It’s been a week when God had given me More than I can handle. Yep, too much. I’m done. I am sure that people mean well when they say “He never gives you more than you can handle”. But that is not the truth. More Earlier this week Mr. Décor’s dear cousin, Shelley, lost her battle with cancer. Then I learned that my mother Nadine’s brother, my Uncle Kit, had suddenly passed away. The very next day I was told my Uncle Bill had passed away. My Uncle Bill was married to ... View the Post
The Storybook Cottage Entryway and Lantern Reveal
The small entryway at Storybook Cottage measures just 6’ by 7’. This gives you an idea of the overall space. We so appreciate the generous baseboards… …and lovely crown molding. The walls were painted “Cottage White” by Behr. It is a warm cozy white. The ceilings and trim throughout the house are “Du Jour” by Valspar. A crisp, clean white. This was the light fixture that came with the house. As I said in a previous post this room receives very little natural light and the yellow ... View the Post
How to Create a Verdigris Finish on a Lantern
Oh how I adore verdigris lanterns! Natural verdigris is the patina that is formed when copper, brass, or bronze is exposed to air or seawater over a period of time. Antique statuary and lanterns with a natural verdigris finish are highly sought after and can sell for thousands of dollars. This is the light fixture that was in our entryway. It isn’t horrible at all….in fact we sold it for a great price on Craigslist. The problem was/is that our entryway is on the dark side as it has no ... View the Post
A Valentine Gift for our Cupola Francis Ford
Oh, I love a good cupola. This post is A Valentine Gift for our Cupola Francis Ford. Some of these glorious domes also have fantastic weathervanes. Cupolas were often used in barns for ventilation and of course, weathervanes have been used for centuries to show the direction of the wind. The most traditional weathervane designs are chickens, ships, arrows, and horses. Not all weathervanes have the points of the compass (North, South, East West). Antique weathervanes can command a ... View the Post
Touches of Love at Storybook Cottage
Touches of Love at Storybook Cottage. Our dining table is decorated with all of my favorites. Red transferware, embroidered linens, and lavender roses…LOVE! Touches of Love at Storybook Cottage I created place cards for the dining table as my cousins are visiting this week from Minnesota. While place cards may seem old-fashioned it gives your guest the feeling that they really matter to you…that you were excited about their arrival. Since place cards make it possible to avoid the “where am I ... View the Post
Provençal Buffet Receives a Valentine Makeover
Slowly but surely the living room is coming together. I am trying to first use what I have before buying anything new. This post covers Provençal Buffet Receives a Valentine Makeover. Provençal Buffet Receives a Valentine Makeover Three years ago I gave a dated Thomasville buffet a makeover. The piece worked beautifully as a center island in our very small kitchen in Arizona. Here in Texas, I tried working this piece into the kitchen as an island once more (no room). Then it was ... View the Post
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