My May Favorites, Plus, A Few Recent Purchases That Have Been A Big Hit With Family

June 13, 2026 by 2 Comments

Before I share my May favorites, I have a few recent finds to share, including these pretty, floral-embroidered sneakers. I briefly shared these a few days ago when I found them online. About an hour or two later, I discovered they were available for a lot less elsewhere, and updated that post.   I ordered two pairs, and when they arrived, I was surprised to see the bottoms of the shoes are … [Read more...]

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My April Favorites + A Few Surprises

May 9, 2026 by 4 Comments

Happy weekend! Hope you are having a great one! I have quite a few favorites to share with you, a mix of favorites from the month of April, plus a few things that came across my radar recently that I thought you would enjoy. Several years back, I purchased THIS nesting package that contains 4-5 different types of nesting material to help birds with building their spring nests. I placed it inside a suet … [Read more...]

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My March Favorites + An Awesome Sale-On-Sale…Love Those!

April 11, 2026 by 9 Comments

Happy weekend! I hope you're having a great one! I only have a few March favorites to share, but I think you'll like some of the beautiful pieces I found that are currently on sale. I had looked for ages for a dispenser that could handle dispensing really thick lotions like Cutemol. I found one that worked okay, but the thingymajig that sucks the lotion up didn't go deep enough into the container. I'm … [Read more...]

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My February Favorites + Some Extras That You’ve Been Asking About

March 21, 2026 by 9 Comments

I'm sharing a mix of new and old in this February Favorites post. I have both doors open to the screened porch since it's in the 80s today, and my sinuses are going nuts with the pollen. So I'll keep this post short on words since my head is feeling quite fuzzy. I've often been asked about the Calista hair tool that I LOVE and have been using for so many years. I have it in two barrel sizes since … [Read more...]

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January Favorites: New Mattress & Puzzle Board, Kitty & Movie Room Finds, Plus, A Great Gift Idea For Any Age

February 18, 2026 by 11 Comments

My oldest grandson is currently skiing in Colorado with family, but just before he left, I gave him an early birthday gift, thinking he might enjoy having it with him during long airport waits and in the evenings after a fun day of skiing. My friend, Pam, told me about this game, The Genius Square, commenting how fun it is, and she was right! (Thanks, Pam!)     It only takes around 30 … [Read more...]

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My December Favorites: 1 Fail, But Many Wins—Plus, A New Love That’s On Sale

January 10, 2026 by 9 Comments

We had lots of sunshine yesterday, but rainy and drizzly here today. Thankfully, it's been a bit warmer, which is weird for January in Ohio. I hope you are seeing some sunshine today! Before we get into my December favorites, I want to share something with you that I just bought and LOVE, and is currently on sale! I've never had an Rtic tumbler or one of their "road trip" tumblers, but when I saw their … [Read more...]

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November Favorites, Including A Few Of Beatrice & Agatha’s Faves

December 16, 2025 by 13 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...]

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My October Favorites, Plus How I Decorated The Front Porch For Halloween This Year

November 5, 2025 by 18 Comments

My trip to Georgia was a quick one. I was only there for a week, arriving a couple of days before Halloween. I completely forgot to take photos of how I decorated the porch for my trick-or-treaters, but here's a photo that I screen-captured via the Ring camera to share with a friend earlier that day. The wide-angle lens actually gives us a pretty good view. I should probably share this view whenever I share … [Read more...]

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My September Favorites & A Not-So-Favorite Injury And Visit To The ER

October 18, 2025 by 49 Comments

This month is zooming by, can't believe it's already the middle of October! Are you feeling the cooler temps where you live? The leaves have really started changing color here in Ohio, and the temps have been all over the place. Definitely feeling like fall! Before we get any further into October, I wanted to share my September favorites. But first, a little explanation on why posts may have been short … [Read more...]

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My August Favorites, Plus The Movie Room Got A New Layout For Game Days

September 6, 2025 by 25 Comments

We had our first "Game Day" in the movie/game room last weekend. Usually, when I share this room, the sectional sofa is in this configuration.   Since there were more of us watching the game than normal, I broke out the various sections to spread out the seating. The younger ones (my grandsons) mostly played games on their iPads or played ping-pong out in the driveway.   I … [Read more...]

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My July Favorites, Plus A Special Release That Won’t Last Long

August 13, 2025 by 13 Comments

I have a random and fun variety of favorites from the month of July, so let's dive in. Last month, I added several new tops and dresses to my summer wardrobe. Not having enough hangers, I ordered these. In Georgia, where I have a lot more closet space, I've been using the thicker, wooden hangers from IKEA, but with smaller closets here, these have been great. Like wire hangers, they take up very little … [Read more...]

