Welcome to the 219th Metamorphosis Monday! A while back I shared a wonderful Mardi Gras table setting in the dining room of Sandi's beautiful historic home. You'll find that tablescape here: Mardi Gras Table Setting and Decoration.) Sandi's home was built in 1833 and she's been restoring it since 1991. For this Met Monday, I'm sharing some of the ways she transformed her historic … [Read more...]
Bedroom Ideas for Spring: Children’s Bedroom
March 29, 2013 by 32 Comments
While I was visiting with my friend, Marie recently, I asked if she had decorated her granddaughter's bedroom for spring. I remembered how cute it was decorated for Christmas (shown below). She said she had made a few changes in the room for spring so I couldn't wait to see it and snap a few pics to share with you. There's plenty of room for all 4 grandchildren when they are all here on the … [Read more...]
Easter Spring Table Setting
March 28, 2013 by 59 Comments
Welcome to the 238th Tablescape Thursday! Marie created some wonderful table settings for Easter/spring. The one I'm sharing today is in her beautiful dining room. Marie will enjoy this table setting with her family this year for Easter. A few close-ups...love the pierced chargers, pierced egg cups and pierced napkin rings. You'll find a list detailing where Marie found all the … [Read more...]
Spring Table Setting for Two
March 26, 2013 by 11 Comments
We recently visited Sandi's home when she was having a special Mardi Gras brunch. If you missed that post, you'll find it here: Mardi Gras Table Setting and Decorations. This afternoon I wanted to share a sweet table for two she put together for spring. I love the Bakelite flatware, lacy dinner plate and charger, lettuce leaf salad plate, sheer napkin sheaths and the adorable polka dot bow as a … [Read more...]
Kitchen Decorated for Easter
March 26, 2013 by 42 Comments
Today I'm sharing some of the fun ways Marie has decorated inside her home for spring and Easter. Lately, we've had such cold weather and rainy days, it was wonderful to be inside her home surround by reminders of springtime. Let's start here in Marie's wonderful kitchen. Marie created a fun display for her kitchen island. This is such a great spot to decorate for the seasons and holidays since … [Read more...]
Decorating for Easter
March 25, 2013 by 66 Comments
Welcome to the 218th Metamorphosis Monday! Last month I shared how my friend, Marie decorated her beautiful Victorian home for Valentine's Day. The Valentine's Day decorations served a dual purpose since they were also in honor of the 4th annual "Hearts for Heroes" reception Marie hosted in her home in honor of the armed forces and our local military personnel. Marie has her spring/Easter decorations … [Read more...]
Dish Storage & A Serious Case of Pantry Envy
March 22, 2013 by 36 Comments
Hooky Day! This post is going up a bit late because I took a little time off today to play. I'm blaming it all on my friend, Marie. ;) Today we had a "girls day out." It started with a yummy lunch at a local cafe, then we headed out to shop some of our fave haunts. I didn't buy anything (yet) but I found a table umbrella for my seating area out on the deck that I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy. I … [Read more...]
Camellia Centerpiece for an Easter or Spring Table Setting
March 21, 2013 by 102 Comments
Welcome to the 237th Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday was the first official day of spring. I'm so happy about that! I love spring and summer so much! The day started out a bit chilly but it warmed up just enough to get me out on the porch for this week's Tablescape Thursday. The table setting I'm sharing today would be great for Easter and that's more or less what I had in mind when I created it, but … [Read more...]
Houmas House Plantation and Gardens: Take the Tour
March 19, 2013 by 46 Comments
One of my most favorite things about blogging is meeting dear-hearts who share similar interests, like an interest in beautiful old homes. Recently, I was chatting (via email) with Linda. Linda has visited Louisiana bunches of times to tour the beautiful plantation homes along the Mississippi River. She shared some photos she's taken of several of the homes, including Houmas House Plantation and Gardens. … [Read more...]
Make a Starfish Napkin Ring: A Pottery Barn Knock-off
March 18, 2013 by 106 Comments
Welcome to the 217th Metamorphosis Monday! This week for Met Monday, I'm sharing a crafty Before and After. I made a quick pass through Pottery Barn a few nights ago and spied some cute starfish napkin rings. It's kind of hard to see in this pic I snagged from the PB site here, but the ring part of the napkin ring is covered in jute yarn. I couldn't tell what the yarn was wrapped around while in the … [Read more...]
