Welcome to the 234th Tablescape Thursday! Wow, the days seem to just fly by, hard to believe it's Thursday already. But Thursday it is and I have a fun table setting inspired by the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday. I know it's a bit early but I thought I'd share it with you now to get those ideas flowing for your St. Paddy's Day celebrations. This table setting includes … [Read more...]
Mystery Song Solved & Growing an Edible Shamrock Tree
February 27, 2013 by 26 Comments
What a fun day yesterday! I loved reading your comments and suggestions concerning the mystery song playing on the cute Easter/Spring water globe I found recently in Marshalls. I learned something new yesterday, too! Did you know there are apps you can download to your cell phone or iPad that will "listen" to a song that's playing and will identify it for you? I had no idea! The two mentioned in … [Read more...]
Name That Tune, What Song is This?
February 26, 2013 by 128 Comments
Thanks so much for all the comments and e-mails yesterday about the newsletter, Postcards from the Porch. When I thought about putting together a newsletter to send out each week, the first thing that popped into my head was, "Ummm, wonder if anyone will be interested? Will anyone sign up?" I was just a wee bit worried I'd spend several hours working on something each week that very few folks would ever … [Read more...]
Decorating in Blue and White
February 23, 2013 by 92 Comments
I don't know when I first fell in love with decorating in blue and white, I just know I passionately love it. We're talking, a-big-kiss-right-on-the-mouth, love it! I think it may have started when I found this Ralph Lauren comforter set for my guest room. I love flow blue transferware and have collected a few pieces over the years, so I guess the bedding reminded me of beautiful flow blue porcelain. … [Read more...]
A Gathering of Friends
February 21, 2013 by 68 Comments
Welcome to the 233rd Tablescape Thursday! Recently I was invited to a dinner party at the home of my friend, Ginger. I didn't have my camera with me but I snapped a few pics with my cellphone. Fortunately, I have a new cell phone and wow, cellphone cameras have come a long way! My other phone was just over 2 years old and though it had a pretty good camera, I do not think it could have handled the low … [Read more...]
My Dream Home
February 20, 2013 by 137 Comments
At some point during the day, nearly every single day, I catch myself dreaming about living in an adorable cottage in a small town or rural area. I've never been a city girl so living 20 minutes outside Atlanta is definitely not my cup of tea. The city I live in is super congested and traffic is always bad unless it's 10:00 AM on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday or 10:00 at night. I do all my grocery … [Read more...]
Yummy Devil’s Food Toffee Trifle Recipe
February 19, 2013 by 76 Comments
Recently, I was invited to a small dinner party, a gathering of friends. I was asked to bring dessert, specifically the Cranberry Trifle I made for this past Christmas. You'll find the recipe for the Cranberry Trifle here: Yummy Cranberry Trifle. You'll find a post about the Christmas dinner party here: Christmas Dinner Party Guess what I discovered? You can't find fresh cranberries in February. The … [Read more...]
Small Entry Makeover: Add Storage and Function
February 18, 2013 by 45 Comments
Welcome to the 213th Metamorphosis Monday! Spring has come early to the Atlanta area. I'll have to take some pics to share what's popping up around here. The daffodils are up, the red bud trees are blooming and the tulip magnolias are gorgeous! Are things beginning to bloom where you live? Love this time of year! Update for a Small Entry: I have an inspiring "Before and After" to share for this … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Table Settings, Great for the Kids
February 14, 2013 by 57 Comments
Welcome to the 232nd Tablescape Thursday and Happy Valentine's Day! Before Valentine's Day gets away, I have two last Valentine's Day table settings to share. A visit to the home of my friend, Marie, is always so much fun. I love seeing how she decorates her beautiful home for her grandchildren's visits and for the holidays. The basement/terrace level has a full kitchen and is a great spot for the … [Read more...]
A Mardi Gras Table Setting Celebration
February 13, 2013 by 31 Comments
Did you celebrate Mardi Gras this year? I know almost nothing about Mardi Gras but per Wikipedia, Mardi Gras is the "Carnival Season: and it starts on or after Epiphany and ends the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is actual a French word meaning Fat Tuesday. Apparently, it's called Fat Tuesday because on the last night before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season (which begins on Ash Wednesday) … [Read more...]
