Welcome to the 346th Metamorphosis Monday! For this week's Met Monday, I'm super excited to share an awesome recipe from my friend, Linda. I am so making this the next time I have friends over for a night on the porch. This is one of those recipes that not only taste delicious but it looks impressive when you serve it, too! To make this recipe, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, these are the ingredients you'll need. … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Snuggling Season
September 11, 2015 by 40 Comments
Thanks so much to Country Living for including my autumn door decoration in their fall roundup of 12 Festive Fall Door Decorations That Aren't Wreaths. Click on the image below to check them all out. There's so many great ideas if you would love to try something new this year for your door. I'm not quite ready for fall, it's still sunny and warm here in Georgia with temperatures in the … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: The Romance of British Colonial Style
September 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
The book I'm sharing today is one I purchased back in March of last year. I looked through it and enjoyed the photos when it arrived, but only recently when I began to read it, did I realize how much history is woven through the pages. History never looked so lovely as it does in this book! In the BNOTP Library: The Romance of British Colonial Style Author: Tricia Foley 3 … [Read more...]
A Birthday Celebration With A Safari-Themed Table Setting
September 10, 2015 by 35 Comments
Welcome to the 364th Tablescape Thursday! I have the most delightful, imaginative table setting to share with you today! Wait until you see the dessert! :) This table is one I especially enjoyed looking at again since I'll be heading off to Africa this Tuesday. If you would like to come along on my adventures during my week-long trip to Kenya, sign up to receive daily blog post updates via email here: … [Read more...]
A Storybook Nursery at Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville Louisiana
September 8, 2015 by 15 Comments
A while back I took a trip with a friend to Louisiana and we toured a number of the beautiful, old homes there. One of the homes we toured was Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville seen in this photo from Wikipedia. The oak alley leading to this home is enchanting. If you're ever in the area, stop by and see it in person. Rosedown is located in West Feliciana Parish was the home of Daniel … [Read more...]
DIY Shell and Sea Glass Chargers
September 7, 2015 by 58 Comments
Welcome to the 345th Metamorphosis Monday! A few years back I made these shell chargers to use in beach-themed tablescapes. I made them after coming across six Pottery Barn chargers on eBay and seeing them sell for over $200! I've always wondered how they would look with pretty sea glass mixed in, so recently I primed and painted a bunch of old, plastic chargers I … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: Cottage Style
September 5, 2015 by 4 Comments
Cottage Style: Ideas and Projects for Your World by Jerri Farris and Tim Himsel In the BNOTP Library: Cottage Style Author: Jerri Farris and Tim Himsel 3 Things I Like About This Book: This book is for the crafter or DIYer who loves making or refurbishing treasures for their cottage home. Cottage Style contains detailed directions for making 30+ projects including several … [Read more...]
A Patriotic Table For Two
September 3, 2015 by 47 Comments
Welcome to the 363rd Tablescape Thursday! Thanks so much for all your great suggestions yesterday! Appreciate those so much! With Labor Day weekend upon us, I had fun putting a patriotic tablescape together out on the deck. The whole time I was working on this table, the tree-form hydrangea on this end of the deck kept poking me in the head. :) Taking a photo behind the hydrangea … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: Classic American Decorating by Rosemary G. Rennicke
September 2, 2015 by 5 Comments
This book is a wonderful time capsule. If you loved the magazine Colonial Homes (which later became Classic Homes) you'll enjoy this book. In the BNOTP Library: Colonial Homes Classic American Decorating Author: Rosemary G. Rennicke 3 Things I Like About This Book: I miss Classic Homes (previously Colonial Homes) so this book gives me a small way to hold onto one of my … [Read more...]
A Dry Run
September 2, 2015 by 95 Comments
Yesterday morning I took photos for the post I planned to publish, then I headed off to an eye-appointment. It's been a while since I've been to the eye doctor and I had totally forgotten that they dilate your eyes. Unfortunately, there was to be no picture sorting or post writing after that. Vaccines...My Experience Before getting into today's post, several folks have asked about the vaccines I had … [Read more...]
