Hello sweet friends! I hope you are well. We have had a lovely guest here at Storybook Cottage. Mr. Decor's sister, Lisa, came for a visit. I readied the house while wearing A New 1930s Housedress. A New 1930s Housedress The pattern was a vintage (almost antique) 1930s gem that I had found last year. It was a mail order pattern so sadly there are no brand names or numbers to reference. At the turn of the century though the 1980s newspapers and women's magazines would advertise patterns ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles 102
Hello sweet friends! This Memorial Day, we remember those heroes who courageously gave their lives. We can never say "thank you" enough to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to insure our freedom. Mr. Décor will be busy volunteering with the United States Coast Guard to keep boaters safe. I'll be preparing the house and garden for his sister Lisa's arrival early next week. I've gathered some inspiring ideas to share today on Saturday Smiles 102. The 1936 tall ship The ... View the Post
Summer Garden Themed Dining Room
Hello sweet friends! ! Welcome to the May edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the fabulous Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from A Stroll Thru Life let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. I so enjoyed Marty's décor. Today’s post here on DTA features a Summer Garden Themed Dining Room. The Inspiration This month the challenge was to create charming summer cabinet décor. Our lovely inspiration photo comes from The Painted ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles 101
Hello sweet friends, I hope you had a wonderful week. We moved Sweet Guy home for the summer. Cheers to all the college parents bringing back twice the amount that their kids left with. He starts a summer class and an internship on Monday. While I think time will fly by I am going to try and savor every minute. Let's begin by looking at some pretty shared on Sunday Smiles 101. A dreamy organic dahlia garden. A Nantucket Summer Home I could move right in to this charming blue hued ... View the Post
Elinor Dashwood’s Dress Goes To A Picnic
Happy Fashion Friday friends! Today I have a fun post full of inspiring Regency attire. Grab yourself some tea and enjoy Elinor Dashwood's Dress Goes To A Picnic. Elinor Dashwood's Dress Goes To A Picnic My dear friends, Cheryl and Harry, recently hosted a lovely picnic at their country home Champ d'Étoiles. Everyone was encouraged to dress in styles from the Regency era. I thought it was a perfect opportunity to dress in Country Fashions. This simple dress worn by Elinor ... View the Post
A Cozy Writing Corner
Hello sweet friends, I'm coming to you from A Cozy Writing Corner. It's been a long time coming. I've been writing at the kitchen table for many years now. If I am home alone that works well. If there are other family members about I often found myself getting distracted by having to answer an endless stream of questions. Or perhaps a television with it's volume turned up too high. I needed a place go where a door could be shut. A small solitary spot full of hopes and dreams that could be ... View the Post
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