Last year my cousin Lynn sent me a large box of vintage embroidered linens and doilies. I have been giving it my best shot to follow her instructions “to make something lovely”. As the weather turned chilly and Valentine’s Day crafts floated through my mind I thought “Could I create an Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies?" Easy Romantic Scarf Made from Doilies I quickly laid out a few doilies and decided I would create a pattern that would range from a large 10-inch doily down to a small ... View the Post
Forget the KonMari Method Share The Love Valentine
Yesterday I spent most of the cold January day indoors working upstairs in the combination office/craft/sewing room. Like so many other people I am trying to organize my home this month. The hot trend right now is the Japanese method of tidying up. The KonMari method believes that you should hold each item in your hands and if it does not “Spark Joy” then you should get rid of it. If the author, Marie Kondo, ever came into this space to assist me in organizing she might run screaming out of the ... View the Post
Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies
Several eagle-eyed readers noticed two stockings hung with care during Part II of my recent Christmas Home Tour. Inquiries were made if I had created them or if they were purchased. I did make them and it was fairly easy Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies. Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies When I began planning the turquoise and peacock theme for the living and dining room I looked for stockings in that color palette but came up empty-handed. ... View the Post
Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift
It's always wonderful when you can multitask during the holiday season. Tomorrow I am hosting several lovely ladies for a cookie exchange. I always love to include flowers and greenery in my tablescapes. In keeping with the theme, I created individual floral arrangements in tiny baking cups. Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift. Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift Each arrangement took less than 5 minutes to create. First cut a block of florist oasis to fit the paper ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage Holiday Home Tour Part II
Season’s Greetings, dear friends! I am so excited to be joining my good friend Marty on her Christmas Home Tours today. She truly has gathered a fabulous collection of bloggers, and the tours are going on all week. If you are coming over from Pam’s merry house at Simple Details, may I say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage Storybook Cottage Holiday Home Tour Part II." Storybook Cottage Holiday Home Tour Part II We’ll start the tour in the entry. It sets the tone and color palette ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage Holiday Home Tour Part 1
Hello dear friends! Are your holiday preparations well underway? I am so honored and excited to be participating in two homes tours this Wednesday and Friday. This is the Storybook Cottage Holiday Home Tour Part 1. I spent all of last week decorating our home. A few of the rooms will not be featured on the official tours but I thought you might like to see them today. First up is the main guest bathroom. Since I’ve never shared this space before I thought it might be fun to include a ... View the Post
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