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My June Favorites, Including Fashion, Home Decor, Gifts, and Personal Hygiene

July 19, 2025 by 14 Comments

Several months back, I purchased a couple of adorable lamps for the kitchen since it doesn't have undercabinet lighting. Actually, it has a couple of fluorescent lights in each corner, but even after changing out the flashing/blinking tubes, they still do not work. One of my goals for this year is to add undercabinet lighting to this kitchen, but as a make-do for now, I added a couple of cute lamps. I've … [Read more...]

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My May Favorites, So Many Great Ones To Share This Month!

June 10, 2025 by 7 Comments

Last month, I made some awesome finds that I have really been enjoying. In the post I shared recently about the guest bath, I forgot to mention one change I made in that room. When I first moved into the Dollhouse, I had to come up with a sneaky way to store TP in this room since the sink is a pedestal sink. I ended up purchasing the cute, woven basket that's visible in the picture below. It is designed to … [Read more...]

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My April Favorites, Including Cherished Old Loves

May 9, 2025 by 7 Comments

When I share my favorites each month, I normally share those favorites that are recent purchases. My sun necklace is not a recent purchase, but one I've been wearing so much lately. This necklace came in two sizes, and initially, I purchased it in its smaller size. Later I regretted not getting it in the larger size, so a few years ago, when I discovered it was finally back in stock again, I sold my smaller … [Read more...]

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All My February Favorites, Do You Use Any Of These?

March 12, 2025 by 7 Comments

One thing I've been sorely lacking in the Dollhouse kitchen in Ohio is drinking glasses. I have a lot of elegant stemware and glassware for special dinners and holidays, but do not have anything that's appropriate for every day. I've been making do with some colorful, solo cup-style glassware that I bought many years ago that is similar to these "redneck" solo cup wine glasses below. I wish I had a photo to … [Read more...]

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My January Favorites & Preparing For An Upcoming Ski Trip

February 7, 2025 by 15 Comments

I can't believe January is over and we are already a full week into February! I was thinking back today on all the things I enjoyed and was thankful for this past month and my warm mist humidifier was at the top of the list. The nights I forget to fill it up and turn it on, I really notice it the next day because I don't sleep as well and I wake up more during the night. Thankfully, I rarely forget to run … [Read more...]

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My December Favorites

January 22, 2025 by 6 Comments

While Christmas shopping last month, I came across something I didn't even know existed—beautiful Spode Woodland Placemats. Spode Woodland is one of my favorite dish patterns, love that charming woodland design! I ended up purchasing a set of four placemats in the Spode Woodland pattern. I would love to add another set at some point. I'm using one of the placemats on the side of my desk in the Dollhouse to … [Read more...]

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November Favorites, Including A Way To Hide Annoying Cords, Plus A Bonus Find!

December 21, 2024 by 12 Comments

Not too many things to share from November, but the ones I am sharing are great finds! There's a bonus find at the end of this post, something that hasn't arrived yet but should arrive today. Hope it works well for where I want to use it—more on that in a minute. One of my favorite finds last month was this solid wood, somewhat rustic table to go here between the two reading chairs in my study. I want this … [Read more...]

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My October Favorites, Including Some Possible Gift Ideas

November 8, 2024 by 4 Comments

Happy Almost Weekend! It is so beautiful here in Georgia right now. The weather is stunning and the temps are going to reach 83° today! I need to get outside in this glorious sunshine for a bit. I hope it's beautiful where you are today! I have some awesome favorites to share from the month of October. Hope you will find these helpful! One of my favorite shampoos and the one I've used the last few times … [Read more...]

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All My August Favorites, It Was A Big Month For Outfitting The Dollhouse!

September 7, 2024 by 11 Comments

August was the month I bought a lot of things that I really needed for the Dollhouse, mainly items for my office and kitchen. As much as I have tried to not duplicate things that I already own back in Georgia, there were some must-haves, need-right-now items that I didn't mind duplicating. Starting here in the hallway that leads to my office, the anti-skid pad that I purchased to go under the runner is … [Read more...]

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All My July Favorites, Including A Shampoo That’s Great For Hard Water Issues

August 17, 2024 by 25 Comments

Happy weekend! There is nothing like trying to set up house in a new place to cause you to shop and discover a lot of new things. One pretty big adjustment that I knew I'd need to make was getting used to living with water that registers as "hard" water. In the metro Atlanta area and actually, I think it includes most, if not all of Georgia, we are blessed with fairly balanced water. I've never known anyone … [Read more...]

