I don't think I've ever been more excited for a Black Friday than I am today. The sales are pretty much the best you'll find throughout the year, and I love that I can stay at home in my PJs and still take advantage of all the best deals! Noritake is having their BIGGEST sale of the year with everything sitewide at 30-50% off! These beautiful Christmas accent plates are on sale 30% off. … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving to You!
November 22, 2018 by 23 Comments
Welcome to the 530th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving to you! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing links to 8 previous Thanksgiving table settings. If you're looking for any last-minute ideas this morning, I hope these will provide a bit of inspiration for your Thanksgiving table. Click on any title or picture below to open that particular Thanksgiving Tablescape … [Read more...]
Easily Add Lighting to Attics, Closets & Sheds & A Wallet Update I Just Made
November 19, 2018 by 39 Comments
Welcome to the 512th Metamorphosis Monday! I have two quick updates to share for this week's Met Monday. Hope you find these helpful! I store the majority of my Christmas decorations here in the upstairs bonus room eaves. As seen below, there are little doors that lead to that storage area. That area can be quite dark, especially when all the wreaths I hang on my exterior windows are … [Read more...]
Hanging Wreaths & My Favorite Tartan Flannel Sheets Are On Sale
November 17, 2018 by 23 Comments
Have you completed your autumn decorations? I didn't really decorate a lot this year since I was out of the country for most of October, then under the weather with a nasty cold/virus for 10+ days of November. About the only decorating I did prior to leaving for Egypt was to hang a fall wreath on my front door. (See more of this wreath in this previous post: Autumn Wreath for the Front … [Read more...]
Dining in a Country Lodge, An Autumn Inspired Table Setting
November 15, 2018 by 41 Comments
Welcome to the 529th Tablescape Thursday! It's very cold here in Georgia right now, so I'm dreaming I'm in a beautiful lodge. There's a roaring, crackling fire blazing away in the massive stone fireplace. I'm curled up under a cozy, warm throw, reading The Secret Garden for the thousandth time while sipping the yummiest hot chocolate. What's that? It's time for dinner? A dark … [Read more...]
How I Foiled a Pickpocket Thief in the Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo
November 13, 2018 by 74 Comments
After visiting the Hanging Church in Cairo, I was less than thrilled when our guide announced we were next headed to the souk, also known as the Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar. When I hear the word "souk," it brings back terrible memories of all the souks we visited during my trip to Morocco with Overseas Adventure Travel in March 2017. In Morocco, the souks were always super crowded, smelled bad, and were … [Read more...]
Great Storage Idea for Handbags Or Collectibles & All the Details To Create It
November 12, 2018 by 25 Comments
Welcome the 511th Metamorphosis Monday! If you've been reading BNTOP for a while, I know you're familiar with this view of my home office. On the other side of my office, there's a cozy, little reading corner. Several years ago I hung a Bucket List Travel Map above the chair here in the office, hoping it would keep me inspired and focused on seeing more of our big, … [Read more...]
Christmas Shopping This Weekend & Taking Advantage of the Best Sales
November 10, 2018 by 31 Comments
During the day on Tuesday, my lights went out three times. They weren't out long, just long enough to get all the clocks in the house flashing away. Later that night as I was getting into bed, they went out and stayed out for good. I have no idea what was going on with the power in our neighborhood that day but when I looked out the window, I could see the whole street was out. I never felt panicked … [Read more...]
Beauty & the Beast Birthday Table Featuring Beauty & the Beast Collectibles
November 8, 2018 by 34 Comments
Welcome to the 528th Tablescape Thursday! Happy to say I have turned the corner with this yucky cold/virus I caught my last couple of days in Egypt. The fever is gone and I'm finally starting to get my energy back now, which is good since the holidays are upon us! Thanks so much for all your comments on yesterday's post. I'm so glad you enjoyed our crazy adventure at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract … [Read more...]
In the Footsteps of Agatha Christie: A Visit to the Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan, Egypt
November 7, 2018 by 71 Comments
I have so many mixed emotions about my trip to Egypt. Every day was truly an adventure filled with wonder, but there were also moments that were disconcerting like the one I shared in this post: Foiling a Pickpocket Thief in the Khan Al-Khali Bazaar in Cairo. As I share photos and experiences from my time in Egypt, I'll share it all--the good and the not-so-good. That way if you ever decide to put Egypt … [Read more...]
