November Favorites, Including A Few Of Beatrice & Agatha’s Faves
At the top of my November favorites list are these super warm gloves that I purchased last month. I would like to spend this winter doing more walking outside, so I've been working on ways to combat the cold this winter. I tested these out on a recent walk and found them to be very warm. I really liked that I could easily answer my phone while wearing them. I purchased mine in size Medium, but I probably should have gone with a Small since the fingers are a little … [Continue Reading...]
A $100,000 Christopher Radko Christmas Tree!
Welcome to the 881st Metamorphosis Monday! Before we get into today's post, in case you find it helpful, here's what my pest control company did last week to prevent any more squirrels from accidentally falling down my chimney in the future. (Ha! I can't believe I just wrote that sentence!) They added screening all around the opening, as seen in this photo below. When the workman first climbed up to take a look, as he was shining his flashlight into … [Continue Reading...]
A Charming Retro-Style Heater, 9 Gift Ideas + 39 Games Rated 4.7 And Up
I just returned yesterday from a wonderful visit with friends who live in the beautiful community of Big Canoe. On Friday, we toured the Tate House in Tate, Georgia. I'm looking forward to sharing photos from that visit soon. If you live in Atlanta or the north Georgia area, it's definitely worth a trip for their holiday tour. They just added a stunning arboretum to the home. No rooms were off limits during the tour inside this amazing home. We were oohing and … [Continue Reading...]
Whimsical Snowman-Themed Tablescape, Perfect For The Winter Months Ahead
Welcome to the 898th Tablescape Thursday! I'm posting Tablescape Thursday a little early this week since I'll be busy with some other holiday activities over the next few days. Several years ago, I came across a fun snowman, winter-themed table setting, and I filed it away in my brain as a fun table to create one day. I'm not sure where I first saw it; it may have been on Instagram. Finally, this year, I gathered together the things I needed and made it … [Continue Reading...]
Squirrels In The House & A Nostalgic Christmas
Welcome to the 880th Metamorphosis Monday! Yesterday was a crazy day around here. I wish I had taken some photos, but it never even crossed my mind. I had two squirrels running around inside my home—a Mom and her baby. Earlier that morning, I had come across small pellet-like droppings downstairs and had cleaned them up, wondering if I had a mouse in the house. Within a few minutes of cleaning them up, the pellets were back again in the same area of the kitchen. … [Continue Reading...]
10 Gift Ideas For Christmas & The Holidays: Some Newly Discovered & A Few Favorites
I've been doing some gift shopping online today, and as often happens, I found a few things I couldn't resist for myself. Remember the plaid flannel sheets I ordered recently when they were on sale. They arrived a few days ago, and I love them! They washed beautifully and feel amazing to sleep on! Since they are still on sale, I'm thinking about ordering a second set for Georgia. You'll find these super-comfortable, warm, soft sheets on sale here: Flannel Plaid … [Continue Reading...]
Updated Thanksgiving Table & A Beautiful Way To Serve Butter For Holiday Dinners
Welcome to the 897th Tablescape Thursday! A couple of weeks back, I shared a 1940s-style, traditional Thanksgiving tablescape Elena created, inspired by a suggestion from her dear hubby. This was the table Elena shared with the dinner plates neatly stacked at the head of the table. In Elena's research on 1940s table, she learned that the turkey would have been served on a platter ready for carving. The turkey would have been carved and added to each of the dinner … [Continue Reading...]
Snow Again, Brown Birds, Holes Are All Gone, Kitty Christmas Tree & Fairy Door Install
We had our second snow of the season, or maybe it was the third—I've lost count now. This one may stick around a bit since the temps are staying pretty low. Did you get any snow over the past few days? I filled up the feeder that I currently have out; my other larger one needs cleaning. I placed a ton of seed in a trash can lid atop the snow for the squirrels and ground feeders. One thing that's been a bit disappointing with birdfeeding here in Ohio … [Continue Reading...]
Another Beautiful Wreath From Lynch Creek Farms, This One May Be My Favorite
Welcome to the 879th Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! For this week's Met Monday, I'm sharing the wreath I ordered this year from Lynch Creek Farms. This will be my third year ordering from them. For reference, here are the Christmas wreaths that I've ordered from them for the previous two years. Sorry about this terrible photo...note to self, don't take pictures of the front door during the late afternoon when the … [Continue Reading...]
Fave Black Friday-Cyber Monday Finds & Fun Stories From ‘Home But Alone No More’
How was your Thanksgiving? I hope you had a great one and got in some time to just relax. My son and DIL hosted this year; my son smoked a turkey, and my daughter-in-law prepared some amazing appetizers and side dishes. I contributed with a squash casserole. The kittens have kept things interesting! I've lost count of how many times I've pulled them out of the Christmas tree. I also had to go shoelace shopping this weekend since someone almost … [Continue Reading...]
