It feels like I've been working on projects inside the house for weeks and weeks, when in reality I've only had access to the Dollhouse for about a week. I'll be sharing the temporary sleeping quarters I've created for this week's Met Monday. Over the past week, when I haven't been building something, taking boxes to the nearby recycling center, meeting with internet installers, electricians, plumbers, … [Read more...]
More Dollhouse Adventures, Including Trapping Myself In One Of The Rooms!
June 15, 2024 by 44 Comments
Whirlwind Week!
June 13, 2024 by 12 Comments
Welcome to the 820th Tablescape Thursday! It has been a whirlwind week! I've been in non-stop motion and every muscle in my body is aching. I just spent the morning with an electrician who is making repairs and updates, which is why this post is going up now. There's so much I'd like to share, but none of it is table-related, but I'll be sharing a lot of updates very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the … [Read more...]
Setting Up My New Office & Playing In The Dining Room
June 10, 2024 by 28 Comments
Welcome to the 802nd Metamorphosis Monday! So much has happened over the past week since the closing on May 30th. I wish now I had kept a diary of sorts, detailing each day. At the end of each day, I fall asleep the minute my head hits the pillow, but if you were to ask me what I did that day, I'm not sure I could remember half of it. I've been in almost constant motion since arriving in Ohio. Things are … [Read more...]
So Many “May” Favorites To Share, Including A Few Surprises!
June 8, 2024 by 23 Comments
Oh my goodness, I am all over the place with my shopping finds this past month! But that's kinda how my life is right now during this big transition period. So I have quite a variety of goodies to share for my monthly favorites. After I arrived here in Ohio for the closing on the new house that I have affectionately dubbed the "Dollhouse" because of all its whimsical "dollhouse-like" features, I realized I … [Read more...]
I’m An Airbus Beluga, Awaiting Clearance To Land!
June 6, 2024 by 60 Comments
Welcome to the 819th Tablescape Thursday, and welcome to my holding pattern. I'm a big ole 747 Freighter circling around and around the airport. Or, maybe I'm an Airbus Beluga XL (love how those look!) circling and circling patiently (or, not so patiently) for clearance to land. Well, at least that's how it feels. Everywhere I look here in my son/DIL's guest bedroom, I'm surrounded by … [Read more...]
A Very Special Mother’s Day Gift
June 5, 2024 by 24 Comments
Last year for Christmas, my sweet, thoughtful daughter-in-love, Nancy, gave me a beautiful painting of my home that she had commissioned from a local artist. At the time, neither of us knew I would possibly be moving to Ohio the following year. Though I haven't yet chosen a frame for it, the painting has been hanging on the wall in my living room, and I love seeing it there whenever I'm in … [Read more...]
Let’s Tour the Basement, Bedrooms, Baths and Gardens In The Home I Just Purchased
June 3, 2024 by 93 Comments
Welcome to the 801st Metamorphosis Monday! When I last left you on Saturday, we had just taken a tour of the downstairs part of the home that I recently purchased. If you missed that post, you'll find it here: Not Going To Make You Wait—Let's Go Inside The Home I Just Bought. Before we head upstairs, let's go downstairs and check out the basement. You may remember from my … [Read more...]
Not Going To Make You Wait—Let’s Go Inside The Home I Just Bought
May 31, 2024 by 113 Comments
The closing on the house went great yesterday—no hiccups. There were 5 of us present at the closing: the title agency representative (not sure of her exact title), the seller, the seller's realtor, my realtor, and of course, yours truly. The representative leading the closing sat at the head of the big conference table with the seller to her left and the buyer (me) to her right. Our realtors sat beside us, … [Read more...]
Celebrating a Special 21st Birthday with a Crab and Shrimp Boil
May 30, 2024 by 9 Comments
Welcome to the 818th Tablescape Thursday! Thanks so much for all the encouraging and supportive comments that you left on yesterday's post. I am so looking forward to taking you along on this new adventure! A few weeks back I heard from Sheri who said, "Our granddaughter had her 21st birthday yesterday, and we celebrated Sunday with a Crab and Shrimp Boil...her choice. We always let the birthday person … [Read more...]
Exciting (And Just A Little Scary) News
May 29, 2024 by 110 Comments
Remember this adorable cottage playhouse—the one I've had a crush on for so many years? I've always loved its design and imagined how wonderful it would be if it were built to grownup size. Well, about a month ago I made an offer on an adorable cottage, and my offer was accepted. Yikes! It doesn't look exactly like this cute cottage, but it does share some similar characteristics. I'm truly in love with it … [Read more...]
