This past weekend I attended the D/FW Costumers Guild Fantasy Picnic. This is a fun theme as the costume can be anything fancied in the creator's imagination. Cosplay, Fairies, Elves, and more were all welcome. I wanted to create an outfit that could also be worn in the future to other historical events and designed A Peacock Themed Regency Dress and Open Robe. Inspiration Many people automatically think that during the Regency period women only wore "sheer white dresses". That is ... View the Post
Master Bath Refresh The Shower From The Black Lagoon
Today is the day! I have never before shown you pictures of the master bathroom at Storybook Cottage. You will soon see why. I spent a good portion of last week interviewing several contractors for various projects. Are you ready? Here are the "Before" photos of the Master Bath Refresh The Shower From The Black Lagoon. Let's Start At The Very Beginning I'm going to save the "best" for last. By best I mean the inelegant photos that inspired the title of Black Lagoon. So let's begin with ... View the Post
April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun
Welcome to the April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun This month's challenge was inspired by a front door arrangement by Tracy's Trinkets. The arrangement features: A metal container Leaves and twigs White hydrangeas Green sneeze balls (A name given by my children years ago. Smile.) I loved this arrangement as the design works so well with my front door which features ... View the Post
An EGGcellent Easter Table
Happy Good Friday! For the breakfast nook at Storybook Cottage, I wanted to create a lighthearted tablescape to celebrate the holiday. This post will cover how to create An EGGcellent Easter Table. An EGGcellent Easter Table This tablescape was one of the easiest and economical designs that I have ever created! On Wednesday's post, I shared several inspiring Easter ideas. They included this centerpiece. As well as this place setting. The Centerpiece For the centerpiece you will ... View the Post
Fun Easter Ideas and Recipes
Fun Easter Ideas and Recipes is designed to help you create a pretty table full of delicious dishes. Fun Easter Ideas and Recipes I generally try to set my table a few days ahead of time. Here are a few ideas that are EGGstra special. This Egg Centerpiece would easily last a few days. Get the DIY for simple bunny ear napkins HERE. I always love to have a sweet little gift at each place setting. These cute eggshell centerpieces are perfect. Or how about eggshell candles? Wouldn't ... View the Post
My Beautiful Notre Dame
My Beautiful Notre Dame. Over the years I have written about this glorious cathedral many, many times. I first had the joy of seeing its medieval glory firsthand in 2000. Every time I return to Paris I always at least walk past its magnificent facade in the Ile de la Cite. My Beautiful Notre Dame By now you have probably heard that the entire roof was totally engulfed in flames and completely collapsed. The beautiful 12th-century spire of the cathedral had fallen. The fire had also spread ... View the Post
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