Welcome to the February Pinterest Challenge an Early Spring Blossom Craft. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from Thistle Key Lane may I say “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Early Spring Blossom Craft This month’s challenge was inspired by some spring inspired decor by Hip & Humble Style. Supplies A few bare branches. (These came from our Crepe Myrtle.) Small blossoms from Dollar Store flowers. Hot or craft glue. This project ... View the Post
A Josephine Bonaparte Inspired Dress
Happy Valentine's Day sweet friends! One of the most enduring romances of all time is that of the Bonapartes. For this special Friday Fashion post, I bring you A Josephine Bonaparte Inspired Dress. The dress was worn to the Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Tea I recently hosted. I have actually wanted to create a Napoleon and Josephine event for a few years. My Pinterest feed often features the Empress. Based on several paintings of her it appears that she had a fondness for ... View the Post
Regency Empire Beidermeier Fashion
Hello sweet friends! Thank you to all who left such kind comments on the Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape post. As promised here is the Regency Empire Biedermeier Fashion worn by my guests. The terms Regency, Empire, Biedermeier are all used to describe a certain period of time. For clarification on how and when the various terms were used please visit this post. Regency Empire Biedermeier Fashion Liz of The Pragmatic Costumer was very well turned out. I was completely ... View the Post
Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape
Hello sweet friends! Did you have a lovely weekend? Today DTA is sharing several decor ideas in this Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape post. Grab a cup of tea as it is fairly photo-heavy. The Entry Setting the tone in the entry is a romantic grouping. Flowers from Trader Joe's are nestled in a vintage hatbox. Napoleon's Farewell to Josephine print by Laslett John Pott sits in a gold frame. Keeping to the rule that mirrors should always reflect something of beauty, can ... View the Post
Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door
Hello, mes amis (my friends)! In my quest to bring a bit of French flair to my home this Valentine's Day I have decorated the front entry of Storybook Cottage. I was inspired by Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door. Château de Malmaison Château de Malmaison was the former residence of Empress Joséphine. It was also the headquarters of the French government from 1800 to 1802 as well as Napoleon's last residence in France at the end of the Hundred Days in 1815. Joséphine ... View the Post
Miniature Pincushion Party Favors
Hello sweet friends! Today we have a fun DIY. For the upcoming Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Tea, I have made some Miniature Pincushion Party Favors. They will act as small thank you gifts for the two speakers providing Regency/Empire themed presentations. In addition, they will serve as name cards/seat reservations for the Maîtresse de thé (Mistress of Tea) I have assigned to each table. These lovely ladies will assist me at each table to ensure the teapots are never empty. Miniature ... View the Post
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