Welcome to the 573rd Tablescape Thursday! We're back out on the porch this week for Tablescape Thursday. I've noticed that it's starting to get dark out earlier and earlier each day. I'm going to miss those long summer days when it stayed daylight all the way to 9:00 pm. The blue napkins were the starting point for this table setting. I bought … [Read more...]
One Last Beach-Themed Tablescape for a Late Summer Dinner on the Porch
September 12, 2019 by 33 Comments
August Favorites & Dressing Room Updates
September 11, 2019 by 15 Comments
I'm forever stealing lamps around here. When I added my home office, I stole several lamps from various rooms around the house to dress the office. Over the years I gradually replaced most of those, but I still had a few holes here and there. I also had one I just didn't like that much and had been hoping to replace. The lamp I wanted to replace was this one. This lamp used to be out on the porch, then … [Read more...]
A Blue Painted Chest for a Beach-Themed Upstairs Family Room
September 9, 2019 by 64 Comments
Welcome to the 554th Metamorphosis Monday! I'm not sure why, but every time I order any kind of furniture from Amazon, my local UPS always delivers it busted up and damaged. Remember the multiple ordering attempts I made when trying to get cabinets for my garage? I ended up ordering them via Walmart and had them delivered to my local Walmart Market where I picked each cabinet up in my SUV and … [Read more...]
Candlelight Dining on a Late Summer’s Night
September 5, 2019 by 31 Comments
Welcome to the 572nd Tablescape Thursday! I've been traveling most of the summer, there were two trips to Ohio to visit family with a trip in between to England. During that time I've been dreaming of setting a beach-themed table here on the porch. Every time Tablescape Thursday came around and I wasn't at home, I was thinking how much I wish I was home and creating a summer table with a beachy … [Read more...]
Finally Got Up The Nerve to Do My Own Faux Nails!
September 4, 2019 by 58 Comments
My daughter-in-law, Nancy, always has the most beautiful, manicured fingernails. They are so pretty, she frequently gets compliments from friends and co-workers. That may not sound too surprising but it's actually quite an accomplishment because she does them herself with store-bought, faux KISS nails! The first time I complimented Nancy on her gorgeous nails and she told me she does them, I was in … [Read more...]
An Absolutely Ducky Idea for Shelving in a Bathroom or Linen Closet
September 2, 2019 by 42 Comments
Welcome to the 553rd Metamorphosis Monday! How about a little silly fun for your Labor Day? Happy Labor Day to you, btw. I hope you are resting somewhere with your feet propped up, fruity drink in hand. Those are my plans for this afternoon! :) First off I have to state, this is NOT where I store my linens. I put this bit of fun together last night just so I could share a hilarious, adorable idea that … [Read more...]
A Few of My Labor Day Sale Purchases, So Many Good Sales This Weekend!
August 30, 2019 by 13 Comments
I have been waiting for this weekend for so long! The Labor Day sales are always some of the best during the year. Williams Sonoma has these vintage-style Halloween plates on sale. Sooo cute! You'll find them here: Vintage Style Halloween Plates. Their autumn cookware is also on sale. I love this Staub Pumpkin Cocotte! It's reduced from $55 down to $29.95! Awesome deal for this piece! What a … [Read more...]
An Enchanting Candlelit Table Setting for Fall
August 29, 2019 by 13 Comments
Welcome to the 571st Tablescape Thursday! I'm back home now, had a great drive yesterday in beautiful sunshine the whole way. And no wayward ties attacked my car as I drove home this time! Whew! After the 9+ hour drive, it was too late to put a table together once I arrived, so today I'm sharing a wonderful table from Noemi who wrote: Hey Susan! I have been a fan of your blog for a couple of years … [Read more...]
A Summer Sunday Stroll
August 28, 2019 by 59 Comments
I'm making the long drive home today, wish me luck! Last time it involved a bit of drama...read more about that here: Drama on the Drive Home. Hopefully, I won't encounter any 18-wheelers with exploding tires this time. Ugh. While I'm driving all day, I thought you might enjoy a nice stroll through some of the beautiful neighborhoods in this area. I snapped these photos as we walked to a … [Read more...]
Easy Way to Protect Leather Handbags from Strap Indentations During Storage
August 26, 2019 by 16 Comments
Welcome to the 552nd Metamorphosis Monday! One of the joys in my life when my son married was gaining a wonderful daughter-in-law. With each passing year, Nancy and I grow closer. We were just talking last night about how awesome it is that we have such similar tastes in decorating, food, fashion and especially handbags! lol This past weekend my son was out of town for three days so it was just us and … [Read more...]