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All My June Favorites, Including The Ones I Buy Again & Again

July 13, 2024 by 21 Comments

The month of June may have been one of the busiest months of my life in the last few years. Buying a home 8—9 hours away in another state was both exciting and challenging. The sellers of the home I purchased, asked to remain in the home for approximately two weeks after the closing. They were being transferred to another state, so they had their own moving challenges with which to deal. Though I was … [Read more...]

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So Many “May” Favorites To Share, Including A Few Surprises!

June 8, 2024 by 23 Comments

Oh my goodness, I am all over the place with my shopping finds this past month! But that's kinda how my life is right now during this big transition period. So I have quite a variety of goodies to share for my monthly favorites. After I arrived here in Ohio for the closing on the new house that I have affectionately dubbed the "Dollhouse" because of all its whimsical "dollhouse-like" features, I realized I … [Read more...]

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All My April Favorites Together In One Post

May 8, 2024 by 5 Comments

Before May gets too far gone, I'm sharing all my favorites from the month of April. As usual, there's quite the variety here. Last month, I went on a search for a cell phone holder that would fit on the handlebars of my Peloton bike. Occasionally, when I'm taking a "scenic" ride, unless it's one of the guided scenic rides, I like having my phone nearby so I can easily check and reply to emails while I'm … [Read more...]

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March Favorites & I’m Shopping (& Loving) A Place That Two Readers Recommended

April 6, 2024 by 34 Comments

Happy weekend! I hope you're having a great one! I don't have a large amount of favorites to share from last month, but I do have something to share that I'm really excited about—more on that in just a sec. Toward the end of March, I started changing the items I carry in my handbag from my winter bag to one of my spring/summer bags. Inside a little accessory bag I always carry in my handbag, I had a very … [Read more...]

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So Many February Favorites!

March 9, 2024 by 5 Comments

Happy weekend! What are you up to this weekend? It's been raining non-stop here for a few days, but I think it may finally slow down a bit today. I hope so, I never thought I was a person to be affected by weather, but I think this non-stop rain is starting to get to me. I need some sunshine! I had way too many favorites during the month of February to share them all, so I have tried to narrow it down to … [Read more...]

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My January Favorites + A Couple of Extras That Couldn’t Wait!

February 10, 2024 by 8 Comments

Happy Weekend! Okay, I'm cheating a little. This is supposed to be a January Favorites post but I want to share this with you now because I expect it will sell out pretty quickly. A few days ago I purchased this adorable Spring/Easter-themed LEGO set for my grandsons, and I thought it was so cute (and reasonably priced) that I ended up buying one for myself. I love that LEGO keeps coming out with these sets … [Read more...]

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My December Favorites, Favorite Updates In Real Time & A Very Special Gift

January 9, 2024 by 27 Comments

Thanks for all the great suggestions and tips for saving and removing the wax that's left over when a candle is finished. I love the suggestion a couple of you mentioned about putting it in the freezer for a few minutes. I had read about that online, but then forgot to mention it in the post, so thanks for that reminder! I will try that in the future, for sure. I have such a variety of favorites to share … [Read more...]

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My November Favorites & Why Is The Universe Doing This To Me?! Ha!

December 15, 2023 by 11 Comments

Have to kick off this November favorites post with something that's torturing me right now. Ha! Last summer, I made the decision to purchase a Yeti Tundra cooler. If you're not familiar with Yeti's "Tundra" cooler, it's the one that has wheels which makes it super easy to move around. That especially comes in handy when it's loaded with ice and drinks. I had purchased a Tundra for my son a year or so … [Read more...]

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October Favorites, Much-Loved Holiday Gift Ideas + Found A Dispenser For Cutemol!

November 10, 2023 by 6 Comments

I am counting the days until it's time to put my wreaths up in the windows. It's always my favorite way to decorate for Christmas. I used to wait until the day after Thanksgiving to hang the wreaths, but now I put them up a few days earlier so I can enjoy them a little bit longer.   A few years back, I changed out all the ribbons/bows on my wreaths. The old ones had lasted for many years--at … [Read more...]

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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...]

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My August Favorites + A Heads Up For The Ice Cream Lovers

September 8, 2023 by 36 Comments

This girl is whipped right now! lol I've been clearing out the two attic eaves for the last two days and wow, I had forgotten just how large that area is and how much stuff (holiday decor) was stored under there. I have everything out now and have carried around 3/4ths of it down to the basement. Just a little bit more to go and I'll have it all downstairs. It's been quite the job carrying everything down … [Read more...]

