There are so many ways to make a pillow...just about as many ways as you can possibly dream up. You can make them from napkins, decorate them with cute buttons, applique them...the possibilities are endless. When I decided to make two pillows for the swing, as part of my 4th of July makeover of the porch, I wanted to use the same pillow inserts that were already in the existing pillows. That way, I … [Read more...]
Romantic Table Setting for Two
August 18, 2011 by 66 Comments
Welcome to the 156th Tablescape Thursday! Tomorrow, August 18th, Between Naps on the Porch turns 3 years old. The last three years have flown by so very quickly. Thank you for visiting and being here every day. I appreciate so much that you share your time with me! Let's have dinner on the deck tonight. It feels so nice out. I'll pour the wine...you just sit and enjoy. So romantic, dining … [Read more...]
How To Make Piping for a Pillow, Cushion or Slip Cover
August 16, 2011 by 37 Comments
Recently, when I decorated the porch for the 4th of July, I decided to recover the pillows on the swing. The others were pretty faded and not in keeping with the red, white and blue color scheme I wanted for my patriotic porch in this post: Porch Decorated for the 4th of July. I made the two large, red pillows you see on the swing in the pic below: In an earlier post here: ( Halloween … [Read more...]
Savannah Georgia: A Home Tour
August 13, 2011 by 50 Comments
When I visited Savannah earlier in the Spring, I was with a friend who loves gawking at beautiful homes as much as I do. We pulled onto a side street and despite the humid, hot temps, we hopped out of our air conditioned car and strolled a few blocks admiring the beautiful old homes. Now, that's house love! One of the first things we came across was this wonderful gate. I'm loving those pineapple … [Read more...]
It’s Complicated: Lauren & Harley’s Cottage
August 12, 2011 by 18 Comments
Lauren and Harley's Cottage Home in the movie, It's Complicated A few weeks ago, I took you on a tour of the house/set featured in the Nancy Meyer's movie, It's Complicated, starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. (If you missed that tour, you'll find it here: Tour the House in the Movie, It's Complicated. We all pretty much fell in love with Jane's home in the movie, but there was a … [Read more...]
Bridal Tea Table Setting
August 11, 2011 by 30 Comments
Welcome to the 155th Tablescape Thursday! I love it when you share your beautiful tablescapes with me! I was so excited when Sue, a reader of BNOTP, emailed a few pics of a bridal shower she recently gave for a friend. Sue loves growing lavender in her own garden and prior to the shower, she visited a lavender farm, Yule Love It Lavender Farm in Michigan. She was so inspired by her visit to the farm, … [Read more...]
Screen In Your Deck Easily & Inexpensively
August 8, 2011 by 47 Comments
Welcome to the 133rd Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? Did you spend any time outdoors grilling or just sitting on your porch, patio or deck? Would you spend more time outside if you didn't have to cope with the bugs and that hot summer sun? I'm so excited about the metamorphosis I'll be sharing today. Recently, Terry who blogs at La Bella Vie, shared a few pics of her answer to enjoying … [Read more...]
Displaying and Decorating with China for the Seasons and Holidays
August 4, 2011 by 48 Comments
Welcome to the 154th Tablescape Thursday! Jeanne blogs at Selep Imaging. Jeanne has a wonderful hutch she changes out with each holiday or season. I was so impressed with her lovely china collection and the creative way she displays it, I couldn't resist sharing it for Tablescape Thursday. As you scroll down, notice how Jeanne mixes so many different patterns beautifully. There's a wonderful … [Read more...]
Near Abductions: My Story
August 3, 2011 by 128 Comments
Sometimes you see something on TV and it hits home. A couple of weeks ago, I caught part of the show, 60 Minutes. They were interviewing two young ladies who had been kidnapped as children but were miraculously able to escape a few days after their abduction. That virtually never happens...escaping. The abuse they suffered permanently altered their lives in very negative ways. They still struggle today … [Read more...]
A Bath Restoration and Renovation
August 1, 2011 by 33 Comments
Welcome to the 132nd Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Metamorphosis Monday! For this Met Monday, I'm excited to share another fabulous update for historic Tyson-Stedham home in Adel, Georgia. Dustin, owner of Van de Fleet Designs and Restoration has been bringing this 1912 Arts and Crafts bungalow back to life over the past few months. (If you're new to this ongoing restoration, you'll find links to all the … [Read more...]
