Welcome to the 915th Tablescape Thursday! Sheri, a lovely BNOTP reader, recently shared the cutest birthday celebration table setting with me. This was a big birthday milestone as her hubby had just turned 82! Sheri said, "We finally had Mike’s birthday dinner, delayed due to snow and work schedules. The theme was penguins, as Mike has always been identified with penguins since being stationed in … [Read more...]
A Whimsical, Penguin-Themed Party For A Very Special 82nd Birthday Celebration
April 9, 2026 by 19 Comments
Homeownership: It’s Not For Weenies
April 8, 2026 by 51 Comments
When I returned from Ohio, I got a big surprise, and not the good kind. When I looked out a window, I could see a large board lying on the ground in the backyard. What is that‽ I went outside, looked up, and this was what I saw. When the porch and decks were built 16 years ago, at my request, my contractor pulled the necessary permits before he began work, so everything was built to code. … [Read more...]
Almost A Cat-astrophe & The Addition of Two Ring Security Floodlights
April 6, 2026 by 26 Comments
Welcome to the 897th Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday to you! It's another beautiful spring day here in Georgia, love this time of year so much! We finally got a little bit of rain, which seems to have settled the pollen down a little. The electricians were here this past Friday to install the new fans I had ordered to replace the existing fans that, after 16 years of service here on the porch, have … [Read more...]
Spring Fashions, Great Sale, My Go-to Sandals & What Does This Bag Remind You Of?
April 4, 2026 by 2 Comments
I love shopping for clothes this time of year; the colors are so happy and pretty! Before I share some of my favorite spring fashions, an awesome sale, and my go-to summer sandals. If you're a Louis Vuitton handbag fan, I found a bag yesterday that made me do a double take! I have always loved the look of LV's wicker Capucines bag, but they are almost impossible to find since LV doesn't offer them every … [Read more...]
A Special Spring Luncheon With A Sunny Paradise View!
April 2, 2026 by 10 Comments
Welcome to the 914th Tablescape Thursday! Spring is here, and I could not be more excited! Every day has been stunningly beautiful this spring, and it makes me wish spring could last forever! A few days ago, my friend, Teresa, put together a beautiful spring luncheon for her family. This table is truly a ray of sunshine! I know her grandsons must have been so … [Read more...]
New Lamp For The Porch & Big Changes For The Porch Fans! Psst: I Like These Better!
March 30, 2026 by 10 Comments
Welcome to the 896th Metamorphosis Monday! On Saturday, I shared a photo of this outdoor lamp that I had ordered. This lamp originally sold for $133 at Home Depot. I lucked out and discovered it available on eBay for around half that price. The timing was perfect since the vinyl, wicker-style lamp I'd had in this spot for many years was beginning to crumble and fall apart whenever it was … [Read more...]
Adorable Bunnies, New Outdoor Porch Lamp, Fave Stanley Straw Topper & More
March 28, 2026 by 12 Comments
When I first began this post last night, this dress was back in stock in two sizes. Now it's only in stock in one size. It keeps selling out as soon as they get more in. Hopefully, it will be restocked since it's been so popular, but you can see the size(s) it's available in now here: Beautiful Eyelet Shift Dress. Beautiful top and in the same design as the dress above. Love the color! … [Read more...]
Breaking In The New Table With Beautiful Melina by Villeroy & Boch
March 26, 2026 by 17 Comments
Welcome to the 913th Tablescape Thursday! The pollen is raging here in full force. I have all the furniture on the porch covered with sheets and towels. It's a yellow mess out there! I think I'll get out there today and try to blow off some of the pollen off the porch before it gets any thicker. So we are in the breakfast room for this week's Tablescape Thursday. Wish I had noticed that … [Read more...]
A Significant Porch Update, Plus This Dress Has Almost Sold Out
March 24, 2026 by 8 Comments
Before we get into today's post, I have to share this beautiful dress that I saw while shopping at the Talbots website today. I saw it a few days ago, but didn't get the opportunity to share it, and now it's almost sold out. Since it's been such a great seller, I bet they will get more in. You can see the sizes that are left here: Blue Eyelet shift Dress. Do you have a porch with a ceiling … [Read more...]
A New Dining Set For The Breakfast Room, French Market Style
March 23, 2026 by 42 Comments
Welcome to the 895th Metamorphosis Monday! Hope your weekend was a great one and you had time to play and relax! I've been catching up on things around the house. This is the time of year when I open the doors to the screened porch in the early morning to let the cool night air in, then close them as the day starts to heat up, although some days I've been able to leave them open all … [Read more...]
