We had a torrential downpour of rain yesterday. My fingers are crossed that April Showers Will Bring May Flowers. We thought we had lost several precious plants in the recent Texas snowstorm. But even the glorious rose arbor is staging a comeback. Here's to Sunday Smiles A Sweet Spring. Happy Colors This beautiful Belle Meade Georgian home is filled with happy colors perfect for spring decor. Sunday Smiles A Sweet Spring The spring harvest has begun at Storybook Cottage. I love ... View the Post
The Best Homemade Carrot Coffee Cake
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!” Today I am sharing The Best Homemade Carrot Coffee Cake. This recipe is SO good. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. The Best Homemade Carrot Coffee Cake To claim that anything is the best you'd better be ready to back it up. This carrot coffee cake has a streusel topping AND ... View the Post
Whitewash, Limewash, or German Schmear
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
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
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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