The Upstairs Living Room Window Seat Just Got A Much Needed Update
A few days ago I made a small update/repair here in the upstairs living room/bonus room/FROG. It turned out so well, I thought I'd share it in case you find it helpful. When I moved into this house so many years ago, the upstairs living room already had window seats under all the windows. There's storage under each of the window seats. The two dormer window seats have little doors in front that open for storage. But … [Continue Reading...]
Favorite Beauty-Care Products, Including A New Fave I’m Completely Obsessed Over
Welcome to the 796th Metamorphosis Monday! It's been ages since I shared some of my favorite beauty products in a post. Recently, I tried a mascara that I had never tried before, and it's, by far, the easiest to apply and best mascara I have ever used. I feel like I have finally found my favorite mascara of all time, so that prompted me to create this post today for this week's Met Monday. I've mentioned Mill Creek Biotin Therapy shampoo and … [Continue Reading...]
A Visit To The Brand New Centurion Lounge in Atlanta, Plus, A Few Porch Updates
This has been a busy, crazy week. I had a quick trip to visit family in Ohio, and I just returned home on Tuesday. One of the cool things that happened on that trip is I had the opportunity to visit the brand new American Express Centurion Lounge that just opened up a few weeks ago in Atlanta. I had read so many good things about it online, so I was excited to experience it in person. The new Atlanta lounge is the 28th Centurion lounge in the world and is also, the … [Continue Reading...]
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...]
