Would you believe that in early September I still had no idea what I would create for The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza? The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza Since the inception of the Decor To Adore costume challenge in 2o13, I have always started my costumes several months in advance. The reason I did this was due to the "challenge" portion of the costume creation. For those who may be new readers the challenge was that of a budget. It took time to gather the vintage tablecloths, ... View the Post
The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis
In the Occitanie (Occitane) region of southern France lies the small village of Calvisson. In the petite town center sits an unassuming building, The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis. The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis True treasure awaits behind the soft blue colored doors. Boutis (stuffing) is a type of Provençal quilting that has been made in the South of France since the 17th century. Two layers of fabric are layered together, a design is marked out, stitched and then ... View the Post
A Memorable Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Today is Sweet Guy's 17th birthday. I know many dear readers have followed Decor To Adore since it's beginning, almost eleven years ago, when he was just six years old. For this reason, I wanted to share a happy life event that recently occurred for our Scout. It was truly A Memorable Eagle Scout Court of Honor. We also had a fabulous after party for his friends later that evening. A Memorable Eagle Scout Court of Honor Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout is a momentous occasion for any young ... View the Post
Handcrafted Eagle Scout Gifts
As my son's Eagle Scout ceremony loomed ever closer on the horizon I struggled with what type of a gift to give him that was worthy of the long and challenging ten years worth of work he had invested to achieve this goal. I mulled over the choices of cash, gift cards, and pre-made Eagle Scout mementos. None seemed to convey the feelings of pride and admiration that I wanted to express to him. Handcrafted Eagle Scout Gifts It was then that I decided I would create gifts of the heart for ... View the Post
How To Create Rustic Eagle Scout Centerpieces
Hello dear friends! We interrupt the series on my travels to France to celebrate Sweet Guy who turns 17 this Sunday. He had his official Eagle Scout ceremony on August 25th. I thought I would share a step by step process of How To Create Rustic Eagle Scout Centerpieces. The goal was to create centerpieces that felt "masculine" since this ceremony was for my son. I began with a plan to create something rustic which to me translated into wood, twine, and other outdoor elements. Twelve ... View the Post
The South of France Part II
The loveliness of the Provence region of France is so enchanting that one post is not enough. So here is The South of France Part II. The South of France Part II This post is perfect if you would like to know more about Provencial Indiennes fabric. Beautiful French Fabric A Bit of History and a Museum Tour The Camargue region features the beautiful town of Montpellier and lovely little horses. A Visit To Montpellier, Regional Fare & Camargue Horses The town of Arles was the home of ... View the Post
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