A few minutes after I put up this mornings post, a male Eastern Bluebird stopped by...sooo cute! The following photos were taken through the glass of my bay window with a Nikon D7000 and my 18-200mm zoom lens. Hope you enjoy. Then along came Mr. Cardinal which didn't please a little Nuthatch who waited patiently for him to leave. Mrs. Cardinal came by to check out the new … [Read more...]
Solmate Socks and Wild Birds Unlimited
December 21, 2012 by 28 Comments
I noticed this morning my feeder was almost empty so I headed over to my very favorite birding store, Wild Birds Unlimited on Piedmont Road in Marietta, GA. The folks who work in this location are so wonderful. They bend over backwards to help you solve any squirrel problems and can answer any question you can dream up about birds. I bought a bag of Choice Blend. The birds love this stuff! In … [Read more...]
A Christmas Dinner Party
December 20, 2012 by 72 Comments
Welcome to the 224th Tablescape Thursday! Three or four weeks ago I posted this tablescape below for a Tablescape Thursday. Sunday I had a little dinner party and at first I set the table with my Lenox, Winter Greetings pattern. At the last minute, I decided the table was feeling a bit more formal than I wanted for this gathering. I wanted our party to feel more cozy and casual. So I decided to … [Read more...]
Tour a Beautiful Victorian Home Decorated for Christmas
December 19, 2012 by 48 Comments
Last week for Tablescape Thursday, I took you inside the beautiful Victorian home of Governor Roy and Marie Barnes. If you missed that post where I shared four beautiful tablescapes Marie created for Christmas, you'll find it here: Four Beautiful Table Settings, One Gorgeous Victorian Home. I have so many wonderful rooms to share with you, it's going to take several posts to share them all. I want to … [Read more...]
Coping, Or So I Thought
December 18, 2012 by 63 Comments
I've been kind of in a deep funk all day. I was so busy on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, getting everything ready for the small dinner party I had Sunday night, I really didn't have time to think about much else. Over the last few days I've been listening to the news about the horrible tragedy in Connecticut and reading a good bit about it online. I think the culmination of it all just finally got to … [Read more...]
Decorating the Porch with Cedar Garland and a Snowflake Wreath
December 17, 2012 by 100 Comments
Welcome to the 204th Metamorphosis Monday! For this Met Monday, I'm sharing my front porch decor for the holidays. Once again I used my Pottery Barn Knock-off Garland along with fresh cedar around the door. (Pottery Barn Knock-off Garland tutorial can be found here: Pottery Barn Inspired Garland Tutorial: Make Your Own for 1/3 the cost.) One change this year...the cedar garland has … [Read more...]
Preparations for a Christmas Dinner Party
December 15, 2012 by 76 Comments
I'm having a little dinner party for eight this Sunday evening. I've been busy decorating, cooking and cleaning, decorating, cooking and cleaning. And, occasionally I've been doing some decorating, cooking and cleaning. Did I mention I'm having a blast! I love getting ready for a party, be it big or small. The porch is looking festive. I'll share more of it with you on Monday for our Metamorphosis … [Read more...]
Four Beautiful Christmas Table Settings
December 13, 2012 by 64 Comments
Welcome to the 223rd Tablescape Thursday! One of the absolute best parts about blogging is meeting wonderful readers who share similar interests. A few months back I received an e-mail from Marie Barnes, inviting me for a "visit to her porch." Marie and her husband, Governor Roy Barnes, moved four years ago from Mableton to Marietta to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Before moving they … [Read more...]
A Plaid Christmas & Lighting the Christmas Trees Via Remote
December 12, 2012 by 93 Comments
Lately I feel a bit like the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. I picture myself running around the house shouting, "I'm late, I'm late...for a very important date." I've sort of gotten the cart before the horse this Christmas season. I have all my gifts wrapped but one, yet I still haven't decorated around my front door. lol Now what's wrong with that picture! I went shopping for fresh greenery late … [Read more...]
Make a Wintry Snow Globe
December 11, 2012 by 25 Comments
I've had so much fun checking out all the "Before and Afters" linked for yesterday's Metamorphosis Monday party! Yesterday for Met Monday, I posted a garden transformation. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is beautifully illuminated now for their Garden Lights, Holiday Nights event. Today's post is about another transformation, one you can make and give for Christmas or use for an upcoming dinner … [Read more...]
