Happy Saint Patrick’s Day my friends! Here I am with The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron. The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron I’ve recently been trying my hand at drafting my own sewing patterns. This Japanese cross back inspired apron is my first attempt. The fabric is an old tablecloth I found at an estate sale. It was riddled with holes and rust stains but I was able to cut around them. I just love the soft spring green color. The front pocket features a ... View the Post
Woodworking Wednesdays A Little Wooden Caddy
Recently, Mr. Decor made me several wooden caddies ~ totes ~ boxes… however, you would like to refer to these gems. Just like his garden bench, they were made from the reclaimed wood from an old section of fencing we had taken down. Woodworking Wednesdays A Little Wooden Caddy. Woodworking Wednesdays A Little Wooden Caddy The boxes were originally created to display a few of the dolls my Grandma Jingles had restored. These particular dolls were very similar to those mentioned in the ... View the Post
Make A Pot Rack For Under $10
I made this pot rack for FREE, using things I found in our garage, but you can Make A Pot Rack For Under $10. Make A Pot Rack For Under $10 Recently, I’ve been pinning images of pot racks that inspired me. I cook every day and our tiny kitchen doesn’t have quite enough storage. A pot rack seemed like a good solution. But when pricing pretty pot racks I found that most were beyond my budget. The Mr. and I have been working on cleaning out the garage and I came across three items ... View the Post
The Flooring Project Is Back On
Back in January, I began a series, Flooring Fridays, to assist in our quest to replace the problematic tile and carpeting in the entire right wing of Storybook Cottage. The Flooring Project Is Back On. The Flooring Project Is Back On The last week in January turned out to be a climatic post in the series. If you only listen to one tip, of the hundreds I have written about over the course of eight years, let this be it: Do not undertake a renovation if your life is experiencing any ... View the Post
Woodworking Wednesday A Simple Garden Bench
Welcome to Woodworking Wednesday A Simple Garden Bench! A little bench now sits by our back door. It was lovingly handcrafted by Mr. Decor using wood from our old fencing that was taken down. He’s on a quest to see just how many projects he can create with the repurposed wood. Woodworking Wednesday A Simple Garden Bench After frolicking in the mud I am delighted to now have a sweet little seat in which to take off my gardening boots. I truly love the simple design. Mr. Decor ... View the Post
Floral Cottage Curtains for the Kitchen
There is something about spring that makes me want to surround myself with flowers. Floral Cottage Curtains for the Kitchen. Floral Cottage Curtains for the Kitchen When we moved into Storybook Cottage two years ago I hung up simple white smocked curtains. I still love them but found myself wanting to add a bit of color. Perhaps something like this. Something that would look good in the long bay windows. But there are a few challenges. Aren’t there always? All of the kitchen ... View the Post
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