Last September, after a summer spent reclaiming my front yard from the overgrown jungle it had become, I consulted the services of a local garden nursery and had a landscape plan created. I thought you might enjoy seeing it so I'm sharing it in today's post. To get a closer look, press CTRL + a few times on your keyboard. Once you're done viewing the plan, press CTRL 0 (zero) to return to normal. When … [Read more...]
Need Your Opinion: 8 Feet vs 10 Feet
October 6, 2014 by 118 Comments
Welcome to the 297th Metamorphosis Monday! Greetings! How was your weekend? This weekend was a productive one around here. I was able to get all the Savannah Holly trees in, although one may need to be moved. I need your help to decide. I hired someone to help me get all the trees planted and I worked alongside him digging the holes and helping the entire time. I'm sore today, but it's a good … [Read more...]
5 Fabulous Fall Tablescapes
October 4, 2014 by 17 Comments
Every week beautiful, creative table settings are shared for Tablescape Thursday. Here are just a few of my favorites for Fall from last week's Tablescape Thursday. Plum Creek Place used this gorgeous brown and white floral pattern for her early Fall table. You would never guess, but she thrifted everything, but the pears! I love a little unexpected twist when setting a … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: The Englishman’s Room
October 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
It was the title that drew me to this book, loving English design as I do, but this is far from your average decorating or design book. In the BNOTP Library: The Englishman's Room Author: Alvide Lees-Milne Hardcover: 144 pages Book Size: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.8 3 Things I Like About This Book: The author had 31 Englishmen share about their favorite room and why it's their … [Read more...]
Hootin’ It Up For Halloween
October 2, 2014 by 45 Comments
Welcome to the 316th Tablescape Thursday! The owls hooting up a storm in my backyard recently must have been the inspiration behind this table setting. (Hear that recording here: Night Sounds From The Porch) I found Mr. Owl in Wal-mart around this time last year. He's actually a cookie jar. I placed him atop two cake pedestals to give him some height in the center of the … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: The Epicurean Collector
October 1, 2014 by 7 Comments
If you're a lover of cooking, table setting, entertaining or antiques, the book I'm sharing this evening is a great one to consider for your library. In the BNOTP Library: The Epicurean Collector: Exploring the World of Culinary Antiques Author: Patrick Dunne Hardcover: 192 pages Book Size: 10.3 x 9.7 x 0.9 Patrick Dunne, the author of this book, used to have a column in … [Read more...]
Halloween Fantasy In Lights
October 1, 2014 by 36 Comments
Do you have a friend who is a joy to be around...someone who truly loves life and when you're together, you always have a blast? When my friend, Marie and I get together, it's always non-stop fun and laughs. Marie's enthusiasm is contagious and everyone who meets her is better for having known her. Recently, Marie and I got together for one of our play dates which usually involves a little lunch, a bit … [Read more...]
A Spooky Halloween Hutch
September 29, 2014 by 62 Comments
Welcome to the 296th Metamorphosis Monday! Did you have a good weekend? I spent mine getting a few things done here around the house. I also played a little out on the porch, changing the hutch from its summertime look to something fun and just a tad spooky! Postcards From The Porch Before I share the hutch update, I wanted to say a big thank you to all the lovely folks who took time to … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: The Well-Placed Weed
September 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This morning I took you on a tour of Ryan Gainey's beautiful garden in Atlanta. The book I'm sharing today takes you back into Ryan's garden for a much more in-depth look, as well as into his cottage-style home for a look at how he sets the table for a dinner party. In the BNOTP Library: The Well-Placed Weed: The Bountiful Garden of Ryan Gainey Author: Ryan Gainey Hardcover: 176 … [Read more...]
Scenes From The Garden Of Ryan Gainey
September 26, 2014 by 14 Comments
This past spring on Mother's Day weekend, a friend and I went on the Atlanta Botanical's "Gardens for Connoisseurs" garden tour. One garden I always love seeing and look forward to each year is the garden of Ryan Gainey. His garden has been on the tour every year for the past 20+ years! Ryan Gainey with his dogs via Ryan Gainey dot com This year I heard rumors this would be his last year … [Read more...]
