Welcome to the 908th Metamorphosis Monday! Things are hopping around here this morning, but before we get into that, look at these two escape artists! A few days ago, late in the evening, while I was upstairs working in my office, this was taking place in the sunroom. For the past two weeks, I've been opening a window in the sunroom after having reinstalled one of the screens I removed many months back. … [Read more...]
10 Favorites That I Like So Much, I’ve Purchased Them Multiple Times Over The Years
June 21, 2026 by 15 Comments
It's been a while since I shared some of the go-to items that I love and have been using for years. These are the must-haves that I've purchased duplicates of so they are always available, whether I'm in Georgia or Ohio. My Calista Curler is one of those things. For a while, I was worried it had been discontinued, but thankfully it hasn't. They just updated the look of it. I have it in both the 1-inch and … [Read more...]
A Bridgerton Themed Table Setting, Featuring Lady Whistledown & Her Elegantly Coiffed Hair
June 18, 2026 by 13 Comments
Welcome to the 925th Tablescape Thursday! Have you heard of Bridgerton, a historical romance series that's become a huge hit on Netflix? I never watch TV and haven't had a TV in my home in probably 20+ years until I bought a cottage in Ohio near family and decided to create a movie room for family. Since adding a large TV to the movie room, I occasionally watch a movie maybe once or twice a month. The only … [Read more...]
Would You Use Tru-Vue Optium Museum Acrylic To Frame These Precious Blueprints?
June 17, 2026 by 15 Comments
A few months after I purchased the Dollhouse, one of the previous owners texted to say he would be "dropping something by the house." I was surprised and delighted when the shopping bag he left on the front porch contained two rolled-up blueprints depicting the exterior of the home. I was so excited to have these, and my immediate thought was to have them professionally framed so I could display them … [Read more...]
Will I Ever Sell My Home In Georgia & Move To The Dollhouse Full-time
June 15, 2026 by 58 Comments
Welcome to the 907th Metamorphosis Monday! I am often asked in comments if I will ever sell the Georgia house to move to Ohio full-time. Spoiler Alert: If you don't want to read this post and just want the answer, the answer is—No. There are multiple reasons why I wouldn't want to sell the home I've lived in for the past 36 years in Georgia and move to the Dollhouse cottage in Ohio, but the two biggest … [Read more...]
My May Favorites, Plus, A Few Recent Purchases That Have Been A Big Hit With Family
June 13, 2026 by 2 Comments
Before I share my May favorites, I have a few recent finds to share, including these pretty, floral-embroidered sneakers. I briefly shared these a few days ago when I found them online. About an hour or two later, I discovered they were available for a lot less elsewhere, and updated that post. I ordered two pairs, and when they arrived, I was surprised to see the bottoms of the shoes are … [Read more...]
Enchanting Woodland Table, Reminiscent of Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
June 11, 2026 by 6 Comments
Welcome to the 924th Tablescape Thursday! A few weeks back, Teresa attended a special event hosted by the Houston members of the Society For The Advancement of Floral Design. At this special event, beautiful table settings were created for everyone’s enjoyment. Last week I shared an adorable Winnie-the-Pooh table that was created for the event. (See that table here: Whimsical Tablescape in Celebration of … [Read more...]
Awesome Sale-on-Sale, Plus Whimsical Sneakers & A Dress That’s Calling My Name
June 10, 2026 by 11 Comments
A few days ago I came across these adorable floral sneakers. They are available in three colors, and I think I'm going for the pink, although I love the blue, too. They are also available in white, which really shows off the flowers. I love the blue, too! Argh—tough decision, but I'm pretty sure I'm going with the pink. If I like them as much as I think I will, I'm going … [Read more...]
It’s Been 2 Years Since I Moved Into The Dollhouse & It’s Not Been All Roses
June 8, 2026 by 21 Comments
Welcome to the 906th Metamorphosis Monday! The end of May marked my 2nd anniversary of buying this cottage home, a home I often refer to as the Dollhouse because of its many adorable dollhouse-like features. Over the next few weeks, for Metamorphosis Monday, I'll share some of the updates I've made since acquiring this cottage, along with new updates as they happen. One of the first things I did after … [Read more...]
How Did The Faux Flowers Hold Up? Can I Use Them Two Years In A Row?
June 6, 2026 by 13 Comments
Happy Weekend! I've been going non-stop since I arrived back at the Dollhouse last Sunday. This is birthday week, the week when my son, one of my grandsons, and my daughter-in-law all have their birthdays. That's 3 birthday celebrations in the space of 7 days! In the midst of all that, I've been getting estimates on some exterior painting and home repairs. I've also interviewed two landscapers to help … [Read more...]
