It will soon be party time! Even if you're not having a big party this year, chances are you will have family and friends stopping in during the holidays. Treat them to a special drink that's as pretty as it is tasty! I spent several hours yesterday searching for the yummiest and most beautiful party drinks I could find. I'm pretty excited about this list, I think it will be my go-to spot for holiday … [Read more...]
The Christmas Movie-House Tacky Light Tour
November 19, 2013 by 34 Comments
I've noticed a lot of folks are already decorating outside for Christmas this year. I'm going to hang my outdoor window wreaths in the next few days. I normally wait and do it the day after Thanksgiving but I always feel so rushed to get it done when I wait until then. Thanksgiving comes really late this year so I"ve decided to go ahead and get them up this week. I really love this time of year, so why not … [Read more...]
Beautiful Kitchen Makeover: Simple Changes with Dramatic Results
November 18, 2013 by 37 Comments
Welcome to the 251st Metamorphosis Monday! I have a fabulous kitchen renovation to share! Julie who blogs at Creating This Life, recently shared some great Before and After pics of her kitchen. Julie's home was 9 years old when they moved in. They took their time before renovating which gave them some time to figure out exactly what they liked and didn't like about their kitchen. BEFORE The … [Read more...]
Sheer Madness
November 16, 2013 by 44 Comments
A few months after I added a screened-in porch onto the back of my home, I wanted to soften the hard edges of the porch. I decided the way to do that would be by adding curtains to the windows. Since there were a lot of windows, I needed to find a frugal way to do it. On a whim I decided to try sheers and I found them for just $5 a panel at a big discount store. They have worked out beautifully in … [Read more...]
Fall & Thanksgiving Table Setting Inspiration
November 14, 2013 by 27 Comments
Welcome to the 270th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Fall! How is your week going? With the Tablescape Tour going on yesterday, it just wasn't the right time to let you know how much I enjoyed reading your "Life's Lessons Learned" in the comments on Tuesday's posts. You guys surprised me. I was thinking that post was going to be a light-hearted one with lots of funny comments. Instead, you guys went deep. … [Read more...]
A Thanksgiving Fall Tablescape Out On The Porch
November 13, 2013 by 65 Comments
Normally, this time of year would find me tablescaping inside, but with temps like this I couldn't resist tablescaping out on the porch. Mr. Turkey was already out here from last week, still posing as the perfect centerpiece for an autumn table setting. Fall has finally arrived here in Georgia. The trees are changing colors and are beginning to look bare. More sun is … [Read more...]
Christmas Door Ideas: Decorate with Triple Wreaths
November 11, 2013 by 55 Comments
Welcome to the 250th Metamorphosis Monday! So, I was thinking this weekend, what can I share with you for Met Monday? I'm working on a few things around here, but nothing really Met Monday worthy. Ummmm, what to do? I have this fat, bulging folder on my computer labeled "Post About." It's where pictures and ideas go to marinate, often forgotten but always patiently awaiting their day to shine. If … [Read more...]
Ideas and Inspiration for Your Thanksgiving Celebration
November 8, 2013 by 53 Comments
Happy Friday! Are you looking forward to the weekend? Any fun plans for a little leaf ogling or cider sipping? Have you finalized all your plans for Thanksgiving? If not, you're going to like today's post! I'm excited to be joining in a fun Thanksgiving party put together by Laura who blogs at Top This Top That. The other lovely ladies participating in today's "Better Late Than Never" … [Read more...]
Dining Fireside
November 7, 2013 by 37 Comments
Welcome to the 269th Tablescape Thursday! After reading all your wonderful suggestions yesterday for surviving winter in style, I found myself dreaming of reading good books under warm throws with a hot fire burning nearby. So, for this week's Tablescape Thursday, we're traveling back in time to visit three settings previously shared fireside. (Click on titles for additional pics.) Wishing you lots of … [Read more...]
My Winter Survival List for Winter 2014
November 6, 2013 by 126 Comments
Each January for the last two years, I've put together a winter survival list with my top 10 favorites for surviving winter. Instead of waiting until we're deep into winter, I thought I'd share my faves now as the cold weather and winter looms ahead. I think what got me in the mood for this is the drizzly, cold overcast day I awoke to today. I'm actually kind of enjoying it, though...makes this heater … [Read more...]
