Every year I create a new Christmas theme. This year I decided to try and Create A Dickens Christmas. For the past year, I have been researching the Christmas customs and traditions of the Dickens Christmas Era. Create A Dickens Christmas Charles Dickens published his first novel, The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club (also known as The Pickwick Papers) in 1837. Many consider this the first year of the Dickens Era which lasted until his death in 1870. His novella "A ... View the Post
Create A Stacked Birch Log Fireplace Insert
We had a wonderful long holiday weekend. The weather was amazing! I started the Christmas decorating. One area that I wanted to make a change to was our huge gas fireplace with its brassy andirons and faux logs. So I set out to create a stacked birch log fireplace insert. I enlisted all of my best helpers. I had previously been hiding it with a fireplace screen. But it seemed like a big black hole. Create A Stacked Birch Log Fireplace Insert Here's what you'll need to make your own ... View the Post
Giving That Feels Good
Today is Black Friday. This is followed by Small Business Saturday and then Cyber Monday. We can shop 'til we drop but that doesn't guarantee us of giving that feels good. Giving Tuesday Comes Early I myself like Giving Tuesday. This is when you give to your favorite non-profit organization. I mentioned in a previous post last week that 50% of the profits of every apron sold from the Decor To Adore Christmas shop would be donated to the buyers choice of the Samaritan’s Purse ~ Operation ... View the Post
An Exciting Thanksgiving Week
Hello sweet friends! Are your holiday preparations underway? Since last Friday I have been working on table decor, among other things, for the 2017 National Cowgirl Museum Induction Luncheon which is being held today. This year has a lovely group of women being inducted into the Hall of Fame including singer Reba McEntire, artist Ashley Collins, and Ann Romney. The centerpiece I created consisted of stacked boxes made of reclaimed wood filled with the bounty of the ... View the Post
2017 Limited Edition Christmas Decor and Other Handcrafted Treasures
Andy Williams told me the other day that the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is now upon us. How did that happen? Time truly is flying by. I'm old school in that our Christmas decor doesn't go up until the day after I am extra thankful. But I know some of you are so excited to Deck Your Halls. So I am happy to announce that the 2017 limited edition Christmas decor and other handcrafted treasures are now available in the online holiday shoppe. O Christmas Tree Each year I make a few ... View the Post
ORC Reveal Grimy Shed To Pop Up Shoppe
Hello dear friends, I am so excited you stopped by. Today is the ORC Reveal Grimy Shed To Pop Up Shoppe. So welcome to Laura + Lou's Pop Up Shoppe at Storybook Cottage. Come on in! So many of you have been following the sheds progress each week and I am so very grateful for the encouragement your warm words provided. For those of you sweetly stopping by for the first time here are the links to each weeks' progress. I just love "BEFORE" and "AFTER" pictures, don't you? ORC POP UP SHOPPE ... View the Post
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