Yesterday, I stopped by a local antique shop to browse for a few minutes. I didn't have a lot of time to shop but I snapped a few photos to share. This dining table with 3 leaves and 6 chairs was marked at $650. The chairs are really pretty. Hard to see in the photo below, but the armchair on this end had some pretty carvings on the arms. Do geese like carrots? I didn't know they were into … [Read more...]
A Bit of Antiquing & An Update on the Beautiful Embroidered Fall Leaf/Acorn Cords
October 2, 2022 by 24 Comments
Sharing a Few of My Favorites for the Autumn Table
September 29, 2022 by 11 Comments
Welcome to the 731st Tablescape Thursday! I've been scoping out the holiday dishware this week and there are some great sales going on right now. I did make a purchase that I can't wait to share with you in an upcoming table! I love the colors in this pumpkin dinnerware. This set includes 12 pieces, 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, and 4 appetizer plates. This is super tempting me! I already have some … [Read more...]
5 Autumn Outfits, Embroidered Cords I Just Purchased & A Sweater I’m Stalking
September 28, 2022 by 8 Comments
It has been chilly here in North Georgia this week! I'm really getting excited about all the beautiful fall fashions. I just purchased these fall-themed corduroy pants today--caught them on sale. I love, love, love the embroidered autumn leaves and acorns! Sooo dang cute! You'll find them currently on sale here: Corduroy Pants for Fall. During the winter, I wear a lot of … [Read more...]
Gone, Gone and Gone! Plus, Two Future Updates I Have Planned!
September 26, 2022 by 46 Comments
Welcome to the 713th Metamorphosis Monday! The painter finally finished with the painting here in the garage. Repainting the shutters was the last thing to be done. I don't know why, but during the time he was here painting, it suddenly hit me that I didn't like seeing all the lanterns atop the cabinets across the back wall of the garage. Not sure why but I just suddenly … [Read more...]
The Garage is Finally Done, Landscapers Who Hide Things & Very Hungry Bees!
September 24, 2022 by 26 Comments
How is your weekend going? I've been tidying up lots of odds and ends around here. The painter came back today to finish painting the plantation shutters in the garage. The first painter really botched them with drips and runs everywhere. The painter that came today had previously been out and sanded off all the drips and today he came back to paint them. They are once again in the windows of the garage and … [Read more...]
A Taste of Autumn with Beautiful Xavier Gold
September 22, 2022 by 45 Comments
Welcome to the 730th Tablescape Thursday! It was late evening when I completed this table setting. It's definitely getting darker out a lot earlier these days, isn't it? With the cooler temps at night and the first day of fall behind us, I was in the mood for a tablescape with an autumn feel. Not sure why but I always equate pheasants with autumn. No fall foliage in my yard … [Read more...]
My 10 August Favorites–Definite Lifestyle Improvements!
September 21, 2022 by 22 Comments
We're 2/3rds through September and I've never gotten around to sharing my August favorites. A lot of my favorites are those things related to the major garage overall I completed recently, but a few fall outside that renovation--like my new desk chair. I'm pretty crazy about the new desk chair that I bought in August when the gas lift cylinder failed on my previous chair and I was unable to repair it after … [Read more...]
A Colorful Upgrade–I’m In Love With This Beautiful Weather Station!
September 19, 2022 by 19 Comments
Welcome to the 712th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope it was restful and fun! For this week's Met Monday, I have a small Before/After that makes me smile from ear-to-ear each time I see it--which just so happens to be multiple times per day. It's a small addition here in the kitchen. I've been enjoying it so much, I ended up purchasing another one for my office. What has me grinning ear … [Read more...]
How to Stop a Gas Lantern From Blowing Out On Really Windy Days
September 17, 2022 by 13 Comments
I have a gas lantern in front of my home that I had installed 20+ years ago. When I first had it installed, the lantern company estimated the cost to run it would be around $12-14 per month--and it was. Definitely worth it for the ambiance it adds to the front of my home. Years later, when gas prices went up drastically, I turned it off for much of the year. I was also having an issue with … [Read more...]
3 Autumn Table Settings & 1 Broken Computer
September 15, 2022 by 12 Comments
Welcome to the 729th Tablescape Thursday! My goodness, it's been a week and a half around here. My computer decided it no longer wanted to connect to the internet except at very low speeds or sometimes not-at-all. At first, it appeared to be an internet issue but after a visit from a Comcast technician, followed by a second visit from a Comcast Supervisor (not at my request but by the 1st tech) they … [Read more...]
