Welcome to the 776th Metamorphosis Monday! I always love it when you share what you're doing in your home for Christmas. Recently I heard from Aris who said, "I thought you might get a kick out of seeing my Christmas tree. My book club is reading two books to compare and contrast this month, James Patterson’s The 12 Topsy Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas and Joanne Huist Smith’s, The 13th Gift. For … [Read more...]
A “12 Days Of Christmas” Tree, Ordering Alaskan Salmon & My Fave Holiday Punch
December 11, 2023 by 10 Comments
Sale Shopping Mode Activated & My Favorite Gift Wrapping Paper Is Back!
December 10, 2023 by 2 Comments
I'm sure you are super busy with all your holiday decorating and preparations. I spent two solid days (Friday and Saturday) wrapping gifts. So happy to have that done. A few years back I used this adorable paper and I noticed recently that it is back again. If you're looking for a really cute, whimsical gift wrap for your gifts this year, you'll find this one available here: Christmas … [Read more...]
Beautiful, Elegant Table, Hand-Crafted Runner & Star-Covered Champagne Coupes
December 7, 2023 by 22 Comments
Welcome to the 793th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful table to share this week, a special table that is set with elegant, vintage/antique china. Tish, a lovely BNOTP reader, wrote, "We found a tea service years ago and only in the past year or so have found other pieces. It was produced in occupied Japan, so 70-ish years old." Tish described her favorite china as "Noritake pattern … [Read more...]
DIY Festive Christmas Nails, My Ninja Air Fryer Decision & A Fun Way To Pop Popcorn
December 6, 2023 by 13 Comments
Just popping in (pun intended) to share some fun things today! Many, many years ago I used to have a microwave popcorn popper. It always made great popcorn. I was thinking recently about how I like popcorn, but do not like prepackaged microwave popcorn. Whenever I've eaten it, it always leaves this disturbing coating on the roof of my mouth. I have no idea what that coating is, but I figure it can't be … [Read more...]
It’s The Battle Of The Ninjas–Which One Will Win?
December 4, 2023 by 21 Comments
Welcome to the 775th Metamorphosis Monday! I've often shared with you in previous posts how much I love my Ninja Air Fryer. I use it almost every single day, sometimes multiple times a day. If someone said to me, you have to give up either your microwave or your air fryer, I wouldn't even have to think twice. The microwave would get the boot because I can't imagine not having this air … [Read more...]
You’ve Been Asking For This–Sorry It Has Taken So Long, But At Last, It’s Ready!
December 2, 2023 by 17 Comments
Happy Weekend! I hope you're having a great one! I finally, finally got around to doing something I should have done ages ago, so I apologize in advance for it taking me so long! A few weeks ago (or has it been months now?) someone left a comment asking if I would add a link somewhere on the blog, linking out to the things I often mention in posts--those products I love, recommend and repeatedly use/buy. I … [Read more...]
Nostalgic Christmas: Beautiful Snow-Covered Cottages & A Charming Gingerbread House
November 30, 2023 by 22 Comments
Welcome to the 792nd Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday was an interesting day with a few false starts at setting a table for Tablescape Thursday. It started with me discovering that the centerpiece I had planned to use was way too wide for my dining room table, so I had to completely scratch the table I had originally planned. As I worked on ideas for another table, I started feeling a bit queasy. I lay down … [Read more...]
It’s Currently Sold Out–But I Found It + Fave Phone/iPad Stand & A Puzzle Board Hack
November 29, 2023 by 8 Comments
Recently I decided to resubscribe to Netflix. I had unsubscribed years ago because I didn't really care for much of their programming. The reason I decided to give them one more try is that I'd like the ability to watch movies while walking on my treadmill here in the office. My treadmill has a slanted thingy that I could lean my iPad against, but it's really low so would be kinda hard to view. Then I … [Read more...]
This Year I Ordered My Fresh Greenery Wreath Online & Here’s How It Turned Out!
November 27, 2023 by 39 Comments
Welcome to the 774th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope you had a great one! Have you started working on your Christmas and holiday decor? I spent most of the weekend doing a bit of Christmas decorating and lots of organizing. You may remember a few months back I moved all the Christmas decor I had stored here under the bonus room eaves (including my window wreaths that normally were on the … [Read more...]
Favorite Black Friday Sales & Some Have Been Extended!
November 24, 2023 by 14 Comments
Whoo, hoo! The sales are amazing today! This adorable gingerbread bag that I purchased recently at 50% off, has just been marked down another 25% for Black Friday! You'll find that amazing sale here: Gingerbread House Bag, Half Off + An Additional 25% off! The cardholder is also discounted another 25% here: Gingerbread CardHolder. Now that Thanksgiving has passed, I can't wait to wear this … [Read more...]
