Way back in April I announced that a long overdue bathroom refresh would begin. Now, after six long weeks, I am happy to share the Master Bath Reveal The Black Lagoon Is No More. Is this the bathroom of my DREAMS? No, it is not. But it is a bathroom that is much improved and will appeal to buyers when the house is placed on the market next spring. Master Bath Reveal The Black Lagoon Is No More In the beginning, I had every intention of writing a few step-by-step progress posts. But I ... View the Post
An EGGcellent Easter Table
Happy Good Friday! For the breakfast nook at Storybook Cottage, I wanted to create a lighthearted tablescape to celebrate the holiday. This post will cover how to create An EGGcellent Easter Table. An EGGcellent Easter Table This tablescape was one of the easiest and economical designs that I have ever created! On Wednesday's post, I shared several inspiring Easter ideas. They included this centerpiece. As well as this place setting. The Centerpiece For the centerpiece you will ... View the Post
Happy Spring Dresses
Next week my eldest child, the beloved Fashionista, will celebrate a milestone birthday. As many longtime readers know I am all about heartfelt, handcrafted gifts to mark special occasions. My sweet daughter has recently started a new job in Nashville and was searching for a few dresses to wear to her fashionable workplace. She discovered that most dresses today are either poorly made or cost well beyond what her millennial pocketbook could afford. So I decided that the perfect gift for her ... View the Post
Dyeing Ikea Slipcovers
Oh, I love my turquoise couch! I know the bright color might not be for everyone. But I get a big smile on my face every time I walk into the room. My kids are over the moon with this happy palette. This post covers Dyeing Ikea Slipcovers Dying Ikea Slipcovers I have the Ektorp sofa and chair from Ikea. Although they do have 10 different fabric choices none really suited our home. For the past year every time I went to Ikea I would check out their “Dent and Ding” section. Generally, I would ... View the Post
Jumping Through Hoops Holiday Mantel
Hello sweet friends. Today I am sharing our Jumping Through Hoops Holiday Mantel. You may have noticed that one of the biggest trends right now in decor is the embroidery hoop wreath. I have seen so many truly darling creations and was inspired to create my own. Supplies An embroidery hoop, any size (I found all of mine at an estate sale for pennies!) Faux greenery Embellishments Hot glue gun and glue Ribbon The hoop wreath took less than five minutes to make and was ... View the Post
Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit
Thank you for the lovely comments on Wednesday's historical costume post. As promised today I will be covering the Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit. Inspiration and Construction for the Victorian Walking Suit This past fall, I found some gorgeous plaid taffeta at an estate sale ($7). My initial thought was that I would somehow use it for the Dickens Christmas I created. But I ended up using a different plaid. So my thoughts then turned to Dickens Christmas ... View the Post
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