I adore hosting spring teas. I am always on the lookout for Lovely Ideas and Recipes for an Easter Tea. Lovely Ideas and Recipes for an Easter Tea Today’s post will include a few tried and true recipes as well as some new ideas that I am eager to try. Give me all the floral and egg garlands. Strawberry Tea Sandwiches look so yummy and are easy to prepare. I love a good lemon tart and these are so pretty! For warmer days doesn’t this Iced Raspberry Mint Tea look ... View the Post
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Because of a busy schedule this year I created small, simple vignettes here at Storybook Cottage. I used Grandma Jingles’ collection of antique Valentines and ostrich feathers. Happy Valentine’s Day! However, some groupings were accented with the pearl hearts that I shared yesterday. The entire family will enjoy the holiday with a simple pasta dinner. We will probably enjoy it in the cozy kitchen. How will you celebrate? Laura ... View the Post
DIY Pretty Pearl Hearts
These DIY Pretty Pearl Hearts are so easy to make and add the perfect finishing touch to romantic décor. The Supplies Wooden Heart Shapes Craft Paint in shades of white Craft Glue (I apply it with an old paintbrush.) Pearls (I used a combination of vintage and new pearls.) DIY Pretty Pearl Hearts For a smooth finish, you could sand the hearts. I was in a hurry and didn’t. I simply applied a layer of white, then champagne colored, paint. Some of the hearts were drilled ... View the Post
Front Door Valentine Décor
I love to use the softer shades of Valentine’s Day when decorating my home. This even includes the front door. Here is my Front Door Valentine Décor. Front Door Valentine Décor Back in December I had found this wonderful vintage inspired post box. It was filled with holly and pine clippings from the yard and accented the greenery with eucalyptus that was spray painted gold. However, I was ready for a change and thought a bit of romance was in order. Trying to use things I already owned ... View the Post
Easy Craft Valentine You Are A Prize
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
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