How's your Christmas/Holiday shopping going? If you're struggling a bit or looking for some last-minute items, here are some of my favorites. You hear me rave about L.L. Bean's Wicked Good Slippers allll the time because my son and daughter are always asking for these when their birthday or Christmas rolls around. They are crazy about them! They come in a ton of different styles. This is … [Read more...]
Toy’s Delight, A Fantasy Christmas Table Setting
December 9, 2021 by 35 Comments
Welcome to the 689th Tablescape Thursday! Merry Christmas! I hope your December is going amazing and is not too stressful. I had a rather stressful day yesterday involving a delivery gone very wrong--can share more on that later in case you're interested, so this table didn't get set until very late last night. Some of the photos were taken last night but I was also able to snap a few this morning. I love … [Read more...]
November Favorites & One of These May Surprise You
December 8, 2021 by 8 Comments
Any post sharing my favorites for this past month has to include the cute Chickadee and Pine Flannel Sheets I tripped across a few weeks back. After they arrived and I saw how nice they were, I immediately ordered another set. Love 'em! If you need a cozy, heavy-weight flannel sheet for your winter bed, you'll find these here: Chickadee and Pine Organic-Cotton Flannel Bedding. Of course, this … [Read more...]
25 Beautiful, Festive, Fun Ways to Decorate & Prepare for Christmas
December 6, 2021 by 26 Comments
Welcome to the 671st Metamorphosis Monday! Here they are, rounded up all in one post, some of my most favorite ways to get ready for the Christmas holidays! I hope you find this helpful as you decorate, craft, cook, and prepare for Christmas! You may want to bookmark this post for future reference if you see something you would love to make or do as Christmas draws closer. Also, please feel free to … [Read more...]
Repurpose Your Old Record Albums Into Unique, Exciting Wall Art!
December 5, 2021 by 15 Comments
When I visited with my friend, Teresa recently, this was the bedroom where I stayed. I was absolutely enthralled with how she had decorated above and around the bed! Instead of tossing out or donating her old record albums from yesteryear, she turned them into exciting wall art! Do you still have all your old albums from days past? I love this idea so much! … [Read more...]
New Drapes for the Bedroom, What Do You Think?
December 4, 2021 by 54 Comments
A few weeks ago I shared this Chuck Pinson Giclee painting that I added above my bed. Not sure how it comes across in the photos but in person it completely transforms the feel of this room. It adds so much beauty and warmth to this space and I love seeing it every time I walk into the room. As I mentioned in that previous post, if a painting can do that to a room, maybe it was time I got … [Read more...]
What I Bought at the Talbots Sale & Humongous Lawn Ornaments for a Bargain
December 3, 2021 by 9 Comments
When I was visiting friends in Texas recently, we stopped by their local Costco and look what I saw! When I've shared my friend, Marie's Christmas decorations in the past, I always get a lot of questions about her huge lawn ornaments. I think Marie purchased her ornaments from Frontgate or Grandin Road. When I've looked at those sites, the large lawn ornaments were always … [Read more...]
Beautiful Equestrian-Themed Table Featuring Ralph Lauren’s, Wedgwood, Balmoral-Hunt China
December 2, 2021 by 18 Comments
Welcome to the 688th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful table setting to share today, one I couldn't wait to see as soon as Elinda, a lovely BNOTP reader whose tables I've shared before, first told me about it. Elinda and I both have a love for all things "equestrian." I've never had a horse but I just love the beautiful clothing, collections and accouterments normally associated with horses and the … [Read more...]
Handmade Christmas Ornaments, Inspired by the Colors of a Beautiful Peacock
December 1, 2021 by 16 Comments
I have a wonderful Christmas DIY decorating idea to share with you today. Norma, a lovely BNOTP reader who has become a friend over the years, makes the most beautiful handmade ornaments and flowers each year at Christmastime. You may remember Norma from this post when I shared a beautiful table setting she created for friends where she decorated the entrance to her French cottage to look … [Read more...]
Decorate a Tree for Your Home Office–Love the Snowman Tree Topper!
November 29, 2021 by 14 Comments
Welcome to the 670th Metamorphosis Monday! Every year, my friend, Teresa, decorates a Christmas tree for her home office/study. It's filled with a mix of colorful, fun ornaments, many collected during Teresa's many travels around the world. I love a full tree, one filled with a plethora of ornaments. It makes it even more special when the ornaments carry so many memories … [Read more...]
