Happy Weekend! It has been quite chilly here the last few nights although I think we're going to warm up a little this week--just in time for Halloween. I've noticed the leaves are definitely changing now and starting to fall. The cooler temps have had me dreaming of cozy evenings inside, burning candles while sipping yummy hot chocolate. Every season has its own special moments, doesn't it? Though I'm … [Read more...]
Fall-Winter Survival Favorites & What I’m Buying In The 30% Off Winter Clothing Sale
October 20, 2023 by 16 Comments
3 Whimsical Halloween Tables + A Gardening Project That Ended With A New Tablecloth
October 19, 2023 by 10 Comments
Welcome to the 786th Tablescape Thursday! I have not one, but three delightful Halloween tables to share with you today! BNOTP readers are so creative and I know you'll find these tables as imaginative and fun as I did. Recently, Norma, who lives in the south of France, was having some extensive landscaping and structural work done in her garden that required some very large equipment. Would you ever … [Read more...]
Whimsy In The Kitchen, My Favorite Lemon Pepper Seasoning & Incredible Cookware
October 17, 2023 by 15 Comments
So, you all know that I'm a bit of a lazy cook. I do enjoy cooking/baking when friends or family are here, but the rest of the time, I go for the fastest, easiest meal I can make. My favorite food that I enjoy at least once a week, sometimes more, is Lemon Pepper Chicken. Over the years I've tried various Lemon Pepper seasonings and I've found them all to be about the same--until recently! Oh my gosh, have … [Read more...]
New Blinds For The Basement & A Minor Repair You May Find Helpful
October 16, 2023 by 20 Comments
Welcome to the 768th Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday--how was your weekend? I hope it was awesome! I have two Before and Afters to share for this week's Met Monday--one is kinda small, but will hopefully, prove helpful, and another one that was a bit pricey but I'm glad to have completed. Let's start with the pricey one--if you've been reading BNOTP for the past year or so, you know I've … [Read more...]
Adorably-Scary, Figural Halloween Pillows at Budget-Friendly Prices
October 14, 2023 by 5 Comments
A few years ago I came across these adorable fuzzy pumpkin pillows in Pottery Barn. Though they were a bit on the pricey side, I couldn't resist collecting one or two. They came in three sizes/colors and I liked them so much, I ended up collecting the whole bunch. Hard to see but the smallest one is a deep green color. They seem to end up in a different place in my home … [Read more...]
A Whimsical Halloween Table Set With My Absolute Favorite “Halloween” China
October 12, 2023 by 16 Comments
Welcome to the 785th Tablescape Thursday. It's gettin' chilly around here so I had to take advantage of the warmer weather today for at least one more table setting here on the porch. This table is similar to the one I set for Halloween last year except for a few changes in the tablecloth, glassware, centerpiece, and its location here on the porch. The arched-back, … [Read more...]
My September Favorites & Some Are Prime Day Deals! Perfect Timing for Holiday Shopping!
October 10, 2023 by 9 Comments
Thanks so much for sharing yesterday how autumn is looking in your area! I loved reading your comments--they made me feel so much more connected with what you're experiencing where you live. We are way behind here in leaf-color-changing compared to so many of you. It was really interesting hearing from those who live in areas that don't necessarily experience a big change--a great reminder that fall isn't … [Read more...]
Porch Decorated for Autumn With Hints Of Halloween
October 9, 2023 by 47 Comments
Welcome to the 767th Metamorphosis Monday! I had a bit of fun out on the front porch this weekend. Having just purchased these black and white striped bench cushions this past summer, this is their first autumn here on the porch. The cushions are currently on sale in several colors/ patterns here: Bench Cushions and here: Bench Cushions. Since were only a … [Read more...]
Answering Questions About My Puzzle Board & Sharing Some Favorite Puzzles for Fall
October 7, 2023 by 8 Comments
Over the past few days, I've had several comments and a few emails asking about the puzzle board I love working my puzzles on and about my favorite puzzles. I have to admit, I'm definitely a PPP, aka, Picky Puzzle Person. I have to be really invested in the scene and the story of a puzzle to have the desire to work it, and I will absolutely stop working a puzzle and put it back in the box to be donated if I … [Read more...]
A Cozy Autumn Luncheon With Friends
October 5, 2023 by 11 Comments
Welcome to the 784th Tablescape Thursday. Recently, Norma, whose beautiful al fresco garden table settings I've shared before, set a beautiful fall table for a luncheon with friends. Warm, beautiful colors for autumn...so pretty! About the pretty leaf plates, Norma said, "The little plates are by Swinnerton, an English company founded in 1885 and are now part of the Royal … [Read more...]