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My July Favorites, Including Some That Would Make Great Birthday or Holiday Gifts

August 15, 2023 by 12 Comments

I have some really great things to share with you that were my favorites for the month of July, starting with a new addition to my Penhaligon's perfume collection. If you've been reading BNOTP for a while, you know I seriously love me some perfume and have become a wee bit obsessed with the house of Penhaligon's over the past couple of years. I have a lot of their fragrances and love them all! When I heard … [Read more...]

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A Few of My June Favorites

July 23, 2023 by 2 Comments

Happy weekend! Hope you're having a great one! I'm visiting with family right now so there's been a lot of Catan playing, cooking out, and assembling of cat towers and storage boxes. lol I'll share more on the storage part for Metamorphosis Monday. In the meantime, here are some of those things that made my life easier and a lot better during the month of June. (Catan Game is available here: … [Read more...]

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My May Favorites

June 10, 2023 by 23 Comments

Happy Weekend! I have so many great May favorites to share with you today! I've been looking forward to doing this post all this month! If you were one of the folks who commented that you wanted to purchase the cabinet that I've been buying to use here in the garage...   ...and now in my basement, they are back in stock again. I just got a third one for the basement on Thursday and put it … [Read more...]

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April Favorites, A Chairside Table I Really Want For My Bedroom + 2 Handbags I’m Eyeing For Summer

May 20, 2023 by

Happy Weekend! The new storage cabinet arrived yesterday. It's downstairs in the basement, awaiting its assembly. I have to admit, I'm a tad nervous after what happened last time I put one together. I just have to remind myself that was a fluke because I didn't have any issues all the other times I've put this cabinet together. Looking forward to sharing some updates with you on Monday!   I'm … [Read more...]

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My March Favorites + A New Purchase That’s Arriving Today

April 22, 2023 by 10 Comments

Happy Weekend! Hope you are having a great one! I didn't want to let April get totally gone without sharing my favorites from last month. Sooo, ya know how Legos can be a bit pricey...when I was shopping for something fun for my grandsons for spring/Easter, I came across this adorable Lego bunny set and was surprised by how reasonably it was priced. This set actually makes into three different animals. I … [Read more...]

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My February Favorites Including a Purchase I Wish I’d Made Ages Ago

March 4, 2023 by 10 Comments

Happy Weekend! Instead of waiting so far into the new month, I'm sharing my favorites for last month (February) now. As you know, I've been on a huge puzzle kick for the last few months. One of the most challenging puzzles I've done in a very long time was this LEGO mini-figure faces puzzle. I could never work on it for longer than 30-45 minutes without taking a break--it made my brain hurt! Fortunately, it … [Read more...]

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January Favorites and Send Help Because I’m Losing My Mind! Ha!

February 21, 2023 by 37 Comments

So, I really, really worry about myself sometimes. Usually at some point during the day, I'll fix myself a big Tervis mug of iced coffee with a good helping of milk mixed in. If I'm not in a coffee/milk mood, the other drink I'll sometimes enjoy during the day is a mug of unsweetened iced tea mixed with a small amount of cranberry juice. Just now, I went to the fridge, poured iced coffee into my Tervis mug, … [Read more...]

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All My December Favorites

January 24, 2023 by 21 Comments

Where has January gone? Has this month flown by for you, too? This has been such a fun, exciting morning. My son and daughter-in-law are in the middle of a full, down-to-the-studs kitchen renovation and they shared photos with me today of how the kitchen looks after it was completely demoed yesterday. I get so excited for renovations like that and this one is well overdue. My DIL said it hasn't been … [Read more...]

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My November Favorites + A Few Extras

December 20, 2022 by 6 Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you! I just realized yesterday that I had never gotten around to sharing my November favorites. This time of year, Cutemol always makes the list as I'm using it at least once a day to avoid having my fingertips crack in the dry cold weather. Cutemol is a life-saver. My daughter-in-love loves it so much, she subscribes to it for monthly deliveries. It's also a miracle … [Read more...]

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My October Favorites & A Sneak-Peek Look at the Basement Paint Colors

November 9, 2022 by 4 Comments

There's no such thing as sleeping-in a single day around here. Ha! With all that's been going on this week, even if I wanted to sleep in an extra hour for some painting-muscle-recovery, my mind is wide awake before dawn every day. That's the way it works with my brain when there's so much going on. Does that happen to you too when you have renovations going on? Yesterday the painters finished in the … [Read more...]

