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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

A RED AND WHITE SUMMER PORCH A Red and White Summer Porch. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the May edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407 . I just love adore how she shared seven different ways to use baskets in your decor. Today I am sharing A Red and White Summer Porch. CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A Tasha Tudor Inspired Holiday Home Tour. The front entry to our home features a handmade garland. Although it isn’t as perfect as faux pine greenery the smell is pure holiday heaven! Tasha Tudor loved fresh greenery paired with touches of red. Sugar pinecones, apples, and pomegranates are gorgeous accents. You can see additional images

of

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

A RED AND WHITE SUMMER PORCH A Red and White Summer Porch. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the May edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407 . I just love adore how she shared seven different ways to use baskets in your decor. Today I am sharing A Red and White Summer Porch. CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A Tasha Tudor Inspired Holiday Home Tour. The front entry to our home features a handmade garland. Although it isn’t as perfect as faux pine greenery the smell is pure holiday heaven! Tasha Tudor loved fresh greenery paired with touches of red. Sugar pinecones, apples, and pomegranates are gorgeous accents. You can see additional images

of

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

EMMA'S YELLOW PELISSE TAKES A REGENCY STROLL Hello sweet friends! This is a very fun historical Fashion Friday. I hope you will enjoy Emma’s Yellow Pelisse Takes A Regency Stroll. Emma’s Yellow Pelisse Takes A Regency Stroll A SLOW SUMMER HOME TOUR In the master bedroom shades of green are joined with a copious amount of golden yellow. We recently moved the French settee to the foot of the bed. The green and yellow quilt and pillows came from Target. The white coverlet and yellow throw were found at Marshall’s. The necklace holder was made from an old window.

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Tussie Mussie’s were extremely popular during the Victorian period. The term comes from two old English/Medieval words. Tussie means “knot of flowers” and mussie refers to the damp moss which was wrapped around the stems to keep them moist.

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Spring Dining Room. This year’s spring home tour dining table decor is doing double duty as my St. Patrick’s Day tablescape. Natural-looking elements such as the burlap cloth were mixed with rustic antique confit pots. Bright green goblets sparkle in the sunshine. Mercury votive holders and vintage silverplate create

additional glimmer.

LAST LOOK AT THE STORYBOOK COTTAGE KITCHEN Last Look at the Storybook Cottage Kitchen. Hello dear friends! Welcome to the April edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from A Stroll Thru Life may I say “Welcome!”. I just love the THE NATURAL FORM STYLE In the fashion timeline, most historians place the early bustle period from approximately 1869-1876. The late bustle era covered 1883-1889. In between the two was The Natural Form Style. It was also known as the Natural Form Era and occasionally, the Mid Bustle Era. It had an early period 1876-1879 and a late period 1880-1882/3 where the skirts

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There was an area in our backyard that was a real eyesore. Mr. Décor changed all that. It was right off of the patio which made relaxing and enjoying our outdoor space a bit difficult. TUTORIAL CREATING A PAINTED FLOORCLOTH The use of blue chalk lines really helped in keeping the pattern straight. The angle of the XL 2.5″ Purdy paintbrush worked well in creating the sharp diamond points. I selected Pratt and Lambert Appaloosa 33~28 as the base and Silver Mink 33~25 for the darker squares. It required just one coat. I let it dry for over a day and

then applied

HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS How To Plan An Epic Scavenger Hunt For Teens. 1. Select A Theme. 2. Choose A Date And Time Then Create Invitations. 3. Plan A Menu If Serving Food. 4. Contact Your Neighbors To Participate. BRITISH COLONIAL DESIGN If you are a regular reader of my blog you’re aware that I like to provide the history of how styles are created. British Colonial Style and Decor (BCSD) came about in the late 19 th century.Under the reign of Queen Victoria, the vast British Empire had reached parts of North and South America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

