Preparing For Christmas, Gift Ideas & A Present I Bought For Myself
I have resisted buying the adorable Lego Tuxedo Cat for a long time. Recently, I took the kitties to the vet, and I saw this cute guy tucked into a corner of their front office area. After seeing how cute he is, I had to order him! He was much larger than I had expected, pretty close to the size of a real cat! He's also much more detailed than I had expected! His head rotates, and his ears, paws, and tail are adjustable. He can be created … [Continue Reading...]
My Favorite Holiday Centerpiece, Love It For Thanksgiving & Christmas
Welcome to the 894th Tablescape Thursday! One of my favorite centerpieces to make for Thanksgiving or Christmas is a Colonial Williamsburg-style Apple Tree. They don't always have to be made with apples; you can use almost any kind of fruit, including small oranges, lemons, and limes. I really like how this tree turned out with lemons and limes. Magnolia leaves make a great base on which to place the tree form. If I have any shrubs/trees in my yard … [Continue Reading...]
3 Gifts For The Home Alone Movie Fan, Plus An Adorable Christmas Decor Idea
I'm so looking forward to the Christmas movie-watching that I know will be taking place over the next few weeks. A couple of days ago, I was feeling Christmas-nostalgic and curled up in the movie room to watch Home Alone right by myself. There's something to be said for watching your favorite Christmas movie (or any movie) alone—like the ability to pause it as many times as you wish to enjoy the little details of the house or a favorite scene. After … [Continue Reading...]
How Would You Fix This “Holey” Mess In The Butler’s Pantry & Upstairs Bath?
Welcome to the 876th Metamorphosis Monday! I awoke to this scene this morning. Thankfully, it should melt over the next day or two. A previous owner of the Dollhouse shared with me that the bathrooms, kitchen, and Butler's Pantry were all renovated approximately 20 years ago. I love the renovations, especially the bath renovations that were done in a way that preserved the original 1938 tile, flooring, laundry chute, and Cinderella tub in … [Continue Reading...]
Shopping The Winter Sales Including One That 50% Off!
If you have Spode Woodland dinnerware and use it this time of year... ...Spode has a charming woodland flatware set that's perfect with their Woodland pattern dinnerware. The design is beautifully detailed and is currently available here: Spode Woodland Flatware. You'll find Spode Woodland dinnerware place settings on sale 10% off here: Spode Woodland Dinnerware. These cute turkey … [Continue Reading...]
A Christmas Tablescape For Cat Lovers Of All Ages
Welcome to the 893rd Tablescape Thursday! I brought up more dishes with me on this past trip back from Georgia. Having just adopted two furbabies, I thought this would be a fun Christmas table to set for my grandsons. Actually, my son and DIL are pretty smitten with the new furbabies, so I think they'll enjoy this table as much as the boys. These photos were taken early this morning, so the lighting isn't the best. Hopefully, I can add some taken in … [Continue Reading...]
My October Favorites, Plus How I Decorated The Front Porch For Halloween This Year
My trip to Georgia was a quick one. I was only there for a week, arriving a couple of days before Halloween. I completely forgot to take photos of how I decorated the porch for my trick-or-treaters, but here's a photo that I screen-captured via the Ring camera to share with a friend earlier that day. The wide-angle lens actually gives us a pretty good view. I should probably share this view whenever I share the porch. lol This year, I staggered the large lanterns … [Continue Reading...]
Jackie Has Done It Again! She Transformed Her Home For A Murder Mystery Party!
Welcome to the 875th Metamorphosis Monday! Every year, Jackie hosts an exciting Halloween party for friends and family. Each year, she chooses a different theme. I am always excited to see what she has planned for her guests! Jackie wrote, "Just had my annual event at my home this past weekend. I changed it up a little. It was a Murder Mystery Party called Death of a Gangster. The invitations said: A 1920's Mafia Marriage Murder Mystery Available … [Continue Reading...]
Come Join Us For A Whimsical, Cat-Themed Halloween Tea Party!
Welcome to the 892nd Tablescape Thursday! I have an absolutely delightful, fun Halloween table setting to share today! Selma, who throws the best tea parties I've ever seen, wrote to say, "I had a Halloween Tea for a friend's daughter yesterday. She graduated from high school, so the original plan was a June tea, but they were busy, and I was busy, so it ended up happening yesterday! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays for decorations, no doubt due to the … [Continue Reading...]
Stunningly Beautiful Rooms: This Book Would Make A Wonderful Christmas Gift
I have always been a fan of Ralph Lauren fashion. I used to regularly stalk the Ralph Lauren and Lauren Ralph Lauren section in Macy's and Dillard's back when shopping at the mall was a thing. Do people still shop in malls? I should do that one day for old times' sake. I loved the RL style, especially his fall/winter collections. I still have this tweed jacket that I purchased a gazillion years ago. RL clothes are so classic and so well made, that they last … [Continue Reading...]
