I spent the weekend sewing, attending estate sales and cleaning up my newly found treasures. Life’s Little Storm Doors and Estate Sale Finds. Chippy child’s chair + vintage basket pottery + pink petunias = perfection Life’s Little Storm Doors and Estate Sale Finds Mr. Decor had a somewhat less than a fun weekend. The back door that is attached to the sunroom has leaked since day one. In an attempt to solve the problem the Mr. has replaced all of the exterior siding and trim, installed a ... View the Post
The Summer Legacy
Tomorrow I will begin the very last summer semester of my college career. It is always a bit of an extra challenge to take on two classes while having children at home on summer vacation. This post is on creating The Summer Legacy. The planning of the summer schedule has begun to rival a covert military operation. Sweet Guy will be out of school in just two short weeks. We have already begun the descent into the blurry end of school year activities. There is the round of tests we prep for ... View the Post
The $500 Bathroom Source and Pricing Post
Thank you SO much for all your kind comments regarding our newly remodeled bathroom. In this post, I will be sharing all of the specifics of what went in to this update on a budget. The $500 Bathroom Source and Pricing Post. The $500 Bathroom Source and Pricing Post Let’s start from the ground up. When we moved into Storybook Cottage we found the garage and attic chock full of wondrous (and not so wondrous) things. One happy find was a large stack of new tile. I admit that if this home was ... View the Post
The Bad Gas Station Bathroom is No More
Today is reveal day where you finally get to see the complete transformation of a well-used room. The Bad Gas Station Bathroom is No More. This remodel was done in just six short weeks on a budget of $500. The Bad Gas Station Bathroom is No More A year and a half ago we purchased our 30-year-old home, Storybook Cottage. We have slowly been updating each room. This small powder room truly needed for a makeover. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to show you what we started ... View the Post
Create A Vintage Tablecloth Garden Smock
Happy Monday my friends! Did any of you spend the weekend working in your garden? Today I want to share how to Create A Vintage Tablecloth Garden Smock. Create A Vintage Tablecloth Garden Smock Since we ripped out the 30-year-old landscaping from our garden beds last year at Storybook Cottage I have slowly but surely been adding in new plants and flowers. I’ve been wanting a simple smock/apron to wear while gardening and finally had a chance to create one this past week. I did ... View the Post
Baby Bird
Happy Mother’s Day to all those who love a Baby Bird. Recently, on a Saturday, I had such a good mom moment. I had been at work with design clients all day. I pulled onto our street shortly before 6 pm tired and hungry. I spied my son sitting on our neighbor's curb by himself and thought “What in the world?” His raised his hands to his lips as I rolled my window down and just above a whisper he said “I’m so glad your home! I’ve been sitting here for 45 minutes waiting for you to come home or ... View the Post
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