Welcome to the 342nd Metamorphosis Monday! I love blueberries, they're my favorite fruit in the whole world. I eat them every single day, even during the winter if I can find them. When my son was little, we used to pick them every summer at a local farm, Berry Patch Farms, that's around 30 minutes from our home. My son was just 4 years old when this picture was taken. We loved picking berries at this … [Read more...]
Inspired By The Deep Blue Sea
August 13, 2015 by 43 Comments
Welcome to the 360th Tablescape Thursday! It was a gorgeous day out on the porch, we've been blessed with a lot of those lately! Recently, Noritake sent six salad plates my way in a fun new pattern called Indigo Beach. Before I even knew the name of the pattern, the design had me thinking of the deep blue sea. The yellow-rimmed dinner plates are also by … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: Colefax and Fowler: The Best in English Interior Decoration
August 12, 2015 by 5 Comments
If you're a lover of English Country design, this book is about the firm that pretty much invented this style of decorating. They greatly influenced some of our favorite designers including Arthur Hadley, Mario Buatta and Mark Hampton. In the BNOTP Library: Colefax and Fowler: The Best In English Interior Decoration Author: Chester Jones 3 Things I Like About This … [Read more...]
Inspiration in Blogland
August 11, 2015 by 18 Comments
So much inspiration around blogland...sharing some of my favorites today. Enjoy! Mary Carol Garrity has created a wonderful backyard paradise for entertaining: Innisfree: Cottage By The Lake Imagine if you went on a photographic safari and a Cheetah decided to get up close and personal: Cheetah Face to Face (video) Tired of seeing so many kitchens with a white tiled … [Read more...]
1960’s Kitchen Gets a Dramatic Makeover
August 10, 2015 by 43 Comments
Welcome to the 341st Metamorphosis Monday! Do you ever come across a kitchen makeover that just stuns? This Cape Cod home located in Harwich Port, Massachusetts hadn't been updated in many years. It has been renovated throughout and is now available for purchase. The entrance is really pretty and inviting with a basket of greenery on the door. I was just thinking how I haven't had a … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: John Fowler, Prince of Decorators
August 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Being a big fan of the work of designer, Mario Buatta, a few years ago I went in search of books about John Fowler. Mario has mentioned many times in interviews and books how greatly influenced he was by his work. He credits John Fowler with teaching him how to use color and how to arrange and use furnishings in a room. In the BNOTP Library: John Fowler, Prince of Decorators Author: Martin … [Read more...]
A Beach-Themed Sea Life Table Setting
August 6, 2015 by 29 Comments
Welcome to the 359th Tablescape Thursday! Summer has been flying by for me this year. Has it seemed that way for you, too? It's still plenty hot here in Georgia, perfect weather for a beach and sea life inspired table setting! Recently, Elena put this wonderful table setting together with adorable plates sporting some rather cute sea creatures. Elena chose a rustic lantern with a rope … [Read more...]
A Sweet Bungalow Gets a Full Renovation
August 3, 2015 by 38 Comments
Welcome to the 340th Metamorphosis Monday! This morning as I was filling the birdfeeders, I could hear laughing and shouting coming from the street in front of my home. After I finished with the feeders, I went back inside and peered out the front window to see what all the excitement was about. Parents and children were gathered on the sidewalk, eagerly awaiting the arrival of a big, yellow … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: Second Home: Find Your Place in the Fun
August 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
Have you ever longed for a second home, a place to head out to for the weekends or for a little vacation? The book I'm sharing today is one I purchased back in January 2008 when I was right in the middle of adding two porches to my home: a small front porch and a screened-in porch. It must have been the wonderful porch on the cover that drew me in, well that and all the great reviews. In … [Read more...]
An “Italy-Inspired” Table Setting & A Special Story
July 30, 2015 by 22 Comments
Welcome to the 358th Tablescape Thursday! Terri and Johnny just returned from Italy and that wonderful trip was the inspiration for today's tablescape. They had been planning this trip for a while but it had to be put on hold for a bit. As we enjoy Terri's beautiful table setting created for a dinner with family after their return, I'll let Terri tell you why she celebrates each and every day with … [Read more...]
