On Friday I set aside three hours to edit photos and write a post entitled An Easy Way to Pick Out The Perfect Paint Color. It was a great post. So informative. You would have loved it. Just before I went to hit save the entire computer screen went blank. And Then The Entire Post Disappeared. Nothing I did would restore it. I wanted to cry. This is a new computer and well, who knows. But I just didn't have another 2+hours to create it again. I'm really not sure how other bloggers somehow ... View the Post
Ten Mother’s Day Gifts Under $10
Mother's Day is just two days away. But don't panic I have rounded up several quick and easy Mother's Day Gifts Under $10. Welcome to the May edition of Ten on the 10th. Each month a group of bloggers creates a project under 10 dollars on the tenth of each month. Our theme for May is "Mother's Day". If you are coming over from Homeroad may I offer a big, "Welcome!" Many moms love a bouquet of roses that keep blooming like this simple garden store plant made ... View the Post
A Springtime Fantasy Costume Picnic
Last Saturday the D/FW Costumers Guild held A Springtime Fantasy Costume Picnic. Suggested attire included anything fantasy or Sci-Fi. As always some extraordinary costumes were created. I thought you might enjoy seeing a few truly imaginative garments. Artwork: The Anticipated Letter by Harry George Theaker Thank you so very much for all your kind comments on yesterday post. It appears you enjoyed the Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe that I wore to the picnic. I can't wait for ... View the Post
A Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe
This past weekend I attended the D/FW Costumers Guild Fantasy Picnic. This is a fun theme as the costume can be anything fancied in the creator's imagination. Cosplay, Fairies, Elves, and more were all welcome. I wanted to create an outfit that could also be worn in the future to other historical events and designed A Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe. Inspiration Many people automatically think that during the Regency period women only wore "sheer white dresses". That is ... View the Post
Master Bath Refresh The Shower From The Black Lagoon
Today is the day! I have never before shown you pictures of the master bathroom at Storybook Cottage. You will soon see why. I spent a good portion of last week interviewing several contractors for various projects. Are you ready? Here are the "Before" photos of the Master Bath Refresh The Shower From The Black Lagoon. Let's Start At The Very Beginning I'm going to save the "best" for last. By best I mean the inelegant photos that inspired the title of Black Lagoon. So let's begin with ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms
We have had a tremendous week of rain so powerful it knocked the petals off many of our spring flowers. But today the sun is shining just in time for Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms. If spring has not arrived yet in your neck of the woods perhaps you could create this lovely hoop bouquet. Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms The weather is perfect for a sweet spring lunch. I adore this one shared in the recent book, Pacific Natural: Simple Seasonal Entertaining by Jenni Kayne. Beautiful ... View the Post
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