Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening
In April 2009 I posted a "garden party" table setting out on the porch. Do you remember this tablescape? The flower pots are actually Oreo "Dirt" Cheesecake dessert. The chargers for this setting were large terracotta saucers, the type that go under terracotta pots. The little elastic band on the garden gloves acted as napkin rings. (You can view this garden party table setting and get the … [Read more...]
Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments yesterday. I'm so looking forward to another 200 Tablescape Thursdays! Lately I've been sticking near home a lot. I'm determined to get all the posts at BNOTP categorized, tagged and labeled so I can make the switch to the new system to alleviate the issue some readers are having accessing posts via the category links. So every free second when I'm not … [Read more...]
From time to time I've shared this deck that's located to the left of the screened-in porch. This deck area is underneath a pergola and has a large candlelier hanging above. I really love this outdoor fixture. I bought it right after I added the porch and decks HERE a few years ago. It came from a store (Smith & Hawken) that has unfortunately gone out of business. You can still buy some of their … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 69th Metamorphosis Monday! Metamorphosis Monday: Last Met Monday, I shared a metamorphosis of the sky as it goes from daylight to evening to the Blue Hour. If you aren't sure what the "blue hour is" click HERE to read last week's MM post. Many of you were excited to capture your own blue hour pics. Thanks for sending those pics my way so I could share them with BNOTP readers … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 68th Metamorphosis Monday! A Sneaky Metamorphosis...The Blue Hour Tonight, I thought I'd share something very cool I only recently learned about. It's something I find totally fascinating! Remember this Garden tablescape? I created it one summer out on the porch for Tablescape Thursday. Here's a daytime shot... This table setting was created about the the time I first started … [Read more...]