A RED AND WHITE SUMMER PORCH A Red and White Summer Porch. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the May edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407 . I just love adore how she shared seven different ways to use baskets in your decor. Today I am sharing A Red and White Summer Porch. CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A Tasha Tudor Inspired Holiday Home Tour. The front entry to our home features a handmade garland. Although it isn’t as perfect as faux pine greenery the smell is pure holiday heaven! Tasha Tudor loved fresh greenery paired with touches of red. Sugar pinecones, apples, and pomegranates are gorgeous accents. You can see additional images

of

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

A RED AND WHITE SUMMER PORCH A Red and White Summer Porch. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the May edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407 . I just love adore how she shared seven different ways to use baskets in your decor. Today I am sharing A Red and White Summer Porch. CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A Tasha Tudor Inspired Holiday Home Tour. The front entry to our home features a handmade garland. Although it isn’t as perfect as faux pine greenery the smell is pure holiday heaven! Tasha Tudor loved fresh greenery paired with touches of red. Sugar pinecones, apples, and pomegranates are gorgeous accents. You can see additional images

of

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

A SLOW SUMMER HOME TOUR In the master bedroom shades of green are joined with a copious amount of golden yellow. We recently moved the French settee to the foot of the bed. The green and yellow quilt and pillows came from Target. The white coverlet and yellow throw were found at Marshall’s. The necklace holder was made from an old window. BASKET AND CRATE DECOR IDEAS The crates were most recently showcased at Sweet Guy’s Eagle Scout Party. They worked beautifully within the rustic decor we were seeking. The crates also helped to keep the buffet area organized. One thing is certain, you can expect more basket and crate decor to adore in the future. Up next is the creative Paula from Sweet Pea. LAST LOOK AT THE STORYBOOK COTTAGE KITCHEN Last Look at the Storybook Cottage Kitchen. Hello dear friends! Welcome to the April edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from A Stroll Thru Life may I say “Welcome!”. I just love the

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Tussie Mussie’s were extremely popular during the Victorian period. The term comes from two old English/Medieval words. Tussie means “knot of flowers” and mussie refers to the damp moss which was wrapped around the stems to keep them moist. HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS How To Plan An Epic Scavenger Hunt For Teens. 1. Select A Theme. 2. Choose A Date And Time Then Create Invitations. 3. Plan A Menu If Serving Food. 4. Contact Your Neighbors To Participate.

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There was an area in our backyard that was a real eyesore. Mr. Décor changed all that. It was right off of the patio which made relaxing and enjoying our outdoor space a bit difficult. TUTORIAL CREATING A PAINTED FLOORCLOTH The use of blue chalk lines really helped in keeping the pattern straight. The angle of the XL 2.5″ Purdy paintbrush worked well in creating the sharp diamond points. I selected Pratt and Lambert Appaloosa 33~28 as the base and Silver Mink 33~25 for the darker squares. It required just one coat. I let it dry for over a day and

then applied

NEW IDEAS FOR AN OLD MAILBOX Here are some New Ideas for an Old Mailbox. Our street has been under construction since last June. Recently, a driver in a large caterpillar construction tractor backed right into our brick mailbox. It used to look like this: We were left with this: The construction

crew

A DAYBED IN THE SUNROOM Earlier this week I had one of my famous bright ideas. After weeks of wondering just what type of furniture I wanted to put in the sunroom, the thought occurred to me to have A Daybed A QUICK AND EASY CEILING FAN UPDATE A ceiling fan might be a necessity if it’s really hot and humid. But the yellow light shades (also known as glass globes) had to go! “BEFORE”. After visiting a few big box hardware stores I found that the average replacement globe was $8 each. Times that by 4 and that was way more than I wanted to spend on a fan I might eventually

take down.

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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

A RED AND WHITE SUMMER PORCH A Red and White Summer Porch. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the May edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407 . I just love adore how she shared seven different ways to use baskets in your decor. Today I am sharing A Red and White Summer Porch. CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A Tasha Tudor Inspired Holiday Home Tour. The front entry to our home features a handmade garland. Although it isn’t as perfect as faux pine greenery the smell is pure holiday heaven! Tasha Tudor loved fresh greenery paired with touches of red. Sugar pinecones, apples, and pomegranates are gorgeous accents. You can see additional images

of

NEW IDEAS FOR AN OLD MAILBOX Here are some New Ideas for an Old Mailbox. Our street has been under construction since last June. Recently, a driver in a large caterpillar construction tractor backed right into our brick mailbox. It used to look like this: We were left with this: The construction

crew

18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

A RED AND WHITE SUMMER PORCH A Red and White Summer Porch. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the May edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407 . I just love adore how she shared seven different ways to use baskets in your decor. Today I am sharing A Red and White Summer Porch. CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A Tasha Tudor Inspired Holiday Home Tour. The front entry to our home features a handmade garland. Although it isn’t as perfect as faux pine greenery the smell is pure holiday heaven! Tasha Tudor loved fresh greenery paired with touches of red. Sugar pinecones, apples, and pomegranates are gorgeous accents. You can see additional images

