Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening
Exhausted! That describes me today. Every year or two I have a company come out to pressure wash the decks and screened-in porch. The process is exhausting but everything always looks great once it's done. I had to take the sheers back down. I also covered up the outdoor speakers and the table since it was too large to really move anywhere. The outdoor wicker was moved onto the … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 223rd Metamorphosis Monday! Do you have a room in your home that's your absolute favorite spot to be in the early morning? My upstairs family room is that room for me. You may recognize the next 2-3 pictures since I've shared them before here on BNOTP. This room is a cheerful, bright room, but early in the morning it's truly a sunny, happy spot to be. One of the reasons this room is … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 222nd Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? We had nice weather here and I decided it was time to get to work on priming the new screened door out of the porch. While I was priming it, I had a "uh-duh" moment. I wish it had been an "Ah-ha" moment, but unfortunately it wasn't. No, it was definitely an "uh-duh" moment. I suddenly realized in the midst of priming, there … [Read more...]
I couldn't stand it. It was a gorgeous day yesterday and the porch was calling, begging me to come out and play. Pollen, you are not the boss of me! I liked Lisa's idea from yesterday's post of just covering the seating areas with sheets during this high pollen season. Then when you want to enjoy the porch, you just remove the sheet and replace it when you're done. Sounds like a plan! The … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 215th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope it's warmer where you are than it has been here. I know, I know...it's still February. I just have a bad case of either cabin fever or spring fever...I'm not sure which. Maybe both! Postcards from the Porch Thank you so much for all the lovely e-mails and the sweet comments you've sent/left about the first mailing of the … [Read more...]
One of the most commonly "Googled" phrases or topics bringing readers to the Between Naps on the Porch blog is, "How much does it cost to build a screened in porch." Lately I've been getting a few e-mails asking for this information, too. You know what that means...spring is not far off! Almost porch time again! Today I thought I'd share the nitty gritty facts and figures of just how much it cost … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 212th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? Were you in blizzard territory? The pictures I've been seeing online are amazing! For this Met Monday, I'm sharing a "comfort" change I made in the office this weekend. It was one I was reluctant to make but finally decided it needed to be done. If you have been reading BNOTP for a while, you may remember when I purchased my … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 210th Metamorphosis Monday! Last night I happened to turn on the TV while Downton Abbey was on. I can never remember exactly when it comes on so I always end up watching it in bits and pieces over the week as the episode is replayed over and over on PBS. I watched last night until the foreshadowing became too foreboding. An arrogant, know-it-all doctor and talk of swollen ankles was … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 209th Metamorphosis Monday! I have a little master bedroom update to share for this Met Monday. You may remember, back in November I updated the candle covers on the chandelier in the dining room. The old plastic covers had gradually yellowed over the past 16+ years and were looking pretty bad. I also replaced the regular bulbs that were so glaring on the eyes with silk-wrapped … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 208th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? We've been having unusually warm weather...70 degrees out on the porch yesterday and today. Crazy! This is January, right? Yesterday was my birthday and I'm not sure when I remember a birthday this warm. Loving it while it last, though. I have a small Before/After for this Met Monday, one I thought I'd share in case it's … [Read more...]
