Welcome to the 364th Metamorphosis Monday! Today's post is about the metamorphosis of a picturesque seaside village located in Italy on the Amalfi coast. Through the good and the bad it has survived, and today it's a bustling village where tourists flock from all over the world. Ever since I saw the movie, Under the Tuscan Sun, I've wanted to visit Positano. I finally got my chance when I traveled to … [Read more...]
A Visit to Positano Italy, A Beautiful Hillside Town on the Amalfi Coast
January 18, 2016 by 63 Comments
Hear the Beautiful Bells of Santa Maria Assunta in Positano, Italy
January 16, 2016 by 29 Comments
Now that the holidays are behind us and I have a bit more time, I'm starting to go through all the photos I took while traveling this past fall to Africa, Italy and Mexico. I took a lot so it's taking a while to go through them and choose the best to share. I also shot a little video along the way so I'll be mixing those into each post as I share the beauty of these amazing places. I can't wait to share … [Read more...]
A Snowy Winter Table Setting
January 14, 2016 by 62 Comments
Welcome to the 382nd Tablescape Thursday! We're celebrating winter with a snowy winter tablescape for Tablescape Thursday. It was a cold but sunshine-filled day yesterday when I created this table setting in my breakfast room. For the centerpiece, I used the little tree I had previously used for our Hot Cocoa Bar on the porch. (See more of the Hot Cocoa Bar in this post: … [Read more...]
Getting Organized and My Favorite Finds
January 12, 2016 by 68 Comments
After the hecticness of the holidays and with the cold weather officially here, I've been enjoying being inside and "nesting" a bit more. I know a lot of folks really get into the organizing mood this time of year. At first I thought this urge to get organized at the start of the new year was due to it being a whole "turning over a new leaf" thing. But after giving it some thought, I think the reason I find … [Read more...]
A Metamorphosis of the Animal Kind: Baby Elephants Playing and Feeding
January 11, 2016 by 39 Comments
Welcome to the 363rd Metamorphosis Monday! My metamorphosis this week is an unusual one, one of the animal kind. During my week long visit to Africa back in September for a photographic safari, on my last day there before my flight late that night, a guide took me to several fascinating places. I visited a bead factory where I didn't buy anything but was super tempted. I toured the home … [Read more...]
Velvet Drapery Update & A Little Preview
January 9, 2016 by 73 Comments
I'm back with a curtain update, I couldn't leave you hanging the whole weekend. Thanks so much for all your suggestions, including your tips on dealing with wrinkles in velvet fabric that's been folded and creased. You are awesome and I always appreciate hearing your excellent ideas and suggestions! This morning I headed off to the Ballard Designs Outlet. The BD outlets here in the Atlanta area are known … [Read more...]
Velvet Drapes for the Living Room
January 8, 2016 by 51 Comments
For many years I had curtains in my living room. They were never really what I wanted here and always felt a bit too formal for the room. Back in October, 2012 (wow, has it been that long!) I removed them because I decided I'd rather look at windows with just plantation shutters than look at curtains that I didn't like and didn't suit the room. After I removed the old … [Read more...]
12 Tablescapes: One for Each Month of the Year
January 7, 2016 by 43 Comments
Welcome to the 381st Tablescape Thursday! Thanks so much for all your kind words on yesterday's post. I appreciate them so much! I know the information you shared about your past experiences with roadside assistance will greatly help all who visit and read that post, so thanks so much for sharing those. Since I didn't get a chance to set a table this week, I thought I do something a little different. … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Car Out of the Mud: A Roadside Service Fail
January 5, 2016 by 132 Comments
Last Monday I went through one of the worst experiences I've ever had while traveling. In fact, I would say this ranks as the worst. Grab a cup of coffee or hot tea because this story is a bit long. I hope it saves someone from experiencing what I went through a few days ago on a long trip back home. I've had car insurance and roadside assistance with the same company for over 35 years. My insurance … [Read more...]
The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour
January 4, 2016 by 25 Comments
Welcome to the 362nd Metamorphosis Monday! Happy New Year! How were your holidays? I hope you were able to spend them with those you love most. I was away for a while, visiting my son, dil and grandson. It was wonderful seeing them! Unfortunately, the trip back home was an adventure, and not in a good way. I'll share that story very soon, complete with pictures, because there are lots of lessons to be … [Read more...]
