I think many of us start the new year out by making resolutions to eat better. I am trying to eat primarily whole foods. To be considered a whole food there must be five ingredients or less and you can readily identify (and pronounce) all the ingredients. This quickly rules out most processed foods. The one area that I was having great difficulty with was what to spread on toast, bagels, waffles, etc. Margarine, contrary to what we have been spoon fed for way to many years, is NOT a good for you ... View the Post

Hello dear friends! Did you enjoy the holiday season? I sent Mr. Décor back to work and Sweet Guy went back to school this morning and the house feels deliciously quiet. A few months ago my good friend Miss Marty sent me a housewarming gift of two lovely 18” x 18” squares of Schumacher's Chiang Mai Dragon fabric. (If you have priced this fabric you know this was an EXTREMLY generous gift.) While I am not normally a fan of Chinoiserie there is something about this fabric that I truly love. The ... View the Post

Welcome to the Wintermint Guest Room at Storybook Cottage! Let’s start from the beginning. Back in October when we moved into our home this room, like the rest of the house, was yet another shade of brown. (Please, quit coveting the yellow and brown glass light shades! :) So I painted the walls a lovely shade of wintermint. Then the room became a dumping ground for everything that was not being used in other areas of the house. I think most of us are guilty of having such a space ... View the Post

Dear friends may this day find you happy and healthy! Here’s to a wonderful 2015! Laura © 2016 Decor To Adore Laura Ingalls Gunn All Rights Reserved ... View the Post

While I will in all actuality probably be asleep when the clock strikes 12 tonight if I were to host a party I would usher in 2015 with lots of pink and gold. One of my favorite champagnes is Amour de Paris from Trader Joe’s. Pair it with gold sugared rims for a magical toast. Don’t forget to add some ombre glitter to your bottles… and create some happy drink stirrers. A pink and gold glitter photo backdrop can be made in minutes with colored cardstock, a circle punch and a quick run ... View the Post

Both Mr. Décor and Sweet Guy are home on Christmas break so while there is a quick lull in the activity I wanted to pop in and say “Hello”. This past year was a busy one full of changes and of course a lot of DIY. 2014 had several great projects. The top 10 of your well pinned favorites included: Bergère Chair Receives a Slipcover Customizing a Standard Shed Valentine Cupcake Cloches Succulent Garden in Thrift Store Containers 3 D Seashell Art Packing For Paris ... View the Post