I think spring fever has gone to my head! This week I'm getting estimates for tons of things I've been needing to get done. Not sure what all I'll try to do right away and what will have to wait, but tomorrow is the start of a few of the updates. The first update is here in the kitchen. The Grohe faucet I had installed back in 2001 when I completed a modest kitchen renovation, has been acting up over the … [Read more...]
I’m Steaming! Steaming Happy, That Is!
March 21, 2016 by 34 Comments
Welcome to the 373rd Metamorphosis Monday! Several years ago my sister gave me a My Little Steamer, steamer. She had a very generous and loving nature and often when she saw something advertised on TV that she thought I could use, she would buy it and surprise me with it on my next visit to her home. At the time she gave me the steamer, I wasn't sure how I would use it, but I thanked her and tucked it … [Read more...]
How to Clean Encrusted Mineral Deposits From Inside a Humidifier
March 18, 2016 by 127 Comments
Lately I've been a cleaning fiend around here. I understand now why you hear so much about "spring" cleaning. When winter begins to fall away and the days start getting longer and warmer, something inside just makes you want to clean and freshen up everything in sight. It's kind of fun to put up away some of the things I've been using this winter, a sign that winter is pretty much a thing of the past. I … [Read more...]
Spring Easter Table Setting With Spode Emma’s Garland & Bunny Centerpiece
March 17, 2016 by 58 Comments
Welcome to the 391st Tablescape Thursday! We're out on the porch this week for Tablescape Thursday. The weather has been so nice, running in the mid 70's every day, so I couldn't resist putting a table outside. Has spring arrived early in your area, too? I've put together a table that will work for an Easter or springtime gathering. This is the first time I've used the … [Read more...]
Burberry Scarf: Fake vs Real & How to Avoid Getting Scammed
March 14, 2016 by 108 Comments
Welcome to the 372nd Metamorphosis Monday! Back in early February, I decided to add an iconic piece to my winter wardrobe, something I've been wanting for many years: a Burberry scarf in the classic heritage check. Since Burberry was still offering the free monogramming they had offered during the Christmas holidays, I decided to go ahead and have them monogram it. After I placed my order, just for … [Read more...]
10 Easy Centerpieces Anyone Can Make for a Spring or Summer Celebration
March 10, 2016 by 28 Comments
Welcome to the 390th Tablescape Thursday! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing 10 fun centerpieces anyone can make. These centerpieces use common things we already have or items that are usually pretty easy to find in dollar stores and discount shops. The only exception may be the 5th one down, the cookie tree centerpiece, which needs a little tree of some type for display. Hope this gets … [Read more...]
A Dream Outdoor Summer House & Gardening Shed
March 8, 2016 by 25 Comments
I love being outdoors, listening to the birds chirping and feeling the soft breezes as they stir through the trees. I've been known to go outside and spend the entire day there, either digging in the yard or just whiling around the hours on the porch completely lost in a good book. Recently, I came across the most wonderful outdoor space, truly a dream garden. I'm pretty sure when we pass on one day, … [Read more...]
How to Repair a Woodpecker-Damaged Roof of a Lazy Hill Dovecote Birdhouse
March 7, 2016 by 74 Comments
Welcome to the 371st Metamorphosis Monday! Greetings! How was your weekend? Hope it was great! Mine was productive and I'm happy to report that I was able to successfully repair the damaged roof of my Lazy Hill Dovecote and restore it back to the garden in time for the spring nesting season. You may remember a woodpecker (we suspect a Pileated Woodpecker) drilled a huge hole into the roof almost two … [Read more...]
Lighting a Dark Corner of the Porch
March 4, 2016 by 32 Comments
Recently I shared an outdoor lamp I purchased for the oval table here on the screened porch after I nabbed the lamp that had been there for use in the guest room. When I shared that lamp, I also shared this rather blurry photo of a floor standing version of the same lamp. I've always had three lamps on the porch, two are visible in this photo below. The … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Table with 4-Leaf Clover & Shamrock Dishes
March 3, 2016 by 46 Comments
Welcome to the 389th Tablescape Thursday! I was so hoping to put a table out on the porch this week since we've been having warmer weather, but it turned cold again the day I set this table, so we're back in the breakfast room for this week. I pulled out my favorite centerpiece for this St. Patrick's Day table. This friendly little leprechaun only comes out to play during the month of … [Read more...]
