Welcome to the 843rd Tablescape Thursday! When Norma has friends over for dinner, she always makes the evening feel extra special with decorations that hint at what's to come. For a recent dinner party with an Italian theme, Norma decorated her front gates with green, white, and red flags, the colors found in the Italian flag. Norma said, "I told my friends they were coming to an Italian restaurant. I … [Read more...]
You Know You’re In For A Fun Evening When You Pass Through These Gates!
November 21, 2024 by 12 Comments
17 Favorite Gift Ideas To Delight You & Your Loved Ones!
November 19, 2024 by 9 Comments
I've had several requests to put together a post with favorite gift ideas since Christmas is just barely a month away now. The goodies I'm sharing today are those that I know to be awesome because either I own them myself, or I've given them as gifts in the past and they were well received. Please feel free to bookmark this post to refer back to if you haven't yet started your holiday shopping. Over the … [Read more...]
2 Updates In The Office, Including A Major One—Plus, The Home Alone House Is Back!
November 18, 2024 by 17 Comments
Welcome to 825th Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! I have two updates to share here in the office, one I wish I had done ages ago. When I first chose furniture pieces from Pottery Barn's Bedford Modular Collection for my home office, as soon as they were delivered, I had a local glass company out to my home to measure the tops so protective glass could be cut to the exact dimensions of … [Read more...]
Introducing A New Member In My Holiday Figural Family—Help Me Name Him!
November 14, 2024 by 62 Comments
Welcome to the 842nd Tablescape Thursday! It was so nice here yesterday, so I couldn't resist placing this table out here on the porch. My favorite dinnerware to bring out this time of year, Spode Woodland, is currently in Ohio right now, so I thought I'd set a winter-themed table, instead. Besides, I just added a new "character" to my family of centerpieces during my recent shopping trip … [Read more...]
My Faves For Holiday Entertaining & An Advent Calendar I’ve Stalked For Years Is On Sale
November 13, 2024 by 11 Comments
Are you busy decorating and planning for the upcoming holidays? It was definitely a wake-up call for me when I stopped by HomeGoods a few days ago and found it packed with happy shoppers. It made me realize how close the holiday are upon us! You could really feel the excitement in the air; everyone seemed to be in such a great mood! One of the first things I always look for each year as the holidays … [Read more...]
Sharing These Before The Sale Ends Tonight, Including This Year’s Adorable Bag
November 10, 2024 by 17 Comments
Welcome to 824th Metamorphosis Monday! I have a few other Before/Afters I could probably share today, but I am big-time in holiday shopping mode right now. I visited HomeGoods yesterday and picked up several goodies that you'll see in some upcoming posts. I couldn't believe how crowded it was, it looked like the day before Christmas! People are really, really in the holiday mood now and I love it! Last … [Read more...]
My October Favorites, Including Some Possible Gift Ideas
November 8, 2024 by 4 Comments
Happy Almost Weekend! It is so beautiful here in Georgia right now. The weather is stunning and the temps are going to reach 83° today! I need to get outside in this glorious sunshine for a bit. I hope it's beautiful where you are today! I have some awesome favorites to share from the month of October. Hope you will find these helpful! One of my favorite shampoos and the one I've used the last few times … [Read more...]
Step Into My Time Machine: A 1964-1965 World’s Fair Tablescape, New York
November 7, 2024 by 43 Comments
Welcome to the 841st Tablescape Thursday! I have a delightful table to share with you today, one that's in celebration around a topic that I've never shared before: The 1964-1965 World's Fair! After talking with Elena, I am so intrigued, I'll be doing some online searches today to learn more about this amazing event! Elena said, "Today is my husband's birthday, so I set up the table early this morning. … [Read more...]
Add A Bit Of Whimsy To Your Decor—Especially Love The Holiday Ones!
November 6, 2024 by 24 Comments
Thanks so much for all your thoughtful and helpful comments on my previous post. I read all of them and appreciate so much your input. After I pull together a few more of the pieces that I hope to add to my office, I should have a better idea how I feel about the rug. I'll be sure to share those updates if/when they occur. Again, thanks for all your input and ideas! Now that Halloween has passed and we … [Read more...]
A Cozy Reading Corner For A Cottage Home Office
November 4, 2024 by 101 Comments
Welcome to 823rd Metamorphosis Monday! A few days ago I shared a chair I had added to the office. In that post I asked how you liked it, and the reviews were mixed. If I counted, I think more of you liked it than didn't, or perhaps the ones who didn't were just being polite. lol I was a little surprised that a few folks didn't think it worked well with the rug. I love mixing prints as you … [Read more...]
