Is anyone else a total homebody right now? I seem to not want to leave the comforts of Storybook Cottage for anything less than the truly necessary. But I so love getting a good craft on. I adore it, even more, when I can use up little scraps and pieces for something like these Easy Craft Valentine You Are A Prize. Easy Craft Valentine You Are A Prize While cleaning out my office closet I came across some vintage doilies decorated with cupids and hearts along with several small pieces of ... View the Post
A Modern Take on a Victorian Valentine
Lately, I’ve been immersing myself in learning about all things Victorian. Here is A Modern Take on a Victorian Valentine. Antique Valentine Inspiration Did you know that most of our Valentine traditions come from the Victorian Era? Namely, the Valentine card itself. People have exchanged handwritten love letters for centuries. But after the industrial revolution printing techniques became truly advanced in the area of cardmaking. The stationary firm of Joseph Addenbourke of London is ... View the Post
New Flooring For Storybook Cottage
Hello dear friends! It is time for New Flooring For Storybook Cottage. I am estimating that this will be an approximately 6-week process from start to finish. I thought you might enjoy coming along on the journey. For this first installment of the mini-series “Flooring Fridays,” the “WHYS” of new flooring will be discussed. New Flooring For Storybook Cottage Particularly in the kitchen area, the flooring in Storybook Cottage needs to be replaced. This is simply because it is extremely ... View the Post
Great Storage Solutions For An Under The Stairs Closet
How to create great storage solutions for an under the stairs closet. You know that feeling when you realize you have been living with chaos for far too long and are SO relieved when a solution is found? Meet my new and improved, under the stairs, coat closet. I gave you a wee glimpse of the “BEFORE” last week. The wasted space behind the front coat area had just become a dumping ground for blankets and throw pillows. But the biggest source of frustration was my failed attempt at ... View the Post
Winter Bliss Organizing and Decorating
Happy first Monday of the new year! This post covers Winter Bliss Organizing and Decorating. Winter Bliss Organizing and Decorating In the days after the holiday, my formal dining area became the dumping ground of Christmas past. Stacks of dishes and half dead flowers were some of the things you could see. What you couldn’t see was even worse. My previous half-hearted attempts at organizing, using an aluminum roasting pan no less, had failed. It was time to get serious. ... View the Post
Favorite Projects of 2016
As the year comes to a close it is always such fun to see what was accomplished during the previous year. Favorite Projects of 2016. Favorite Projects of 2016 Most of January 2016 on DTA comprised of Panama themed travel posts but one project adored was the Romantic Doily Scarf. February With the arrival of February, thoughts turned to love. A Regency Era Valentine tea was held and the mantel was transformed into an ode to Jane Austen. March March premiered a Springtime in ... View the Post
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