Before I share something fun and lighthearted (a nice distraction on this day) I just wanted to say my heart and prayers go out to all effected by Hurricane Sandy. ♥ A Little Halloween Decorating & A New Lamp for the Office If you've been following the progress of the office, you know I've been hoping to find some new lamps better suited for this space than the polished brass lamps I'm currently … [Read more...]
Getting Organized: It’s the Garage This Time
October 29, 2012 by 93 Comments
Welcome to the 197th Metamorphosis Monday! Have you ever done this? Sunday I drove over to the dollar store in search of a clear glass vase or some clear glass votives for a little project I had in mind for Met Monday. I found votives that were just right but didn't put them in the shopping cart immediately. I thought I'd look around the store a bit to make sure they were what I really wanted to … [Read more...]
Stencil Your Room Beautiful: Eye-Candy and a Wonderful Giveaway for Your Weekend
October 26, 2012 by 151 Comments
Thanks to all who entered the giveaway from Cutting Edge Stencils. Chosen by random number generator, the winner is: Aurora m. Thanks again to all who entered. If you didn't win, check out the giveaway from Banarsi that is still going on and will be ending soon. Happy Friday! Are you looking forward to your weekend? The Country Living Craft Fair is going on here in Atlanta … [Read more...]
Halloween Tablescape with Spider Cupcakes
October 25, 2012 by 70 Comments
Welcome to the 216th Tablescape Thursday! The Witching Hour: Ever since I made knock-off Pottery Barn clock plates, I've been eager to use them in a table setting. They are finally making their appearance in a table I'm dubbing, The Witching Hour, a term (per Wikipedia) first used in Washington Irving's short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, to signify midnight. When I read that in Wikipedia, I … [Read more...]
New Uses for Discarded or Recycled Windows
October 23, 2012 by 64 Comments
A few years ago I stumbled across some old windows in one of my fave antiquing haunts. They were only $2 each so I bought several thinking one day I might make one of these. Come a bit closer and check it out. Isn't it adorable? Let's peek inside. Love! I didn't buy it since I don't have a great place where I can display it. Plus, it was over $300! Probably worth it though … [Read more...]
HomeZada, Software to Manage Your Home and Makeover Project: Awesome Giveaway
October 22, 2012 by 65 Comments
Thanks so much to all who entered the HomeZada Giveaway. With this giveaway, really everyone is a winner because with the basic membership (which is free) you create a home inventory, upload property documents and contacts for easy access and create seasonal checklists to help maintain your home. So if you didn't win, have fun using the basic membership! Chosen by random number generator, the winner … [Read more...]
Pillow Talk
October 20, 2012 by 61 Comments
It's the weekend! Have you anything special planned this beautiful fall day? I'm looking forward to a very special evening. A friend of mine had a kidney transplant a year ago and he's throwing a party to celebrate that he's had no problems, no rejection and has been able to enjoy a full year off dialysis. The guest of honor for the party will be his donor, a dear friend of his, who in an unbelievably … [Read more...]
Elegant & Eerie Halloween Tablescape
October 18, 2012 by 56 Comments
Welcome to the 215th Tablescape Thursday! I'm so excited to share a fabulously spooky table from my friend, Bonnie. I must caution though, be sure to watch where you're walking. Bonnie seems to have a bit of a bat and crow infestation in her home at the moment. I think I see one now above that gorgeous mirror. Shhh, if we're really quiet, maybe we won't disturb him. Come have a seat, your … [Read more...]
Contemplating New Window Treatments for the Family Room
October 16, 2012 by 153 Comments
For many, many years my family room looked like this. About ten months ago I nixed all the faux greenery on that end of the room. It was all looking pretty faded and tired, so it was time for a change. I haven't missed the greenery at all. The de-fauxing took place right after Christmastime last year so my tree was still up. See those cascades/jabots. They have been hanging … [Read more...]
Make Pumpkin Topiaries for an Autumn Porch
October 15, 2012 by 124 Comments
Welcome to the 195th Metamorphosis Monday! Right after I added a front porch onto my home around 4 years ago, I bought some faux topiaries from a local store here in Atlanta. I would have loved real topiaries on the porch, but I knew I'd never remember to keep them watered and they probably wouldn't survive in the shade of the porch. The faux topiaries turned out to be an expensive mistake. They … [Read more...]
