Tinkered Treasures - The Book!
My sweet blog friend and Writer, Crafter extraordinaire, Elyse Majorhas her first book, Tinkered Treasures, coming out today!It's full of adorable little craft projects, or as Elyse calls them,...
View ArticleEtsy Joy
It's no secret that Etsy is a treasure trove of awesomeness, but I just haven't spent oodlesof time browsing it in recent months...UNTIL NOW!I have found some of the cutest things and just had to...
View ArticleA Very Retro Vacation
We got back from our annual early spring trip to Phoenix, AZlast week, and not one, but two presents greeted me at home...piles of {I'm so over it} snow and a head cold just days after arriving back...
View ArticleThe Big Guys and the Little Guys
So, I seem to be spending more time than usual at Target lately.I usually shop there for groceries and household essentials on most visits, sometimes I peruse the clothing and housewares if I have...
View ArticleChalk It Up
Well, it looks like I have jumped on the chalkboard wall bandwagon... I painted the whole wall here about 3 weeks ago, after previously having a smaller framed chalkboard in it's place. I wanted my...
View ArticleBudget Cottage Kitchen
So, I know you all cruise Pinterestdrooling looking at dreamy kitchens. Kitchens that were designed by pricey professionals that are even more pricey to create. Some are giant kitchens with expansive...
View ArticleMy New Shop!
I have some exciting news...I'm opening a shop in less than two weeks!!!It's an online shop, because I prefer to work at home, in my jammies. {screen shot of the home page}I have a decorating website,...
View ArticleMy Inner Granny
I love the phrase, "Granny Chic"... whoever came up with it is kind of a genius.There is no better way I can think, to describe this crochet, quilty, floral, vintage lovin' style! {source}There's even...
View ArticleA Shop Sneak Peek!
I'm feverishly "crossing the T's and dotting the I's" at my new online shop, Cottage Industry this week (and will be over the weekend for sure) getting ready for Grand Opening Day On 4/30/13Here's a...
View ArticleShop Is Open + Giveaway + Discount
Today is the Grand Opening of my new online shop,Cottage Industry !I. Am. So. Excited!!!!"The Cottage Industry shop is stocked with all things Cottage Style for your home, self, friends and family....
View ArticleShop Opening Giveaway Winner!
The winner of my Shop Opening Giveaway Is Commenter #54...CONGRATS LORI!Please email me at asortoffairytalegirl(at)yahoo(dot)com with your address, thanks!Thank you so much to all who entered and who...
View ArticleThoughts On Crafting and Gardening...
I've been doing a lot of crafting lately. Like, A LOT of crafting. Maybe more than one person should be doing. I've been making lots of new goodies for my shop, Cottage Industry, like embroidery...
View ArticleThe Na Da Farm Barn Sale May 2013
Over the weekend I was a vendor at the Na Da Farm Barn Sale in Esmond, IL.If you're not familiar with the farm or Anne-Marie's blog on farm and family life, you should definitely check it out...the...
View ArticleI Never Met A Strawberry I Didn't Like...
Yep, that's true, I love strawberries... in pie (I've got a funny story actually about a strawberry pie), cheesecake, with whipped cream, in yogurt, and just a plain ol' strawberry is fine with me....
View ArticleC is for Crafty.
Do you craft?If so, do you have a particular place you craft in/at?Does it look anything like this?Isn't it divine??!! Like something Martha Stewart would have at home!Well, it's a real live regular...
View ArticleSummer Camp & Cottage
There's just something about Vintage Camp Style that is just so charming.From the cute blankets and outdoor gear to glamping tents and trailers, they make me wanna hit the road and set up camp...and to...
View Article"Summer Camp & Cottage" Shop Is Open!
My first "themed shop" at my site, Cottage Industry is now open!Stocked with all things "Summer Camp & Cottage" style...Hope you'll have a look-see! {Shop}XO,Stacey
View ArticleDecking Out The Backyard
I feel like it's been forever since I've blogged about something around my house!{in general, I've been a blog slacker as of late, and I thank you for sticking with me} I have two projects done that I...
View ArticleVintage Kitchen
The following photos have these 3 words in common:DREAMY VINTAGE KITCHEN I love all of these kitchens because, they're full of color and charm, and just say,"come on, sit down, have a cup of coffee".I...
View ArticleThe One About My Craft Room...
Did I ever mention I was creating a craft room at home?I'm not sure I did on this blog...Well, since the beginning of summer I have been working on this new space for myself.Wanna see?Come on in... Let...
View ArticleDesign Crush...
Hej! (Hello!) Välkommen! (Welcome!)Yep, I'm speakin' Swedish/Scandinavian now... To be more specific, I'm speakin', lovin' "Scandinavian Mod Retro Style"currently.A few photos I'm obsessing over via...
View ArticleOld School + Save 15% In Shop!
Hi, There!It's September and that means there's a new themed "shop" openat my Cottage Industry website!This month's "shop" is:Come by and browse the new collection of vintage school inspired...
View ArticleSeptember 2013 Cottage Of The Month - My Home!
I'm a little behind on writing this post, but then again I'm a little behind on everything, and I like to be consistent ;)My home was fortunate enough to be chosen as the September 2013Cottage Of The...
View ArticlePut A Bird On It
Tweet! Tweet! I had a little stash of vintage wallpaper that I wasn't sure where it was going to end up being used, but I knew it would end up somewhere in my home eventually. One day after seeing...
View ArticleA Fairytale Farewell
First of all, I realize my blog design looks like garbage! I was fiddling with it and lots of things got messed up in the template. I feel fairly adequate in editing the Blogger templates by now, but...
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