Welcome to the Spring Tea Party hosted by Follow The Yellow Brick Home. As I write this post it seems that many in the world are awaiting the arrival of Baby Sussex. There has been much anticipation and speculation on the first child of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. As a devoted watcher of the British Royal Family, I too am eager to hear the birth announcement and celebrate with A Right Royal Tea Party. UPDATE: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of ... View the Post
A Springtime Fantasy Costume Picnic
Last Saturday the D/FW Costumers Guild held A Springtime Fantasy Costume Picnic. Suggested attire included anything fantasy or Sci-Fi. As always some extraordinary costumes were created. I thought you might enjoy seeing a few truly imaginative garments. Artwork: The Anticipated Letter by Harry George Theaker Thank you so very much for all your kind comments on yesterday post. It appears you enjoyed the Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe that I wore to the picnic. I can't wait for ... View the Post
A Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe
This past weekend I attended the D/FW Costumers Guild Fantasy Picnic. This is a fun theme as the costume can be anything fancied in the creator's imagination. Cosplay, Fairies, Elves, and more were all welcome. I wanted to create an outfit that could also be worn in the future to other historical events and designed A Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe. Inspiration Many people automatically think that during the Regency period women only wore "sheer white dresses". That is ... View the Post
Master Bath Refresh The Shower From The Black Lagoon
Today is the day! I have never before shown you pictures of the master bathroom at Storybook Cottage. You will soon see why. I spent a good portion of last week interviewing several contractors for various projects. Are you ready? Here are the "Before" photos of the Master Bath Refresh The Shower From The Black Lagoon. Let's Start At The Very Beginning I'm going to save the "best" for last. By best I mean the inelegant photos that inspired the title of Black Lagoon. So let's begin with ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms
We have had a tremendous week of rain so powerful it knocked the petals off many of our spring flowers. But today the sun is shining just in time for Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms. If spring has not arrived yet in your neck of the woods perhaps you could create this lovely hoop bouquet. Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms The weather is perfect for a sweet spring lunch. I adore this one shared in the recent book, Pacific Natural: Simple Seasonal Entertaining by Jenni Kayne. Beautiful ... View the Post
April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun
Welcome to the April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun This month's challenge was inspired by a front door arrangement by Tracy's Trinkets. The arrangement features: A metal container Leaves and twigs White hydrangeas Green sneeze balls (A name given by my children years ago. Smile.) I loved this arrangement as the design works so well with my front door which features ... View the Post
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