The second Saturday in June I headed towards Independence, Kansas to celebrate the reconstruction of The Little House on the Prairie cabin. I packed up An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days. An 1880's Traveling Suit For Prairie Days With each costume or piece of modern clothing that I make I try to learn a new dressmaking skill. All of the previous skills have led up to making a customized 1880's traveling suit with simple bustle. This costume was couture meaning that it was ... View the Post
Inspiration For An 1880’s Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet
A little over a week ago I attended a Laura Ingalls Wilder event. Prairie Days in Independence, Kansas. I've been wanting to make something new to wear. Here is Inspiration For An 1880's Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet. Inspiration For An 1880's Calico Bustle Dress and Bonnet We often think of the look below when visualizing a bustle backed gown. Layers upon layers of frothy silk taffeta, velvet, and lace. The dress/gown generally consisted of three separate pieces: a bodice, underskirt, and ... View the Post
Summer Home Tour 2018
Hello and welcome to the Decor To Adore Summer Home Tour 2018. This tour features a lovely group of homes organized by my wonderfully talented friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are visiting via Dimples and Tangles I am so glad that you are here. I absolutely adore Jennifer's sense of style and color! Summer Home Tour 2018 It was been a busy spring here at Decor To Adore. Storybook Cottage received a new roof. The guest bathroom was recently remodeled and refreshed. Amazingly ... View the Post
Leaving The Nest
Earlier this year the Fashionista announced that she was going to be Leaving The Nest. For the past three years, she has been renting the upstairs mother in law suite here at Storybook Cottage. Leaving The Nest At the time her plans were to move into Fort Worth itself to be closer to work and friends. But then an opportunity came knocking. She is now moving to Nashville. Twelve hours away. Unlike many parents, I really like having my kids around and have no desire to kick them out of ... View the Post
Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom
Recently my in-laws came for a visit. As I was preparing the bedroom that they were going to stay in I remembered that my mother in law loves pink. It was the perfect opportunity to use the antique quilt and vintage shams that I had found during my recent visit to Round Top. They helped to create a Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom. Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom The vintage pink euro shams were paired with two Ikea lumbar pillow covers. To help bring in a bit of blue for my father in law I added ... View the Post
Don’t Make The Roofing Mistake That We Did
I am happy to report that Storybook Cottage has a brand new, gorgeous roof. But it has been quite a trial to get to this point. I am sharing our experience so that you Don't Make The Roofing Mistake That We Did. Last year a tornado ripped across our backyard and across the front right side of our roof. It was powerful enough to partially demolish our brick fencing wall... ...and it snapped several trees in two. The debris in our yard was immense. A good portion of the mess was ... View the Post
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