Merry Christmas! Hope you have time to sneak in a nap today! (Painting by Norman Rockwell) … [Read more...]
Little Girl’s Bedroom Decorated for Christmas
December 24, 2013 by 21 Comments
Last Christmas I shared this adorable bedroom in Marie's home. This is a room she furnished and decorated specifically for her granddaughters when they stay overnight. It was all decorated for Christmas when I took this photo last year. The tree in the cupola looked like this last year, Christmas 2012. Marie and I got together a few days ago and though it was already dark … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Napkin Fold Tutorial
December 22, 2013 by 62 Comments
Welcome to the 256th Metamorphosis Monday! I'm putting Met Monday up early since this next week is going to be super busy for us all. Also, this "Before and After" is something you may want to use for Christmas so figured getting it up today will give you a little more time to plan. This past week, I posted a Christmas tablescape with a Christmas-tree theme. Tablescape can be viewed here: Christmas … [Read more...]
Victorian Home Lit Up for Christmas
December 21, 2013 by 28 Comments
Happy Weekend...the last weekend before Christmas! I've received a few comments here and on Facebook asking if I'd be sharing my friend, Marie's home decorated for Christmas again this year. We've both been so busy we hadn't had time to get together but we finally had a chance to go play yesterday. We spent the day touring a beautiful historic home in a nearby town, having lunch and doing a little … [Read more...]
10 Last-Minute Recipes, Tips and Ideas for Christmas
December 20, 2013 by 18 Comments
Today I'm linking to some past posts at BNOTP that may come in handy with Christmas just 5 days away. Hope these are helpful as you work to get ready for the big day! Make an Easy 15-Minute Centerpiece for Entry Table or Buffet Make a Christmas Mice Ornament or Present Topper Make an Ice Bucket or Wine Chiller for Your Christmas Dinner Emergency … [Read more...]
Christmas Table Setting with a Christmas Tree Theme
December 19, 2013 by 93 Comments
Welcome to the 275th Tablescape Thursday! How's your week going? Finishing up any last-minute Christmas shopping? I still have a little left to do so you know what I'll be doing this weekend. Next Week's Tablescape Thursday: Since next Thursday is the day after Christmas and a very busy time for all of us, if you don't have a new table setting to link up, feel free to link up your favorite tablescape … [Read more...]
If These Walls Could Talk: A Mystery Alcove
December 17, 2013 by 59 Comments
My home was built in 1982-83 and I'm the third owner. The house was 8 years old when we moved here and I think the first owners lived here around 4-5 years. The second owner from whom I bought the house, lived here for around 2-3 years. I bought it in 1991, so I've lived here for 22 1/2 years now. Even though the home was brand new when the first owners purchased it, they made a pretty significant … [Read more...]
Screened-in Porch Decorated For Christmas
December 16, 2013 by 136 Comments
Welcome to the 255th Metamorphosis Monday! This weekend I played out on the porch, decorating it for the Christmas season. The trees are all bare now, definitely looking like winter on the porch. A view from the other end... I used things I already had for the most part. The table was decorated simply with live greenery, a sweet glittery deer, … [Read more...]
Woodpecker Attacks Lazy Hill Dovecote
December 15, 2013 by 48 Comments
Sounds like a salacious headline, doesn't it? Woodpecker Attacks Lazy Hill Birdhouse: News at 5. Over the years I've gone on many garden tours here in the metro Atlanta area. Often while touring I would see these amazing birdhouses that I later found out were Lazy Hill Dovecotes. After pricing them I decided they were just too expensive but years upon years of seeing them in gardens wore me down, … [Read more...]
10 Fun Projects for Your Weekend
December 14, 2013 by 9 Comments
Happy Weekend! Itching for a fun craft project? Got some old jeans? Nineteen awesome new projects crafted from old jeans or repurposed denim have been added to Denim Do Over this past month! No-Sew Projects Did you know Denim Do Over isn't just for those who sew? You'll find at least 18 projects at DDO that require either no sewing skills at all or just the amount needed to sew on a bead or a … [Read more...]
