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 … [Read more...]
A Charming Retro-Style Heater, 9 Gift Ideas + 39 Games Rated 4.7 And Up
December 13, 2025 by 7 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
Whimsical Snowman-Themed Tablescape, Perfect For The Winter Months Ahead
December 9, 2025 by 21 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
Squirrels In The House & A Nostalgic Christmas
December 8, 2025 by 28 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
10 Gift Ideas For Christmas & The Holidays: Some Newly Discovered & A Few Favorites
December 6, 2025 by 6 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
Updated Thanksgiving Table & A Beautiful Way To Serve Butter For Holiday Dinners
December 4, 2025 by 15 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
Snow Again, Brown Birds, Holes Are All Gone, Kitty Christmas Tree & Fairy Door Install
December 3, 2025 by 46 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
Another Beautiful Wreath From Lynch Creek Farms, This One May Be My Favorite
December 1, 2025 by 22 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
Fave Black Friday-Cyber Monday Finds & Fun Stories From ‘Home But Alone No More’
November 29, 2025 by 17 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
BNOTP Readers Have Been Asking For This For Many Years, And I Finally Found It
November 27, 2025 by 12 Comments
Welcome to the 896th Tablescape Thursday! Several years ago, we had a very big snow event that came through Georgia. It later came to be known as Snowmageddon. It was a doozy! Just as the snow was starting to melt, I got a crazy idea and set a table out on the deck, taking advantage of the snowy tablecloth provided by Mother Nature. The only centerpiece that seemed appropriate for that … [Read more...]
