Hello friends! I am a day late and more than a dollar short. But here is an update on the Kitchen Renovation Week 5 German Schmear. Need to catch up? Here is Week 1 , Week 2 , Week 3 , and Week 4. Limping Along In an age of instantaneous makeovers on Tik Tok and rapid Instagram Reels I think the general public is now accustomed to thinking that everything happens overnight. But I prefer to give DTA readers an honest review of the makeover process. Last ... View the Post
1940s Valentine Blouse and Vintage Sweetheart Jewelry
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
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
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
Wooden Spool Vintage Valentine Craft
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the January edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from Shiplap and Shells let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Kim always decorates beautifully! I have created a Wooden Spool Vintage Valentine Craft. A Valentine Themed Cloche This month the challenge was to create a vintage inspired Valentine day cloche idea. Our lovely photo comes from Crafting ... View the Post
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