of

NEW IDEAS FOR AN OLD MAILBOX Here are some New Ideas for an Old Mailbox. Our street has been under construction since last June. Recently, a driver in a large caterpillar construction tractor backed right into our brick mailbox. It used to look like this: We were left with this: The construction

crew

18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

CREATING A CALM OASIS A set of blue and white striped chair cushions. (HomeGoods $20) A blue and white area rug. (At Home $100) The chairs and the plants are in keeping with the sunroom vibe. They also nicely fill in the area where a tv used to reside. There is a big enough surface area for her to comfortably work on. A SLOW SUMMER HOME TOUR Hello sweet friends. Welcome to A Slow Summer Home Tour. This inspiring hop is hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life.If you are coming over from It All Started With Paint may I say, “Welcome”! Wasn’t Linda’s home so lovely? SUNDAY SMILES UNEXPECTED BEAUTY Sunday Smiles Unexpected Beauty shares inspiring ideas for room decor, recipes, fashion, DIY and other smile worthy articles. MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING Clip your corners. This will make the process of turning it outside in much easier and the corners will lay nicely. Yeah! It is starting to look like a pocket! You’ll cringe a bit, but you’ll need to take your scissors to the top two layers to create the pocket opening. I

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Tussie Mussie’s were extremely popular during the Victorian period. The term comes from two old English/Medieval words. Tussie means “knot of flowers” and mussie refers to the damp moss which was wrapped around the stems to keep them moist.

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A big hit at the Perfect Cookie Exchange was A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes. A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes The colors I used in decorating this year are AN EASY WAY TO FIX A BLOUSE THAT IS TOO BIG That is a cute top! The bling on the front is so pretty! Some alterations and minor repairs really are worth the time and effort when you find something you love and it's a great price.

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This was An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter that platter took me less than 5 minutes to create. An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter

The first layer is

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There was an area in our backyard that was a real eyesore. Mr. Décor changed all that. It was right off of the patio which made relaxing and enjoying our outdoor space a bit difficult. THE APOLLO GALLERY AND THE CROWN JEWELS OF FRANCE The artist of this neo classical masterpiece is Jacques-Louis David. It is immense in size measuring approximately 19 feet tall by 32 feet wide. You can view it in the Denon wing, room 75 on the first floor. The detailing is superb. The Apollo gallery is located in

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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A Tasha Tudor Inspired Holiday Home Tour. The front entry to our home features a handmade garland. Although it isn’t as perfect as faux pine greenery the smell is pure holiday heaven! Tasha Tudor loved fresh greenery paired with touches of red. Sugar pinecones, apples, and pomegranates are gorgeous accents. You can see additional images

of

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS How To Plan An Epic Scavenger Hunt For Teens. 1. Select A Theme. 2. Choose A Date And Time Then Create Invitations. 3. Plan A Menu If Serving Food. 4. Contact Your Neighbors To Participate. HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED HOLIDAY HOME TOUR A Tasha Tudor Inspired Holiday Home Tour. The front entry to our home features a handmade garland. Although it isn’t as perfect as faux pine greenery the smell is pure holiday heaven! Tasha Tudor loved fresh greenery paired with touches of red. Sugar pinecones, apples, and pomegranates are gorgeous accents. You can see additional images

of

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS How To Plan An Epic Scavenger Hunt For Teens. 1. Select A Theme. 2. Choose A Date And Time Then Create Invitations. 3. Plan A Menu If Serving Food. 4. Contact Your Neighbors To Participate. HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

SPRING HOME TOUR

Spring Dining Room. This year’s spring home tour dining table decor is doing double duty as my St. Patrick’s Day tablescape. Natural-looking elements such as the burlap cloth were mixed with rustic antique confit pots. Bright green goblets sparkle in the sunshine. Mercury votive holders and vintage silverplate create

additional glimmer.

LAST LOOK AT THE STORYBOOK COTTAGE KITCHEN Last Look at the Storybook Cottage Kitchen. Hello dear friends! Welcome to the April edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. If you are visiting from A Stroll Thru Life may I say “Welcome!”. I just love the BASKET AND CRATE DECOR IDEAS The crates were most recently showcased at Sweet Guy’s Eagle Scout Party. They worked beautifully within the rustic decor we were seeking. The crates also helped to keep the buffet area organized. One thing is certain, you can expect more basket and crate decor to adore in the future. Up next is the creative Paula from Sweet Pea.