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My September Favorites–Some New Goodies and A Few Perennial Favorites

October 8, 2022 by 10 Comments

I have a variety of favorites to share this month. A few I have shared before, but they bear sharing again since I continue to use and love them on a regular basis. You may even spot a few great Christmas gifts in today's post. After setting last week's Halloween table setting for Tablescape Thursday, and using some Colonial Candle tapers in that table, I decided to check out what they had available for … [Read more...]

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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...]

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My July Favorites and a Garage Sneak Peek

August 5, 2022 by 11 Comments

Last month I ordered these sandals in the "beige" color and absolutely loved them. They are super comfortable for standing and walking but don't have that overly squishy sole/base that I really don't like. I've had sneakers and sandals that felt comfortable when you tried them on but walking in them felt so unstable, like walking on big, fat sponges. These sandals are very comfortable and cushy without that … [Read more...]

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My June Favorites: Some Practical, Some for Fun & One Almost Got My Grandson in Trouble

July 8, 2022 by 7 Comments

Last month I purchased this awesome Margaritaville frozen drink maker as a gift for my son and daughter-in-law who have June birthdays just 6 days apart. I may have had ulterior motives...like hoping for a frozen drink or two on Catan-playing night. lol       I've been seeing this frozen drink maker for many years and I've always wanted to try it out. It did not disappoint! … [Read more...]

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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...]

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My April Favorites–So Many Good Ones to Share This Month!

May 6, 2022 by 13 Comments

I have so many favorites to share with you from the month of April! You may remember last month I had a lightning strike right outside my home that took out my garage door opener, my computer modem, and my computer speakers. My printer, computer, and everything else survived--thankfully! I purchased a new surge protector the next day since surge protectors can only take so many hits before they no longer … [Read more...]

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March Favorites & New “Forever” Furniture for Both Decks

April 16, 2022 by 32 Comments

Before I share my March favorites, I have to share this awesome surge protector that I had my computer plugged into when a huge lightning strike happened right outside my office recently. That strike caused a surge that took out my cable modem, my speakers, and my garage door opener, but my computer and printer survived the strike completely unscathed. They were both plugged into this surge protector. I … [Read more...]

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My February Favorites and A Couple of Things I Have My Eye On

March 12, 2022 by 20 Comments

Winter decided to return to Georgia for a period of 2-3 days. It's blustery and cold this weekend but fortunately, our warmer weather is coming back on Monday. In the meantime, the birds are loving the dried mealworms I've been putting out this winter. That's a fluffy bluebird with his back to us atop the mealworm dish--which is really just a flower pot saucer.   A sassy Robin came down for … [Read more...]

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My January Favorites, It was a Great Month!

February 8, 2022 by 15 Comments

I'm super excited to share my January favorites with you because it was a great month! I have to start with this awesome garden cart that I purchased in hopes I could for once, keep my potted annuals alive through the winter. It has worked so well!   After I got the cart and put it together (minus the sides since I didn't want to use those) I placed my rather sad-looking plants on it and … [Read more...]

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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...]

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My October Favorites

November 7, 2021 by 31 Comments

It has been a busy, busy weekend! I've been storing the Halloween goodies back up under the eaves and somehow, I found myself rearranging furniture. I have never been one to move furniture around, mostly because when I buy furniture, I buy it go in a certain spot in my home. But I've certainly been moving it around this weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing that for Metamorphosis Monday. What have you … [Read more...]

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My September Favorites & A Long-Needed Pillow Upgrade

October 6, 2021 by 24 Comments

I have just a few favorites to share from September and among them I definitely have to sing the praises of these corduroy pants I ordered from Talbots. I love their cords because they don't add inches/lbs to your body like some corduroy pants tend to do. They hug the body just right. I always buy their  "curvy" fit in pants or jeans--that just works best for my body shape. The curvy fit is super … [Read more...]

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August Favorites & An “Autumn is Coming” BOGO Sale

September 17, 2021 by

September is halfway over and I just realized today that I hadn't shared my favorites from last month. I spent the first 3 weeks of August visiting my son, daughter-in-law, and grandsons. When I arrived, I was not happy to discover that I had left my toiletry bag with all its contents, at home! Argggh! I had it filled with everything I would need over the next few weeks and I turned right around and drove … [Read more...]

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My July Favorites & Today is the Last Day of the Sale!

