Welcome to the 194th Tablescape Thursday! Greetings my tablescape loving friends! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing some of the wonderful settings linked for last's weeks party. Each time I do this, it is always so hard choosing which ones to feature because they are all so wonderful! This week was no different. Here's a small sampling of just some of the beautiful tablescapes I … [Read more...]
The Secret to Clean, Shiny Windows: Fish Foam Giveaway
May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Update: Winners Announced: Thanks to all who entered the Fish Foam Giveaway. Using the InLinkz Random Number Generator, it selected the following winners: Congrats to Edith, Doreen and Jeanie A.! Please send your full name/address to me at betweennapsontheporchatgmaildotcom and I'll forward that on to Fish Foam so they can get your product out to you. Thanks for Fish Foam for a great … [Read more...]
Seashell Crafts for Your Nautical Beach House Decor
May 15, 2012 by 25 Comments
I'm convinced seashells are just about the most fun, least expensive decorating accessory you'll ever find for the summer house. Recently, I was shopping in Marshalls and came across this glass container for just $5.99. I loved the natural woven design surrounding it, especially its nice, aged "drift-wood" look. I had some inexpensive shells from Big Lots ($3) and decided to embellish it just a bit. … [Read more...]
Historic Tyson-Stedham Home Restoration
May 14, 2012 by 35 Comments
Welcome to the 173rd Metamorphosis Monday! Greetings! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Several folks have been asking over the past few months for an update on the restoration process of the historic Tyson-Stedham home in Adel, Georgia. If you've been reading BNOTP for a while, you may remember this old home was in pretty bad shape when Dustin, of Van de Fleet Designs and Restoration, first began … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Day Table Setting
May 10, 2012 by 90 Comments
Welcome to the 193rd Tablescape Thursday! This Sunday is Mother's Day. In honor of this special occasion, I've put together a table setting using very special table "linens." My Mom crocheted this luncheon set back in 1956 while she awaited my arrival. Here's a photo of my Mom (and me) around the time she would have completed this set. Unfortunately, I never really got to know my Mom very … [Read more...]
Springtime Means Porch Time: Answers to Your Most FAQs
May 9, 2012 by 49 Comments
Now that spring has arrived and I'm using and posting more about the porch and decks, I've been getting a good many questions about the porch lately regarding its construction and furniture, so today I'm posting some of the most frequently asked questions along with three new pics of the porch during construction. Hope you find this information helpful...here goes. Q. What size is … [Read more...]
Kimberly Queen: The Shed-free Fern
May 8, 2012 by 41 Comments
Thanks so much for all your input yesterday! So far, the tall file organizer seems to be leading in the voting. You all made so many great points about the pros/cons for both the short and the tall. It is tempting to keep them both as so many folks suggested. This week I've been working on spiffying up the porch a bit more for spring and summer. I just discovered a plant I didn't know about before … [Read more...]
Storage and Organization for the Office
May 7, 2012 by 51 Comments
Welcome to the 172nd Metamorphosis Monday! Greetings this fine springtime day! Hope your Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby weekend was fabulous! Last week for Metamorphosis Monday, I shared a wee Before and After in my office/craft room. I removed the TV I never watched from behind the lamp and added a great little file organizer. Here's a close up of the organizer. You know how sometimes you buy … [Read more...]
Dining on the Balcony, Table Setting with Lomonosov Porcelain
May 3, 2012 by 42 Comments
Welcome to the 192nd Tablescape Thursday! For this Tablescape Thursday, we'll be dining on my friend, Cornelia's beautiful balcony in Switzerland. The view is wonderful from here! Cornelia, please tell us all about the china you've chosen for this beautiful table setting here on the balcony. Cornelia shared, "The theme is mainly based on the predominating porcelain, the Russian Lomonosov … [Read more...]
Decorating for the Summer House
May 2, 2012 by 42 Comments
A little beach themed vignette... It's time to celebrate summer! A shell-adorned hat to protect your peaches and cream complexion... A few books to inspire your summertime decor: Cottages by the Sea...The Handmade Homes of Carmel, Second Home...Finding Your Place in the Fun and Victoria At Home with White...Celebrating the Intimate Home. A guide to … [Read more...]
