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
A Chemise a la Reine For A Georgian Picnic
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another edition of Historic Fashion Fridays! I recently made and wore A Chemise a la Reine For A Georgian Picnic. Last Saturday several members of the D/FW Costumers Guild gathered together for our annual Georgian Picnic. Members often make and wear historical fashion styles from the Georgian Era. The era occurred between 1714 to 1830–37. It gets its name after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III, and George IV. A sub-period is the Regency ... View the Post
A Low Maintenance Fall Garden
Recently it became very clear that things had to change at Storybook Cottage. A Low Maintenance Fall Garden was desperately needed! Thankfully my dear friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home gave some much-needed incentive to get things done by inviting me to join the Embracing Fall Home Tours. If you are coming over from Common Ground let me say that I am so glad that you are here! Debra's fall garden is truly lovely. Fall On The Front Porch Since I had recently shared our ... View the Post
September Pinterest Challenge A Fall Table
Welcome to the September Pinterest Challenge A Fall Table. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from Our Southern Home may I say "Welcome to Storybook Cottage!" Christy has true fall flair! This month's challenge was inspired by an outdoor fall patio table by Home Stories A to Z. The arrangement features: An outdoor setting Picnic table Centerpiece Seasonal decor and accents September Pinterest Challenge A Fall Table I'm going ... View the Post
Summertime at Storybook Cottage
The first day of summer is right around the corner! When my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life asked if I would like to participate in her blog hop I happily agreed. This is the 2019 Summertime at Storybook Cottage tour. If you are coming over from Duke Manor Farm may I say “Welcome!”. Laura’s summer living decor is always a delight. Summer Strawberries One of my favorite summertime fruits is the delicious strawberry. It seems to be making a comeback as a decor theme. I've seen it ... View the Post
Blue Gingham In The Garden
Today I am delighted to be participating in the Spring Into Summer Porches, Patios, and Outdoor Spaces Blog Hop hosted by my sweet friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. It has been a rather wet and windy spring here at Storybook Cottage. The upside is everything is so incredibly green. On a recent sunny day, our family enjoyed an al fresco meal. Here is a peek at Blue Gingham In The Garden. Blue Gingham In The Garden If you are stopping by from County Road 407 may I say, "Welcome!" ... View the Post
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