Easy Solution For “Fixing” & Hiding Beige Outlets In A Room With White Trim
Welcome to the 749th Metamorphosis Monday! Last year I had the "almost finished" side of the basement painted. The walls were painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove and the trim was painted in Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Chantilly Lace is a bright white with an LRV of 92.2. Though this basement is a daylight basement with 5 good-size windows and two French doors, I wanted to keep the room feeling as light and bright as possible which is why I went … [Continue Reading...]
I’ve Been Summer Party Shopping & I Caught Some Great Deals!
Last May, a couple of weeks before their birthdays that fall just 6 days apart, I bought my son and daughter-in-law this awesome frozen drink maker. We had a blast making drinks with it during the time I was visiting. I've made frozen smoothies for my grandsons with it on subsequent visits. Yesterday, I stopped by Old Time Pottery on the way back home from another errand and found the cutest Margaritaville highball glasses marked down 50% off. I … [Continue Reading...]
14 Beautiful, Whimsical Flatware Designs & A Strategy For Acquiring Them All! ;)
Welcome to the 766th Tablescape Thursday! Have you ever done an online search for unique flatware? Every so often I do that just to see what fun, whimsical flatware has been created. I love a beautiful elegant table setting, but my favorite tables are the fun ones, those tables that make you smile or feel a bit like a kid again. Sometimes it's the flatware that can really bring a bit of magic or fun to a table. After sharing my table last week with this hilarious … [Continue Reading...]
Some Fun Ideas for Summer: Crafts and Decor Ideas
Recently someone asked in the comments about this 3-tiered planter pictured here on the potting bench that I painted in the color, Dahlia. It made me realize that I really should occasionally link back to some of the hundreds of posts I've written over the past 15 years because many are still relevant. This post took me forever to put together this morning because I found myself rereading them all again and wanting to DIY some of the same things again. Ha! So, … [Continue Reading...]
So…How Do You Feel About Purple?
Welcome to the 748th Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had a restful Memorial Day weekend and are enjoying some additional time off today. When I last shared the basement storage/work room, the painting was mostly finished except for the windows and some areas that needed a bit of touch-up. Before I share how it looks now, here's a photo of where we started. This side of the basement was functional for storage but not very pleasant to be in. I started … [Continue Reading...]
3 Special Father’s Day Gift Ideas
I just ordered a gift for my son, but not sure when I'll give it to him. He has a birthday coming up, but the special coffee maker I gave him recently was really an early B'day present. My friend, Susan, shared a wonderful tote this morning that she had just purchased. While shopping the website I came across another tote (on sale for 10% off) that I thought would be great for the bi-annual camping trip my son takes with his two sons each year. … [Continue Reading...]
The Tablecloth Really Changes Everything
Welcome to the 765th Tablescape Thursday! How is your week going? It's been a busy one here. The painter finished painting the storage room yesterday, and on Tuesday, I started priming/painting the workbench in this room. I hope to finish it today or tomorrow. Look forward to sharing the finished space on Monday! We are back out on the porch for this week's Tablescape Thursday. The weather has been so beautiful this week with wonderful spring temps, … [Continue Reading...]
So Close Now–Almost Done!
Welcome to the 747th Metamorphosis Monday! The basement storage room is so close to being finished now. When I last shared this space, this is how it looked. Here's a quick update on where things are as of this morning. Baseboard was installed and the walls and baseboard have been painted. I went with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace for the walls and the trim--semi-gloss for the trim and eggshell for the walls. Chantilly Lace is a bright white with an … [Continue Reading...]
April Favorites, A Chairside Table I Really Want For My Bedroom + 2 Handbags I’m Eyeing For Summer
Happy Weekend! The new storage cabinet arrived yesterday. It's downstairs in the basement, awaiting its assembly. I have to admit, I'm a tad nervous after what happened last time I put one together. I just have to remind myself that was a fluke because I didn't have any issues all the other times I've put this cabinet together. Looking forward to sharing some updates with you on Monday! I'm awaiting the arrival of the dress I ordered recently--it is … [Continue Reading...]
2 Tables That Are A Work In Progress & I’m A Little Distracted This Week
Welcome to the 764th Tablescape Thursday! I've been working on a table the last couple of weeks, but I'm having trouble finding the right salad plates. These adorable flamingo napkins are my inspiration, but when shopping for flamingo-themed salad plates in the right color, I'm only finding the melamine version. I may end up having to buy those since that seems to be all that's available. Here's a little preview of what I have in mind when I find the right plates. … [Continue Reading...]
