Welcome to the 250th Tablescape Thursday! Marie always sets the cutest children's table for each holiday or event. The one she created for her 6 grandchildren for this year's 4th of July is a delight! The table has a "star" theme with red and white polka dot star salad plates and blue and white striped salad plates. An overhead view... This was the same table Marie … [Read more...]
Decorate a Porch in Victorian Style
June 25, 2013 by 46 Comments
Yesterday we saw how Amy completely transformed a little used patio into a fabulous screened in porch. Today I'm back with another wonderful patio to porch transformation, although this one was done with Victorian flair. Renee, a reader of BNOTP shared some lovely pictures of her porch addition. Is this not enchanting?! The lantern and the lovely silhouette draw you in. I want to follow that path and … [Read more...]
Screened-In Porch Addition: Patio Becomes Screened-In Porch
June 24, 2013 by 56 Comments
Welcome to the 230th Metamorphosis Monday! Recently, I received an email from author, Amy Gamet. She shared some exciting news. Amy's husband had just completed work on their new screened in porch. In the picture below you can see how the back of their home looked before work had begun. Before: Construction was just getting underway in the picture below. The brick wall surrounding the patio … [Read more...]
4th of July Decorating Ideas: Decorate a Tree
June 21, 2013 by 26 Comments
While we continue to enjoy all the beautiful table settings posted for yesterday's Tablescape Thursday, I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the other decorations Marie has up for the 4th of July. Marie's home is always a wonderful flurry of activity. With 4 children and 6 grandchildren, there's always something fun going on. The day Marie and I last got together, she had a big group of children in … [Read more...]
Stars & Stripes Patriotic 4th of July Table Setting
June 20, 2013 by 26 Comments
Welcome to the 249th Tablescape Thursday! I'm excited to share another wonderful 4th of July table setting created by my friend, Marie. Marie always sets wonderful tablescapes for each holiday and this fabulous patriotic setting is in her breakfast area. Marie found this fun dishware on eBay. So festive for a 4th of July celebration! I've seen the flatware available on sale at Horchow but I found … [Read more...]
Shady Porches, Lazy Hammocks and Tire Swings: A Garden Tour
June 18, 2013 by 35 Comments
Last spring, or maybe it was the spring before that...I forget, a friend and I went on a spring garden tour. Even though it was a garden tour, I couldn't resist snapping a few pictures of some of the wonderful houses we saw along the way. I'm such a sap for a yellow cottage. Love the double peaks, the red chimneys on either end contrasting against the butter-yellow color of the home and of course that … [Read more...]
A Patriotic Porch for the 4th of July
June 17, 2013 by 65 Comments
Welcome to the 229th Metamorphosis Monday! When we last visited Marie's beautiful Victorian home, it was decorated for Easter. If you missed that post, you'll find it here: Decorating for Easter A few months before Easter, the porch was decorated with red garland and big red hearts for Valentine's Day. It was still cold weather and the trees were all bare. Spring is here, actually almost summer … [Read more...]
Table Setting Ideas for a 4th of July Party
June 13, 2013 by 31 Comments
Welcome to the 248th Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday I got together for lunch and a little antiquing with my friend, Marie. As the wife of a former Georgia Governor, patriotic holidays like Memorial Day and the 4th of July are important occasions. Their home was decorated beautifully and I'll be sharing the decorations in an upcoming post. Today, I'm sharing two of the table settings Marie created for … [Read more...]
You’ve Got Mail: The Shop Around the Corner Bookstore
June 12, 2013 by 73 Comments
I was completely enamored by the wonderful children's bookstore in the movie, You've Got Mail. From your comments on yesterday's post, I could tell you loved Kathleen Kelly's bookstore as much as I did. I decided this sweet shop deserved its own post since it played such an important part in the movie. In this view we're looking back toward the entrance. Don't we all wish The Shop Around the … [Read more...]
You’ve Got Mail
June 11, 2013 by 145 Comments
A while back I was in the mood for a feel-good movie. I pulled out the movie, You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, remember that movie? I pretty much love any movie with Tom Hanks or Meg Ryan. You've Got Mail is a 1998 American romantic comedy set in Manhattan (Upper West Side) of New York City. Today I thought I'd take you on a little tour of the wonderful places we get to go in the movie. … [Read more...]