August 8, 2021 by 17 Comments

Today is the last day of the Nordstrom sale, only 13 hours left and the sale will be gone for another year. I ended up purchasing these Mother-of-Pearl heart earrings after a friend of mine purchased them and said they were beautiful! (Thanks, Susan!) That was all the push I needed. Can't wait until they arrive! They are available on sale here: Mother-of-Pearl Drop Earrings. The other item I am still … [Read more...]

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June Favorites + Christmas Came Early for My Son

July 10, 2021 by 13 Comments

I almost skipped creating favorites post this month since I didn't really buy or come across anything super exciting last month. I did buy one gift for my son that was a big hit. I'm always asking my daughter-in-love for gift ideas. She recently texted me that my son had mentioned how much he would love a Yeti cooler but it was one of those items that she knew he would never buy for himself. I thought … [Read more...]

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May Favorites, Preventing Holes in Shirts & Replacement Filter for Aprilaire SpaceGard

June 9, 2021 by 37 Comments

I've never received a reply back from Lilly Pulitzer about the holes that have appeared in all of my Etta shirts. I'm disappointed that they haven't replied back to my email. In the meantime, I've pretty much figured out that the holes were probably made by the button on the shorts that I love to wear all summer since the holes are near/around where the button is on all my Talbots shorts. It's a little too … [Read more...]

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April Favorites, Plus 3 Pairs of Earrings I Just Purchased

May 8, 2021 by 8 Comments

Today's post is an April favorites post that sorta ended up morphing into a summer earrings post. I'm really into earrings right now. I think it started when I bought these adorable daisy earrings that I literally find myself wanting to wear every single day.   But before we get to that, here are a few of the other items I've really enjoyed over the past month. Last winter when random … [Read more...]

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March Favorites, Update on the Curling Shirt Issue & Adorable Spoons I’ve Ordered

April 10, 2021 by 20 Comments

Happy Weekend! I'm popping in today to share a few of my favorites from the month of March. As always, this is an eclectic mix and I hope you find these helpful. One night recently, we had a power outage. Fortunately, it didn't last very long but when it happened, I was so thankful for these little emergency lights that I have plugged in all throughout my home. The second the power went out, they … [Read more...]

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February Favorites & Beautiful Spring Pillows I’m Eyeing for the Porch

March 20, 2021 by 12 Comments

Happy spring! I realized earlier today that I haven't shared my February Favorites, so wanted to do that before we got too much further into March. The weather here has been so beautiful! We've had some early spring rains, but we needed it so I'm not complaining. I hope you are seeing spring weather or at least hints of spring where you live. A little less than a week ago I shared how I had decorated my … [Read more...]

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January Favorites and How I’ve Been Passing These Cold Winter Days

February 20, 2021 by 32 Comments

I'm sooo happy right now. I just looked out the window and though it's almost 5:30 PM, it's still bright and sunny outside! That means the daylight is staying with us longer and longer each day! No wonder the birds have been so happy and singing their little hearts out today--they know spring is on its way! I'm late as usual but wanted to share the few things that made it to my "favorites" list for the … [Read more...]

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My November and December Monthly Favorites (Better Late Than Never)

January 23, 2021 by 28 Comments

With all the busyness of the holidays, I never got around to sharing some of my favorites for the months of November and December...and here we are in the last week of January! Below you'll find just a few of my favorites, hope you find this helpful! A few months back I purchased a sampler Discovery Set of Frederic Malle Perfumes, mainly because the set included two perfumes I've heard reviewers rave … [Read more...]

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My October Favorites Including Christmas Gifts for Family & Friends

November 7, 2020 by 14 Comments

I've been doing a fair amount of Christmas shopping for family over the last few weeks. Today I had planned to share some of my Christmas finds when I realized I had never done a favorites post for the month of October. So this post is a little of both--my favorites from October and some of the Christmas gifts I've purchased for friends and family. This awesome storage pouch definitely makes the … [Read more...]

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When Hope Is Not Enough & My September Favorites

October 13, 2020 by 26 Comments

A few weeks back when I was visiting with family, I mentioned to my daughter-in-law that I was super annoyed that as I have gotten older, the pores on my face seem to be more visible. I had heard women complain of having big pores or visible pores all my life, but I had never really understood what that meant. As I've gotten older, I've noticed that I have pores on my face, too! lol I know that sounds … [Read more...]

