Welcome to the 183rd Tablescape Thursday! Each year my friend, Bonnie creates the most wonderful table setting for the evening of the Academy Awards. I can hardly wait to see what she is going to do each year! This year Bonnie placed her tablescape where the action was...on the front row. You don't mind rubbing elbows with Meryl and George, do you? I love the "theater lighting." Such a … [Read more...]
Decorate Bottles with Shells for Summer Beach Themed Decor
February 29, 2012 by 28 Comments
Yesterday, we went spring shopping in some of my fave haunts in THIS post. On our shopping trip, we spied these cuties at Big Lots. I could so see these in a summertime tablescape. Actually, they would look great almost anywhere. Imagine three lined up across a kitchen window sill with the sun lighting them up from behind. Add them to a pretty spring/summer vignette on an entry table. Or, tuck some … [Read more...]
The Matterhorn, Switzerland in Winter
February 27, 2012 by 69 Comments
Welcome to the 162nd Metamorphosis Monday! Greetings! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! For this Metamorphosis Monday, I have an outdoor "Before and After." Cornelia, who lives in Switzerland and sometimes shares a lovely tablescape for Tablescape Thursday, recently shared some amazing photos with me. They are of the mountain cabin she and her husband own in Switzerland. Cornelia told me during … [Read more...]
Springtime Table with a Daffodil Centerpiece
February 23, 2012 by 57 Comments
Welcome to the 182nd Tablescape Thursday! It was another warm day today so the pull of the porch won out again. All this warm weather we're having has me thinking spring. This table setting would work well as an Easter tablescape with its springtime colors. The breezes stirred the sheers on the porch as I photographed this setting. I couldn't resist snapping a pic through the wind swept … [Read more...]
Porches for Sleeping
February 22, 2012 by 24 Comments
From time to time I visit a section of the Atlanta Journal & Constitution called "Private Quarters." They highlight homes of all types and give mini tours. Recently this home was featured. You can see the full tour HERE. My favorite "room" shown in the tour was the porch. I know that comes as no surprise since I have a thing for porches. This little piece of heaven especially caught my eye. … [Read more...]
Getting Organized: Label it!
February 21, 2012 by 28 Comments
I've been busy the last few days organizing and cleaning out some of the closets around my home. I've finally corralled most of my holiday centerpieces into one closet where I can find them when I need them. I do so love having everything neatly organized. It's such a great feeling when you can immediately put your hand on something you need, when you need it. Recently, I posted about 20 Things I … [Read more...]
Photography Tips for Better Blog Photos
February 17, 2012 by 68 Comments
One of these days I'm going to write a post and title it: The 10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I First Began Blogging." If I ever write that post, "master the manual setting on my camera" will be at the very top of the list. In fact, it will probably be #1 on that list. As proof, let me give you exhibit A, this picture of my guest room below. Not only did I share this photo of my guest room, this … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Table Setting: Candlelit and Romantic
February 16, 2012 by 51 Comments
Welcome to the 181st Tablescape Thursday! It was another gorgeous day here...is this really February? Since the temps reached 67 degrees today, I headed for the porch for this Tablescape Thursday. I know Valentine's Day is behind us now, but I had to squeeze in one more Valentine's Day table setting before we say good-bye to that holiday for another year. I had envisioned this tablescape with red … [Read more...]
Eye Candy for Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2012 by 85 Comments
Happy Valentine's Day! Did you get a chance to visit the wonderful Before and Afters posted for yesterday's Met Monday? I was once again blown away by all the wonderful talent and creativity in Blogland! I started to name today's post, "Hijacked" because this post started out with one topic and it kind of morphed into something else. You'll see what I mean in a sec. If you've been reading BNOTP for … [Read more...]
Decorating for Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2012 by 71 Comments
Welcome to the 160th Metamorphosis Monday! Valentine's Day is tomorrow. I love that holiday. How can you not love a day that's all about chocolate, romance and ♥ LOVE! ♥ It makes me smile when I remember bringing Valentine's Day cards to school. If I close my eyes, I can still see all the colorful construction-paper folders we made and decorated. They were strung along the wall where they … [Read more...]
