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
Fabulous Fashionable Fundraiser for Texas
An iconic image that represents Texas at her best is the courageous cowgirl. As most of you know Texas has been hard hit by Hurricane Harvey. I have been volunteering my time and donating goods but I'd like to do more via a fabulous fashionable fundraiser for Texas. Texas cowgirls are never fully dressed without their bandanas. Mary Louise "Texas" Guinan was rarely pictured without hers. Fabulous Fashionable Fundraiser for Texas In the spirit of the Texas Cowgirl, you will find bandanas ... View the Post
Late Summer Cabinet of Curiosities
This summer has been one of the wettest on record. Living under a constant rain cloud it has felt more like Seattle or London rather than D/FW. This has made photography quite the challenge and so much of my summer decorating has gone undocumented here on the blog. I am now in the midst of transitioning the summer themed accessories at Storybook Cottage to those that feel more like early fall. But since many of you had asked, I decided to share an overcast view of the Late Summer Cabinet of ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles ~ Singing Johnny
There is a sense that we all could use more love, joy, and happiness our lives. Wonderful things such as a pretty image, quick project or a heartfelt story can all help provide positive inspiration. This week's heartwarmer on Sunday Smiles ~ Singing Johnny. So first, the pretty. So much wonderful creativity can be seen every week. I adored the study renovation that Edith and Evelyn shared. An amazing transformation was achieved simply with paint. I also loved Cindy's ingenuity of using drop ... View the Post
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