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
Saturday Smiles Summer Pleasures
As we enter August I find myself slowing down a bit. The heat makes me want to stay at home. But this lovely French grocery store would be well worth leaving the house for. As well as all the other Saturday Smiles Summer Pleasures shared here today. Saturday Smiles Summer Pleasures The title of this article, In Praise of Drunk Cleaning, made me giggle. I will admit that I often secretly reward myself with treats such as ice cream or chocolate. It entices me into finishing jobs I don't want ... 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
Saturday Smiles Like A Rainbow
Château de Villette is now on my "must see" list. Built in the 17th century it has been lovingly renovated by French decorator Jacques Garcia. The château recently set the scene for a Monique Lhuillier fashion shoot. Which led to Saturday Smiles Like A Rainbow. Saturday Smiles Like A Rainbow Elsie has done it again with her magical rainbow-hued bookcase. I love her thoughts on buying and displaying vintage. Taste the Rainbow I try to eat a wide variety of foods. I'm drawn to the ... 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
Saturday Smiles Mintwater
It's 104 degrees as I write this. It's supposed to get even hotter. I'm trying to stay cool and thought you would enjoy a few ideas I'm sharing on Saturday Smiles Mintwater. Saturday Smiles Mintwater While my niece Birdie was here visiting last week we discussed her high school graduation that will occur next June in Philadephia. I plan on attending and wondering if I can also include a trip to Mintwater Cottage in Rhode Island. Stay Hydrated Do you grow mint? It is very easy to do and ... View the Post
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