisa, came for a visit. I readied the house while wearing A New 1930s Housedress. A New 1930s Housedress The pattern was a vintage (almost antique) 1930s gem that I had found last year. It was a mail order pattern so sadly there are no brand names or numbers to reference. At the turn of the century though the 1980s newspapers and women's magazines would advertise patterns ... View the Post
Marilla Cuthbert’s Shirtwaist
Hello Kindred Spirits! Welcome to a happy historical fashion Friday. Today I am sharing Marilla Cuthbert's Shirtwaist. Marilla Cuthbert's Shirtwaist Marilla Cuthbert is a beloved character from the Anne of Green Gables books written by Lucy Maude Montgomery. I wrote a companion post two week's ago titled the Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along. That post includes historical research, pattern information and other details. Green Gables Recently, Mr. Décor and I traveled to the ... View the Post
Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along
Hello kindred spirits! Welcome to a happy historical Fashion Friday. Today's post features details for the Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along. Anne Land Since I was a teenager I have loved the Anne of Green Gables book series written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In studying Ms. Montgomery's life it is easy to see how the beloved character of Anne was created. L.M. Montgomery in 1891 wearing dreamy double puffed sleeves! Anne fans can still visit The Green Gables Heritage ... View the Post
P. Allen Smith’s Beautiful Farm
Hello sweet friends! I hope you are enjoying the start of spring. It has been drizzly and cold here. Yet even in the rain I so enjoyed my recent visit to P. Allen Smith's Beautiful Farm. P. Allen Smith's Beautiful Farm Last week I shared the interiors of P. Allen Smith's gorgeous home. Today's post will feature lovely daffodil hill and the darling baby lambs that live at the farm. Here is a map to give you a general overview of the property. I began my ... View the Post
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