Beautiful Candlelit Table Setting, A Captivating Centerpiece & An Incredible Menu/Dessert
Welcome to the 813th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful table setting to share with you this week, but first, I wanted to let you know that I'm having a little problem with my replies to your lovely comments not reaching your Inbox. I changed blog hosts recently and everything went great except with that one issue. We are working to get that resolved. In the meantime, the easiest way to see my reply to your comment, especially if you had asked a question and … [Continue Reading...]
My Dream Home Revisited, Still Dreaming Of Life In An Adorable Cottage Home
Welcome to the 795th Metamorphosis Monday! Many years ago, I shared this photo in a post called, My Dream Home. I don't remember now how I first came across it, but the photo was of an adorable playhouse available to purchase at the website PoshTotsdotcom. In that post, I shared that if/when I ever move, I would love to find a cute cottage home similar to this one. Of course, it would need to be made to "adult-human" size. lol There are so many … [Continue Reading...]
Just A Few Of My Favorites and Most-Loved Essentials For Summer
With spring in full swing and the increasingly warmer temps, I've been thinking about my favorite summer essentials, those pieces I love using and wearing throughout the summer months. One of my favorites to pull out every summer are my incredibly comfortable Ecco sandals. I love how adjustable these are, which means they work for the pickiest of feet. I have Ecco sandals in several colors that work great for summer, including the ones above and … [Continue Reading...]
3 Spring-Summer Table Settings + An Easy, Fun DIY Craft For The Table
Welcome to the 812th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Spring! I hope you're having a great one and seeing a lot of sunny days right now! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing three tables from the past along with a DIY project that I think you would enjoy making for your summer gatherings with friends and family. You'll find each table (and the craft idea) linked below for details. Entertaining on the Porch with a Spring Tablescape. Garden … [Continue Reading...]
How Did The Whimsical Animal Scarf Work Out, Plus One More Design That I Ordered
A few days ago, I shared some cute silk scarves a lovely BNOTP reader told me about. I liked them so much, I decided to buy one so I could compare it to the Hermes silk scarves I've occasionally bought in the past for my handbags and to give as gifts. This was the first scarf I purchased. I couldn't resist all the cute animals featured on this scarf including birds, horses, deer and bears. It arrived, and I love it! It feels really nice and very … [Continue Reading...]
An 80th Birthday Celebration, Cowboy Style!
Welcome to the 794th Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Sheri's hubby, Mike, just hit a major milestone, so it was time for a big celebration! Sheri wrote," We celebrated Mike's 80th birthday in Cowboy fashion! We had a special guest, John Wayne, and enjoyed a real western hoedown day! The table was set with cowboy plates and salad bowls, and mugs for our ice tea. We enjoyed a real cowboy dinner of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and … [Continue Reading...]
Twilly-Style Silk Scarves Protect & Add A Touch Of Spring To Your Handbag & Wardrobe
A few years back, I shared the process my friend, Teresa, used to protect the Vachetta leather on her Louis Vuitton Croisette handbag. If you missed that post, you'll find it here: How Teresa Protected the Vachetta Leather on her Beautiful LV Croisette Bag. I am crazy about the LV Croisette bag—it's so perfect for spring and summer! I read an article a while back that said Louis Vuitton created this Damier Azur print especially for wearing during spring and summer. … [Continue Reading...]
Beautiful Spring Table Setting With The Most Charming Corner Ruby Bunny Collection
Welcome to the 811th Tablescape Thursday! Elena created a beautiful spring table setting this year for her family for Easter. Elena said, "I decided to use our Corner Ruby bunnies, so I pulled out a white on white vintage tablecloth thinking it might not be so busy." The bunnies are soooo pretty! Oh my gosh, what a wonderful collection! Love them all! Elena said, "I used the Villeroy and Boch basket chargers, but this time I placed … [Continue Reading...]
All My Favorite Must-Have Tools Gathered Into A Single Post
Welcome to the 793rd Metamorphosis Monday! Last month, Pam left this comment on a post where I shared a photo of my tool chest in my garage. Over the years, as I've completed a few DIY projects around the house, I've gradually accumulated quite a few tools that I really enjoy using. I have too many to try and list them all in a comment, so I let Pam know I would work on a post sharing my favorites, those that I use occasionally and especially those that I use … [Continue Reading...]
March Favorites & I’m Shopping (& Loving) A Place That Two Readers Recommended
Happy weekend! I hope you're having a great one! I don't have a large amount of favorites to share from last month, but I do have something to share that I'm really excited about—more on that in just a sec. Toward the end of March, I started changing the items I carry in my handbag from my winter bag to one of my spring/summer bags. Inside a little accessory bag I always carry in my handbag, I had a very small plastic bag that contained everyday over the counter … [Continue Reading...]
