Welcome to the 806th Metamorphosis Monday! However you spent it, I hope you had a fun, relaxing 4th of July weekend! This wasn't one of my favorites since I was kinda all over the place. I spent two days in Big Canoe while the hardwood floors on the main floor of my home were being refinished due to a leak from the icemaker hose behind the refrigerator in the kitchen. The holiday delayed the process a bit, … [Read more...]
Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2024 by 26 Comments
Welcome to the 823rd Tablescape Thursday! This is the current state of my garage. Crazy times! The floors inside are looking great, though. Here's a view of the living room at present. In case you're new to reading BNOTP, the hose to my icemaker leaked and it damaged a small section of the flooring underneath the refrigerator. Since my hardwood flooring is continuous throughout the … [Read more...]
Gotta Leave Now, So I’m Staying In A Big Canoe TreeTopper—Plus, A Fabulous Dress!
June 30, 2024 by 26 Comments
Welcome to the 805th Metamorphosis Monday! I am looking forward to a few slower days sometime soon. Right now every day is jam-packed. I just got back from donating some things to Goodwill, including some of the mirrors that I had down the front staircase wall. I'm preparing to have the upstairs hall painted so it was time to remove everything along this wall. The boxes are growing in the … [Read more...]
Happy Chaos, Progress Is Being Made
June 27, 2024 by 24 Comments
Welcome to the 822nd Tablescape Thursday! I wish I could share with you everything that's going on in real time, but there's so much happening each day, it's hard to keep up. I try to think of it as Happy Chaos because it means things are moving in the right direction. All the windows in my home looked like this for a couple of days as the painters worked on painting the exterior of the house. I had them … [Read more...]
The “Necessary Room” & How I Plan To Hide The TP
June 25, 2024 by 37 Comments
In my home in Georgia, the main-level, half/guest bath is outfitted with a nice-sized vanity. The cabinet is so large, in addition to toilet paper, I use it to store the paper towels that I use in the kitchen that's just a few feet away. The half bath in the Dollhouse in Ohio is a very different story! That bathroom is quite small and has a pedestal sink, so there's no place to hide away … [Read more...]
2 Mysteries In This 1938 Cape Cod: 1 Marked Solved, 1 Still Unsolved. Any Ideas?
June 24, 2024 by 42 Comments
Welcome to the 804th Metamorphosis Monday! Buying a 1938 Cape Cod has been an interesting, intriguing, and sometimes challenging experience. Some days are days are challenging, and some days are filled with mystery and intrigue. In a recent post, I shared a mystery electrical switch that I discovered in an unusual spot in the master bedroom. If you look closely at this picture of the room when the home was … [Read more...]
A Large Item I Need Is Back In Stock & I’m Loving This Triple Sale on Sale on Sale!
June 22, 2024 by 41 Comments
Yay! Got some good news last night! You may remember that I ordered an inexpensive temporary desk to use here in my office in the Dollhouse until the desk I really wanted was once again available. The desk I've been hoping to order for my office in Ohio is finally back in stock and for the best price I've seen it anywhere online. I know a few of you also expressed interest in this desk, … [Read more...]
4th of July Poolside Celebration In The Cool Shade Of A Fabulous Backyard Pavillion
June 20, 2024 by 13 Comments
Welcome to the 821st Tablescape Thursday! Imagine having a wonderful pavilion for dining poolside during the summer months, then imagine decorating it for the 4th of July! Elena has set a fabulous patriotic table setting for the 4th, and we are invited! Elena shared a funny story. She said, "When our kids were little, we would have a huge Fourth of July party every summer. Bands would play and I made … [Read more...]
A Few Bathroom Updates & Cute Daisy Towels
June 19, 2024 by 41 Comments
I'm back home in Georgia, arrived late yesterday afternoon. The painters arrived bright and early this morning. There's been lots of pressuring washing going on, the actual painting outside will start tomorrow. I'm not doing a color change, just refreshing the exterior paint in the areas that are painted. During my time in Ohio, you know I had to make a few visits to my favorite grocery store, Dorothy … [Read more...]
Beautiful, Affordable, Comfy Bed & Mattress, Plus, A Special Secret Storage Space
June 17, 2024 by 37 Comments
Welcome to the 803rd Metamorphosis Monday! If you've been following along, you may remember that the closing on the Dollhouse took place on the 30th of May. The sellers had asked to stay through the 14th, but they ended up moving out on the 8th, except for a few items that they came back for over the following week. They graciously allowed me access to the house a bit earlier, which worked out great since I … [Read more...]
