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
Saturday Smiles Suddenly Last Summer
Earlier this week I needed some thread and headed to Hobby Lobby. Christmas was already set up. It made me feel like a circa 1959 Elizabeth Taylor while shooting the film of the same name. So here's a last look of Saturday Smiles Suddenly Last Summer before autumn begins. Saturday Smiles Suddenly Last Summer Sure to bring a smile to one and all is summer baked peaches and lavender. Simple perfection. Closing Up The House Grand old summer homes used to have an elaborate, two-week ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Lavender Blue Dilly Dilly
Earlier this week I was shopping at Trader Joes. As I strolled through the flower section I noticed bundles of lavender for sale. The scent was heavenly. In the strange coincidence that is life shades of the hue began to appear to me resulting in Saturday Smiles Lavender Blue Dilly Dilly. How Does Your Garden Grow A gorgeous garden, featuring shades of lavender and white, grows near the central Lazio region north of Rome, near volcanic Lake Bolsena. A Favorite Feed I think you can ... View the Post
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