Hi sweet friends, how wonderful we made it to the end of a very long week. On Wednesday I shared that this is a special season I look forward to each year. Over the next 40 days, my focus is to see 40 opportunities to share kindness. What I know to be true is that once you open your heart and mind you don't even have to look for the opportunity. They come to you. On Day One I had three magical moments right in the grocery store. Here's to Friday Favorites 40 Days Of Kindness. Our world is ... View the Post
Friday Favorites A Bit Of Sunshine
Yesterday on my walk with Grace as I returned home I noticed that seemingly overnight the daffodils have begun to spring up. I cannot tell you the joy that this brought to my heart. I instantly was inspired to remove all the winter decor from the front porch and give it a clean sweep. Here's to Friday Favorites A Bit Of Sunshine. Happy Camper My spring and summer schedule has begun to fill up with various speaking engagements. As I book various hotels and Airbnbs I must admit that perhaps ... View the Post
A Fresh New Mantel Design
Hello sweet friends! I am joining some lovely creatives for our monthly Pinterest Challenge. It is hosted by the fabulous Cindy of County Road 407. Today I am sharing A Fresh New Mantel Design. If you are coming from Bluesky at Home, welcome to Storybook Cottage! Didn’t you love Carol's spring mantel ideas? The Inspiration This month the challenge was to create a lovely spring mantel. Our inspiration photo comes from Sharon of House on Heatherfield. The Image ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Winter Bliss
Much of the country is currently under an extreme cold warning. Here at Storybook Cottage, we have dipped down to 12 degrees. Here in D/FW, almost everything shuts down when it snows. I prepared by making sure the pantry was stocked and that I had everything I needed to sew three different projects. It's not been a dull moment. Mr. Decor is working from home. Stevie the bearded dragon has come to stay at Pop and Gigi's while his mom, (Sweet Guy's fiancée, Megan) drove to New York to set up a new ... View the Post
A Lovely Dinner Party With Thrifted Finds
Hello sweet friends! I am so excited to be guest posting on the monthly Thrifting With The Gals series. Today, I will share A Lovely Dinner Party With Thrifted Finds using blue transferware and other elements easily sourced at estate sales and thrift shops. The hosts for Thrifting With Gals include: Ann from Dabbling and Decorating shares her thrifted finds sourced in her home states of Vermont and Maine. Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse thrifts and ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Be My Valentine
Hello dear friends, Happy Valentine's Day! How thankful I am for you! In the 17 years I have been writing DTA I have met such lovely kindred spirits. Many of you have become such dear friends to me. True joy has occurred when I have been blessed to meet some of you in person. I am so grateful for these wonderful connections. You all make my life so much richer. Here's to Friday Favorites Be My Valentine. Rose Chintz This lovely little apartment is filled with floral and pretty shades of ... View the Post