Just Call Me Sherlock Holmes!
Welcome to the 886th Metamorphosis Monday! If you've been reading BNOTP for a while, you know I tend go from zero to 100 when I find something I really like. That's pretty much what has happened to me since I discovered Bogg Bags. It all started when I gave one as a gift to my lovely DIL. After seeing her bag in person, I was so impressed with how well it was made that I decided I'd one day buy one for myself. A few months later, Bogg tempted me with a great … [Continue Reading...]
Tour The Beautiful Library & Bedrooms Inside The Historic Tate House, aka, The Pink Palace.
Seems like I start every post lately with, "I know Christmas has passed now, but...." There just weren't enough days in December to share everything with you that I thought you would enjoy. So, as we trudge our way through the cold weather of January (maybe I'm the only one trudging as I long for warmer days), I thought you would enjoy seeing more photos inside the beautiful Tate House, aka, The Pink Palace, located in Tate, Georgia. A beautiful … [Continue Reading...]
Cozy, Inviting Setting, Includes A Table Before & After, Too. Pssst: This Dinnerware Would Also Work For Valentine’s Day
Welcome to the 903rd Tablescape Thursday! Right around Christmas, I had several BNOTP readers share beautiful holiday tables with me. I couldn't get them all posted before Christmas, but they were too wonderful to wait a whole year to share. Jackie wrote, "So I had this wonderful table from when my girls were 8 and 11 (now 32 and 29). They loved gathering around it—we had many family memories/stories. This was the table that all their friends liked to gather around … [Continue Reading...]
New Dishwasher, A Solution To Scattered Litter & The Rtic Winter Collection Arrived
Yesterday afternoon, a replacement Fisher & Paykel dishwasher was installed in the Dollhouse kitchen. If you saw Monday's post, you know that the previous newly-purchased dishwasher was delivered with a defect: the drawers would not line up properly. I later discovered paperwork attached to the unit indicating that it had previously been involved in a truck accident. Not sure if that was the cause of the drawer misalignment issue, but … [Continue Reading...]
How Do I Like My 2-Drawer Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher + Updated Kitten Photos
Welcome to the 885th Metamorphosis Monday! A few weeks ago, I shared the dishwasher I had chosen for the Dollhouse kitchen: a 2-drawer, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. If you saw that post, you may remember the interior photos that I shared of how it looked with dishes loaded inside. I had to have an electrician install an outlet underneath the sink before it could be installed. That was done on December 27th, and the dishwasher was … [Continue Reading...]
My December Favorites: 1 Fail, But Many Wins—Plus, A New Love That’s On Sale
We had lots of sunshine yesterday, but rainy and drizzly here today. Thankfully, it's been a bit warmer, which is weird for January in Ohio. I hope you are seeing some sunshine today! Before we get into my December favorites, I want to share something with you that I just bought and LOVE, and is currently on sale! I've never had an Rtic tumbler or one of their "road trip" tumblers, but when I saw their holiday prints, oh my gosh! I love the Ski print and the … [Continue Reading...]
2 Beautiful Table Settings For A Christmas Holiday Tea Party
Welcome to the 902nd Tablescape Thursday! There were a couple of table settings that I didn't get a chance to share before Christmas, and they are way too wonderful to wait another whole year! Selma often hosts fabulous tea parties, and just before Christmas, she hosted a Christmas tea party for the lovely staff who work at the cat clinic where Selma takes her sweet kitties. Selma wrote, "I hosted Christmas Tea again for some of the staff from my wonderful cat … [Continue Reading...]
Delicious, Cheesy Baked Potatoes: The Perfect Winter Comfort Food
I saw these cheesy baked potatoes being made recently on Instagram and thought they were the perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day. They are so easy to make that I didn't try to create a printable recipe; however, I'll link the Instagram video at the end of this post showing how to make them in detail in case you have any questions. So, here's how they are made: Note: These will bake at 425°, so start preheating your oven whenever you … [Continue Reading...]
Let’s Go Inside The Beautiful Tate House Conservatory!
Welcome to the 884th Metamorphosis Monday! Today, I'm taking you back to the beautiful Tate House, aka The Pink Palace, in Tate, Georgia. You may recall that a friend and I visited the Tate House in December, when it was decorated for Christmas. The Tate House, built from a rare pink marble mined from a nearby quarry, is an iconic landmark in Tate, Georgia. It really is a stunning home to see in person! In 2024, a … [Continue Reading...]
Bogg Bag Fever: Bitten By The Bogg Bag Bug
Do you own a Bogg Bag? Have you ever heard of them? I didn't know they existed until last summer. I can't remember how they first came onto my radar, but once I saw one in person, I could see why they were so popular. They are super practical bags for busy moms who haul around a lot of kid stuff. They are also great for taking along to the pool or on a beach vacation since they are almost indestructible and will hold everything you need, like towels, sunscreen, … [Continue Reading...]
