Need an easy party ensemble that you can throw together at the last minute? A 1950's Housewife Costume may be perfect for you! A 1950's Housewife Costume First, you may want to decide on who your favorite 1950's housewife is. Maybe it is June Cleaver, the chic pearl wearing mom to Wally and the Beav. Perhaps it is the always perky Donna Stone? You could consider uber-cool Betty Draper. Me? I am Lucy Ricardo all the way! The Look Week after week these lovely ladies most often ... View the Post
A Low Maintenance Fall Garden
Recently it became very clear that things had to change at Storybook Cottage. A Low Maintenance Fall Garden was desperately needed! Thankfully my dear friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home gave some much-needed incentive to get things done by inviting me to join the Embracing Fall Home Tours. If you are coming over from Common Ground let me say that I am so glad that you are here! Debra's fall garden is truly lovely. Fall On The Front Porch Since I had recently shared our ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Eighteen
This Monday my youngest, Sweet Guy, will celebrate a milestone birthday. It is so hard to believe. Perhaps not just for me but for many of you who have read DTA these past twelve years. Today is a very special Saturday Smiles Eighteen. Saturday Smiles Eighteen Sweet Guy was born a month early just a few weeks after the events of 9/11. Today Show host, Ann Curry, came to Ramstein AFB in Germany to cover a story on our brave men and women in the military. Their families were also asked to ... View the Post
A $73.55 Bathroom Refresh
September is a crazy busy month for me. This week I am planning Sweet Guy's 18th birthday party. I'm also packing and preparing to work at Marburger Farms for the Round Top Antiques Week. The Fashionista is coming for a visit to assist. Then finally, I'm preparing for two house guests who will arrive one day AFTER I get back from Round Top. It's a good thing I finished A $73.55 Bathroom Refresh! A $73.55 Bathroom Refresh I selected to update our upstairs bathroom to participate in the ... View the Post
September Pinterest Challenge A Fall Table
Welcome to the September Pinterest Challenge A Fall Table. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from Our Southern Home may I say "Welcome to Storybook Cottage!" Christy has true fall flair! This month's challenge was inspired by an outdoor fall patio table by Home Stories A to Z. The arrangement features: An outdoor setting Picnic table Centerpiece Seasonal decor and accents September Pinterest Challenge A Fall Table I'm going ... View the Post
Painting, Moulding And Artwork Oh My
It's week three of the $100 Room Challenge. If you remember I actually joined the challenge just last week. In that post I shared that I am making over the upstairs bathroom. So I have the additional challenge of getting a room completed in just two weeks because the last week is the all-important REVEAl. So let's get started on Painting, Moulding And Artwork Oh My! Painting, Moulding And Artwork Oh My This past week I completed 90% of the painting needed for the room. I was reminded of ... View the Post
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