When I was in New Orleans last week, I had a love affair with their colorful shutters. They were everywhere in the French Quarter, as were lots of pretty wrought-iron balconies decorated with window boxes spilling their flowers out into the streets. Color! Vivid beautiful color! I was fascinated by all the shutters--shutters with real working parts that … [Read more...]
Dining in Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville, Louisiana
May 15, 2014 by 73 Comments
Welcome to the 296th Tablescape Thursday! Last week while touring plantation homes across Louisiana and Mississippi, I was happy to discover photography was allowed in almost every home we toured. Today we are venturing inside the beautiful dining room of Rosedown Plantation. As you can see in this picture from Wikipedia below, Oak Alley Plantation isn't the only Louisiana plantation home with a … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: Southern Style
May 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In this BNOTP Library feature, I'm sharing the book that started me on the quest to collect lots of colorful bottles. Can you guess why? In the BNOTP Library: Southern Style Author: Mark Mayfield Hardcover: 208 pages Book size: 11.5 x 9.5 x .8 inches 3 Things I Like About This Book: This is the book that made me fall in love with bottle trees and convinced … [Read more...]
Historic Arlington, Home To Raccoons Now
May 13, 2014 by 58 Comments
I've been going through the thousands of photos I took last week while touring 13+ historic, plantation homes in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. As I was looking through some of the pictures today, one particular home still haunts me from the trip, Historic Arlington. Arlington is a Federal style home located in Natchez, Mississippi. It was built in 1816 by John Hampton White and his wife, Jane … [Read more...]
Inspiration & Whimsy For The Garden
May 12, 2014 by 48 Comments
Welcome to the 276th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? Was it busy with spring chores are spring fun? Sometimes they are the same thing, aren't they? I have some fun "Before & After" gardening ideas to share today, pulled from a wonderful garden tour I attended locally on Saturday thanks to my friend, Carra who generously shared her tickets when it turned out she wouldn't be able to … [Read more...]
Motherhood: The Longest-Running Continuous Production Of Your Life
May 11, 2014 by 31 Comments
Happy Mother's Day! I miss Erma. Happy Mother's Day to Mothers everywhere! Source: The Gettysburg Times … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home
May 9, 2014 by 22 Comments
I used to love watching P. Allen Smith when he was on TV. He may still be on TV, does anyone know? Many years ago when he was the speaker at a spring garden tour in Macon, Georgia, I drove down with a friend to attend the tour and hear him speak. I was so impressed with how down-to-earth and nice he was. Over the years I've purchase a number of his books and the one I'm sharing today is my favorite because … [Read more...]
Sunny Spring Table Setting
May 8, 2014 by 25 Comments
Welcome to the 295th Tablescape Thursday! Has it been rainy lately in your area? It was here for a while but we have sunny days again now and I'm so glad! During a recent rainy day Pinky who blogs at Designs by Pinky, created a table setting guaranteed to make any gloomy day a whole lot more cheerful. Pinky wanted to add a bit of texture to this setting. Rattan chargers worked great to add that … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: The Conservatory Book
May 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
I love the look and romance of a beautiful conservatory. Remember the one in the movie, Practical Magic? I loved that conservatory! The book I'm sharing today will have you dreaming of beautiful conservatories. In the BNOTP Library: The Conservatory Book Author: Peter Marston Hardcover: 160 pages Book size: 11.7 x 9.6 x 0.8 3 Things I Like About This Book: Pictures … [Read more...]
Freshen Up a Sunroom With A Garden Inspired Design
May 7, 2014 by 43 Comments
It's springtime, time to dress up those special rooms in our homes where the sun streams in on long summer days. Need a little inspiration to get you going? Oh my, you are in for a treat today because Shirley is sharing her sunroom makeover and it is wonderful! Welcome, Shirley and thanks so much for letting us tour your beautiful sunroom today! Hello Between Naps on the Porch readers! My … [Read more...]
