Hello sweet friends. I think much of the U.S. is preparing for an artic blast. We are ready here at Storybook Cottage and plan to stay safely at home. Here's to Friday Favorites The Long Winter. Over on my Facebook I posted this image and invited others to leave their tips in the comments. It has made for some smart reading. Just click HERE to see the tips. Friday Favorites The Long Winter I made a big pot of chili and a pan of gluten free cornbread last night. Today at lunch I ... View the Post
1750s Casaquin Jacket
Hello sweet friends! This post will be part of an ongoing historical fashion project in celebration of the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026). Today I will be sharing a newly sewn 1750s Casaquin Jacket as well as 18th century undergarments. What Might Martha Washington Wear All over the United States there will be many events to celebrate the Semiquincentennial branded as America250. I will be giving a presentation featuring ... View the Post
Vintage Inspired Valentine Spun Cotton Cuties
Hello sweet friends! I am joining some wonderful creatives in the Seasonal Saturday’s Hop hosted by Follow The Yellow Brick Home. Didn’t you love Amber’s winter decor? Today, I am sharing some Vintage Inspired Valentine Spun Cotton Cuties. The Inspiration I have always loved vintage spun cotton figures. I was lucky enough to inherit several Christmas cuties from each of my grandmothers. I have searched for years to find Valentine themed figures but they are very rare. Those I have found ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Winter Comfort
Hello sweet friends I hope you are well. It has been a fairly mild winter so far here at Storybook Cottage. But a cold front has now settled in for the next few days. Here's to Friday Favorites Winter Comfort. Friday Favorites Winter Comfort I took down the last of the Christmas decor and now the house is quietly bare. In past years I have immediately put up some cheery Valentine decor, but I seem to currently be drawn to the clean bareness of it all. I am rather inspired by Sally ... View the Post
A Little House on the Prairie Inspired Bathroom
Hello sweet friends, welcome to the first budget makeover project of the year. It is A Little House on the Prairie Inspired Bathroom. I had ZERO money to spend on this space. So I had to rely on making do with things I already had on hand. Creating A Cozy Space Back in November I shared our new Holiday Guest Room. This makeover came about because my son was moving out of this bedroom to his new home and I had houseguests arriving to attend his wedding. It is a cozy space that ... View the Post
Friday Favorites A Gentle January
Hello sweet friends, after a three week hiatus it is lovely to be back. I am approaching this first month of the year differently. Here's to Friday Favorites A Gentle January. I always leave my holiday decorations up through the full 12 Days of Christmas. As I sit here in my cozy kitchen all of the decor has been taken down except for the Christmas tree in the family room. This year I've decided not to rush. For the past two years I have lived my life at such a frantic pace. I no longer wish ... View the Post
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