It has been ages since I've been antiquing. I used to go all the time. I miss it, it's such a fun, relaxing way to spend a few hours. Yesterday I stopped by Flourish Antiques which is located inside the Marietta Antique Mall. I had three lamps that needed small repairs. One lamp was kinda wobbly and needed tightening up and the other two were doing that weird thing where you have to turn the switch … [Read more...]
A Bunny-Themed Table Setting for Spring
June 18, 2020 by 15 Comments
Welcome to the 613th Tablescape Thursday! It's been a minute since I set a table here on the porch. Hope you enjoy this springtime table with a bit of a bunny theme. I've encluded a lot of photos for those who enjoy that. Happy Spring to you! I found these adorable bunny planters in HomeGoods in early spring. I had planned to use them in a table … [Read more...]
A Low-Cal Indulgence, A New Floor Lamp for My Bedroom & Puzzles are Back!
June 17, 2020 by 22 Comments
Working on a table setting for tomorrow's Tablescape Thursday, but thought I'd pop in with a few goodies and ideas I've been wanting to share ever since I arrived back home. One of the first things I needed to do upon my return was head to the grocery store to stock up on a few things. If you've been reading BNOTP for a bit, you may know I'm not the biggest fan of hot coffee, but I do love iced coffee, … [Read more...]
This is What Happens to a Porch When You Abandon it for 3 Months! It Ain’t Pretty!
June 15, 2020 by 72 Comments
Welcome to the 594th Metamorphosis Monday! It was a long drive back home, but it actually passed quickly as I listened to the book, My Friend, Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress, via Audible. I think the book is going to be made into a movie. Actually, it would probably make a better movie than it did a book--the book definitely drags at times where I think the movie would be pretty … [Read more...]
3 Summer Tables for Two
June 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
Welcome to the 612th Tablescape Thursday! I'm heading back home to Georgia today after spending the last three months in Ohio. It's going to be a long drive but weirdly I'm looking forward to it. I think I'm really just looking forward to listening to some of the books I've recently downloaded on Audible. It's been a long time since I've done that--listened to books on my phone. For today's Tablescape … [Read more...]
Create a Beautiful, Arched, Balloon Garland for Birthdays & Other Special Occasions
June 10, 2020 by 28 Comments
During the first part of June, it's Birthday Central here at my son's home. My son's birthday is immediately followed by my youngest grandson's birthday, which is followed a few days later by my daughter-in-law, Nancy's, birthday. So there was a lot of decorating, partying and cake-eating happening over the past week or so! For my youngest grandson's 4th birthday celebration, Nancy decorated in a … [Read more...]
How I Remove Dirt & Scuff Marks from the Corners of My Leather Handbags & Boots
June 8, 2020 by 21 Comments
Welcome to the 593rd Metamorphosis Monday! It has been Birthday Central here this past week. In just a 7-day period, we've celebrated my son's birthday, my youngest grandson's birthday and today is my daughter-in-law's birthday. For this week's Met Monday, I had hoped to share some of the decorations, including some info about how I made this balloon arch, but I couldn't get all the pictures ready in … [Read more...]
May Favorites: A New Book & A Beautiful Dress I Bought That’s Now $22.95!
June 6, 2020 by 18 Comments
Happy weekend! It's sooo pretty here and finally, the weather has warmed up. Hope you are seeing blue skies and sunshine today! Last month, for my Monthly favorites, I did a switcheroo and shared all my daughter-in-law's favorites. If you missed that post, you'll find it here: Nancy's April Favorite and the Ones I'm Buying for Myself. This month I'm again sharing my favorites, a few items I've … [Read more...]
8 Whimsical, Creative Father’s Day Table Setting Ideas
June 4, 2020 by 12 Comments
Welcome to the 611th Tablescape Thursday! Just wanted to say again, thank you SO MUCH much for all the great comments left on my recent post titled, Where Would You Like to Live for the Rest of Your Life? Comments continue to be coming in each day on that post and I appreciate each and every one because I have found them to be incredibly helpful. Hearing about your experiences has taught me so much and I … [Read more...]
My Favorite Bag Organizer and One So Poorly Made, I Will Never Buy It Again
June 1, 2020 by 43 Comments
Welcome to the 592nd Metamorphosis Monday! A well-designed, well-made bag organizer or bag insert can be one of the best purchases you'll ever make to protect and support your favorite handbag, but a poorly designed or constructed organizer can actually do more harm than good--damaging or warping the shape of your bag. Today I'm sharing my favorite places to shop for bag organizers and one organizer I … [Read more...]
