Welcome to the 716th Tablescape Thursday! With the first day of summer upon us in less than a week, I was very much in the mood for a beachy, seaside-themed table. It's super shady on the porch this time of year, plus a big storm was trying to roll in. It never did, though. I wish it had, we need the rain. I think this is the first time I've used this coral and shell-covered tablecloth I … [Read more...]
Cooling Off with Corals and Blues: Enjoy a Beach-Themed Table on the Porch
June 16, 2022 by 16 Comments
This App Saved Me Yesterday & Awesome Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
June 15, 2022 by 18 Comments
Whew, long drive yesterday but I'm back home at last! Have you ever used the Waze app on a trip? My son recommended it to me a long time ago so I had added it to my phone, but yesterday was the first day I actually got around to using it. I'm a believer now, though! It saved me so much time yesterday. There was a huge backup on I-75 south for miles and miles. Of course, I didn't know that was coming up but … [Read more...]
We Saw the Before & Now Here’s the After…Plus, Bunnies and Birds
June 13, 2022 by 20 Comments
Welcome to the 698th Metamorphosis Monday! A few months ago I shared a historical home here in Ohio that was in the process of being stripped of its old paint. It was the first time I had seen an older home taken back to the bare wood before painting. So often old homes just get painted over and over and over since it's expensive to remove the many layers of old paint and start fresh. I was so impressed … [Read more...]
My May Favorites and An Exciting Discovery That is Saving $$$
June 10, 2022 by 10 Comments
I have some really fun favorites to share this month and one is a recent $$$-saving discovery that I wish I had known about ages ago! Let's dive in! Wireless Charger for iPhone and Android Phones: I actually just purchased this at the very beginning of June but wanted to share it now because I'm so pleased with it. At home, I have a wireless charger that I keep by my bed for charging my phone. I forgot … [Read more...]
Dining Alfresco: A Garden Dinner Party with Friends
June 9, 2022 by 8 Comments
Welcome to the 715th Tablescape Thursday! I'm still away visiting family but I have a delightful table setting to share for this week's Tablescape Thursday! We are dining outdoors in the beautiful French countryside this week. On a recent spring day, Norma gathered outdoors with friends for a relaxing dinner party. She made a pretty, floral banner for this festive occasion. Norma said, … [Read more...]
Sneaky Squirrels and Rascally Raccoons–Hoping This Will Be the Solution!
June 8, 2022 by 40 Comments
Ever since my son and daughter-in-love moved into their home several years ago, they've been in an ongoing, full-scale battle to keep the critters with whom they share their yard, out of their trash cans. Regular trash cans didn't even slow down the raccoons who visited their home and their neighbor's homes every single night. It's not a great way to start the day--walking out the door dressed up nicely for … [Read more...]
Keeping Potted Plants Watered While Away On Vacation
June 6, 2022 by 15 Comments
Welcome to the 697th Metamorphosis Monday! Wow, what a week it's been here in Birthday Land! Things are beginning to wind down a bit, but the partying isn't over quite yet--we still have one more birthday to celebrate. Speaking of birthdays, you may remember last year I gave my son a Yeti Cooler. I can't remember now if that was a birthday gift or an early Christmas gift, but it was still … [Read more...]
A Springtime Table Inspired by a Floral, Butterfly Table Runner
June 2, 2022 by 15 Comments
Welcome to the 714th Tablescape Thursday! Happy June! The first week of June is always a big celebration week in my family. We have three birthdays during the first 8 days of June starting with my son's, followed by one grandson, and ending with my daughter-in-loves birthday. I love visiting with them on birthday week--well, actually I love visiting anytime, but visiting during birthday week is extra … [Read more...]
It’s Been Almost 4 Years Now, So How Did It Work?
May 30, 2022 by 9 Comments
Welcome to the 696th Metamorphosis Monday! How do you store your silver jewelry? Over the years I've purchased a few Tiffany & Co. silver necklaces, bracelets, and rings They are inexpensive, as jewelry goes, and always so sparkly and beautiful. I especially love their enamel and silver pieces. Of course, Tiffany jewelry always comes in their signature blue jewelry pouch that helps prevent … [Read more...]
What I Purchased at the Summer Style Event, Got Some Great Deals
May 28, 2022 by 28 Comments
A while back I ordered two pairs of jeggings from Talbots, one in the regular fit and one in the curvy fit. I love their curvy fit in their slim ankle jeans. When the jeggings arrived, I found the legs of the "curvy" fit jeggings were a bit baggier than I prefer. I have a Talbots very close to my home so it's convenient to return an item when it doesn't fit as I wish. Today when I headed out the door, I … [Read more...]
