Welcome to the 923rd Tablescape Thursday! Were you a fan of Winnie the Pooh books when you were growing up? On October 14 of this year, Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 years old! October 14th is the centennial celebration of the publication of A.A. Milne's original Winnie-the-Pooh book. A few weeks back, Teresa, a dear friend of mine, attended a special event hosted by the Society For The Advancement of Floral … [Read more...]
A Whimsical Tablescape In Celebration Of Winnie-the-Pooh Turning 100 Years Old This Year!
June 4, 2026 by 3 Comments
7 Updates In 2 Months, Lesson Learned: Give Yourself A Deadline
June 1, 2026 by 15 Comments
Welcome to the 905th Metamorphosis Monday! I'm back at the Dollhouse. The weather for the drive up was perfect! Beatrice and Agatha were so good during the trip; they are such great little travelers. I stopped every couple of hours to let them get out of their carrier so they could potty, eat, drink, and roam around inside the car. After roaming around in the car and checking everything out, I always felt … [Read more...]
Pairing A New Lilly Pulitzer-Like Coat With Lilly Pulitzer Dresses
May 29, 2026 by 7 Comments
Recently, I shared this pretty floral Car Coat that reminds me so much of Lilly Pulitzer clothing. I ordered it and was absolutely blown away by the quality and the design of the coat. I thought it would be nice based on all the amazing reviews, but it still exceeded my expectations. It's fully lined, and the fabric feels so nice! It feels like it's from a high-end boutique! Love, love, love … [Read more...]
Found Them! They Come In Blue & White, Too! Plus, The Best Peanuts I’ve Ever Tasted
May 28, 2026 by 14 Comments
Welcome to the 905th Tablescape Thursday! Remember these cute rechargeable lamps I shared recently in this table setting? Back when I set that table, I could not find them online, but last night I located them here: Rechargeable, Dimmable Floral Lamps with 3 Light Options. They are the same price that I paid. So if you loved those, get them while they are available. They … [Read more...]
Lamp Shopping In HomeGoods, So Many Unique Designs!
May 27, 2026 by 8 Comments
Funny how things work out sometimes. Just a few weeks ago, I was complaining about how almost every lamp I come across in stores these days is designed with a drum shade, my least favorite style of lamp shade. The main thing I don't like about drum shades is how open they are at the top, how they don't taper. The glare they create in your face when passing by one when it's on an end table or side table is … [Read more...]
Musical Lamps Again, And Cats In High Places
May 25, 2026 by 27 Comments
Welcome to the 904th Metamorphosis Monday! I've been playing Musical Lamps again, while the cats seem to be playing a game of Musical Cats. (Remember the old childhood game, Musical Chairs, that was often played at parties?) A while back, I moved this brass candlestick lamp from this chest in my upstairs hall to a different spot where it was much needed. It was moved to this chest located … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Sales: Great Cordless Vac, Faves For The Garden/Table & Back In Stock!
May 23, 2026 by 14 Comments
Hope you are having a relaxing Memorial Day weekend! I've been shopping the sales and have made some purchases that I'm looking forward to receiving. If you missed out on this beautiful floral car coat that looks for the world like it came from Lilly Pulitzer, it is now back in stock. Again, if you order it, don't forget that it's quite oversized, so be sure to size down one full size from what you would … [Read more...]
The Honey Bees In My Garden Took Charge Of The Centerpiece In This Spring Table
May 21, 2026 by 25 Comments
Welcome to the 921st Tablescape Thursday! On a recent trip to HomeGoods, I purchased a really pretty vase. It was the inspiration for this week's tablescape. A few days ago, I noticed the Dharuma hydrangea near my mailbox was in full bloom. Perfect, I thought! This beautiful hydrangea will be my centerpiece for this week's table setting. I grabbed my clippers and headed toward the mailbox, … [Read more...]
Fave Spring-Summer Fashions On Sale, Including For Our 250th Anniversary This Summer
May 19, 2026 by 3 Comments
I have some really cute summer goodies to share, and all are currently on sale, well, except for one, but it's so cute, I had to include it! Hope you enjoy this collection of spring/summer finds. I have been eyeing these Skechers for weeks. They would be perfect with shorts this spring and summer. The floral embroidery is so pretty! You'll find these adorable sneakers available here: Skechers Embroidered … [Read more...]
A Mini-Disaster That May Have Led To Something Better: Lemons to Lemonade
May 18, 2026 by 51 Comments
Welcome to the 903rd Metamorphosis Monday. See these two rascals—they are chaos in fur suits. Ha! It's been at least 40 years since I've had miniature tigers roaming the house. The last time I adopted a cat, he was 3 years old, so fully grown. Kittens are a delight, and part of that delight is their boundless energy, energy combined with multiple sharp knives on the end of each paw, over which they … [Read more...]
