A Storybook Life

Using a vintage advertising box as a vase for flowers

For those of you who might not know… I have had an online newsletter, and a home & garden website for several years now. Because of this, I tend to get lots of email from readers. I love to exchange creative ideas for our homes & […]

Recently I received this email request from a dear friend. I wanted to share my response with you - especially since the holidays are coming up & this would be a nice gift to give - for very little cost!
Hi Pearl,
I was wondering if you had or know of a place where I […]

I recently received a letter from a reader in response to an article that I had written about decorating with chandelier crystals.
After Rebecca saw the idea, she sent me this question…

Dear Pearl,
I think that your idea is so creative! But I am having a bit of a problem. Instead of taking crystals off of a […]

Cherry Cottage Red Mosaic
Recent “Best of Home & Garden” Award Winners!

I wanted to share several new articles that I’ve added to the article bank today. I hope many of you are able to use the information in these new how-to resources. If you would like to share an article, tip, or resource with our readers, […]

Pink & red roses are in high demand this time of year, and as well they should be! After all, we are honoring the most important women in our lives - our moms!

With Mother’s Day being just around the corner, I thought I would remind you of a very simple way to decorate those pretty […]