Welcome to the second installation of the Storybook Cottage Kitchen Makeover. Last week covered When To Renovate and When To Refresh. This week is going to compare various brick updates that we might use on our brick hearth. We're not sure if we want to use a Whitewash, Limewash, or German Schmear technique. If you are in a similar situation this post might also help you decide. The Back Story We moved into Storybook Cottage in 2014. Since that time I have shared our brick hearth in ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Spring Delights
Hello dear friends! I hope the sun is shining and the birds are singing where you live. Today let us enjoy Sunday Smiles Spring Delights. The Great Outdoors I've been working out in the gardens of Storybook Cottage for the past two weeks. I love 8 Ways To Pep Up Your Outdoor Space. A Lovely Feed I recently began following Jasmina Bylund on Instagram. Her images have the power to take me to a lovely, peaceful place. Charm Abounds A Victorian Colonial Revival is the ... View the Post
When To Renovate and When To Refresh
Hello dear friends! Over the weekend I announced that we are now embarking on the planning stages of renovating the Storybook Cottage kitchen. I received several cries of "No! Just do a refresh." So let's unpack all the why's and what for's regarding When To Renovate and When To Refresh. When To Renovate and When To Refresh Let me allay several of your fears and assure you the beadboard ceiling and brick hearth will be remaining. Mr. Decor and I still adore those features and they ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Touches of Spring
Hello sweet friends. This past week I have been giving the gardens at Storybook Cottage a much-needed overall. The plants and beds really took a beating in February's crippling snowstorm. There is still a bit more work to be done. But today we plan to enjoy Sunday Smiles Touches of Spring. Sunday Smiles Touches of Spring This wreath is such a lovely way to share a bit of spring and delight your neighbors. A Secret Door If you have ever dreamed of having a secret door in your home ... View the Post
Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown
Hello sweet friends. Welcome to a historic Fashion Friday. Today's post features a Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown. Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown Back in late February, a severe snowstorm shut down the state of Texas for several days. Many, ourselves included, were without power and water for several days. I spent my days helping neighbors in need and hand-beading a Regency-era gown. It was inspired by the lovely dresses featured in the recent Bridgerton series on ... View the Post
Creating Victorian Découpage Eggs
Hello sweet friends! I hope you are having a very Good Friday. Today I am joining my dear friend Amber from Follow The Yellow Brick Home in a Celebrating Easter blog hop. Creating Victorian Découpage Eggs is the feature today. If you are visiting via My Thrift Store Addiction may I say "Welcome to Storybook Cottage. Wasn't Cecilia's Easter decor gorgeous? Egg Supply List Eggs to decorate. (You can either use real blown-out eggs or craft eggs from hobby stores.) Clear drying ... View the Post
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