Have you heard about the flooding around Metro Atlanta?Clarkdale Elementary School:Another subdivision:I've ridden this roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia many times. I don't think I could hold my breath long enough to ride it today.I was lucky...here's my only casualty...To see more views of the flooding around Metro Atlanta, click HERE and HERE.If you wish to help somehow, the only organization I … [Read more...]
Decorating English Country Style
September 20, 2009 by 101 Comments
Welcome to the 36th Metamorphosis Monday! To start this Met Monday off, I just want to say thank-you to everyone who left a comment yesterday. And, thanks so much for all the fabulous suggestions on how to fix my poor champagne bucket. I can't wait to try some of your suggestions...keep your fingers crossed! When I was looking for furniture for my family room many years ago, I just bought what I liked … [Read more...]
Long Lines, Closed Roads, Dead Mowers, Head Lice and Champagne…
September 19, 2009 by 75 Comments
Recently I went shopping on eBay for a silver plated, champagne bucket. I had visions of tablescapes featuring chilling champagne. I saw floral centerpieces, starring a lovely champagne bucket filled to overflowing with big, beautiful flowers. So eBay a-shopping I went! I found this gem (seller's pic) and before long that wonderful e-mail arrived in my mailbox proclaiming, "Congratulations, You won this … [Read more...]
Tablescapes for the Holidays
September 16, 2009 by 92 Comments
Welcome to the 56th Tablescape Thursday! One of the very best parts about blogging is getting to meet wonderful people who share my addiction appreciation for beautiful china and tablescaping. Recently, I had an opportunity to meet Bonnie...we didn't get to meet in person, but certainly our hearts have met. :-) Bonnie has an extensive and unbelievably beautiful collection of china, crystal, flatware and … [Read more...]
An Amazing Dorm Room
September 16, 2009 by 29 Comments
Think all dorm rooms are the same? Not if your Maximilian Sinsteden’s, age 21, and attending Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. If my Dad had allowed me to live on campus (which he didn't) THIS is the dorm room I would have wanted...well, minus the neck ties. Drew Campus in Madison, New Jersey, is a beautiful campus if this pic is any indication. After Max's first year of college he … [Read more...]
Updates to My China Closet
September 13, 2009 by 84 Comments
Welcome to the 35th Metamorphosis Monday! Where in the world do you store all that china? I get that question a lot. Since several folks have left comments or e-mailed recently asking about china storage, I'm pulling out an oldie but goodie post for this Met Monday. I'm also including a few more recent photos showing some of the changes I've made. And, I'm including a link to a post from December … [Read more...]
Five Tablescapes, One Silver Tray
September 10, 2009 by 103 Comments
Welcome to the 55th Tablescape Thursday! Hope you enjoy these five very different, mini-tablescapes...all displayed on the same silver tray. Sharing Dessert... China: Spode, Tower (1920's); Goblets: Waterford, Crimson Hock; Flatware: Towle, King Richard; Silver plate vase: Goodwill; Candle holder: Vintage, Flowers: Geraniums and Patrinia scabiosifolia 'Nagoya'...from my … [Read more...]
Dreaming of a Home Library
September 6, 2009 by 116 Comments
Welcome to the 34th Metamorphosis Monday! There's a room in my home I've not taken you into, yet. I'm a little embarrassed to share, despite this room being just a few feet inside my front door and fully visible each time you enter or exit my home, it has remained for the 19 years I've live here. It has always been in various stages of disarray, often acting as a storage room. If you read the post I … [Read more...]
Tablescaping with Metlox Poppytrail, Sculptured Daisy
September 2, 2009 by 112 Comments
Welcome to the 54th Tablescape Thursday! On one of my trips to local antique/thrift store this summer, I came across this vintage Poppy Trail, Sculptured Daisy pitcher, made by Metlox Potteries. Since I'd just bought six place settings of this china the summer before at the Flea, I was excited to find a matching pitcher...and for only $6. When I got home, I pulled out a bread plate and a … [Read more...]
Victorian Photo Album with Beautiful Old Photographs
August 30, 2009 by 78 Comments
Welcome to the 33rd Metamorphosis Monday! My Met Monday post for today is a "reverse" Met Monday. I'm showing you the "After" first...then I'll show you the "Before." I came across this old, old Victorian style picture album around 20 years ago. I believe it may date back to the late 1800's. If you have any information about these type albums, please share it in your comment. I'd love to know more … [Read more...]
