Welcome to the 920th Tablescape Thursday! We're out on the porch this week, and I'm happy to say that the recent fan update is complete. The painter came yesterday and painted the area of the ceiling where the previous fan base had been a tad wider than the recently installed new fans. So here's how that area looks now. Happy Spring! I love that with each … [Read more...]
Adorable Lamp On Sale + An Easy Way To Repair Scratches On Wood Furniture
May 12, 2026 by 4 Comments
Before we get into today's post, I have to share something special that I purchased yesterday. There are only a few left so I'm sharing it now in case you would like one, too. As you know, I am a huge lover of lamps. I rarely use overhead lighting in my rooms because I love, love, love how a room, looks under soft lamplight. So whenever I come across a pretty lamp, even if I can't think of a place for it … [Read more...]
Big Porch Update: New Wicker-Style Ceiling Fans For The Screened Porch
May 11, 2026 by 11 Comments
Welcome to the 902nd Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday! A few weeks back, I purchased two new outdoor-rated ceiling fans for the screened porch. The original fans that were installed 16 years ago still worked, but they were covered in rust, and parts of the fans were deteriorating. The fans had also darkened with age, so their general appearance wasn't the best. I wish I had thought to take a photo of the … [Read more...]
My April Favorites + A Few Surprises
May 9, 2026 by 4 Comments
Happy weekend! Hope you are having a great one! I have quite a few favorites to share with you, a mix of favorites from the month of April, plus a few things that came across my radar recently that I thought you would enjoy. Several years back, I purchased THIS nesting package that contains 4-5 different types of nesting material to help birds with building their spring nests. I placed it inside a suet … [Read more...]
If You Love Hydrangeas, You’re Going To Love This Beautiful Spring Table!
May 7, 2026 by 8 Comments
Welcome to the 919th Tablescape Thursday! Brenda has done it again, created a spring table so beautiful, I immediately feel the urge to run off to Williams Sonoma today and go shopping! I told Brenda that it was definitely her fault if I succumbed to buying more dishes this spring! lol Brenda said, "This table is a combination of what I had, and I added those gorgeous hydrangea plates from … [Read more...]
Shopping The Spring Sales: Blue & White Striped Blazer & Summer Dresses On Sale
May 6, 2026 by 3 Comments
During the summer months, I love wearing shorts and dresses. I find them so much cooler than pants or jeans. There are some great sales on dresses right now, but before I share those, I am smitten with this pretty blue and white striped, linen-blend blazer. It looks so fresh and pretty for summer, especially with white slacks! I could see wearing a red tee under it for the 4th. It is currently on sale here: … [Read more...]
Best Light Bulbs For A Cozy Paneled Living Room + Added Another Ring Floodlight
May 4, 2026 by 12 Comments
Welcome to the 901st Metamorphosis Monday party! Happy New Week! I hope you had a great weekend! I have a couple of updates to share, including a problem for which I finally found a solution. I've been searching for light bulbs for the lamps on either side of the sofa for months. Initially, I replaced the bulbs with the same brand that had worked well in other areas of my home, and the result was always … [Read more...]
What I Bought For 50% Off In Williams Sonoma & Going Back For The Napkin Rings
April 30, 2026 by 14 Comments
Welcome to the 918th Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday, I stopped by Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn to check out their spring/summer offerings. This adorable bunny pitcher caught my eye. He was on sale, 50% off! He looks kinda small in my photo, but he's actually a good size. He measures 7 inches wide and almost 9 inches tall. I filled him with water last night to see how much he holds, and he held 48 ozs. … [Read more...]
My 6 Travel Essentials: I Can’t Leave On A Trip Without Taking These Along
April 29, 2026 by 4 Comments
All this glorious sunshine I'm seeing these days has me thinking a lot lately about summer travel. Do you have any spring or summer trips planned? When I first started traveling, most of my trips were abroad. I'm not traveling now as much as I used to, but in the future, I would love to see more of the U.S. In today's post, I'm sharing those must-have pieces that I always take when I travel, including … [Read more...]
Ring Installation Fail, More Shelves, Affordable Litter Genie Bags & Kitten Mischief
April 27, 2026 by 18 Comments
Welcome to the 900th Metamorphosis Monday party! I have quite a few random Before and Afters to share today, plus some fun info that I hope you'll find helpful. Recently, I purchased three additional Ring Camera Floodlights for the house in Georgia. I went with the same ones I have in Ohio since they work so well and have great reviews. (Ring camera floodlight is available here: Ring Camera … [Read more...]
