On Monday we began a tour through the Museum of Style Icons, a museum owned by Newbridge Silverware in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. It was a wonderful, unexpected highlight during my trip to Ireland last year. In that previous post, I shared this pretty cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's. That dress was displayed near several other dresses worn previously … [Read more...]
A Visit to the Newbridge Museum of Style Icons
August 13, 2018 by 33 Comments
Welcome to the 498th Metamorphosis Monday! I've been away the past few days visiting family. As I was thinking about what I might share with you today, I remembered a fascinating stop we made during my trip across Ireland last year. I think it was on the same day we visited Blarney Castle. As we were heading back to our manor home for the night, we stopped for a little shopping excursion inside the … [Read more...]
Limelight Hydrangeas, Butterflies and Birds: A Summer Table Setting On The Porch
August 9, 2018 by 50 Comments
Welcome to the 515th Tablescape Thursday! The Limelight hydrangeas in front of my home are still blooming, so I couldn't resist using them again in a summer table setting here on the screened porch. See that big gap, one hydrangea fell over and I didn't notice it until I was done taking pictures. While I was setting the table, little birds flew in and … [Read more...]
When Smeg and Dolce & Gabbana Conspire, Something Wonderful Happens!
August 7, 2018 by 30 Comments
I always have a running list in my head of things I want to share with you. Today I'm finally sitting down to share them all in one place. They run the gamut in price, some are super affordable while others are pricey but just too good to not share. This morning I purchased a pair of these L.L. Bean Sport Shoes for myself and my daughter-in-love. I think they will be great for the hiking trips we go on … [Read more...]
It Took a Year to Get It Right, But Finally This Makeover Is Complete
August 6, 2018 by 37 Comments
Welcome to the 497th Metamorphosis Monday! Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments on Saturday's post. It was so heartwarming and encouraging to read your comments and stories! You shared so many of the same thoughts I have and I truly appreciate each and every comment. I was so surprised by how many of you had actually had the opportunity to visit A Classy Flea in person! I know a lot of folks … [Read more...]
Change Can Be So Hard Sometimes
August 3, 2018 by 113 Comments
When I first moved into my home almost 30 years ago, I struggled to furnish it. As a faithful reader of Traditional Home and Colonial Homes magazines back then, I had fallen in love with classic-traditional furniture styles and antiques. I would regularly visit some of the best furniture stores in the Atlanta area--stores like Matthews Furniture, Beverly Hall, and Furniture Craftsman. I drooled over the … [Read more...]
Making My Own Sunshine for This Week’s Tablescape Thursday
August 2, 2018 by 57 Comments
Welcome to the 514th Tablescape Thursday! I think I may be living in England these days...or maybe I'm in Ireland. I've never seen so much rain, and this has been going on for much of the summer. It has been nice not having to worry about watering the plants on the deck, but I've almost forgotten how sunshine looks! So please excuse the moody skies in the background. Today is definitely … [Read more...]
Geesh, I Knew It was Hot, But Never Expected This!
July 31, 2018 by 31 Comments
The eagerly anticipated Louis Sherry chocolate truffles arrived today. A bad feeling crept in as I opened the lid to the decorative tin and saw chocolate smeared on the papers inside the box. Uh, oh. Apparently, the truffles didn't survive the summer heat during the shipping process. For reference, this is how the chocolates are supposed to look. I had also ordered a tin of … [Read more...]
Living the Life of Reilly and A Luxurious Gift Idea
July 28, 2018 by 34 Comments
Recently in a post, I shared some fun ideas for hanging art or small paintings down low where they can be appreciated while sitting nearby. (See that post here: Hang a Little Painting Where It Will Surprise and Delight.) Cindy left this comment on that post. A friend’s cat has his own art gallery at his level. Every visit, I check to see if he has added to his collection. Small pieces that are … [Read more...]
Sea Life Table Setting in Beautiful Colors of Blue and Coral
July 26, 2018 by 19 Comments
Welcome to the 513th Tablescape Thursday! I'm super excited to share a wonderful summer table with a fun, beach-sea life theme for this week's Tablescape Thursday! Sandra recently emailed and shared photos of a table she set for a family dinner. I immediately fell in love with the blue and coral color scheme of this whimsical table setting. Sandra said she found the blue and … [Read more...]
