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
Cottage Core Spring Decor
Happy Friday sweet friends! Do you have any lovely weekend plans? Perhaps you will create some Cottage Core Spring Decor. Cottage Core Spring Decor My daughter Lou has recently returned home. She helped me create some cottage-inspired spring decor by transforming some old paper mache eggs. TIP: In this week's video, we talk about where to source similar eggs and flowers. Begin by painting the eggs a base coat of white. Then add a color of your choosing and top with a pearl ... View the Post
A Sweet Tweet Tablescape
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the March edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. Didn't you love Marty's Easter table at A Stroll Thru Life ? Today I am sharing a Sweet Tweet Tablescape. A Sweet Tweet Tablescape This month the challenge is to create a birdhouse-themed tablescape. Our lovely inspiration photo comes from Doreen of Hymns & Verses. The image features: A birdhouse Spring blooms Blue mason ... View the Post
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