Welcome to the 561st Tablescape Thursday! A bit earlier in the spring, I received a lovely email from Warren whose tables I've shared here on BNOTP in the past. In his email Warren shared some beautiful photos along with information about a table setting he had created for a dinner party with friends. Warren said, "My wife, Kathie, wanted a simple but colorful tablescape for a small dinner party we were … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Spring Table Setting in Vibrant Hues of Lilac Purple and Emerald Green
June 20, 2019 by 19 Comments
Dressing for the Cotswolds in July and Shopping the Summer Sale
June 19, 2019 by 55 Comments
In less than a month, I'll be heading off for a tour through the Cotswolds, my first ever trip to England. Laura, the friend and retired English/Lit college professor who put this trip together with the help of a professional travel agency, told me there are five BNOTP readers who will be joining in on this Literary Tour through the Cotswolds. I can't wait to meet everyone! I've been Googling the temps … [Read more...]
How I Set Up a Comfortable Computer Workstation in a Small Space
June 17, 2019 by 29 Comments
Welcome to the 542nd Metamorphosis Monday! For this week's Met Monday, I'm sharing a small computer workstation I set up in the guest room at my son and daughter-in-law's home. If space is limited in your home but you would love a dedicated spot for working on your computer, I can definitely recommend the setup I've created and will be sharing in today's post. A little backstory: I often plan or time … [Read more...]
Getting a Wave or Wrinkle Out of a Silk Tie
June 15, 2019 by 14 Comments
Recently I purchased a couple of Hermes ties for my son for his birthday. When he opened them a few days ago, one of the ties had an odd, little wave effect going on toward the bottom of the tie. Each tie had been packaged in its own box, and the boxes had been standing up vertically in the bag. I guess this particular tie slipped down and sorta crumpled up a bit in the … [Read more...]
Create Wonderful Outdoor Spaces for Dining in the Garden
June 13, 2019 by 10 Comments
Welcome to the 560th Tablescape Thursday! A few days ago I took you into a wonderful garden that was part of the Secret Gardens of Avondale tour a friend and I enjoyed a few weekends ago. There was one particular garden that really stood out for me. In addition to having a wonderful screened-in summer house... ...and lots of little outdoor seating areas perfect for … [Read more...]
My Hermes Perfume Atomizer Collection & the Perfumes They Hold
June 11, 2019 by 48 Comments
I love perfume and wear it almost every day. It's amazing how a little spritz of your favorite scent can completely change your mood. If you're allergic to perfume or don't enjoy wearing it, you'll probably want to skip this post. I know some folks can't or don't wear perfume, but if you do love it and wear it, please continue reading and be sure to leave me a comment sharing your favorite scent. I love … [Read more...]
A Secret Garden, Lots of Whimsy and Beautiful Art: This Garden Tour Had it All!
June 10, 2019 by 16 Comments
Welcome to the 541st Metamorphosis Monday! No big Before and Afters happening around here so I'm taking you on a little garden tour for this week's Met Monday. Actually, now that I think about it, there are a couple of really cute Before/Afters in the garden! A few days ago, a friend and I enjoyed touring five beautiful gardens as part of The Secrets Gardens of Avondale spring garden … [Read more...]
May Favorites Including a Fun, Addictive Game the Whole Family Will Love!
June 8, 2019 by 22 Comments
I've been weeding the gardens (still have so much more to do!) and this trash bag holder has been invaluable! It's almost like having a second person helping you, holding the bag open while you toss stuff in. I've been impressed with how well it works, even when I'm tossing in heavier stuff the bag has never comes loose. I use it so much, I leave it out full time in my garage for easy access. I think … [Read more...]
An Accidental Mother’s Day Table Setting
June 6, 2019 by 41 Comments
Welcome to the 559th Tablescape Thursday! I'm not exactly sure how I did this, but somehow I accidentally created a Mother's Day table setting for this week's Tablescape Thursday. lol It was super cloudy yesterday so I decided early on in the day I'd set a table inside in the breakfast room instead of on the porch. I thought I'd create a blue and white candlelit setting with the new lantern I just … [Read more...]
Celebrating Doris Day: 3 Movie House Tours and 2 Fashion Posts
June 4, 2019 by 19 Comments
Ever since I heard about Doris Day's passing on May 13th, I've been wanting to share a post linking back to some of the movies of her's that I've shared here on the blog. I've always enjoyed her movies, especially the light-hearted, romantic comedies. From what I've read in various articles online, Doris was in very good health for someone her age (she was 97) but apparently, she came down with pneumonia … [Read more...]
