This is our last fashion post before tomorrow's costume reveal. Today we will cover 18th Century Provencal Accessories. 18th Century Provencal Accessories With any historic costuming era I believe it is the accessories that can make or break an outfit. In this case, they truly add a certain je ne sais quoi. Hat The traditional bergère hat is truly synonymous with French Provencal historic costuming. I have previously written about the history of the bergère HERE. The hats ... View the Post
18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat
Today in the costuming series an 18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat will be covered. 18th Century Provencal Caraco and Quilted Petticoat As I mentioned in Mondays post the term petticoat was used to describe both an interior and exterior garment. We now separate the two garments into separate terms, the slip and skirt. Today I will share what an 18th-century woman would have worn as the last layer. The Quilted Petticoat The quilted petticoat came in such fabrics as ... View the Post
Hansel and Gretel 3D Pumpkin Diorama
So many of you commented that you love miniatures and just couldn't wait to see today's Hansel and Gretel 3D Pumpkin Diorama. Hansel and Gretel 3D Pumpkin Diorama It's been two years since I have created a diorama as they are a bit of a labor of love. The last one, Cinderella's Enchanting Pumpkin, continues to be pinned and repinned. This year's Halloween theme at Storybook Cottage is Hansel and Gretel. I embraced a childlike wonder for the tablescape scene. But for the diorama I ... View the Post
Create Hansel and Gretel Light Up Candy Garlands
Thank you so very much for all your sweet comment on the Halloween Home Tour. As promised here is how to Create Hansel and Gretel Light Up Candy Garlands using Dollar Spot supplies. Create Hansel and Gretel Light Up Candy Garlands I recently created two different candy garlands for the Hansel and Gretel tablescape. The first tutorial I will laughingly admit will be rather "sparse". Because many of my daylight hours are spent working/mothering/cleaning/cooking I often create at night ... View the Post
A Hansel and Gretel Halloween
Happy Monday friends! It is hard to believe that Halloween is just two weeks away. Thank you so much to Tammy of Pink Peppermint Design for hosting such a fun tour today. This year's theme at Storybook Cottage is A Hansel and Gretel Halloween. A Hansel and Gretel Halloween If you are coming from DIY Decor Mom thank you for stopping by. Annie is so clever and creative in her holiday decorating. Last Friday I shared a tutorial of the Hansel and Gretel Halloween houses that inspired ... View the Post
The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza
Would you believe that in early September I still had no idea what I would create for The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza? The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza Since the inception of the Decor To Adore costume challenge in 2o13, I have always started my costumes several months in advance. The reason I did this was due to the "challenge" portion of the costume creation. For those who may be new readers the challenge was that of a budget. It took time to gather the vintage tablecloths, ... View the Post
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