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A big hit at the Perfect Cookie Exchange was A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes. A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes The colors I used in decorating this year are

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Tussie Mussie’s were extremely popular during the Victorian period. The term comes from two old English/Medieval words. Tussie means “knot of flowers” and mussie refers to the damp moss which was wrapped around the stems to keep them moist. HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS How To Plan An Epic Scavenger Hunt For Teens. 1. Select A Theme. 2. Choose A Date And Time Then Create Invitations. 3. Plan A Menu If Serving Food. 4. Contact Your Neighbors To Participate. SUNDAY SMILES UNEXPECTED BEAUTY Sunday Smiles Unexpected Beauty shares inspiring ideas for room decor, recipes, fashion, DIY and other smile worthy articles.

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This was An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter that platter took me less than 5 minutes to create. An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter

The first layer is

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There was an area in our backyard that was a real eyesore. Mr. Décor changed all that. It was right off of the patio which made relaxing and enjoying our outdoor space a bit difficult. AN EASY WAY TO FIX A BLOUSE THAT IS TOO BIG That is a cute top! The bling on the front is so pretty! Some alterations and minor repairs really are worth the time and effort when you find something you love and it's a great price.

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Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. A QUICK AND EASY CEILING FAN UPDATE A ceiling fan might be a necessity if it’s really hot and humid. But the yellow light shades (also known as glass globes) had to go! “BEFORE”. After visiting a few big box hardware stores I found that the average replacement globe was $8 each. Times that by 4 and that was way more than I wanted to spend on a fan I might eventually

take down.

DECOR TO ADORE

Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. A QUICK AND EASY CEILING FAN UPDATE A ceiling fan might be a necessity if it’s really hot and humid. But the yellow light shades (also known as glass globes) had to go! “BEFORE”. After visiting a few big box hardware stores I found that the average replacement globe was $8 each. Times that by 4 and that was way more than I wanted to spend on a fan I might eventually

take down.

DECOR TO ADORE

Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

DECOR TO ADORE

A big hit at the Perfect Cookie Exchange was A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes. A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes The colors I used in decorating this year are SUNDAY SMILES UNEXPECTED BEAUTY Sunday Smiles Unexpected Beauty shares inspiring ideas for room decor, recipes, fashion, DIY and other smile worthy articles.

DECOR TO ADORE

This was An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter that platter took me less than 5 minutes to create. An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter

The first layer is

DECOR TO ADORE

There was an area in our backyard that was a real eyesore. Mr. Décor changed all that. It was right off of the patio which made relaxing and enjoying our outdoor space a bit difficult. BASKET AND CRATE DECOR IDEAS The crates were most recently showcased at Sweet Guy’s Eagle Scout Party. They worked beautifully within the rustic decor we were seeking. The crates also helped to keep the buffet area organized. One thing is certain, you can expect more basket and crate decor to adore in the future. Up next is the creative Paula from Sweet Pea.

LITTLE HOUSE

Little House is a collection of stories, images, and projects all inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder author of the "Little House" books. CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS How To Plan An Epic Scavenger Hunt For Teens. 1. Select A Theme. 2. Choose A Date And Time Then Create Invitations. 3. Plan A Menu If Serving Food. 4. Contact Your Neighbors To Participate. AN EASY WAY TO FIX A BLOUSE THAT IS TOO BIG That is a cute top! The bling on the front is so pretty! Some alterations and minor repairs really are worth the time and effort when you find something you love and it's a great price.

DECOR TO ADORE

Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. A QUICK AND EASY CEILING FAN UPDATE A ceiling fan might be a necessity if it’s really hot and humid. But the yellow light shades (also known as glass globes) had to go! “BEFORE”. After visiting a few big box hardware stores I found that the average replacement globe was $8 each. Times that by 4 and that was way more than I wanted to spend on a fan I might eventually

take down.

DECOR TO ADORE

Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. A QUICK AND EASY CEILING FAN UPDATE A ceiling fan might be a necessity if it’s really hot and humid. But the yellow light shades (also known as glass globes) had to go! “BEFORE”. After visiting a few big box hardware stores I found that the average replacement globe was $8 each. Times that by 4 and that was way more than I wanted to spend on a fan I might eventually

take down.

