Hello sweet friends. I am so happy to be joining my friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home in celebrating the 100th birthday of her house. If you are coming over from The Ponds Farmhouse may I say that I am so glad that you are here. Didn't you love Rachel's modern farmhouse decor? I hope you will also enjoy A Christmas From Days Gone By. A Christmas From Days Gone By Last week I shared my Swinging 60's Home Tour which was chock full of vintage Christmas decor. Today I am ... View the Post
A Jane Austen Holiday
Last Sunday I was invited by Tiffany of Stitchin' Addiciton to be a guest on her literary Instagram live series. The topic of discussion was A Jane Austen Holiday. We discussed dinner, decor and Darcy in the Regency era. A Jane Austen Holiday In preparation for the LIVE video I perused a lovely cookbook, Dinner With Mr. Darcy by Pen Vogler. I selected two recipes to create. The first was Negus. Negus is a beverage made of wine, hot water, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg. ... View the Post
Swinging 60s Holiday Home Tour
Hello and welcome to the Storybook Cottage Swinging 60s Holiday Home Tour. I am participating in this lovely holiday hop organized by my friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. Swinging 60s Holiday Home Tour We are in the midst of preparing for a major kitchen and living room renovation so the decorations are simple and easy to move. In the entry a silver tray, containing a sparkly dear and bottlebrush trees, can easily be whisked away if the need arises. Our color palette ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Home Alone
Hello sweet friends, it has been such a busy week! I am hoping things will start to slow down a bit. This afternoon it will be quiet at Storybook Cottage and I'm looking forward to Sunday Smiles Home Alone. I will probably begin the large task of addressing my holiday cards. Sunday Smiles Home Alone Hey ya filthy animals, the iconic house from the 1990 film Home Alone will be available to rent on Airbnb for one night only this holiday season. Up to four lucky mischief makers will be ... View the Post
Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas
Hello sweet friends, Happy Friday! For all those who have been asking for more Lessons With Laura you are in luck. Today, part one of a three part holiday series, a Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas begins. Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas I have transformed the sunroom with happy touches inspired by the Little House books. Blue willow plates are a nod to Farmer Boy. The red mittens recall when Mr. Edwards was Santa Claus. The tree is ... View the Post
Retro Holiday Decor From Paper Rolls and Tubes
Hello sweet friends! I hope you had a lovely long holiday weekend. I am in full decorating mode here at Storybook Cottage bringing forth our Swinging 60s Christmas theme. This craft is fun for all ages. Indeed I got several of my sweet neighbors involved by asking for their empty tp and paper towel holders. So enjoy this Retro Holiday Decor From Paper Rolls and Tubes.In trying to create a Swinging 60s theme I had searched estate sales and thrift shops for vintage candles. A thought had flickered ... View the Post
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