Hello sweet friends! Welcome to Fashion Friday. Today's post features a 1940s Valentine Blouse and Vintage Sweetheart Jewelry. 1940s Valentine Blouse and Vintage Sweetheart Jewelry This post continues my 1940s WWII Sewing Challenge series. You can view the first post HERE. I have previously talked about love tokens in this post. In the 1860s most of the love tokens were handmade. By the first World War jewelry trinkets were being produced by manufactures for ... View the Post
Kitchen Renovation Week 4 Paint Disaster
Hello sweet friends! How is your week going? When updating a house the course of true remodeling never did run smooth. Let's talk about the Kitchen Renovation Week 4 Paint Disaster. There Is No Perfect White Paint Many people feel tremendous pressure when selecting paint colors. Although I have been decorating homes and selecting paint for almost 20 years it's still challenging. In preparing for this remodeling process I have probably read every magazine article and blog post ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles A Moveable Feast
Hello sweet friends, how are you? We have had snow and ice the past three days. I think today I shall bundle up and venture outside. This will surely be followed by Sunday Smiles A Moveable Feast. Sunday Smiles A Moveable Feast I love these recipes inspired by favorite books. The Strawberries and Cream Cake is perfect for Valentine's Day. Paper Heart Wreath This lovely wreath makes my heart flutter with delight. Get To Know Ann Lowe If you've never heard of designer Ann Lowe ... View the Post
Kitchen Renovation Week 3 Cabinets and Hardware
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the slow moving journey occurring at Storybook Cottage. Today’s post will cover the Kitchen Renovation Week 3 Cabinets and Hardware. Kitchen Renovation Week 3 Cabinets and Hardware If it seems like this renovation is taking forever you are right. LOL We had to take a week off because a few members of our work crew were ill. Renovating during this time requires understanding and patience. There are also shortages and supply issues to contend with. If ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Heart In Hand
Oh sweet friends this has been a WEEK! How are you? Could you use an extra heartfelt hug, warm comfort food or a cozy craft project? If so, then Sunday Smiles Heart In Hand is just for you. Sunday Smiles Heart In Hand Years ago I worked for a Danish family as a nanny. At Christmas time the family decorated their trees with Julehjerter (woven paper hearts). This darling craft brought back that happy memory. Give Me All The Pink In this darling home everything is ... View the Post
1940s Vintage Valentine Fashion
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another edition of historical Fashion Friday. Today I have a bit of fun with 1940s Vintage Valentine Fashion. Fashion Influence This past December 7th, 2021 marked the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. In the costuming/historic fashion community there is currently a World War II Sewing Challenge. It is being hosted by Ayana, Lindsey, and Melissa. In a nutshell, sewists are encouraged to create clothing based on the stringent rationing ... View the Post
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