After seeing Christy's beautiful hydrangea wreath this morning, what better book to share from my library than one that's all about making beautiful wreaths for each season of the year. In the BNOTP Library: Enchanted Circles Author: Elizabeth Jane Lloyd Hardcover: 128 pages Book size: 0.5 x 9.2 x 9.8 3 Things I Like About This Book: Sections of book are divided up … [Read more...]
Make a Hydrangea Wreath for Spring
May 6, 2014 by 17 Comments
Have you decorated your front door for the spring season, yet? Shhh, don't tell anyone but I haven't either. I love what Christy did with her front door, though! It's beautiful and I'm so glad she's here today to show us how to dress up our door for spring. Hi, I'm Christy and I am so thrilled (seriously, ya'll) to be guest hosting at Between Naps on the Porch today! I have been following … [Read more...]
Jazzing Up a Porch For Springtime Enjoyment
May 5, 2014 by 41 Comments
Welcome to the 275th Metamorphosis Monday! I love, love, love how the days are getting longer. Okay, the days aren't really getting longer but you know what I mean. The daylight is staying with us more and more and I just love it! With more daylight hours for playing, it's time to get out there and spruce up our outdoor spaces and that's exactly what Mary and Dave from Front Porch Ideas and More did … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: Chris Madden, The Soul Of A House
May 3, 2014 by 16 Comments
Chris Madden, The Soul of a House, is the first book of Chris Madden's that I ever purchased. I liked it so much, I immediately ordered two of her previous books. Isn't it wonderful when a book is so good, you can't wait to buy others by the same author. I love that and I do it often when I find an author or designer I really like. In the BNOTP Library: Chris Madden The Soul of a House: … [Read more...]
In the BNOTP Library: Classic English Interiors
May 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
It was a happy day the day I discovered books authored by Designer, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the elder daughter of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. I don't remember which of her books was the first one I purchased, but once it arrived, I was hooked. I immediately began ordering others. I just counted before I started writing this post and I have 7 of her books, so far. Love them … [Read more...]
5 Creative Centerpieces For The Spring or Summer Table
May 1, 2014 by 33 Comments
Welcome to the 294th Tablescape Thursday! Hope you're having a wonderful week! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing links to 5 DIY centerpiece tutorials you can make for your spring or summer table settings. (I'm actually showing six centerpieces below, but two are made using the same idea/tutorial.) These were all easy and fun to make...hope you enjoy! This spring … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: At Home With Books
April 30, 2014 by 10 Comments
A room without books is like a body without a soul. ~Cicero When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes. ~Desiderius Erasmus I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.~Anna Quindlen "Enough Bookshelves," New York Times, August 7, 1991 I love books. I love … [Read more...]
In the BNOTP Library: Living With Dogs
April 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
I'll be back later today with a post. In the meantime, I'm sharing another one of my fave books from the BNOTP library. You guys know I'm huge animal lover so when I first saw this book, it definitely grabbed my attention. The cover was just so beautiful and included two of my favorite things in the whole world, animals and books. When I realized the book also included some gorgeous interiors, because after … [Read more...]
A Cure for Sagginess
April 28, 2014 by 103 Comments
Welcome to the 274th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? Hope it was grand! I spent much of my weekend pouring through One Man's Folly, a book I had pre-ordered and have been eagerly awaiting its arrival. I rarely pre-order a book but this one sounded like it was going to be amazing from the articles I had read online. Oh, my gosh...is it ever! Such a wonderful book! I have so enjoyed every … [Read more...]
In The BNOTP Library: One Man’s Folly by Julia Reed
April 26, 2014 by 13 Comments
We interrupt this weekend with a book alert! :) Soooo excited, I can't help myself. I rarely pre-order books, usually wait until they've been out a while and buy them used, but this one sounded so amazing in an article I read recently, I just knew it was going to be wonderful..and it is! My copy just arrived in the mail today and I'm in love! In the BNOTP Library: One Man's Folly: The … [Read more...]
