Hello sweet friends. After months of warm weather, it has suddenly turned cold. It has been raining for the past 3 days here at Storybook Cottage. Soon a season of merriment will be upon us. This made me think about Laura's Holiday Cape. On The Banks Of Plum Creek One of my favorite holiday stories can be found in the book On The Banks Of Plum Creek. Laura and her family travel to town for a special evening event at the church. Laura is delighted as she sees a Christmas tree for the first ... View the Post
Create A Delicious Thanksgiving
Hello dear friends, November is here. I am so thankful for the falling rain as I sit in my cozy kitchen. While the holiday falls later this month I am already making plans on how to Create A Delicious Thanksgiving. Create A Delicious Thanksgiving It's a good time to start planning your Thanksgiving menu. Gather your favorite cookbooks, magazines, and recipe boxes. Check your pantry for the ingredients. Make note of what you have on hand and make a shopping list for needed things. ... View the Post
Scooby Doo Halloween Party
My son's future in laws have done it again! Last Saturday Mr. Decor and I attended a fabulous Scooby Doo Halloween Party. Jinkies, it was so good! Scooby Doo Spooky Island Did you grow up watching Scooby Doo? This year Mike and Michele transformed their front yard into Spooky Island. It takes months of planning to create and build these amazing props. Zoinks, they didn't miss a single detail! Don't you love these two headhunter victims? Enter if you ... View the Post
Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem
This past August my daughter and I took a trip to the upper east coast. I've been saving the Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem to share with you today. Jonathan Corwin House 1692 Salem This home was built in 1675. It was the residence of Judge Jonathan Corwin in 1692. It is the only original dwelling still standing in Salem that has a direct connection to the trials. In case you missed my Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier post you may want to start there. The home is ... View the Post
Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier
Greetings and salutations my dear friends. As many of my longtime readers know every October I create an elaborate multi-layered costume. This year is a bit different. The clothing created was not a costume per se, but several historical garments that were made based on two years of research. This year I bring you Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier. Salem 1692 Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier So who is Martha Ingalls Allen Carrier? Let's begin with a bit of genealogy. Martha is my ... View the Post
Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the October edition of the Pinterest Challenge. The fabulous Cindy of County Road 407 hosts this monthly event. If you are coming from Lora Bloomquist let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Her birch branch centerpiece so inspired me. Today’s post here on DTA features Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor. Natural Accents For Your Fall Decor This month the challenge was to create a vignette with tree stumps. Our inspiration photo comes ... View the Post
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