I had a big decision to make today. So what did I do? I procrastinated and started cutting up vegetables, instead. This is the best vegetable beef soup! It smells so insanely good while cooking...makes the whole house smell that way, too. It's made from a recipe I found in an old Southern Living magazine, if I'm remembering correctly. I always change the recipe a bit by adding some stew … [Read more...]
A Christmas Markets Trip Along the Rhine & Soup to Warm You On This Cold Day
December 12, 2017 by 68 Comments
Goodbye Shoulder Bumps: Hangers Designed for Holding Cardigan Sweaters
December 11, 2017 by 39 Comments
Welcome to the 463rd Metamorphosis Monday! This has been such a wacky morning. When I "woke-up" my computer today to complete my post for Met Monday, the "Caps Lock" button was stuck in the "on" position. The key itself wasn't physically stuck down, but it was showing a little green light indicating the caps lock was on, and no matter what I did, it wouldn't turn off. Can you imagine me typing out and … [Read more...]
A Few Winter Wardrobe Additions and Gift Ideas
December 10, 2017 by 38 Comments
This fall/winter I've been on a quest to completely overhaul my winter wardrobe, focusing on two things: comfort and warmth. I added a few more pieces this past week and thought I'd share those in this post in case you're looking to update your winter wardrobe, or just looking for some additional gift ideas. Before this fall I didn't own a single Fair Isle sweater. A lot of the ones I've found over the … [Read more...]
Winter Wonderland
December 8, 2017 by 80 Comments
Snow: some people love it. Some, not so much. I'm afraid I fall into the "not-so-much" category. Wish I could send it all to my son, dil and grandchildren...they love this cold, white stuff. It snowed off and on all throughout the day. Earlier in the day I came out long enough to get the snow off the boxwood shrubs and to snap a few pics. Notice the … [Read more...]
A Christmas Table Setting for Cat Lovers
December 7, 2017 by 79 Comments
Welcome to the 480th Tablescape Thursday! We're back in the breakfast room for this week's Tablescape Thursday, only there's no sunshine today. It was a rainy, dreary day out, so I decided to make my own sunshine inside. My centerpiece is a bit tall for this spot, so had to slide the table over slightly due to the chandelier. If you are a cat lover, you're going to love the dishware … [Read more...]
Making Progress and Visiting Bluebirds
December 6, 2017 by 44 Comments
Happy Days! I'm sooo much better! Yesterday was the turning point. I'm way behind on my decorating from being sick for the last ten days, but I got a tremendous amount done today. I purchased a wreath, hung garland around the door, added more ornaments to the tree, wrapped all the presents except two, set a table for Tablescape Thursday, photographed it and had a repairman out to make a few minor repairs. … [Read more...]
First Day Results for My Little Impromptu Snack Bar
December 5, 2017 by 51 Comments
A few days ago in THIS post, I shared this really neat idea I saw on Instagram, a way to say "thanks" during the holiday season to those hard-working folks who deliver packages to our door so frequently during this time of year. I'm not sure who started this idea, but I think it may have been Linette at the Instagram account shown below. I order a lot of items online to avoid getting out into the Atlanta … [Read more...]
Christmas Decorating & Gift Wrapping Update
December 4, 2017 by 49 Comments
Welcome to the 462nd Metamorphosis Monday! In a previous post here at BNOTP, I shared how I'll be wrapping my Christmas gifts this year. This adorable wrapping paper was my inspiration. (Wrapping paper is available here: Wrapping Paper.) I love this cute design so much, I ended up purchasing four rolls. Each roll comes with a lot of paper, love that! For my present topper this year, each … [Read more...]
Answering Your Questions & A Christmas Home Tour
December 3, 2017 by 26 Comments
Still haven't turned the corner on this cold, or whatever it is. When I talk, I sound like a man, or maybe a frog--or maybe a man with a croaking frog in his pocket. lol It's embarrassing! When I go someplace like the grocery store, or have to call someone on the phone, I sound ridiculous. Oh well, not much I can do about that. Spent much of the day in bed, just sleeping and trying to get over this yucky … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Holiday Table Setting
November 30, 2017 by 93 Comments
Welcome to the 479th Tablescape Thursday! I was out of town until late Tuesday night, so didn't get to put a table together until last night. Unfortunately, I was too sick to stay up last night to take photos and create a post. This cold I have is absolutely evil! I'm supposed to go on a Christmas home tour on Saturday, but I'm not sure that will happen. Christmas sure is an inconvenient time to get … [Read more...]
