Franz came into our home during one of the darkest periods of our lives. What Love Can Do It’s been almost five years ago that we were trying to deal with a heart-shattering event. I was also struggling to find a home for my family to live in while singlehandedly packing up everything we owned. In the midst of it, our neighbor knocked on our door while holding a dog with the saddest eyes I’ve ever seen, begging me to take him. I remember looking around at the sea of moving boxes and ... View the Post
The Latest Kitchen FlooringTrends
It’s been a bit of a challenge for Mr. Decor and me to make a decision on what type of flooring we should select for the Storybook Cottage kitchen, laundry, family and powder room. There are SO many great options! The Latest Kitchen FlooringTrends. The Latest Kitchen FlooringTrends At the bottom of last week’s The Why’s of New Flooring post, I included a photo that featured a fairly new trend in flooring. The trend comprises the use of tiles in various shapes, material, and color within ... View the Post
Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings and Gloves
Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings, and Gloves I bought a pair of red button-up boots as part of my “Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder” ensemble. What?! Is that even historically accurate? The post Becoming Laura 1860’s/70’s Shoes, Stockings and Gloves will share the answer. Because there are only black and white photos depicting the 1860’s/70’s most individuals think of our ancestors as wearing only neutral colored shoes. Red Boots Of course, a good many people did wear plain ... View the Post
I Made A Tiered Tray
I have wanted a tiered tray for quite some time. I Made A Tiered Tray This tiered tray was created for under $15. The Supplies For this project, you will need two trays of graduated sizes (HomeGoods), a wooden candlestick (Michaels) and 3 small mini wooden candleholders (Hobby Lobby). Remember to use your coupons! Remove any embellishments that you don’t want off of the tiered tray with scissors. Pull out the metal insert of the candlestick using a pair of pliers. Simply ... View the Post
The Easiest Patriotic Party Bunting DIY
Are you ready to celebrate the long fourth of July weekend? Several of our neighbors have happily decorated their homes.Their festive spirit was contagious and a bit of a patriotic punch was added to Storybook Cottage. Here's how you can create the easiest patriot party bunting DIY. Inspiration You can always find such great ideas on Pinterest. I was inspired by antique bunting and found a few tutorials. Normally I don’t try to reinvent the wheel unless I see an idea that perhaps can be ... View the Post
I’ve Been Featured At HGTV!
I am so very honored and excited to announce that I’ve Been Featured At HGTV! I was contacted over two months ago and had to keep it under my hat until the post went live. The article, “19 Easy Ways to Show Off Your Souvenirs at Home” is chock full of creative ideas. HGTV featured the pillows I created from vintage British tea towels. This truly is a dream come true for me! Thank you, dear readers, for all your support and pinning the heck out of this image. Laura ... View the Post
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