This past weekend I attended the D/FW Costumers Guild Fantasy Picnic. This is a fun theme as the costume can be anything fancied in the creator's imagination. Cosplay, Fairies, Elves, and more were all welcome. I wanted to create an outfit that could also be worn in the future to other historical events and designed A Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe. Inspiration Many people automatically think that during the Regency period women only wore "sheer white dresses". That is ... View the Post
Master Bath Refresh The Shower From The Black Lagoon
Today is the day! I have never before shown you pictures of the master bathroom at Storybook Cottage. You will soon see why. I spent a good portion of last week interviewing several contractors for various projects. Are you ready? Here are the "Before" photos of the Master Bath Refresh The Shower From The Black Lagoon. Let's Start At The Very Beginning I'm going to save the "best" for last. By best I mean the inelegant photos that inspired the title of Black Lagoon. So let's begin with ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms
We have had a tremendous week of rain so powerful it knocked the petals off many of our spring flowers. But today the sun is shining just in time for Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms. If spring has not arrived yet in your neck of the woods perhaps you could create this lovely hoop bouquet. Saturday Smiles Beautiful Blooms The weather is perfect for a sweet spring lunch. I adore this one shared in the recent book, Pacific Natural: Simple Seasonal Entertaining by Jenni Kayne. Beautiful ... View the Post
April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun
Welcome to the April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun This month's challenge was inspired by a front door arrangement by Tracy's Trinkets. The arrangement features: A metal container Leaves and twigs White hydrangeas Green sneeze balls (A name given by my children years ago. Smile.) I loved this arrangement as the design works so well with my front door which features ... View the Post
An EGGcellent Easter Table
Happy Good Friday! For the breakfast nook at Storybook Cottage, I wanted to create a lighthearted tablescape to celebrate the holiday. This post will cover how to create An EGGcellent Easter Table. An EGGcellent Easter Table This tablescape was one of the easiest and economical designs that I have ever created! On Wednesday's post, I shared several inspiring Easter ideas. They included this centerpiece. As well as this place setting. The Centerpiece For the centerpiece you will ... View the Post
Fun Easter Ideas and Recipes
Fun Easter Ideas and Recipes is designed to help you create a pretty table full of delicious dishes. Fun Easter Ideas and Recipes I generally try to set my table a few days ahead of time. Here are a few ideas that are EGGstra special. This Egg Centerpiece would easily last a few days. Get the DIY for simple bunny ear napkins HERE. I always love to have a sweet little gift at each place setting. These cute eggshell centerpieces are perfect. Or how about eggshell candles? Wouldn't ... View the Post
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