Whew, wee! It was time to get the heck out of the house last night. I was late applying the third coat of marine varnish to the potting table. Each night before, that job had been done by 5 or 6:00 PM so I had a few hours of daylight when I could have the doors standing open in the basement. Last night I was running way behind and didn't get that third coat of varnish on until closer to … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Protect & Care for Outdoor Wood Furniture
March 10, 2014 by 85 Comments
Welcome to the 267th Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had a great weekend! This weekend I was busy adding a bit of protection to the Pottery-Barn-Inspired potting table I made recently. I'm hoping to move it up to the deck soon for spring planting and summer parties and I really don't want to see it become weathered and damaged over the years. I've never before had to worry about protecting … [Read more...]
Tour Thayercrest, a Beautiful Historic Home in New Hampshire
March 7, 2014 by 68 Comments
I love taking you on home tours, especially when I come across a hidden gem and today's home is truly a special home! This historic home known as Thayercrest, is located in Farmington, New Hampshire. It was built in 1915, thus making it almost 100 years old! I was surprised to read that in its 100 year history it has never been on the market! Isn't that amazing?! It's not often one can buy a … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Table Setting With Leprechaun Centerpiece
March 6, 2014 by 42 Comments
Welcome to the 286th Tablescape Thursday! I'm sharing a St. Patrick's Day table today. It was dark and gloomy out when I took the pictures for this post. Looking forward to some sunshine days and setting table out on the porch again, soon. You probably recognized Mr. Leprechaun in the centerpiece. He asks to be included in at least one table each year. ;) The bowls are a new addition, I … [Read more...]
Decorating the Porch for Spring
March 3, 2014 by 93 Comments
Welcome to the 266th Metamorphosis Monday! This weekend was so nice here, especially Sunday. I threw open both doors to the porch and spent some time enjoying our 70+ degree weather. I did a little pre-spring cleaning, dusting off a few things in anticipation of the warm days to come. Recently, I came across this little bird feeder in Lowes. It has a rope attached and when … [Read more...]
Tour a Beautiful Historic Home in Savannah Georgia
March 1, 2014 by 31 Comments
One of my favorite places to visit in this big old world is Savannah, Georgia. I love the history, the wonderful old homes and the unbelievably beautiful squares. I've taken you on several home tours in Savannah in the past. I'll link to some of those at the end of this post in case Savannah captures your heart the way it has mine. Today were touring a beautiful Greek Revival home that overlooks one of … [Read more...]
Dimensions and Cut List for a Pottery Barn Inspired Potting Table
February 28, 2014 by 13 Comments
Recently, I shared a tutorial for building a Pottery Barn inspired potting table that can also be used as party buffet server for an outdoor party. You'll find that post containing lots of detailed photos here: Building a Potting Bench Garden Table I've had a few folks ask for more information about where I purchased the vintage styled wheels and dragonfly hooks, as well as additional … [Read more...]
Spring Dessert Buffet for An Outdoor Party
February 27, 2014 by 88 Comments
Welcome to the 285th Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday I shared a Pottery Barn inspired potting table I built for my deck, an area where each year I do a lot of container gardening for summer. This was the inspiration table, the Abbott Island Buffet/Potting Table. This was the version I created for around $1,050 less than the inspiration table. :) One of the neat things … [Read more...]
Build a Potting Table, Great for Parties, Too!
February 26, 2014 by 146 Comments
Love! That perfectly describes how I felt when I saw this picture of the Abbott Potting Table online. Was it the orchids that lured me in, those wonderful old windows or was it that fabulous potting table? I've always wanted a potting bench or potting table. I was doubly smitten when I realized the table could also function as a serving table for parties! Awesome! There was just one problem, it was … [Read more...]
Dining in the Library: When Dining Rooms Are Libraries, Too!
February 24, 2014 by 69 Comments
Welcome to the 265th Metamorphosis Monday! Thank you so, so much for all the sweet words of congratulations yesterday! If being a grandmother is just half as amazing as you've described, I am in for a wonderful journey! :) I was a bit preoccupied this weekend. Truthfully, I had trouble focusing on anything. I know you understand. So, I don't have a Before and After from here in my home to share. I … [Read more...]