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My August Favorites for Organizing, Cleaning, Fashion, Makeup, Better Sleep + Gifts Ideas

September 12, 2020 by 17 Comments

It's that time again, time to share all my favorites from the previous month--the things I really enjoyed and feel comfortable recommending. I rarely wear slides or backless sandals these days but I fell in love with the design of these. They reminded me so much of the turtles I saw on the beaches during a trip to Hawaii a couple of years ago. I've been wearing them outdoors here when the kiddos are … [Read more...]

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10 July Favorites: One for My Daughter-in-Law, Then I Had to Have One, Too!

August 12, 2020 by 22 Comments

I have to kick off this month's Monthly Favorite's post with a surprise purchase I wasn't expecting to make. Back in the spring of last year, I ordered this adorable bamboo bag below. Originally, I thought this bag design was inspired by the Cult Gaia bag that's been so popular the last few years but then I learned these bamboo arc bags have been around for many, many years. I guess Cult Gaia just brought … [Read more...]

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June Favorites & A Miracle Cleaner That Saved My White Cabinet from Ruin

July 17, 2020 by 32 Comments

We're already halfway through July and I just realized I never shared my favorites from the month of June. These Lilly Pulitzer inspired masks are at the top of that list. When I'm out and about these days, it's mostly just for a stop by the grocery store or the bird store for more birdseed. Every single time I wear one of these, someone compliments them. I had to stop by my Endocrinologist's office … [Read more...]

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May Favorites: A New Book & A Beautiful Dress I Bought That’s Now $22.95!

June 6, 2020 by 18 Comments

Happy weekend! It's sooo pretty here and finally, the weather has warmed up. Hope you are seeing blue skies and sunshine today! Last month, for my Monthly favorites, I did a switcheroo and shared all my daughter-in-law's favorites. If you missed that post, you'll find it here: Nancy's April Favorite and the Ones I'm Buying for Myself.  This month I'm again sharing my favorites, a few items I've … [Read more...]

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Nancy’s April Favorites and The Ones I’m Buying for Myself

May 12, 2020 by 24 Comments

Each month I share my favorites from the month before, the products/ things I love and that add significant value to my quality of life. For this month's favorites, I thought it would be fun to share my daughter-in-law, Nancy's favorites. I ask Nancy for a list and after reading about some of her favorites, I've ordered quite a few of them for myself. Several of Nancy's friends have been singing the … [Read more...]

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March Favorites, New Summer Clothes & How I’m Storing My Shoes & Handbags

April 19, 2020 by 17 Comments

I'm late in sharing March favorites. There are really so many I could share since I've purchased a number of things over the past month while setting up a mini workspace and shopping for spring clothes online during the time I've been visiting with my son and daughter-in-law. I've narrowed it down to my absolute favorites and I hope you find these favorites helpful. A few summers back, I put together a … [Read more...]

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My February Favorites

March 3, 2020 by 23 Comments

Yay, for March! Once March arrives, I feel like spring can't be too far behind. I know many of you still have weeks of cold weather left (as we do here in Georgia) so you may find this post especially helpful since I'm sharing a lot of my fave winter pieces that have made winter a lot more tolerable, if not enjoyable. My go-to pants for the past few fall/winter seasons have been my Talbots straight-leg … [Read more...]

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January Favorites & My Absolute Favorite Cozy, Warm Shoes for Indoors

February 19, 2020 by 18 Comments

Definitely one of my most favorite purchases during the month of January was a new pair of Ugg boots. I love wearing Uggs inside, especially when I'm working at my desk because they keep my feet sooo warm. And if your feet are warm, that's half the battle to staying warm all over, at least it is for me. I had a pair of pink Uggs I purchased a year or so ago, but shortly after I purchased them, they began … [Read more...]

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December Favorites, Comfort Clothes for Everyday Life & 2 Wish-List Items On Sale

January 11, 2020 by 30 Comments

I'll be heading back home in the next few days. It has been a wonderful visit with a lot of this going on. I will miss these moments, snuggling and reading. The book we are reading, A Dark, Dark Tale, is a favorite of my youngest grandson, as it was with his dad. I love it, too. We love looking for the black cat on every page and it has the cutest surprise ending. (Book is available here: A Dark, Dark … [Read more...]

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November Faves, Greenery for the Mantel, Winter Bedding & Great Stocking Stuffers

December 7, 2019 by 48 Comments

Happy Weekend to you! Do you have some Christmas shopping planned today? I think I'm going to visit my nearby Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn today just to see what's all on sale. I LOVE shopping in both stores this time of year. Before I get into my November favorites, just wanted to share a quick photo of the greenery I used on the mantel this year. I was so busy getting ready for family to arrive for … [Read more...]

