Happy Saint Patrick's Day dear friends! As yesterday's post covered we will be celebrating today with some corned beef and cabbage. While I had originally planned to sew another green outfit time just simply got away from me. This past week was spring break. Sweet Guy and I spent the time visiting several college campuses. So I bring you a 1940's Sun Romper Wearin' O' The Green. It is actually part of several things I am making for the Fashionista's upcoming birthday. 1940's Sun Romper ... 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
Good Sweet Guy Hunting
This week is spring break. (It feels so EARLY!) According to our son, we aren't doing anything fun. We are merely touring college campuses. This is the strange tale of finding a university for Good Sweet Guy Hunting. Good Sweet Guy Hunting Back in 2008, the very first post that featured Sweet Guy was The Next Jackson Pollock. It talked about a project created from the art lessons I provided to Sweet Guy's kindergarten class. KINDERGARTEN! I keep asking myself "Where did the time go?" ... View the Post
Fast and Frugal Spring Centerpiece
Hello dear friends! Despite temperatures dipping into the '20s here in Texas I just can't resist adding a few touches of green around Storybook Cottage. Here is a Fast and Frugal Spring Centerpiece. Fast and Frugal Spring Centerpiece I'm happy to participate in 10 on the Tenth where a group of bloggers each creates a project under 10 dollars on the tenth of each month. Our theme for March was "Spring". Thank you to Chasing Quaintness for organizing! Supply List A container. I ... View the Post
Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice
Today is Shrove Tuesday. The day before Ash Wednesday which then begins the observance of the Lenten fast. This day and the two weeks leading up to it is often marked by feasting and celebration. Most famously in New Orleans here in the states. In Europe, the largest celebration occurs in Italy. May you enjoy the eye candy of Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice. Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice The Carnevale di Venezia / Carnevàl de Venexia is the more sophisticated older sister ... View the Post
Sharin’ O The Green Front Garden
Along with Saint Patrick's Day, I think spring might be just around the corner. I hope you will enjoy the Sharin' O The Green Front Garden. Sharin' O The Green Front Garden A huge "THANK YOU" to Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home for organizing this happy hop. If are coming over from Our Southern Home may I say, "Welcome!". I loved the green tablescape that Christy shared. In our front garden, The Top White hyacinths have begun to put on a show. But their full happy faces made the ... View the Post
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