Yesterday afternoon I made a little update here in my home office. You may remember seeing this large decorative clock on the wall in previous photos. (This photo was taken back around Halloween one year so ignore the pumpkins.) I like this clock but I purchased it mainly to help fill that big blank wall. I've always wanted to do a gallery of photos there, instead. Maybe … [Read more...]
10 Rolling, Carry-On Bags That Are Beautiful, As Well As Practical
July 28, 2015 by 56 Comments
I've been giving a lot of thought lately to what luggage I'll be carrying when I travel to Italy this fall. When I first started dreaming and planning for a trip, the travel company I was considering using really emphasized taking a very small suitcase (like a carry-on size) for the whole trip because they often booked rooms in small Mom-Pop owned hotels where there were no elevators. Also, due to the … [Read more...]
A Screened Porch Addition, No Haints Allowed!
July 27, 2015 by 36 Comments
Welcome to the 339th Metamorphosis Monday! Recently I received the nicest e-mail from Gloria. She recently added a screened-in porch on to the back of her home and it turned out beautifully! Gloria said, "I found you and your blog in 2012 when I was doing my research to convert a deck on the west side of my house to a screened porch. My husband and I never used the deck because it was just too hot … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: Great American Houses and Their Architectural Styles
July 25, 2015 by 5 Comments
If you have an interest in the architectural history of the homes we see all across America, you'll love this book. Many of the homes featured in this book are of historical significance and you'll probably recognize the architects and often the owners of these beautiful homes, In the BNOTP Library: Great American Houses And Their Architectural Styles Author: Virginia & Lee … [Read more...]
A Nautical Table Setting by Candlelight
July 23, 2015 by 49 Comments
Welcome to the 357th Tablescape Thursday! Soooo, remember yesterday how I mentioned plans to create a table setting on the little bistro table that lives here on the deck. HA! Mother Nature had other plans. A huge storm came and raged on for quite a while. It ended about half an hour before it became totally dark out. When the storm finally ended, I rushed downstairs and quickly put … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: The Finest Rooms in America
July 22, 2015 by 7 Comments
It was the title of this book that first caught my eye, but the "Editorial Reviews" and the reviews on Amazon prompted me to take a chance and buy it. In the BNOTP Library: The Finest Rooms in America Author: Thomas Jayne 3 Things I Like About This Book: This is another one of those books that let's us take a peek into the homes of some very famous people. They come from all walks … [Read more...]
Tour a Beautiful Victorian Home, Rebuilt After a Devastating Fire
July 21, 2015 by 51 Comments
Yesterday we toured the outside of this beautiful Victorian home belonging to Christy and Don. You may remember the original home was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike. It's really scary to think that lightning can cause such destruction, isn't it? We'll start our tour here in the entry and a grand entry it is with a beautiful curving staircase. I think it may have been around … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Victorian Home Rises From The Ashes
July 20, 2015 by 42 Comments
Welcome to the 338th Metamorphosis Monday! In 2008, the unthinkable happened. A storm came and lightening reduced this beautiful Victorian home to charred rubble. The owners, Christy and Don, began a new, determined to rebuild their home following the design of the original house as their guide. It took two full years to bring it back, but oh my gosh, is it wonderful! I … [Read more...]
Serving Ideas For Summer Parties and Gatherings
July 16, 2015 by 15 Comments
Welcome to the 356th Tablescape Thursday! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I've pulled together in one post a few of the ideas I've shared in the past for serving beverages for summer gatherings with family and friends. Summer is still in full swing here in the south and will be for another 2-3 months, so let's have a party! Click on the titles below to access the post for the recipe. White … [Read more...]
Storage Bins & Ideas for Refrigerators
July 15, 2015 by 43 Comments
Do you ever open the deli or crisper drawers in your refrigerator with plans to make a yummy sandwich only to find a yucky mess awaiting you? Maybe on your last visit to the market, you purchased a bag of kale for a green smoothie or some fresh tomatoes in anticipation of a making a healthy salad. But now, as you peer down into the crisper drawer, you discover the kale has decided to transform itself … [Read more...]