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October Favorites & Some Would Make Great Gifts

November 6, 2019 by 19 Comments

It's time to share a few of my favorites from the month of October. Toiletry Travel Bag Last time I was in Ohio visiting family, I ordered this travel toiletry bag and immediately switched all my stuff into it during that trip. I was tired of having to search in multi bags and pockets in my suitcase to find the item I needed. I LOVE this bag and will never travel without it … [Read more...]

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My September Favorites, From Practical to Decorative to Whimsical

October 9, 2019 by 15 Comments

Just a quick post today to share a few of my favorites that I enjoyed during the month of September. Atomic Habits I shared this book in a previous post but I wanted to share it again because it's one of the few books I've read over the years that I can't get out of my mind. I purchased it on Audible and listened to it during a long road trip a while back, but I think about it almost weekly, sometimes … [Read more...]

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August Favorites & Dressing Room Updates

September 11, 2019 by 15 Comments

I'm forever stealing lamps around here. When I added my home office, I stole several lamps from various rooms around the house to dress the office. Over the years I gradually replaced most of those, but I still had a few holes here and there. I also had one I just didn't like that much and had been hoping to replace. The lamp I wanted to replace was this one. This lamp used to be out on the porch, then … [Read more...]

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July Favorites, Recent Purchases and What’s Currently in My Shopping Cart

August 14, 2019 by 15 Comments

As usual, I'm a bit behind in sharing my July Favorites and I have quite a few! Before I left for my long trek north to Ohio, I downloaded several books from Audible to my phone. I've listened to a lot of books similar to this one and rarely buy new ones since they all tend to say the same thing. The reviews convinced me that this one was worth a listen and didn't just rehash the same old stuff. After … [Read more...]

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June Favorites: A Polish to Restore Old Bath Fixtures and an Adorable, Floral & Bee Bag

July 16, 2019 by 6 Comments

Since today is the final day (ends at midnight) of the Amazon Prime sale, I thought it would be the perfect time to share my June favorites in case any of these are included in the sale today. At the top of my faves list for June, I have to include these sandals pictured below. I have enjoyed wearing them so much, I've ordered them in almost every color, including white. My daughter-in-law liked mine so … [Read more...]

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May Favorites Including a Fun, Addictive Game the Whole Family Will Love!

June 8, 2019 by 22 Comments

I've been weeding the gardens (still have so much more to do!) and this trash bag holder has been invaluable! It's almost like having a second person helping you, holding the bag open while you toss stuff in. I've been impressed with how well it works, even when I'm tossing in heavier stuff the bag has never comes loose. I use it so much, I leave it out full time in my garage for easy access. I think … [Read more...]

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April Favorites, Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day and Some New Purchases

May 4, 2019 by 25 Comments

Get ready to have your heart melted just a little. lol Okay, maybe it's just my heart that melted over a few of the lovelies I'm sharing in today's post. I started out with plans to share gift ideas for Mother's Day, but I couldn't resist mixing in a few of the favorites I used and enjoyed during the month of April. Many of those would make great gifts, too! I have been drooling recently over the Laduree … [Read more...]

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March Favorites & a Genius Life Hack When You’ve Forgotten Your Readers

April 13, 2019 by 44 Comments

I'm late as usual in sharing my favorites for this past month. Spending a week out of town with family and working on taxes (ugh) has me a bit behind. My most favorite item for the month of March has to be this car handbag holder that I shared a few weeks back. It works exactly as I had hoped it would keeping my bag out of the sun and from flying off the seat into the floorboard if I have to brake … [Read more...]

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February Favorites, Including a Long-Awaited Item That’s Finally Back

March 8, 2019 by 24 Comments

Happy Weekend! I'm a little late, but today I'm sharing all my favorites from the month of February. If you missed my favorites post for January, you'll find it here: January Favorites. I have to kick off February favorites with an item I've been using and loving now for a few years, this porcupine boar and nylon brush by Spornette. I shared this brush in a post about a year ago, but unfortunately, the … [Read more...]

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January Favorites & Some Recent Purchases for Spring & Summer

February 9, 2019 by 32 Comments

I'm a bit late doing this, but I wanted to share some of the items I've been using during the month of January that I've really enjoyed--my January Favorites, so to speak. I'm also sharing a few items I just ordered on sale, another I'm about to order that's 30% off and a bag that's come back in stock for spring. Take the Day Off: Clinique Cleansing Balm I have really dry skin so I always dread … [Read more...]

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