I was going to write about something entirely different today, but it can wait. This story is too good. It made my heart explode into a million pieces. A Happy Ending. A Happy Ending I am a HUGE advocate for the foster child program. Many people often don’t consider foster care on their journey to becoming parents. I hope by sharing this wonderful story perhaps someone will open their heart and home to a foster child and make them their forever child. Judge Jason Disbrow * Millie ... View the Post
Decor To Adore Spring Home Tour 2017
A warm “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. I am so glad you are visiting the Decor To Adore Spring Home Tour 2017 It is so nice to be participating in the week-long Spring Home Tours hosted by my dear friend Marty from A Stroll Thru Life. I just love how she creates such a gorgeous home on a thrifty budget. Decor To Adore Spring Home Tour 2017 The mantel décor is often changed with the seasons at Storybook Cottage and this spring is no exception. My daughter found this real bird’s nest ... View the Post
Lovely Ideas and Recipes for an Easter Tea
I adore hosting spring teas. I am always on the lookout for Lovely Ideas and Recipes for an Easter Tea. Lovely Ideas and Recipes for an Easter Tea Today’s post will include a few tried and true recipes as well as some new ideas that I am eager to try. Give me all the floral and egg garlands. Strawberry Tea Sandwiches look so yummy and are easy to prepare. I love a good lemon tart and these are so pretty! For warmer days doesn’t this Iced Raspberry Mint Tea look ... View the Post
Do What You CAN’T
I like to think that I am the queen of making do. Doing what I can, with whatever I have, wherever I am. It’s really not exceptionally hard. Anyone can do it. I believe it’s just having faith that you CAN that makes all the difference. Do What You CAN’T. Do What You CAN’T This past week was spring break for Sweet Guy. I absolutely love having these extra hours with him because it is all going by SO fast! Like many young millennials he loves to watch Youtube videos and earlier this week he ... View the Post
The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day my friends! Here I am with The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron. The Wearing Of The Green Crossback Apron I’ve recently been trying my hand at drafting my own sewing patterns. This Japanese cross back inspired apron is my first attempt. The fabric is an old tablecloth I found at an estate sale. It was riddled with holes and rust stains but I was able to cut around them. I just love the soft spring green color. The front pocket features a ... View the Post
Woodworking Wednesdays A Little Wooden Caddy
Recently, Mr. Decor made me several wooden caddies ~ totes ~ boxes… however, you would like to refer to these gems. Just like his garden bench, they were made from the reclaimed wood from an old section of fencing we had taken down. Woodworking Wednesdays A Little Wooden Caddy. Woodworking Wednesdays A Little Wooden Caddy The boxes were originally created to display a few of the dolls my Grandma Jingles had restored. These particular dolls were very similar to those mentioned in the ... View the Post
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