Welcome to the 510th Tablescape Thursday! It's always a big celebration at Marie's for the 4th of July! She had several tables set and ready for friends and family when we met up last week. I love these Uncle Sam hats! They make such a fun statement on any table or in any centerpiece or decor. Marie found those in Pier 1 a few years back. A mix of tall, glass candle … [Read more...]
Tour this Beautiful Victorian Home Decorated for the 4th of July
July 2, 2018 by 46 Comments
Welcome to the 492nd Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday! It's the start of a brand new week, looking forward to sharing it with you! On Saturday I shared a few photos of how Marie's beautiful Victorian home is decorated in celebration of this year's Independence Day. Let's go in and see how she decorated inside! The family room was very festive! I bet the mantle is so … [Read more...]
Decorate a Porch for the 4th of July!
June 30, 2018 by 27 Comments
Happy Weekend! Hope you are having a wonderful one! Recently, my friend, Marie, and I got together for a lunch date. Marie has her home beautifully decorated for the Independence Day. Pictures just never do Marie's home justice, everything is so much prettier and grander in person. I loved the red, white and blue bunting running down the entire length of the … [Read more...]
A Beach-Themed Table Setting for the 4th of July: Happy Independence Day!
June 28, 2018 by 47 Comments
Welcome to the 509th Tablescape Thursday! It's officially summer and the 4th of July celebrations are almost upon us! We've been getting some heavy storms every afternoon so please excuse the "moody" background. It was only around 4:00 when I took these photos but it almost looks like it's getting dark out. Whenever I use a tall centerpiece I always get questions, so … [Read more...]
Update on Necklace Spacer & Protect Your Bracelet While Cleaning or Gardening
June 27, 2018 by 16 Comments
Update on the Necklace Spacer Several folks had asked that I update them on how the necklace spacer worked. Mine arrived a couple of days ago and I immediately took off both my necklaces, attached them and put it to work. The result? It worked great! My necklaces stayed tangle-free all day. I'm very pleased! Tip: If you change clothes while wearing your necklaces/necklace spacer, check the position of … [Read more...]
Wear Multiple Necklaces Without Chains Tangling
June 25, 2018 by 25 Comments
Welcome to the 491st Metamorphosis Monday! When I was vacationing in Maui last week, I was minding my own business walking down Front Street in the lovely town of Lahaina when a beautiful sun in a nearby shop window dazzled me with its shimmering beauty. It literally stopped me dead in my tracks. I've always loved sun motifs and this beautiful sun glimmered and sparkled in the Hawaiian sunlight. It was … [Read more...]
How I Avoided Air-Sickness During My Helicopter Tour, + 4 Products I Use & Love
June 23, 2018 by 76 Comments
Recently on THIS post, Linda left a comment asking about a product I had mentioned a few years ago--my battery storage/organizer. I purchased this organizer below after reading a news article about a guy who had been storing "dead" batteries in a bag in his garage until he could take them for recycling. Apparently, some of the batteries were not completely dead, so when the tips touched they sparked a fire … [Read more...]
Dining at Mama’s Fish House in Maui, Hawaii
June 21, 2018 by 88 Comments
Welcome to the 508th Tablescape Thursday! When I announced I was visiting Maui, one restaurant that was recommended to me over and over again was Mama's Fish House. Even after I got to Hawaii and started asking the locals for recommendations, Mama's Fish House was always one of the first places mentioned. During the helicopter tour I took over Maui last week, our pilot, Mike, was continually pointing … [Read more...]
The Lahaina Banyan Tree, Truly The Most Amazing Tree I’ve Ever Seen
June 20, 2018 by 25 Comments
When I mentioned in a post that I was heading off to Maui, Hawaii for a week, I received some wonderful suggestions of places to visit and things to see and do while there. A couple of folks mentioned a special tree in the town of Lahaina called a Banyan tree. I had never heard of a Banyan tree before, but made a mental note to look for it if I ended up in the Lahaina area. Initially, I hadn't planned … [Read more...]
Back Home At Last & A Few Favorites from Hawaii
June 18, 2018 by 36 Comments
Welcome to the 490th Metamorphosis Monday! Well, this is a record for the latest Met Monday has ever posted. I've been flying all night and most of the day but I'm finally back home from Maui. The flights were great and uneventful, just very long. It's a long way from Georgia to Hawaii and back, especially when you go there via Seattle. It's a long way even when you don't go via Seattle. lol I don't … [Read more...]
