Welcome to the 190th Metamorphosis Monday! Ever since I came across this picture of Mary Carol Garrity's front door with this eye-catching, unusually long basket, I've been hooked on decorating doors with a basket of flowers. This photo is from the book, Nell Hill's Decorating Secrets and it is an excellent book. I think I have every book she's written and I love them all. Highly recommend … [Read more...]
Organization and Storage for the Home Office, Craft, Sewing Room
September 7, 2012 by 86 Comments
That's me, I admit it. Anything that helps me put my hands on what I'm looking for, even if it's only a teensy bit faster, I'm all over it. Recently I shared a whimsical addition to the office, a faux deer head with a rosemary wreath. There was another little addition hiding in plain site on the desk under the wrapping paper organizer. Did you notice it? I spotted this organizer caddy at … [Read more...]
6 Autumn Tablescapes
September 6, 2012 by 36 Comments
Welcome to the 209th Tablescape Thursday! Thanks so, so much for all your supportive comments yesterday. A special thanks to all the dear-hearts who signed up for the BNOTP RSS feed, e-mails and "Liked" BNOTP on Facebook. I feel so blessed to have you here reading. I've said it before and it's still true. You are the very best part of BNOTP! Appreciate you so much! Autumn is in the Air I'm just … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Clock Plates, Make Your Own
September 3, 2012 by 134 Comments
Welcome to the 189th Metamorphosis Monday! Back around New Years I posted a wonderful tablescape my friend, Bonnie put together for a New Year's Eve dinner party with friends. I love vintage/antique clocks and this table was so perfect for a New Year's Eve gathering with its clock theme. Bonnie used her Pottery Barn clock plates for this tablescape. These plates were … [Read more...]
Decorating with Deer Heads and Antlers, Real and Whimsical
September 1, 2012 by 36 Comments
This was the picture that really got me going on antlers, this time around. I've always loved seeing shed antlers used in wreaths and in other decorative ways and I've always had a passion for brown transferware. Phoebe Howard combined them for this wall and wow, I loved it the minute I saw it! I wish I could ask Phoebe Howard what inspired her to create this--what made her think to combine them. Do … [Read more...]
A Summer Tablescape for Two
August 30, 2012 by 36 Comments
Welcome the 208th Tablescape Thursday! The daisies and a few of the mums from last week's bridal shower tablescape were still hanging in there, so I couldn't resist using them in another setting. Hope you enjoy. Whatever a man's age, he can reduce it several years by putting a bright-colored flower in his buttonhole. Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemmons-1835-1910)-American humorous … [Read more...]
A Quick, Tasty Meal for Busy, Hectic Days
August 29, 2012 by 22 Comments
I'm always in a big hurry when it comes to lunch which means I'll usually eat something that's fast and not always very healthy. It's just never easy for me to find something that's fast, healthy and delicious. I may find two of the three but rarely do I hit the trifecta. Recently, when I was shopping in Publix, I was craving a salad. I decided if I was going to eat salad, I wanted something … [Read more...]
Easy Centerpiece for a Kitchen Gadgets Bridal Shower
August 28, 2012 by 19 Comments
Here's a little tutorial I almost didn't write. For last Tablescape Thursday I shared a fun centerpiece that would be great to take to a bridal shower as a gift or to use as a centerpiece if you are the host for the shower. (View that tablescape here: Bridal Shower with Easy-to-Make Centerpiece) It was so easy to make, I wasn't sure it really warranted a tutorial. Since I did learn a … [Read more...]
Deer Head with Rosemary Wreath
August 27, 2012 by 90 Comments
Welcome to the 188th Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday to you! For this Metamorphosis Monday I'm sharing a couple of fun updates here in the office. Okay, here's the "before" picture for this little office tweak. Do you see the changes? Something has been added and something has been taken away. The clock is gone for now. I loved it but the shape felt wrong for … [Read more...]
A Bridal Shower Tablescape with an Easy-to-Make Centerpiece
August 23, 2012 by 61 Comments
Welcome to the 207th Tablescape Thursday! I have a fun table setting to share this week. I ran into the dollar store to look at their Halloween goodies and while there I spotted a collection that immediately sparked an idea for a bridal shower tablescape. I get e-mails from time-to-time from folks asking for ideas for bridal showers. If you will be giving a bridal shower sometime soon … [Read more...]
