Hello dear friends! Over the weekend I announced that we are now embarking on the planning stages of renovating the Storybook Cottage kitchen. I received several cries of "No! Just do a refresh." So let's unpack all the why's and what for's regarding When To Renovate and When To Refresh. When To Renovate and When To Refresh Let me allay several of your fears and assure you the beadboard ceiling and brick hearth will be remaining. Mr. Decor and I still adore those features and they ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Touches of Spring
Hello sweet friends. This past week I have been giving the gardens at Storybook Cottage a much-needed overall. The plants and beds really took a beating in February's crippling snowstorm. There is still a bit more work to be done. But today we plan to enjoy Sunday Smiles Touches of Spring. Sunday Smiles Touches of Spring This wreath is such a lovely way to share a bit of spring and delight your neighbors. A Secret Door If you have ever dreamed of having a secret door in your home ... View the Post
Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown
Hello sweet friends. Welcome to a historic Fashion Friday. Today's post features a Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown. Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown Back in late February, a severe snowstorm shut down the state of Texas for several days. Many, ourselves included, were without power and water for several days. I spent my days helping neighbors in need and hand-beading a Regency-era gown. It was inspired by the lovely dresses featured in the recent Bridgerton series on ... View the Post
Creating Victorian Découpage Eggs
Hello sweet friends! I hope you are having a very Good Friday. Today I am joining my dear friend Amber from Follow The Yellow Brick Home in a Celebrating Easter blog hop. Creating Victorian Découpage Eggs is the feature today. If you are visiting via My Thrift Store Addiction may I say "Welcome to Storybook Cottage. Wasn't Cecilia's Easter decor gorgeous? Egg Supply List Eggs to decorate. (You can either use real blown-out eggs or craft eggs from hobby stores.) Clear drying ... View the Post
Palm Sunday Smiles
Hello sweet friends. Happy Palm Sunday Smiles! It has been a truly glorious week here. Perhaps this afternoon I will work out in my garden. It will be the perfect time to revel in nature. Isn't this cross made from repurposed materials just fabulous? Palm Sunday Smiles There is no tutorial for this amazing open topiary made by Crested Perch. But there are several images HERE. Pour One On This paint pour Easter craft looks like such fun! Desert Rose My daughter Lou has ... View the Post
Cottage Core Spring Decor
Happy Friday sweet friends! Do you have any lovely weekend plans? Perhaps you will create some Cottage Core Spring Decor. Cottage Core Spring Decor My daughter Lou has recently returned home. She helped me create some cottage-inspired spring decor by transforming some old paper mache eggs. TIP: In this week's video, we talk about where to source similar eggs and flowers. Begin by painting the eggs a base coat of white. Then add a color of your choosing and top with a pearl ... View the Post
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