Welcome to the Fall Porches and Patio's tour hosted by Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. I recently traveled to France for ten days. I spent the first 6 days in the South of France and the warmer climate had yet to show any signs of fall. If you are coming over from Panoply, welcome! Doesn't Rita have an amazing green thumb! Here at Storybook Cottage in Texas, there is not much fall to be found. The summer blooms of roses, morning glories, zinnia's and impatients are still going ... View the Post
Bavarian Oktoberfest Party
Hello and welcome to the Fall In Love With Texas Blog Tour hosted by Katie of Let's Add Sprinkles. If you are coming over from French Ethereal I am so very glad you are here. Wasn't Barbara's fall tour fabulous? Today I am sharing a Bavarian Oktoberfest Party held at Storybook Cottage to celebrate our son's 17th birthday. Bavarian Oktoberfest Party Because the weather is still warm here in Texas this fall our son requested an outdoor cookout to celebrate. I suggested we pay tribute to his ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles October Bliss
Hello dear friends! I am still trying to comprehend where September went. But oh so joyful to be catching a glimpse of the fall season on Saturday Smiles October Bliss. I can't wait to make these fun hand pies. The squirrels are out in full force at Storybook Cottage. Other fun animal photography can be found on this site HERE. Did you guys watch The Miniaturist on PBS? It was fabulous. I am over the moon that Petronella Oortmant's dollhouse still exists. #mustsee I ... View the Post
The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza
Would you believe that in early September I still had no idea what I would create for The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza? The 2018 Annual Costume Extravaganza Since the inception of the Decor To Adore costume challenge in 2o13, I have always started my costumes several months in advance. The reason I did this was due to the "challenge" portion of the costume creation. For those who may be new readers the challenge was that of a budget. It took time to gather the vintage tablecloths, ... View the Post
The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis
In the Occitanie (Occitane) region of southern France lies the small village of Calvisson. In the petite town center sits an unassuming building, The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis. The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis True treasure awaits behind the soft blue colored doors. Boutis (stuffing) is a type of Provençal quilting that has been made in the South of France since the 17th century. Two layers of fabric are layered together, a design is marked out, stitched and then ... View the Post
A Memorable Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Today is Sweet Guy's 17th birthday. I know many dear readers have followed Decor To Adore since it's beginning, almost eleven years ago, when he was just six years old. For this reason, I wanted to share a happy life event that recently occurred for our Scout. It was truly A Memorable Eagle Scout Court of Honor. We also had a fabulous after party for his friends later that evening. A Memorable Eagle Scout Court of Honor Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout is a momentous occasion for any young ... View the Post
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