It is really hot here in Texas. Fall is still another 6 weeks away, at the least. But blogland says its time to break out the autumnal decor. I am so thankful to Amber from Follow The Yellow Brick Home for inspiring me. Here is a Transitional Fall Wreath Made With Dollar Store Supplies. Transitional Fall Wreath Made With Dollar Store Supplies If you are coming over from Common Ground may I say "Welcome!" Debra always has some of the cutest fall displays. Our front door at Storybook ... View the Post
50 Good Things
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you may have noticed some images with the hashtag 50 Good Things. 50 Good Things Many people become reflective around a milestone birthday. It would seem that I am no exception. A few days before the calendar page turned to August I began to think about how I wanted to mark the occasion of my 50th year. Many of my friends have been celebrating with elaborate parties. I myself brought in 40 with a Marie Antoinette themed bash and My Favorite 45 was ... View the Post
Birding At Fort Worth Nature Center
On her recent visit, my niece Birdie was on the hunt to find a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. After doing a bit of research on where they are most often spotted we headed to go Birding At Fort Worth Nature Center. Birding At Fort Worth Nature Center We arrived right as the park opened at 7 am and set out on the Prairie Trail. Although the parking lot had been empty we were not alone. The birding was amazing. Even in the hot July summer, there were still plenty of flowers to ... View the Post
It’s Curtains For Little House
This past week I had the immense pleasure and privledge of particpating in a very special design transformation. It's Curtains For Little House. It's Curtains For Little House Last May I attended Prairie Days at the Little House on the Prairie site in Independence, Kansas. The wonderful owners of the site, Jean and Kristin Schodorf, were in the midst of building a fantastic replica of the Little House cabin. The 1880's Traveling Suit I offered to create the soft goods (curtains, ... View the Post
Amazing Cinema Costumes
I recently joined a few of my fellow costuming enthusiasts from the D/FW Costumers Guild to view a collection of Amazing Cinema Costumes used in various films. The Cut! Costume and the Cinema exhibit is currently on view at the Arlington Museum of Art. Amazing Cinema Costumes The exhibit contains 43 costumes that represent five centuries of fashion and dress. The Phantom of the Opera pink ball gown, designed by Alexandra Byrnetook, my breath away. A true showstopper was from Land ... View the Post
A Vintage Garden Tour
Happy Summer! Is your garden in full bloom? It has been a fantastic growing season here at Storybook Cottage. I was delighted when my dear friend Amber from Follow The Yellow Brick Home invited me to participate in A Vintage Garden Tour. If you are coming over from Panoply, Welcome! Doesn't Rita have the loveliest garden? A Vintage Garden Tour Prior to moving to the Fort Worth area almost four years ago, we lived in Phoenix for 10 years. While I can appreciate the desert landscape ... View the Post
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