I saw these cheesy baked potatoes being made recently on Instagram and thought they were the perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day. They are so easy to make that I didn't try to create a printable recipe; however, I'll link the Instagram video at the end of this post showing how to make them in detail in case you have any questions. So, here's how they are made: Note: These will bake … [Read more...]
Let’s Go Inside The Beautiful Tate House Conservatory!
January 5, 2026 by 12 Comments
Welcome to the 884th Metamorphosis Monday! Today, I'm taking you back to the beautiful Tate House, aka The Pink Palace, in Tate, Georgia. You may recall that a friend and I visited the Tate House in December, when it was decorated for Christmas. The Tate House, built from a rare pink marble mined from a nearby quarry, is an iconic landmark in Tate, Georgia. It really is a … [Read more...]
Bogg Bag Fever: Bitten By The Bogg Bag Bug
January 3, 2026 by 16 Comments
Do you own a Bogg Bag? Have you ever heard of them? I didn't know they existed until last summer. I can't remember how they first came onto my radar, but once I saw one in person, I could see why they were so popular. They are super practical bags for busy moms who haul around a lot of kid stuff. They are also great for taking along to the pool or on a beach vacation since they are almost indestructible and … [Read more...]
Elegant Table Setting For New Year’s Day with 2 Different Centerpiece Designs
January 1, 2026 by 14 Comments
Welcome to the 901st Tablescape Thursday! I have a wonderful tablescape to share with you today! Elena created a beautiful table setting for her family for Christmas that would also work wonderfully for a New Year's Day celebration. Elena wrote, "My whole life, I have always LOVED everything Victorian!! Back in the 1980s and into the 90s, there were Victorian influences in everything from art, architecture, … [Read more...]
3 New Additions To The Movie Room, Plus, Washing Dishes By Hand For 10 Days
December 29, 2025 by 36 Comments
Welcome to the 883rd Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you have had a fun, relaxing weekend! The past week around here has been a bit crazy. The Fisher and Paykal dishwasher I purchased a few weeks back was supposed to be installed on Friday, December 19. The installers arrived on time but were unable to complete the install, saying that I first needed to have an outlet installed under the … [Read more...]
Feeling Nostalgic This Christmas Morning
December 25, 2025 by 28 Comments
Welcome to the 900th Tablescape Thursday! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! I hope you are having a great one! I plan to celebrate into January because it feels like it has all gone by way too fast. For our Christmas Eve dinner last night, we used this table setting that I put together several weeks ago. I couldn't bring myself to change it since it's a kitty-themed table, and this … [Read more...]
Which Dishwasher Did I Choose For The Dollhouse Kitchen?
December 22, 2025 by 29 Comments
Welcome to the 882nd Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had an awesome weekend! As I type this, I'm awaiting the arrival of an electrician who will hopefully be installing an outlet in the cabinet that's just underneath the sink area in the kitchen. Why do I need an outlet in that location? Toward the end of November, I purchased a new dishwasher for the Dollhouse kitchen. It was just delivered last week, but … [Read more...]
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas & These Should All Arrive Before Christmas
December 20, 2025 by 11 Comments
It's down to crunch time for completing our Christmas shopping this year. Last night, I put together a list of gifts that were showing they would arrive before Christmas Day. Starting with my favorite winter slippers (actually, I wear them almost all year round) these slippers are incredibly warm and cozy. You'll find the men's slippers available here: Men's Tasman II Slipper, and the women's slippers are … [Read more...]
The Beautiful Tate House Dining Room & A Fantasy Christmas Table Setting
December 18, 2025 by 24 Comments
Welcome to the 899th Tablescape Thursday! It was a long, long drive back from Georgia to the Dollhouse yesterday, and I had two rambunctious kittens who kept me awake half the night, so I'm running late this morning. Last night was the first night that I've seriously attempted to let them sleep in my bed; before, they just wanted to play the entire time and always got booted out. It went very well for … [Read more...]
November Favorites, Including A Few Of Beatrice & Agatha’s Faves
December 16, 2025 by 14 Comments
At the top of my November favorites list are these super warm gloves that I purchased last month. I would like to spend this winter doing more walking outside, so I've been working on ways to combat the cold this winter. I tested these out on a recent walk and found them to be very warm. I really liked that I could easily answer my phone while wearing them. I purchased mine in size Medium, but I probably … [Read more...]
