Welcome to another installment of Martha Mondays as I prepare for my upcoming presentation What Martha Washington Might Have Worn. This is an ongoing historical fashion project in celebration of the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026). Today I will be sharing 18th Century Panniers. The French word pannier translates to basket maker. Specifically the side-slung baskets carried by pack animals such as donkeys. In the 18th century ... View the Post
Friday Favorites The Long Winter
Hello sweet friends. I think much of the U.S. is preparing for an artic blast. We are ready here at Storybook Cottage and plan to stay safely at home. Here's to Friday Favorites The Long Winter. Over on my Facebook I posted this image and invited others to leave their tips in the comments. It has made for some smart reading. Just click HERE to see the tips. Friday Favorites The Long Winter I made a big pot of chili and a pan of gluten free cornbread last night. Today at lunch I ... View the Post
A Happy Golden Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas
Hello sweet friends! Today I am joining some lovely creatives for our monthly Pinterest Challenge. It is hosted by the fabulous friend Cindy of County Road 407. Today I am sharing Happy Golden Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas. A Happy Golden Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas If you are coming over from Cindy's let me say welcome to Storybook Cottage! Didn't you love her vintage inspired wrapping? This holiday season everything that glitters is gold here at Storybook Cottage. We are ... View the Post
We Will Remember
Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the Allied Armies in what would become the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The invasion included 7,000 ships and land crafts manned by over 195,000 naval personnel from eight allied countries. Almost 133,000 troops landed on D-Day. Casualties during the landing numbered 10,300 in a single day with the United States losing 2,051 Americans. We Will ... View the Post
Creating A French Inspired Fall Vignette
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the September edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the fabulous Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from Our Southern Home let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. I was so inspired by Christy's decor. Today’s post here on DTA features A French Inspired Fall Vignette. This month the challenge theme was to create a Fall Vignette. Our inspiration photo comes from The Cottage Journal. The lovely image ... View the Post
A Josephine Bonaparte Inspired Dress
Happy Valentine's Day sweet friends! One of the most enduring romances of all time is that of the Bonapartes. For this special Friday Fashion post, I bring you A Josephine Bonaparte Inspired Dress. The dress was worn to the Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Tea I recently hosted. I have actually wanted to create a Napoleon and Josephine event for a few years. My Pinterest feed often features the Empress. Based on several paintings of her it appears that she had a fondness for ... View the Post
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