Today I am setting the table to enjoy Thanksgiving with the Friendly Village. The vintage plates are made by Johnson Brothers. The pattern made its debut in 1953. It features various village scenes and the back is stamped with the Johnson Bros. logo. My initial vintage set of eight place settings was gifted to me by my cousin E. and his wife Sweet T. (Yes, they are TOTALLY awesome people! :) I’ve added to my collection here and there when I come across forlorn pieces at thrifts shops and ... View the Post
2016 DTA Giving Ornaments
Welcome to the 2016 DTA Giving Ornaments. UPDATE: All ornaments have been sold. Thank you! 2016 DTA Giving Ornaments Just as in previous years, a series of 24 limited edition ornaments have been handcrafted for the purpose of giving and 100% of the profits are donated to charity. This year profits will benefit the Salvation Army Angel Tree and the Humane Society. Giving Ornament Colors The ornaments come in a kaleidoscope of colors and feature an abundance of vintage ... View the Post
Thankful
Thankful. Early weekday mornings at Storybook Cottage are filled with scrambled eggs and dirty dishes. Homework is hastily gathered from every room in the house and lost shoes are found. Globs of toothpaste gather in the sink and pajamas are strewn across the floor. Lunches are grabbed from the fridge at the last possible moment. Generally, during all of this madness, I am once again reminded that I alone possess the superpower of taking out the trash. In short, it is a chaos… and I am ... View the Post
2016 Limited Edition Christmas Craft Collection
Welcome to the Decor To Adore 2016 Limited Edition Christmas Craft Collection. UPDATE: All crafts have been sold. Thank you! I really love the primary pieces in this year’s collection. This past summer I found seven vintage Hummel Christmas figurines. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with the kerchief wearing girls and lederhosen sporting boys and then it hit me: Christmas with the Sound of Music. We have quite a few of the characters: Liesl Kurt Gretl There are of course other ... View the Post
When Glittered Sequin Christmas Dreams of Grandeur Go Full Graceland
It’s that time of year. When I simultaneously seek out new recipes for pumpkin pie while mysteriously leaving a thin trail of glitter everywhere I go. When Glittered Sequin Christmas Dreams of Grandeur Go Full Graceland. When Glittered Sequin Christmas Dreams of Grandeur Go Full Graceland You may recall last July when I found this sequined stocking prize at an estate sale. I carefully and painstakingly removed all of the pieces and made myself patterns. I had a vision that I would ... View the Post
A Thanksgiving Feast For Four
I grew up celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in which several tables were pulled together to ensure that there was plenty of seating for the 20-30 people who would attend the dinner. This year we will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast For Four. Once I married and moved far away our Thanksgiving tables have fluctuated in size over the years. This year we will have between 4-6 attending. Yet even with such a small gathering, I want to create a memorable meal. Perhaps if you too are cooking for ... View the Post
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