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
Hosting A Harvest Tea
Hello lovely friends! I sit here looking out at the oak trees watching the crispy leaves fall. I feel so happy and content. Over the weekend I had the joy of hosting a harvest tea for some lovely friends. The First Table The first table was set with antique red transferware and accented with traditional autumnal colors. The centerpiece was a twist on the classic cornucopia. I had posted this image on Instagram and Facebook and a few eagle-eyed readers picked up on the "turkey" I had ... View the Post
ORC Pop Up Shoppe Week Six
Hello dear friends! I am so excited that I wish that it was reveal time for the ORC Pop Up Shoppe Week Six. The gracious hostess, Linda of Calling It Home, has extended the challenge by one week and the reveal date is set for November 16th. The shoppe is ready. For the past six weeks, I have been working 16 hours days to transform a grungy shed into a sweet pop up shoppe. I know what you're thinking. It's just a small shed. Absolutely. But in order to have a true pop up shoppe you have to ... View the Post
A Lovely Teacup Exchange
I recently participated in a lovely teacup exchange hosted by Stephanie of The Enchanting Rose. A Lovely Teacup Exchange This is the second time I have participated in the exchange and it is a true delight to not just create a lovely gift for someone but also receive a sweet package. I was paired with the delightful Debbie Harris of She Graces Her Home. Mrs. Harris is a true kindred spirit who loves pink. I sent her a handsewn tea cozy, a pink rose teacup and other goodies. A Sweet ... View the Post
Sneak Peeks of the Pop Up Shoppe
The countdown has begun! Here are a few Sneak Peeks of the Pop Up Shoppe. The popup shoppe grand reveal is scheduled for this Saturday, November 11th, 2017. Several of you were curious as to what type of merchandise would be available. Last Friday I began sharing a few sneak peeks on Instagram. Sneak Peeks of the Pop Up Shoppe The shoppe will contain a mixture of vintage and handcrafted treasures. They include Christmas decor made from vintage elements and repurposed vintage textiles such as ... View the Post
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