There is sooo much inspiration to be found in Blogland these days, the cover of a magazine has to REALLY grab me to convince me to buy the magazine. The October issue of Country Living did just that. I loved the toile covered pumpkin on the cover. I glanced inside and saw there were directions with the "how to." I couldn't wait to give it a try. Another pumpkin inside was decorated using … [Read more...]
Decorate Your Pumpkin with Ribbon for Halloween
October 10, 2011 by 69 Comments
Welcome to the 142nd Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I've had a busy one. Saturday, I drove down to Macon, Georgia and attended a class for "extreme couponing" with my sister and niece. I watch so little TV, I didn't even know what extreme couponing was. It was really interesting. If you have a good size family, I can see how the savings could really add up. I'll share some of what I learned … [Read more...]
Halloween Decorating & Party Ideas
October 8, 2011 by 33 Comments
I haven't decorated my front porch for Halloween, yet, so I decided to go through some of the pics I have stored on my computer for a little inspiration. These are definitely some of my faves! We decorate our front doors with garland for Christmas...why not do the same for fall? I absolutely love this leafy garland! I so want to make this! Notice the scary "curtains" on the door. Those would be easy … [Read more...]
Warming Up on the Porch
October 6, 2011 by 55 Comments
Welcome the the 163rd Tablescape Thursday! Cool fall nights are perfect for hot chocolate out on the porch. Where would you like to sit? How about on the swing? There's a soft, warm blanket to keep you warm and a great book awaits. The late afternoon sun is so wonderful streaming in across the porch. The evening breeze carries the … [Read more...]
Change Your Decor for the Seasons
October 3, 2011 by 51 Comments
Welcome to the 141st Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Met Monday! Hope your weekend has been grand! Do you have a room in your home that you love to change up and transform with the seasons? Kristy, a talented Interior Designer who lives on the West Coast of Florida with her husband and two daughters, enjoys transforming her living room to reflect the changing of the seasons and holidays. Kristy's home, … [Read more...]
Beautiful Table Setting by Bunny Williams
September 29, 2011 by 30 Comments
Welcome to the 162nd Tablescape Thursday! Recently, I received a wonderful e-mail from Mandy. Mandy lives in Hawaii and on a recent trip to the United States, she toured The Mount, the beautiful home of American novelist, Edith Wharton. Edith Wharton wrote many novels in her lifetime including Ethan Frome, The House of Mirth and well-known, The Age of Innocence, for which she won a Pulitzer Prize. … [Read more...]
A Fall Mantel for the Family Room
September 27, 2011 by 63 Comments
While we're enjoying all the wonderful "before and afters" from yesterday's Met Monday, I thought I'd share another little metamorphosis I've been working on this week in my family room. (Update: This living room looks very different now. See the changes in these two posts: Reforming My Faux Ways and Velvet Drapes for an English Country Living Room) BEFORE: The coffee table looks so bare … [Read more...]
Office Additions
September 26, 2011 by 78 Comments
Welcome to the 140th Metamorphosis Monday! I headed over to Marshalls to see what fun Halloween/fall goodies they had gotten in. I found a few things I had been hoping to find for the office. I've had some ideas brewing in my head about how I might decorate the wall space above the sitting area in this room. I had envisioned a mirror above the chest. I love, love, love mirrors and have … [Read more...]
Shopping at Urban Relics
September 24, 2011 by 42 Comments
How was your Friday? Anything special planned for today? I had a unusually busy and fun Friday. I spent the morning visiting a local consignment shoppe and took a few pictures to share with you. On the survey I recently posted, several folks mentioned they would love to see more shopping/thrifting/antiquing trips, so I think you'll enjoy today's post! My morning shopping trip was followed by lunch … [Read more...]
