Summer is officially here! That means more time outdoors for grilling out, playing cornhole, and enjoying time with family and friends. For us Americans, the 4th of July is just around the corner. Today, I've pulled together a few recipes, crafts, and centerpiece ideas that would work for a summer party. I've included some 4th of July decor ideas, too. Would you like to make a flag for your porch this … [Read more...]
Cleaning An Extra-Dirty Porch For Spring, What A Job It Has Been This Year!
June 23, 2025 by 37 Comments
Welcome to the 856th Metamorphosis Monday! How long have I been back in Georgia? Feels like ages, but it's only been 12 days. I've been busy dealing with yard work, getting quotes for bathroom renovations, and cleaning the screened porch. Normally, once winter has passed, I give the porch a good cleaning from top to bottom. That process is usually a two-day event that takes place over one weekend. Then, … [Read more...]
More Affordable Fashion Finds, What I’m Buying, Plus The Cutest LEGO Set Ever!
June 21, 2025 by 8 Comments
Last week, I ordered this beautiful top that reminded me so much of the tops I've purchased in the past from Lilly Pulitzer. It arrived and I love it! The colors are exactly as they appeared online...beautiful! (Top is available here: Beautiful Top for Summer.) Since that top turned out to be so nice, I decided to check out some of the other tops with great reviews. Here are a few of my … [Read more...]
4 Beautiful Table Settings—So Much Inspiration!
June 19, 2025 by 5 Comments
Welcome to the 873rd Tablescape Thursday! I am a tad under the weather this week, but I've been working on a beach-themed table that I'm looking forward to sharing with you next week. Today, I have several beautiful settings to share that I know you're going to love! Debra put together this beautiful candlelit table for Easter this year. Her dinnerware is Memory Lane by Royal—such a … [Read more...]
Two Very Different Home Offices In Two Very Different Homes
June 18, 2025 by 29 Comments
Thanks so much for all your great suggestions for outdoor patio/deck furniture brands to consider for my round patio at the Dollhouse! I have a lot of homework to do, checking out all your suggestions. I had no idea there were so many great options! Since returning home to Georgia, I've been thinking about how very different the office in the Dollhouse is from the one here. In this older photo, before I … [Read more...]
Shopping For Outdoor Furniture: Polywood vs C.R. Plastic
June 16, 2025 by 30 Comments
Welcome to the 855th Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had a great weekend! One of my future goals for the Dollhouse is to purchase outdoor furniture for the patio. That may not happen this year, but I definitely want to do that by next summer. (The photo below is from when the home was listed for sale several years back.) Here's another view of the patio looking back toward the house. Before … [Read more...]
Summer Favorites & An Incredible Sale On Sale!
June 14, 2025 by 10 Comments
I've been shopping the summer clothing sales, and there are some really great ones happening right now. Before we get to the sales, I have to share this top that I discovered today that reminds me so much of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer tops, but for a whole lot less. I love the design and the color! You'll find this pretty floral top available here: Pretty Summer Top. Love the color of this … [Read more...]
Sunflowers, Birds & Bees—It’s Almost Summer!
June 12, 2025 by 7 Comments
Welcome to the 872nd Tablescape Thursday! Whew! Long drive yesterday! I'm back home in Georgia and will be working all day today cleaning off the porches. The pollen is knee-deep on both! Just before leaving the Dollhouse to head back, I received a lovely email from my friend, Linda, sharing a beautiful table she recently created. This table setting has a wonderful bee theme that's perfect … [Read more...]
My May Favorites, So Many Great Ones To Share This Month!
June 10, 2025 by 7 Comments
Last month, I made some awesome finds that I have really been enjoying. In the post I shared recently about the guest bath, I forgot to mention one change I made in that room. When I first moved into the Dollhouse, I had to come up with a sneaky way to store TP in this room since the sink is a pedestal sink. I ended up purchasing the cute, woven basket that's visible in the picture below. It is designed to … [Read more...]
Plans Are In Motion For The Powder Room! It’s Gonna Be Wild!
June 9, 2025 by 70 Comments
Welcome to the 854th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope it was fabulous! For this week's Met Monday, I'm sharing a few updates I've made to the guest bath, along with some big changes that will be coming this summer, if not sooner. This small powder room is located on the main floor of the Dollhouse. Ever since moving in last June, I've been itching to make some changes in this room. I … [Read more...]
