How about one more Valentine's Day table before we head into Valentine's Day weekend! Maureen recently shared some photos of the beautiful table she has put together this year for Valentine's Day and I'm in love with all the beautiful beaded pieces she's used in her table. Love the beaded table runner down the center, you'll see a closer photo of it a bit further down in this post. Maureen … [Read more...]
Sparkly Beading is the Star of this Beautiful Valentine’s Day Tablescape!
February 12, 2021 by 11 Comments
Porch Dining: A Valentine’s Day Table on a Warm February Day + A Tree Update
February 11, 2021 by 21 Comments
Welcome to the 646th Tablescape Thursday, a blog party sharing beautiful table settings for all occasions! It was sunny and 70 degrees out on the porch yesterday! Since I stay inside hunkered down this time of year, I discovered it purely by accident when I walked outside to refill all the bird feeders. I was astonished and couldn't pass up the chance to set a table outside. It happens every year, the … [Read more...]
Beautiful Antiques and Wonderful, One-of-a-Kind Lamps
February 10, 2021 by 41 Comments
Recently I noticed one of the lamps on my desk had become a bit wobbly. The next day I dropped it by my favorite lamp shop, Flourish Antiques, to have it repaired. David Puffer, the owner of Flourish, has his lamp shop inside the Marietta Antique Mall. To fill the time while David was repairing my lamp, I took a stroll up and down the aisles inside the mall, snapping photos of some of the beautiful antiques … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Craft: Make a Valentine’s Day Garland or Banner for Your Home
February 8, 2021 by 32 Comments
Welcome to the 628th Metamorphosis Monday, a blog party sharing fabulous Before and Afters! A few weeks ago I shared Jackie's beautiful Valentine's Day table along with her dining room all decorated for Valentine's Day. I loved the darling Valentine's Day garland/banner she had hanging in front of the window in her dining room. You may remember these two close-up photos that I shared of … [Read more...]
The Weirdest Thing, A “Shocking” Experience & How I Finally Solved It
February 6, 2021 by 55 Comments
So I've had the weirdest thing going on the past few months. At first, I thought it was a fluke but when it wouldn't stop I had to seek out a solution. I thought it was worth sharing because 1. It strikes me as kinda funny now looking back and 2. In case you've experienced this, maybe this weird little tale and how I solved it will help somehow. Update: I'm getting a lot comments asking if it's an … [Read more...]
3 Unexpected Valentine’s Day Tables
February 4, 2021 by 39 Comments
Welcome to the 645th Tablescape Thursday, a blog party sharing beautiful table settings for all occasions! I was feeling a little nostalgic this morning as I was looking back through some of my previous Valentine's Day table settings. If you are looking for a bit of inspiration for your upcoming Valentine's Day, you'll find all the tables I've set over the past 12 years for Valentine's Day here: … [Read more...]
10 Favorites, Must-Haves, & Time-Savers for the Kitchen
February 3, 2021 by 31 Comments
Carrying on in the theme of Monday's post where I shared some changes I've made that have enhanced my life in both small and big ways, I thought I'd share a few more tips/ideas I use on a daily basis that I've found to be super helpful-- only this time we're in the kitchen. Some of these I have touched on in previous posts but with all the staying in we're doing more right now, this seems like a good time … [Read more...]
3 Changes I’ve Made: 2 Time-Stress Reducers and 1 Just for Fun
February 1, 2021 by 47 Comments
Welcome to the 627th Metamorphosis Monday, a blog party sharing fabulous Before and Afters! From time to time as I'm working around the house, I will see or think of something that I think would be a great little idea or tip to share with you. Often it's not anything that's worthy of a full post, but just an idea I think you may like or find handy. I've been thinking about writing this post for a … [Read more...]
Beautiful Necklaces Crafted from Broken China & A Shirt I Need in My Wardrobe
January 29, 2021 by 36 Comments
Recently when my dear friend, Teresa, was in town, she and I got together for dinner. We had so much fun catching up that evening. I had forgotten what it was like having dinner out with friends! Teresa and I are ready to go back to Egypt--what a trip that was! You may remember our crazy "Lucy and Ethel" adventure when we tried to have dinner in the Old Cataract … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Table: Adorable and Budget Friendly!
January 28, 2021 by 30 Comments
Welcome to the 644th Tablescape Thursday, a blog party sharing beautiful table settings for all occasions! Jackie, whose beautiful tables I've shared a few times in the past, has put together a fun table for Valentine's Day this year. I love how Jackie always adds a little something to her chandelier for her holiday dinners. The roses are the perfect touch for a Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
