Happy Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend. I made A Sweet Summertime Wreath. A Sweet Summertime Wreath The front door at Storybook Cottage receives quite a bit of exposure to the elements and the old wreath I had created last summer was looking a bit sad. The challenge in creating a bit of front door flair comes in the form of an oval window in the door. A standard round wreath doesn’t quite feel right. For the base, I used an oval grapevine wreath from Hobby Lobby. ... View the Post
The Easiest Patriotic Party Bunting DIY
Are you ready to celebrate the long fourth of July weekend? Several of our neighbors have happily decorated their homes.Their festive spirit was contagious and a bit of a patriotic punch was added to Storybook Cottage. Here's how you can create the easiest patriot party bunting DIY. Inspiration You can always find such great ideas on Pinterest. I was inspired by antique bunting and found a few tutorials. Normally I don’t try to reinvent the wheel unless I see an idea that perhaps can be ... View the Post
Sunny and Bright Bedroom
This past week I have been spending a good amount of time in bed due to a back injury. Thankfully I am on the road to recovery. The time has given me the chance to really look at my bedroom. My bedroom is currently a white box. The walls are white. The bedding is white. The only contrast is the dark wood furniture. I need a Sunny and Bright Bedroom. I wanted to add in some color and interest for the summer. So I turned to Pinterest. Sunny and Bright Bedroom I typed in ... View the Post
A Sweet Fabric Feature From Thistlewood Farm
I received a very nice surprise yesterday. The lovely and effervescent KariAnne shared three recent projects I had created using her wonderful fabric. It was A Sweet Fabric Feature From Thistlewood Farm. She showcased my fabric banner, fabric covered clothespins, button magnets, and wee needle books. Fabric Needle Books Yesterday several of you inquired if I could provide a few more photos of the needle books. Your wish is my command. I apologize for the photo quality. It has been ... View the Post
Summer Home Tour 2016
Welcome to Storybook Cottage Summer Home Tour 2016! I am so happy to be participating in the weeklong Summer Home Tours hosted by my dear friend Marty from A Stroll Thru Life. If you are stopping by after visiting Pam’s gorgeous home from Simple Details I want to say that I am so glad that you are here. Summer Home Tour 2016 I regularly like to make changes here at Storybook Cottage. It can be the smallest of things that inspire me. Earlier this spring I found a vintage Lilly Pulitzer ... View the Post
New Updates and Curtains for the Garden Shed
Happy Monday my friends! Today let's talk about New Updates and Curtains for the Garden Shed. New Updates and Curtains for the Garden Shed Back in early March, I wrote about my desire to create a secret garden. The thing about enchanting gardens is that they do not happen overnight. Here’s a reminder as to what this area used to look like. Just two months have passed but the arbor is now covered is gorgeous pink climbing roses. On the other side of the arbor base, morning glories ... View the Post
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