Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another historic edition of Fashion Friday. I recently created an 1890s Dressing Gown Wrapper Tea Gown. I am in the process of organizing and sewing for a historical fashion show that will celebrate the Suffragettes. The 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, was ratified on August 18, 1920. The fashion show, among other celebratory events, is scheduled for November 24th at the Farmers Branch Historical ... View the Post
Red, White and Blue 1930’s Dress
Hello sweet friends! This weekend, at long last, our Sweet Guy will have an outdoor graduation ceremony. It is consistently in the upper 90's here in Texas so I wanted a cool cotton dress to wear. I absolutely love how the Red, White, and Blue 1930's Dress has turned out. Simplicity 2813 A few years ago I found this amazing 1930's dress pattern, Simplicity 2813, in a little box in a field at Round Top Antiques Week. I have been hesitant to make it as the patterns of this era are completely ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Escape To The Lake
Happy Father's Day! The thermometer is steadily rising here in Texas. Mr. Decor's favorite place to be is by the water. We're a good match as I have been dreaming of waterfront homes and how I would design them. Come along on Sunday Smiles Escape To The Lake. Sunday Smiles Escape To The Lake This beautiful lake home by Bria Hammel Interiors has so many wonderful design details. The Best Boat Snacks Planning to spend the day on the water? Boat Crunch has some delicious ideas. Lake ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles She’s A Grand Old Flag
Hello sweet friends! I have plans to work in the victory garden early this morning as it is supposed to be quite hot. Then, later on, we'll have a lovely little cookout. It seems the perfect way to celebrate Sunday Smiles She's A Grand Old Flag. Sunday Smiles She's A Grand Old Flag This lake home captured by House Beautiful in 2013 remains a classic favorite of mine. It seems perfect for celebrating Flag Day today. Cinematic Old Glory Last weekend Mr. Decor introduced Sweet Guy to ... View the Post
Summer Home Tour 2020
The days have become warmer here in Texas. Summer is almost upon us. The decor has been lightened up the decor here at Storybook Cottage. My friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life is once again hosting her fabulous blog hop and it was perfect timing. This is the Summer Home Tour 2020. If you are coming over from Duke Manor Farm may I say “Welcome!”. Laura’s summer living decor is always a delight. Summer Home Tour 2020 We'll begin the tour at our front entry. My son recently completed ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Color Me Happy
Hello sweet friends! I hope you are well and your days are filled with sunshine. It's a bit overcast here today so I put on a bright colored shirt. Some shades just make me smile. So today here is Sunday Smiles Color Me Happy. I don't wear much yellow but it does make me smile. This lovely round-up of sunshine will have you grinning from ear to ear. Sunday Smiles Color Me Happy Paige is not afraid of color and I absolutely adore her happy-hued home this spring. Give Me Extra ... View the Post
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