Hello sweet friends! This weekend, at long last, our Sweet Guy will have an outdoor graduation ceremony. It is consistently in the upper 90's here in Texas so I wanted a cool cotton dress to wear. I absolutely love how the Red, White, and Blue 1930's Dress has turned out. Simplicity 2813 A few years ago I found this amazing 1930's dress pattern, Simplicity 2813, in a little box in a field at Round Top Antiques Week. I have been hesitant to make it as the patterns of this era are completely ... View the Post
A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Garden
Welcome to the June Pinterest Challenge Create A Patriotic Tray Or Vignette. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from the truly talented Our Southern Home may I say “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Today I am sharing a happy outdoor scene, A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Garden. Create A Patriotic Tray Or Vignette This month’s challenge was inspired by a gorgeous Fourth of July vignette created by Liz Marie. It features: A red, white, and blue ... View the Post
Make Your Own Suffragist Suffragette Sash
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a special historic edition of Fashion Friday. The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave American women the right to vote. If you would like to quickly skip past the amazing history you can find the Make Your Own Suffragist Suffragette Sash tutorial at the end of the post. What Is Suffrage? Suffrage simply means the right to vote in elections. The term Suffragist was given to individuals who believed in peaceful, constitutional ... View the Post
Summer Decorating Ideas
The warm weather is upon it. With a few simple updates, your home can be light and bright. Here is a collection of lovely Summer Decorating Ideas. Summer Decorating Ideas Make your room feel instantly cooler by using a cool color palette as shown by Citrine Living. Blue and white is done right by A Stroll Thru Life. White always feels peaceful during the summer's busy pace. Life On Cedar Lane masters this in her kitchen. Rustic Touches Evoking lovely memories of sleep-away ... View the Post
A Twirly Blue Strawberry Dress
Hello sweet friends! Happy Friday. I hope you are all well. These photos show hair that desperately needs a cut. A sleeve that hits at the fullest part of my arm AND my slip is showing. But imperfection can still be lovely. I've been wanting to incorporate more housedresses into my summer wardrobe. They are so cool and easy! So here is A Twirly Blue Strawberry Dress. Butterick 6522 I used a vintage-inspired reproduction pattern, Butterick 6522 that I found at an estate sale. It went ... View the Post
Summer Home Tour 2020
The days have become warmer here in Texas. Summer is almost upon us. The decor has been lightened up the decor here at Storybook Cottage. My friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life is once again hosting her fabulous blog hop and it was perfect timing. This is the Summer Home Tour 2020. If you are coming over from Duke Manor Farm may I say “Welcome!”. Laura’s summer living decor is always a delight. Summer Home Tour 2020 We'll begin the tour at our front entry. My son recently completed ... View the Post
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