I have been focusing on appreciating good things no matter how small and I thought I would share the happiness with you. This past week I had a much-needed break from school and did some major spring cleaning and decorating. What’s Brightening My Day Vol. III. My color palette was determined by these amazing spring green candles from Ikea. You cannot beat the price and they are available in tapers too. I also like the fact that they are unscented which is perfect for the dining table. ... View the Post
Woodworking Wednesday A Simple Garden Bench
Welcome to Woodworking Wednesday A Simple Garden Bench! A little bench now sits by our back door. It was lovingly handcrafted by Mr. Decor using wood from our old fencing that was taken down. He’s on a quest to see just how many projects he can create with the repurposed wood. Woodworking Wednesday A Simple Garden Bench After frolicking in the mud I am delighted to now have a sweet little seat in which to take off my gardening boots. I truly love the simple design. Mr. Decor ... View the Post
Floral Cottage Curtains for the Kitchen
There is something about spring that makes me want to surround myself with flowers. Floral Cottage Curtains for the Kitchen. Floral Cottage Curtains for the Kitchen When we moved into Storybook Cottage two years ago I hung up simple white smocked curtains. I still love them but found myself wanting to add a bit of color. Perhaps something like this. Something that would look good in the long bay windows. But there are a few challenges. Aren’t there always? All of the kitchen ... View the Post
A Cabinet of Curiosities
I have become bored with the green hutch in my living room. But I won’t be tossing it aside. Rather, it is time to reinvent or reimagine the piece in an entirely new way. Anita, from Cedar Hill Farmhouse, helped to lead the inspiration for me to create a cabinet of curiosities. A Cabinet of Curiosities The hutch has simply been holding dishes. It’s what a good majority of hutches/china cabinets do. But I began to think about making it into something more. Maybe like a cabinet ... View the Post
DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers
Last week I was faced with a challenge on how to create a one-hour historical presentation that would be interesting for both children and adults. I find that the best way to keep an audience interested, no matter what the age group, is to make it interactive. This includes looking at historically accurate clothing. To display the clothing I created a DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers. DIY Patchwork Fabric Covered Hangers While the question and answer formula works well in ... View the Post
Sunbonnets and Smiles
Have you ever had your face ache from smiling too much? It feels SO wonderfully special combining Sunbonnets and Smiles. Yesterday, at the Laura Ingalls Wilder 150th birthday celebration I didn’t stop smiling for over four hours. Everywhere I turned there were happy people. Happiness is contagious, isn’t it? I just wanted to soak up ALL the happy. These awesome ladies were from the Log Cabin Village Museum. They were overseeing butter making demonstrations, sampler ... View the Post
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