Back in May of this year, I spent an entire week in Louisiana and Mississippi touring 13+ antebellum homes. I've never taken a whole week for the sole purpose of touring historic homes, so this was a real treat. One of the homes we toured was Nottoway Plantation, located at 30970 Hwy—405 on the Mississippi River Road, 2 miles north of White Castle, Louisiana. Nottoway is said to be the South's largest … [Read more...]
Tour Nottoway Plantation, South’s Largest Remaining Antebellum Mansion
October 17, 2014 by 40 Comments
In The BNOTP Library: Decorating With Books
October 16, 2014 by 8 Comments
I love books so much, I even buy books written about books. If I were decorating a room and could only add one thing to it other than the furniture and lighting, it would be books. Take away the tchotchkes and vases if you must, remove the figurines and the decorative plates, just don't take away the books. Pssst: All the books I've featured from my library so far, are linked under the main … [Read more...]
Halloween Tablescape With Haunted House Centerpiece & Spiderweb Tablecloth
October 16, 2014 by 43 Comments
Welcome to the 318th Tablescape Thursday! It was a dark and stormy night....well, actually it was more like a dark and rainy day but dark and stormy night sounds a lot more fun and creepy for our Halloween table setting. It was a tad too chilly to set a table out on the porch this week so we're dining inside in the breakfast room for Tablescape Thursday. We aren't dining alone, we have … [Read more...]
Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Wool of Bat…
October 15, 2014 by 97 Comments
Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog... Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble. Macbeth (Act IV, Scene I) ~William Shakespeare Eeek! It's like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock's movie, The Birds! Only, in this case it's The Bats! I've had this image saved on my computer for a year or two. I've always wanted to duplicate the look on my front porch for … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: Adventures With Old Houses
October 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
Adventures With Old Houses was one of the very first books I ever purchased on Amazon. I don't remember now why I bought this book but I'm sure it had something to do with the title. I had never heard of Richard Jenrette but I had a feeling I would like him because anyone with the passion and fortitude to take on the restoration of an old home, and not just one but 14+ old homes, knows a whole lot … [Read more...]
Leyland Cypress Trees Offer Screening And Privacy
October 13, 2014 by 39 Comments
Welcome to the 298th Metamorphosis Monday! Shortly after moving into my home 22+ years ago, we planted a lot of Leyland Cypress trees on either side of our home to provide screening and privacy from the houses on either side. One side of my porch and deck is very private, the other side is kind of close to my neighbor's home. I like my neighbors but there are times when it would be nice to have more … [Read more...]
Fabulous Decor Ideas for Fall
October 12, 2014 by 18 Comments
Are you finally feeling a little crisp coolness in the air? It is still pretty warm here, but I'm definitely enjoying these early days of Autumn. After checking out all the amazing projects this past Metamorphosis Monday, I can tell you are too! Here are just a few wonderful ideas for Fall I found while looking at your posts... Would you believe that these pumpkins and gourds are artificial? … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: On Garden Style by Bunny Williams
October 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
Did you know the wonderfully talented Interior Designer, Bunny Williams authored a gardening book? She did! When I discovered this a few years ago, I was so excited I immediately ordered her book based solely on how much I had loved her book, An Affair With A House. In the BNOTP Library: On Garden Style Author: Bunny Williams Hardcover: 288 pages Book Size: 9.3 x 9.4 x 1 3 Things … [Read more...]
Goodbye Squirrel Highway
October 10, 2014 by 32 Comments
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on whether I should move the Savannah Holly I planted recently back a little toward the house, or leave it where I had planted it. In case you missed that post, I planted a Savannah Holly tree at the right corner of my home as kind of an anchor plant for that end of the house. The landscape plan created by a landscape designer last year indicated the tree should be … [Read more...]
Frightfully Fun Tablescapes For Halloween!
October 9, 2014 by 30 Comments
Welcome to the 317th Tablescape Thursday! Ever since I met Marie a couple of years ago, Halloween has taken a huge leap forward in the FUN department. Marie lives life with tremendous joy and I have to tell you, it's contagious! Recently I took you on a tour of the outside of her home all decorated for Halloween. We're going inside this week for Tablescape Thursday and I can't wait to share the tables … [Read more...]
