Oh, to be a child again and get to visit Marie's house at Halloween! Imagine being 8 years old and trick-or-treating here on Halloween night! If you made it past the fire-breathing dragons... ...with massive wings beating back and forth to scare you away... ...would you be brave enough to walk under this guy to collect a treat? :) Marie's … [Read more...]
A Visit to Marie’s: A Halloween Table Setting and My First Bubble Tea
October 3, 2019 by 47 Comments
Welcome to the 576th Tablescape Thursday! We're off to Marie's for this week's Tablescape Thursday! Marie and I got together for lunch recently and the place we were lunching was right next door to Tiny Bubbles Teatime. We stopped in for a glass of bubble tea before heading next door for lunch. It was the perfect day to dine outside, not too hot and just the nicest breeze, so we sat outside and … [Read more...]
Easiest, Fastest Way to Remove Lint and Dust from Bedding and Dust Ruffles
September 29, 2019 by 41 Comments
Welcome to the 557th Metamorphosis Monday~ I had meant to post this weekend but unfortunately, I've been under the weather. Thankfully I'm feeling a bit better this evening so I thought I would go ahead and get tomorrow's Metamorphosis Monday post up for you now. Update: Before we get into this post, just discovered that Mr. Pheasant went on sale this weekend, 30% off! You'll find him on sale here: … [Read more...]
An Early Autumn Table Setting
September 26, 2019 by 28 Comments
Welcome to the 575th Tablescape Thursday! We're still in 80s and 90s here and everything is still beautifully green. Georgia doesn't say goodbye to summer easily or quickly, we like to savor those last warm moments of summer until autumn insists we let go. When I bought Mr. Pheasant last week, I really had him in mind for a Thanksgiving table, but I decided to go ahead and use him right … [Read more...]
Touring Two Equestrian Homes and Dressing in Equestrian Style for Autumn
September 25, 2019 by 14 Comments
I've always had a love for equestrian style. I love it in home decor and I'm always drawn to it in fashion or clothing styles. You may remember when I shared one of my favorite books that features equestrian decor, collectibles, fashion, etc... in this previous post: In the BNOTP Library: Equestrian Style. Book below is available here: Equestrian Style. Over the years I've also taken … [Read more...]
How I Clean My Travel Tote and Protecting It From Damage on Future Trips
September 21, 2019 by 24 Comments
When I traveled to England earlier this summer, I had an experience while going through security that sent me on a search. Whenever I fly domestically, or even sometimes when traveling via car, I use this blue and white bag as my travel tote. It holds everything I need and is the perfect size to be my "Personal Item" when flying. I decided to use it on an international trip for the first time when I … [Read more...]
Halloween-Thanksgiving Dinnerware Shopping & What I Couldn’t Leave Behind
September 19, 2019 by 54 Comments
Welcome to the 574th Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday I stopped by two of my favorite stores to check out the autumn dishware offerings. At first, I was completely underwhelmed, every table I saw was done in neutral tones. There were at least four dressed that way. I didn't take photos of all of them because I was really in the mood for some gorgeous fall color. If you love neutral colors … [Read more...]
Proof I Will Never Grow Up, As If You Needed It
September 16, 2019 by 20 Comments
Welcome to the 555th Metamorphosis Monday! Remember the dinosaur bookends I bought for my grandson's bedroom... ...when my daughter-in-law and I completed a full makeover of their room? Yup, I'm talking about the ones there behind the dinosaur eggs. lol I loved them soooo much when we did the makeover... ...I decided I had to have a set … [Read more...]
A Bit of Autumn Wardrobe Styling and It’s Almost Flannel Season!
September 15, 2019 by 28 Comments
Just popping in for a quick update for the fashion lovers. I'm starting to get super excited about shopping for a few new winter clothes. If you are following me on my new Instagram account, UnderMoonlightAndMagnolias, you probably saw this posting where I shared a new scarf I just purchased recently from Hermes. I paired it with a few old favorites that I'll definitely be wearing again this year. Pssst: … [Read more...]
The Only Place I Really Feel Comfortable Shopping for Pre-loved Designer Handbags
September 14, 2019 by 33 Comments
I had never purchased a pre-loved or pre-owned designer handbag until this past spring. Even pre-owned, designer bags can be a bit on the pricey side, so I was always leery I'd get a bag that wasn't as described, or worse, a fake! What finally prompted me to take the plunge was discovering a pre-loved site that gives you a full 30 days to decide if you like the bag enough to keep it. I had been toying … [Read more...]
