Hello sweet friends! While the first of April is typically known as April Fool's Day here in the states, I want to assure you that this post, Spring Tea With Avocado Brownies, is no joke. As many of you may know, I try to follow the AIP (Auto Immune Protocol) Diet as much as possible. Eliminating gluten and dairy from my diet lessens the joint pain I experience as a symptom of Lupus. One of the hurdles in this new way of eating has been finding a yummy dessert that satisfies without ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Spring Fling
Hello sweet friends, it has been softly raining off and on the past few days and the sun is sweetly peeking in from behind the clouds. It is the perfect time to dig in the garden. Here's to Friday Favorites Spring Fling. Friday Favorites Spring Fling My dearest friend Tracy arrives for a visit this weekend from California. She has the most amazing green thumb and we have plans to transform an area of my garden. I am inspired by the evolution of Sarah Raven's garden in East Sussex. A ... View the Post
A Touch Of Spring In The Kitchen
Hello sweet friends! I am joining some lovely creatives for the monthly Pinterest Challenge. It is hosted by the fabulous Cindy of County Road 407. Today I am sharing A Touch Of Spring In The Kitchen. If you are coming over from French Ethereal, I'd like to welcome you to Storybook Cottage. The Inspiration This month the challenge was to create a lovely spring-inspired table vignette. Our inspiration photo comes from the talented Emily at Le Cultivateur. The Image ... View the Post
Touches Of Spring Home Tour
Hello sweet friends, the flowers are blooming in my neck of the woods which means it is time to change the decor. I hope you will enjoy this Touches Of Spring Home Tour. Touches Of Spring Home Tour We'll begin the tour in our small entryway. Sweet pewter bunnies are paired with neutral paper mâché eggs. Heading into the living area the green hutch currently features antique Bavarian china in soft pastel shades. A quick turn and the mantel is ready to be admired by ... View the Post
Happy Go Lucky Giveaway
UPDATE: The random number generator has selected Rebecca Girgenti as the winner. Congratulations! Hello sweet friends. As many of you know I am currently practicing 40 Days of Kindness on my Instagram account. On this most joyful of days I thought it would be wonderful to give away a few items of spring bliss. Here's to a Happy Go Lucky Giveaway. Kindness Counts One company that I admire for its kindness is Modern Prairie. You can find a wonderfully kind community on the Modern ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Happy Go Lucky
Hello sweet friends! It has been such a glorious week here at Storybook Cottage. We've enjoyed a brilliant blue sky and the daffodils and Hyacinths are blooming. Here's to Friday Favorites Happy Go Lucky. This Irish proverb made me smile! Friday Favorites Happy Go Lucky I love a good cabbage themed centerpiece. I've made a few myself over the years. This festive arrangement, with step by step instructions, is shown HERE. Famous Writers’ Houses Did you know that you can ... View the Post