I think I finished the curtains for the kitchen back in January. I didn’t share them because…well, I wasn’t really happy with how they turned out. Yet it seems somewhat shallow and dishonest for me to only show life’s perfections. It's Curtains for curtains. Because that isn’t real and I often learn more from mistakes than I do successes. How about you? So, I bring you my kitchen curtains. It’s Curtains I think I should share the vision of what I was trying to create. I wanted café ... View the Post
My Favorite Green Rooms
In years past I have written very specific Irish-themed posts in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. One of the DTA reader's all-time favorite posts is the feature on Thatched Roof Cottages. I am excited to say that in the future I will finally see these enchanting homes. Mr. Décor and I are now in the planning stages of a trip to Ireland. It has been on my bucket list for a very long time. Mr. Décor has been to Ireland once before, many years ago. It was a pub crawl trip and alas he remembers very ... View the Post
Touches of Love at Storybook Cottage
Touches of Love at Storybook Cottage. Our dining table is decorated with all of my favorites. Red transferware, embroidered linens, and lavender roses…LOVE! Touches of Love at Storybook Cottage I created place cards for the dining table as my cousins are visiting this week from Minnesota. While place cards may seem old-fashioned it gives your guest the feeling that they really matter to you…that you were excited about their arrival. Since place cards make it possible to avoid the “where am I ... View the Post
A Warm and Easy Gift for Friends and Neighbors
Time truly got away from me this year my friends. I knew many of our neighbors would soon be leaving for the holidays, we had house guests arriving and I just could not spend 2-3 days in the kitchen this year baking. So here is A Warm and Easy Gift for Friends and Neighbors. A Warm and Easy Gift for Friends and Neighbors This fairly quick craft saved me. Back in early November, I had pinned this darling present topper from Homespun With Heart. Completely adorable. Also completely ... View the Post
All The Details for the Wintermint Guest Room
Thank you all for your lovely comments yesterday on the Wintermint Guest Room. I just want to give each and every one of you a great big happy hug! Here are all All The Details for the Wintermint Guest Room. All The Details for the Wintermint Guest Room Shall we start with the wall color? It is not exactly called Wintermint but in this months issue of House Beautiful, they have an article entitled “Wintermint” and this matches the color featured. The wall color is actually “Cool White” ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage A Truly Tiny Guest Room
Welcome to the Storybook Cottage A Truly Tiny Guest Room Wintermint. Storybook Cottage A Truly Tiny Guest Room Let’s start from the beginning. Back in October when we moved into our home this room, like the rest of the house, was yet another shade of brown. (Please, quit coveting the yellow and brown glass light shades! :) So I painted the walls a lovely shade of winter mint. Then the room became a dumping ground for everything that was not being used in other areas of the ... View the Post
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