I'm sitting in my kitchen. The sun is not quite up yet. It's Leap Day. One entire extra day. I still feel a bit behind. It's been a very long week searching for college scholarships. A long week finding and printing out information for my son. Helping him with a mountain of paperwork. We're not close to done. But today is an extra day. I now have time to write Sunday Smiles Leap Into Spring. Jack and Jill I love a bold use of color. Dimples and Tangles recently shared her daughter and ... 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
Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape
Hello sweet friends! Did you have a lovely weekend? Today DTA is sharing several decor ideas in this Napoleon & Josephine Valentine Tablescape post. Grab a cup of tea as it is fairly photo-heavy. The Entry Setting the tone in the entry is a romantic grouping. Flowers from Trader Joe's are nestled in a vintage hatbox. Napoleon's Farewell to Josephine print by Laslett John Pott sits in a gold frame. Keeping to the rule that mirrors should always reflect something of beauty, can ... View the Post
Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door
Hello, mes amis (my friends)! In my quest to bring a bit of French flair to my home this Valentine's Day I have decorated the front entry of Storybook Cottage. I was inspired by Malmaison, The Tuileries And My French Front Door. Château de Malmaison Château de Malmaison was the former residence of Empress Joséphine. It was also the headquarters of the French government from 1800 to 1802 as well as Napoleon's last residence in France at the end of the Hundred Days in 1815. Joséphine ... View the Post
Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Bonbons
Hello sweet friends! Will you be decorating for Valentine's Day? I am hosting a themed tea next Saturday and wanted a simple and inexpensive party favor for my 25 guests. Here is how to create the Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Bonbons. Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Bonbons To make the bonbons you will need the following: Empty tissue paper rolls Cardstock in your choice of colors. Glue Stapler Scissors Decorative trims (I used gold Dresden foil trims.) ... View the Post
Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Garland
Welcome to the January Pinterest Challenge A Valentine’s Day garland. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. I have created a Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Garland. This month’s challenge was inspired by a heart garland by Refresh Living. The arrangement features: Various elements hanging on twine. Hearts A specific color theme Napoleon and Josephine Valentine Garland As I mentioned last Sunday I will soon be hosting a Napoleon and Josephine ... View the Post
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