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

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

Welcome to the Decor To Adore 2016 Limited Edition Christmas Craft Collection. UPDATE: All crafts have been sold. Thank you! I really love the primary pieces in this year’s collection. This past summer I found seven vintage Hummel Christmas figurines. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with the kerchief wearing girls and lederhosen sporting boys and then it hit me: Christmas with the Sound of Music. We have quite a few of the characters: Liesl Kurt Gretl There are of course other ... View the Post

It’s that time of year. When I simultaneously seek out new recipes for pumpkin pie while mysteriously leaving a thin trail of glitter everywhere I go. When Glittered Sequin Christmas Dreams of Grandeur Go Full Graceland. When Glittered Sequin Christmas Dreams of Grandeur Go Full Graceland You may recall last July when I found this sequined stocking prize at an estate sale. I carefully and painstakingly removed all of the pieces and made myself patterns. I had a vision that I would ... View the Post