DECOR TO ADORE

Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

DECOR TO ADORE

A big hit at the Perfect Cookie Exchange was A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes. A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes The colors I used in decorating this year are SUNDAY SMILES UNEXPECTED BEAUTY Sunday Smiles Unexpected Beauty shares inspiring ideas for room decor, recipes, fashion, DIY and other smile worthy articles.

DECOR TO ADORE

This was An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter that platter took me less than 5 minutes to create. An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter

The first layer is

DECOR TO ADORE

There was an area in our backyard that was a real eyesore. Mr. Décor changed all that. It was right off of the patio which made relaxing and enjoying our outdoor space a bit difficult. BASKET AND CRATE DECOR IDEAS The crates were most recently showcased at Sweet Guy’s Eagle Scout Party. They worked beautifully within the rustic decor we were seeking. The crates also helped to keep the buffet area organized. One thing is certain, you can expect more basket and crate decor to adore in the future. Up next is the creative Paula from Sweet Pea.

LITTLE HOUSE

Little House is a collection of stories, images, and projects all inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder author of the "Little House" books. CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS How To Plan An Epic Scavenger Hunt For Teens. 1. Select A Theme. 2. Choose A Date And Time Then Create Invitations. 3. Plan A Menu If Serving Food. 4. Contact Your Neighbors To Participate. AN EASY WAY TO FIX A BLOUSE THAT IS TOO BIG That is a cute top! The bling on the front is so pretty! Some alterations and minor repairs really are worth the time and effort when you find something you love and it's a great price.

DECOR TO ADORE

Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. A QUICK AND EASY CEILING FAN UPDATE A ceiling fan might be a necessity if it’s really hot and humid. But the yellow light shades (also known as glass globes) had to go! “BEFORE”. After visiting a few big box hardware stores I found that the average replacement globe was $8 each. Times that by 4 and that was way more than I wanted to spend on a fan I might eventually

take down.

DECOR TO ADORE

Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

CREATING A SECRET GARDEN It truly has already come so far. We have successfully dug out all the invasive monkey grass and taken down the warped window boxes. Next up, take down the window box brackets. Give the shutters a fresh coat of paint. Hang some lace curtains inside the shed windows. UPDATE: You can see the progress of the garden HERE. WHITEWASH, LIMEWASH, OR GERMAN SCHMEAR German Schmear (also sometimes listed as mortar wash or German smear) is a technique in which white or cream color mortar is schmeared/smeared over brick. Some of the mortar is removed while it’s still wet. It generally does not fully cover the original brick. The finished look results in a lovely old-world European

finish.

CREATE A REGENCY ERA BONNET FROM A MODERN STRAW HAT On my journey to Becoming Jane, I had decided to make a dress that would be worn in the afternoon. This meant I would need a bonnet to go with it. Here is how you can Create a Regency Era Bonnet from a Modern Straw Hat. Inspiration. There were several bonnet styles worn 18TH CENTURY PROVENCAL UNDERGARMENTS 18th Century Provencal Undergarments. For a complete understanding of the fashion of the era, we must begin with a bit of history. In pre-revolution France, there was a detailed series of classes. In Paris, it was even more so with eight distinct classes. This is THE ARMISTICE BLOUSE The Armistice Blouse. The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were often made from lightweight or

semi-transparent

MAKE A COLONIAL POCKET AND BUM ROLL USING HANGING A MIRROR OVER ANOTHER MIRROR In the meantime here is the mirror in question carefully propped up on the faucet. The faucet will be replaced when the sink is. The black spray paint job, done by a former occupant, is peeling rather badly. Now it’s your turn to convince Mr. Décor that this is a good idea and to do it this weekend. Trying to photograph a mirror sure is

tricky.

CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. A QUICK AND EASY CEILING FAN UPDATE A ceiling fan might be a necessity if it’s really hot and humid. But the yellow light shades (also known as glass globes) had to go! “BEFORE”. After visiting a few big box hardware stores I found that the average replacement globe was $8 each. Times that by 4 and that was way more than I wanted to spend on a fan I might eventually

take down.

DECOR TO ADORE

Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. Hello sweet friends! Welcome to this month’s Budget-Friendly Recipes Hop hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are new to Decor To Adore may I say “Welcome!”. Today I am sharing Delicious Shrimp Pad Thai. This recipe is fast and SO good. It's perfect when you need dinner on the

table quickly!

