Welcome to the 2016 Christmas Home Tour part I. If you are coming over from Sarah’s stunning home at Life on Virginia Street welcome to Decor To Adore! This is the third year I have participated in the home tours hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. Each year I try to design a fresh look by using existing Christmas décor paired with new DIYs. This year I decided to create a vintage pastel pink and aqua theme in the formal living spaces at Storybook ... View the Post
Joy Brought To Me By Tinker The Elf
Every year something happens that is so magical that my belief in the Spirit and joy of Christmas is renewed within my heart. This year that Joy Brought To Me By Tinker The Elf. (He is so named after the magical “tinkling chime sound” he makes when turned over. You can hear him in action HERE.) I found Tinker this past October at an estate sale. He sat on a table along with some other vintage Christmas treasures that I scooped up intending to transform them to put into my holiday Etsy shop. ... View the Post
Create Large Holiday Artwork for Mere Pennies
I’ve been adding some holiday decorating touches to the master bedroom at Storybook Cottage and our regular artwork just wasn’t working with the theme. I didn’t want just a blank wall. But while large holiday artwork is available it also generally has a large price tag. Then there is the issue of storing large art for 11 months of the year. So it was time for me to Create Large Holiday Artwork for Mere Pennies It’s quick, easy and inexpensive! Create Large Holiday Artwork for Mere ... View the Post
Dollar Spot Snowman Garland
I have begun decorating in preparation for two holiday home tours I am participating in next week. Since I change my theme every year I try to make seasonal décor that isn’t expensive. This year I am creating a pastel vintage wonderland and needed a garland for my mantle. The Dollar Spot Snowman Garland is perfect! Dollar Spot Snowman Garland Don’t you just love the Target Dollar Spot? I found these cute felt snowman for just one dollar. The silver tinsel was from the Spritz party line and ... View the Post
An Old Fashioned Christmas
This year we will be enjoying An Old Fashioned Christmas at Storybook Cottage. An Old Fashioned Christmas I’ve been busy handcrafting holiday decor with a nod to Christmas past. I have to admit that the simple touches of days gone by bringing such joy to my heart. I was seeking a bit more vintage inspiration so I recently went to one of my favorite antique shops in the design district. Country Garden Antiques specializes in antique and vintage Christmas décor. The owners, ... View the Post
The Slow Season Hope
It feels like anything but a slow season. Everywhere I turn the media is telling me that there is very little time left until Christmas. I must hurry to get the best deal. I must rush and wrap the presents. I must quickly do my holiday baking. I must dash to decorate every square inch of my home. Perfectly. Instead, I want The Slow Season Hope. I can remember the days when Christmas decorating didn’t begin until the day after Thanksgiving. Now I feel like the odd gal out because I still ... View the Post
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