A Big Disappointment, So I’m Going In A Different Direction. The Pine Straw Looks Great, Though!
Welcome to the 909th Metamorphosis Monday! Have you ever ordered an item and when it arrived, it looked a bit different than it had online? Maybe the color was slightly different, or the texture wasn't quite what you expected, but it was close enough that you didn't mind and kept the item. Then there are the times when you open the box, and the item looks so different, you are sure that you've been shipped the wrong item entirely. Unfortunately, that was the … [Continue Reading...]
Best Rechargeable Fan, New Favorites (Sneakers, Bowls, Lamps) & We Were Attacked!
I had a chance to wear these adorable sneakers yesterday to my grandsons' baseball tournament games. I wore them with a casual Lilly Pulitzer dress, and it made for such a cute outfit. It was a bit risky wearing them to the tournaments since we ended up walking back and forth through weedy fields to get to the various ballfields/diamonds where the games were being played. This was my first time wearing them, and I was in them for 6 hours. I found them to be super … [Continue Reading...]
A Beautiful, Elegant Table Inspired By A Love For The Color, Pink
Welcome to the 926th Tablescape Thursday! Brenda, in coordination with Tom, her wonderful hubby, created a beautiful spring table setting that was perfect for Mother's Day. Brenda said, "I had this table envisioned even before I set it. I did not use a tablecloth this time, as I took some inspiration from Susan, who rarely uses tablecloths. The whole table, from the dinnerware /runner/glassware, is Famille Rose from Williams-Sonoma." (Famille Rose is available here: … [Continue Reading...]
Garden Updates, Hand-Saving Tool, Outdoor Furniture, Pine Straw, 2 Prime Sale Buys
So, you know how I got really fired up when I was working on the movie room last year? That was such a fun project, and once I started, I couldn't stop. Well, that's sort of what's going on with me right now regarding the gardens here at the Dollhouse. I am determined to whip this yard into shape this summer, so I've gone a little cray cray! Here's how the side yard/path looks after its recent weeding. We had to clear away some of the daylilies that had spread out … [Continue Reading...]
Escape Artists, Big Yard Projects & The Coolest Looking Driveway!
Welcome to the 908th Metamorphosis Monday! Things are hopping around here this morning, but before we get into that, look at these two escape artists! A few days ago, late in the evening while I was upstairs working in my office, this was taking place in the sunroom. For the past two weeks, I've been opening a window in the sunroom after having reinstalled one of the screens I removed many months back. I've been checking the screen every few days, from both inside … [Continue Reading...]
10 Favorites That I Like So Much, I’ve Purchased Them Multiple Times Over The Years
It's been a while since I shared some of the go-to items that I love and have been using for years. These are the must-haves that I've purchased duplicates of so they are always available, whether I'm in Georgia or Ohio. My Calista Curler is one of those things. For a while, I was worried it had been discontinued, but thankfully it hasn't. They just updated the look of it. I have it in both the 1-inch and 1.5-inch barrels. The 1-inch is great for when my hair is … [Continue Reading...]
A Bridgerton Themed Table Setting, Featuring Lady Whistledown & Her Elegantly Coiffed Hair
Welcome to the 925th Tablescape Thursday! Have you heard of Bridgerton, a historical romance series that's become a huge hit on Netflix? I never watch TV and haven't had a TV in my home in probably 20+ years until I bought a cottage in Ohio near family and decided to create a movie room for family. Since adding a large TV to the movie room, I occasionally watch a movie maybe once or twice a month. The only subscriptions I have, other than for Amazon, are for the … [Continue Reading...]
Would You Use Tru-Vue Optium Museum Acrylic To Frame These Precious Blueprints?
A few months after I purchased the Dollhouse, one of the previous owners texted to say he would be "dropping something by the house." I was surprised and delighted when the shopping bag he left on the front porch contained two rolled-up blueprints depicting the exterior of the home. I was so excited to have these, and my immediate thought was to have them professionally framed so I could display them somewhere inside the house. Many years ago, I … [Continue Reading...]
Will I Ever Sell My Home In Georgia & Move To The Dollhouse Full-time
Welcome to the 907th Metamorphosis Monday! I am often asked in comments if I will ever sell the Georgia house to move to Ohio full-time. Spoiler Alert: If you don't want to read this post and just want the answer, the answer is—No. There are multiple reasons why I wouldn't want to sell the home I've lived in for the past 36 years in Georgia and move to the Dollhouse cottage in Ohio, but the two biggest reasons are the outrageous Ohio property taxes that continue to … [Continue Reading...]
My May Favorites, Plus, A Few Recent Purchases That Have Been A Big Hit With Family
Before I share my May favorites, I have a few recent finds to share, including these pretty, floral-embroidered sneakers. I briefly shared these a few days ago when I found them online. About an hour or two later, I discovered they were available for a lot less elsewhere, and updated that post. I ordered two pairs, and when they arrived, I was surprised to see the bottoms of the shoes are almost as pretty as the sides. I … [Continue Reading...]
