Greetings this beautiful fall day! Are you busy preparing for Thanksgiving? I haven't had Thanksgiving here at my home in a while, so I'm excited to have family coming here this year. I picked up a Honey Baked Ham yesterday and bought a fresh turkey today to cook on Thanksgiving Day. I know they'll be lots of left overs but that's fine with me. Who doesn't love leftovers! I always prepare a squash casserole … [Read more...]
Sailing With The Scotts: Sharing All The Details
November 23, 2015 by 91 Comments
Welcome to the 356th Metamorphosis Monday! For this week's Met Monday, I could share the wreaths I hung across the front of the house yesterday as my metamorphosis, but since Drew and Jonathan (the Scott Brothers) are the masters of Before and Afters, in honor of all their past makeovers, let's go "Sailing with the Scotts" this week instead. This was the ship the Scott Brothers chartered … [Read more...]
A Double Rainbow Seen While Sailing With The Scotts
November 22, 2015 by 30 Comments
I'm back from the "Sailing with the Scotts" cruise and have some fun pics to share. I spent yesterday sorting and going through many of them...and doing this. Yep, it's that time again, time to bring out the wreaths. I'm going to spend the afternoon hanging them and can't wait to see them up. (See how I hang them in this post: How to Hang Wreaths on Exterior Windows ) Looking at that photo … [Read more...]
Tartan Christmas Table Setting, Vintage Style
November 19, 2015 by 33 Comments
Welcome to the 374th Tablescape Thursday! Before we get into this week's Tablescape Thursday, I think I have some good news. It appears the Tartan Chargers are back in stock again, at least they are as I'm writing this on Saturday evening. You'll find them here: Tartan Chargers Recently Jeri who reads BNOTP, shared some pictures of a tablescape she created for work. Jeri has the enviable job of … [Read more...]
Decking the Halls…and the Beds…and the Sofas
November 17, 2015 by 31 Comments
I've always loved pillows, have them all throughout my house. The last few years I've started collecting Christmas pillow and oh. my. gosh...there are some really cute ones out there. The "Love" pillow I purchased one year after Christmas is actually a Christmas pillow, but I think it's perfect to pull out again in February for Valentine's Day. The Love pillow is currently on sale with free … [Read more...]
7 Christmas Porches
November 16, 2015 by 26 Comments
Welcome to the 355th Metamorphosis Monday! Ahoy Matey! As you read this, I'm somewhere out floating in the Caribbean, hopefully NOT in the Bermuda Triangle!!! ;) I'm off sailing with the The Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott on their "Sailing With The Scotts, Ultimate Design Cruise." I have lots of posts ready for you this week. If I can find a Wifi connection, I'll also share some photos … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: The Bee Cottage Story
November 14, 2015 by 13 Comments
It's not often a decorating book comes with a great story...this one does. In the BNOTP Library: The Bee Cottage Story Author: Frances Schultz 3 Things I Like About This Book: I've had this book on my wish list ever since I blogged about France Schultz adorable Bee Cottage here: France Schulz Decorated Bee Cottage and Herself Back to Happiness. It had completely sold out and was … [Read more...]
Fall Table Setting with Limelight Hydrangea Centerpiece
November 12, 2015 by 43 Comments
Welcome to the 373rd Tablescape Thursday! When I first started putting this table together, it was in the 50's outside, a little too chilly for playing out on the porch. By the time I was done, I was wishing I had set the table there because it was already up to 63 degrees outside. I'm using a few of the souvenirs I brought back from Italy in today's … [Read more...]
It’s Almost Time to Go Sailing With The Scotts!
November 10, 2015 by 40 Comments
Well, it's almost that time! Very soon I'll be heading down to Florida to hop on a big ol ship to go "Sailing with the Scotts." I'm not sure what type of wifi connection I'll have available during the trip, but whenever I do have one, I'll be sharing the fun with you on Instagram. If you're not already following on Instagram, you'll find BNOTP here: BNOTP on Instagram Snapchat Anyone a … [Read more...]
20 Ways To Make Your Christmas Merry & Bright
November 9, 2015 by 55 Comments
Welcome to the 354th Metamorphosis Monday! Christmas is just 45 days away and I've noticed lots of folks are Pinning and Instagramming Christmas ideas for inspiration. At the top of BNOTP, you'll find a category called, Holiday Home. Under Holiday Home, you'll find a subcategory called, Christmas. Under Christmas you'll find lots of decorating ideas, house tours, crafts, movies, recipes, tablescapes … [Read more...]
