Thank you so very much for all your kind comments regarding Monday's post, Storybook Cottage Early Fall Home Tour 2017. So many of you liked my flight of fancy and it is really easy to make a late summer early fall centerpiece. How-To Make A Late Summer Early Fall Centerpiece You will need the following supplies: long and sturdy branches spray paint an assortment of birds miniature clothespins small nests small eggs glitter hot glue and a glue gun craft glue The decorative ... View the Post
A Special Fall Moment Tablescape
Fall has arrived. There is a certain crispness in the air and once again a crunch of leaves underfoot. Certainly, this is a reason to celebrate. Create A Special Fall Moment Tablescape. A Special Fall Moment Tablescape You can celebrate the harvest with its plentiful pumpkins…. …and glorious gourds. Enjoy simple pleasures such as apple picking. Revel in nature’s bounty. You can make everyday extraordinary by setting a pretty table. Add sweet little touches ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage Early Fall Home Tour 2017
Welcome to the Storybook Cottage early fall home tour 2017. I am so happy to be participating in the weeklong Fall Home Tours hosted by my dear friend Marty from A Stroll Thru Life. If you are stopping by after visiting Sarah's gorgeous home at Life On Virginia Street I want to say that I am so glad that you are here. The Kitchen There is no cozier place to be in the fall than in the kitchen. For our annual back to school celebration, my daughter created a charcuterie board while I ... View the Post
Linen Pillow Shams Made from Scraps
During the recent rains, I spent a good deal of time in my upstairs attic hideaway where my sewing machine is kept. The most recent project is a set of linen pillow shams made from scraps. The project began due to another project that I have been slowly working on. I am creating a quilt for Sweet Guy made from tiny dime size pieces. These lovely bits of bliss were hand sewn together almost 100 years ago by my great grandmother. I have spent several afternoons repairing the delicate ... View the Post
The Iconic Scalamandré Leopardo Pillow and My $5 Knockoff
There has been a certain silk velvet fabric that I have adored for as long as I can remember. However, it is priced anywhere between $200 and $500 a yard. A price well beyond my budget. But late last week my leopard loving heart rejoiced at finding a similar fabric in a close out section and I now have a pretty budget version of The Iconic Scalamandré Leopardo Pillow and My $5 Knockoff. My love affair with Scalamandré "Leopardo" silk velvet began years ago when I spotted this chair within ... View the Post
Neutral Bedroom Ideas For Fall
As the evenings begin to grow cooler I find that I am drawn to neutral bedroom ideas for fall. I generally like to live with color like that found in my most recent bedroom tour. But with the falling leaves, I am beginning to consider wrapping the Storybook Cottage bedroom up in cozy shades of cream, ecru, and sand. The key to successfully using neutrals in a space is to use layers in various shades and textures. You also have to consider the message you want to convey. ... View the Post
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