DECOR TO ADORE

A big hit at the Perfect Cookie Exchange was A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes. A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes The colors I used in decorating this year are SUNDAY SMILES UNEXPECTED BEAUTY Sunday Smiles Unexpected Beauty shares inspiring ideas for room decor, recipes, fashion, DIY and other smile worthy articles.

DECOR TO ADORE

This was An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter that platter took me less than 5 minutes to create. An Easy and Pretty Appetizer Platter

The first layer is

DECOR TO ADORE

There was an area in our backyard that was a real eyesore. Mr. Décor changed all that. It was right off of the patio which made relaxing and enjoying our outdoor space a bit difficult. BASKET AND CRATE DECOR IDEAS The crates were most recently showcased at Sweet Guy’s Eagle Scout Party. They worked beautifully within the rustic decor we were seeking. The crates also helped to keep the buffet area organized. One thing is certain, you can expect more basket and crate decor to adore in the future. Up next is the creative Paula from Sweet Pea.

LITTLE HOUSE

Little House is a collection of stories, images, and projects all inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder author of the "Little House" books. CLOSING YOUR CURTAINS? HOW TO KEEP THEM CLEAN! The Supplies. Curtain ring, replacement wand, and wire cutter/crimper. Open the wire clip ring and cut off the small curved tail. Slide the wire ring through the wand and then crimp it closed. Slide the ring back onto the curtain rod and attach your draperies. This is a side view of the drapery wand. A front view shows nothing at all. HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS How To Plan An Epic Scavenger Hunt For Teens. 1. Select A Theme. 2. Choose A Date And Time Then Create Invitations. 3. Plan A Menu If Serving Food. 4. Contact Your Neighbors To Participate. AN EASY WAY TO FIX A BLOUSE THAT IS TOO BIG That is a cute top! The bling on the front is so pretty! Some alterations and minor repairs really are worth the time and effort when you find something you love and it's a great price.

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SUNDAY SMILES SO VERY THANKFUL Hello sweet friends! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend. I am in deep cleaning mode in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. Silver and copper will be polished today to the tune of some toe-tapping music. Let's enjoy Sunday Smiles So Very Thankful. Sunday Smiles So Very Thankful I usually make a small charcuterie board for my ... View _the_ Post

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AN OUTLANDER DRESS ATTENDS A GEORGIAN PICNIC Hello sweet friends and welcome to a somewhat historical edition of Fashion Friday! I think you will really enjoy this post An Outlander Dress Attends A Georgian Picnic. It features some truly wonderful images of my lovely friends from the D/FW Costumers Guild. Simplicity 8161 I had purchased this Outlander inspired dress pattern when it was

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LESSONS WITH LAURA THE FIRST FOUR YEARS Hello sweet friends! Welcome to Lessons With Laura The First Four Years. This is the tenth post in an eleven-week series. You can find all of the Lessons With Laura posts HERE.    Lessons With Laura The First Four Years In this post, we will feature two readings from The First Four Years along with some accompanying ... View _the_ Post

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SUNDAY SMILES LET’S TALK TURKEY Hello, sweet friends, here in Texas we are experiencing a truly beautiful fall. On Thursday Mr. Decor got to work raking up the leaves that have fallen from our 16 mature oak trees. Then he dared me to "Jump in!" I took him up on his offer. You can see my fall frolicking on Instagram. It is sure to bring on Sunday Smiles Let's Talk ... View

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11.15.20 4 Comments

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A TASHA TUDOR INSPIRED PIONEER WORK DRESS Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a very fun Fashion Friday! In just two short weeks Lessons With Laura will celebrate its season finale. If you would like to catch up on the Little House inspired crafts, recipes, and historic fashion all of the posts can be found HERE. To prepare for this event as well as to transition into the holidays I have made ... View _the_ Post

11.13.20 5 Comments

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LESSONS WITH LAURA THESE HAPPY GOLDEN YEARS Hello sweet friends! Welcome to Lessons With Laura These Happy Golden Years. This is the ninth post in an eleven-week series. You can find all of the Lessons With Laura posts HERE.  Lessons With Laura These Happy Golden Years In this post, we will feature two chapters from These Happy Golden Years along with some accompanying ... View _the_

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