Whenever I'm visiting with my son, daughter-in-love, and grandchildren, I'm always treated to some amazing meals. I'm sure I eat a lot healthier than I do when I'm at home because cooking is not a favorite activity of mine unless I have family visiting or I'm having a dinner party. Nancy, my daughter-in-law, has that awesome talent I admire in real cooks. She can conjure up a wonderful dinner on the fly, … [Read more...]
Ode to Summers Past: Tablescaping in Green
August 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
Welcome to the 621st Tablescape Thursday! Green has always been my favorite color for as long as I can remember. When I think of Green, I think of spring and summer, beautiful gardens, forests walks, vibrancy and life. Every year when the calendar turns over to August, I always find myself wishing for the same thing: that summer wasn't going by so fast. I'm currently away from home, visiting family … [Read more...]
10 July Favorites: One for My Daughter-in-Law, Then I Had to Have One, Too!
August 12, 2020 by 22 Comments
I have to kick off this month's Monthly Favorite's post with a surprise purchase I wasn't expecting to make. Back in the spring of last year, I ordered this adorable bamboo bag below. Originally, I thought this bag design was inspired by the Cult Gaia bag that's been so popular the last few years but then I learned these bamboo arc bags have been around for many, many years. I guess Cult Gaia just brought … [Read more...]
Butterflies for the Wall & The 2 Screened-Door Designs I Chose for the Porch
August 10, 2020 by 30 Comments
Welcome to the 602nd Metamorphosis Monday! My daughter-in-law, Nancy, recently added these adorable butterflies to a wall in the downstairs hallway of their home. She liked them so much, she decided to order two more packages. So there will be a lot more butterflies joining these real soon. They are subtle against this pale yellow wall and sooo pretty! I love how she arranged them, feels … [Read more...]
Life is Short, Buy the Dish!
August 6, 2020 by 17 Comments
Welcome to the 620th Tablescape Thursday! With the big Nordstrom Anniversary sale going on this week, I was curious to see if it included any tabletop items. I'm always on the watch for great sales for kitchen and dishware goodies. I'm not at home this week to set a table so today I'm sharing some of my faves from the sale. I've also included a few items that I really like but may not be on sale right … [Read more...]
2 Big Sales: Nordstrom and Talbots Are Doing It Again
August 5, 2020 by 14 Comments
Two of my favorite stores have huge sales going on right now. Nordstrom just kicked off their big Anniversary Sale that they only have once a year. The early access started yesterday and you'll find the sale here: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you're a Barefoot Dreams fan, def check out the barefoot dreams cardigan and throws linked below. Talbots also has a big sale going on with 40% off any 2 … [Read more...]
Fun Updates for My Home Office: Some Additions and One Subtraction
August 3, 2020 by 41 Comments
Welcome to the 601st Metamorphosis Monday! It's been ages since I shared some updates here in my home office. I put this room together many years ago, Over the years it hasn't changed a ton, but there have been some little updates and tweaks along the way. The furniture I chose for this room so many years ago was Pottery Barn's Bedford furniture. Bedford furniture was designed to mix and max to … [Read more...]
My Favorite Summer Bags and Many Are Currently On Sale or Clearance
August 1, 2020 by 11 Comments
I've always had a big love for handbags in woven natural materials like wicker, rattan, straw, and bamboo. Growing up in the south, I saw a lot of those bags being carried throughout my childhood into adulthood. Even today, wicker bags are still so popular, a classic style that I don't ever see going away. I have a small collection of wicker/rattan/bamboo bags and I'm always tempted to add another one … [Read more...]
A Budget-Friendly Summer Table Setting
July 30, 2020 by 42 Comments
Welcome to the 619th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Summer! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I've created a very budget-friendly table setting. If you are someone who thinks you have to spend a lot to set a pretty, eye-appealing table for friends or family, I hope this table will convince you otherwise. We're out on the porch this week and it's another "about-to-rain" kind of day. We've been having a … [Read more...]
Add Stars to the Ceiling of Your Bedroom, Living Room or Theater Room for a Magical Experience
July 27, 2020 by 67 Comments
Welcome to the 600th Metamorphosis Monday! Last week I shared this photo of a bedroom with a star-covered ceiling. I loved the look of this so much, I ordered a few stars to see how they would look on my bedroom ceiling. After doing a little test run with a few stars, I decided to go for it. I ordered a bunch more stars from different companies and got to work placing them on my … [Read more...]
