How Would You Fix This “Holey” Mess In The Butler’s Pantry & Upstairs Bath?
Welcome to the 876th Metamorphosis Monday! I awoke to this scene this morning. Thankfully, it should melt over the next day or two. A previous owner of the Dollhouse shared with me that the bathrooms, kitchen, and Butler's Pantry were all renovated approximately 20 years ago. I love the renovations, especially the bath renovations that were done in a way that preserved the original 1938 tile, flooring, laundry chute, and Cinderella tub in the … [Continue Reading...]
Shopping The Winter Sales Including One That 50% Off!
If you have Spode Woodland dinnerware and use it this time of year... ...Spode has a charming woodland flatware set that's perfect with their Woodland pattern dinnerware. The design is beautifully detailed and is currently available here: Spode Woodland Flatware. You'll find Spode Woodland dinnerware place settings on sale 10% off here: Spode Woodland Dinnerware. These cute turkey … [Continue Reading...]
A Christmas Tablescape For Cat Lovers Of All Ages
Welcome to the 893rd Tablescape Thursday! I brought up more dishes with me on this past trip back from Georgia. Having just adopted two furbabies, I thought this would be a fun Christmas table to set for my grandsons. Actually, my son and DIL are pretty smitten with the new furbabies, so I think they'll enjoy this table as much as the boys. These photos were taken early this morning, so the lighting isn't the best. Hopefully, I can add some taken in … [Continue Reading...]
My October Favorites, Plus How I Decorated The Front Porch For Halloween This Year
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 the porch. lol This year, I staggered the large lanterns … [Continue Reading...]
Jackie Has Done It Again! She Transformed Her Home For A Murder Mystery Party!
Welcome to the 875th Metamorphosis Monday! Every year, Jackie hosts an exciting Halloween party for friends and family. Each year, she chooses a different theme. I am always excited to see what she has planned for her guests! Jackie wrote, "Just had my annual event at my home this past weekend. I changed it up a little. It was a Murder Mystery Party called Death of a Gangster. The invitations said: A 1920's Mafia Marriage Murder Mystery Available … [Continue Reading...]
Come Join Us For A Whimsical, Cat-Themed Halloween Tea Party!
Welcome to the 892nd Tablescape Thursday! I have an absolutely delightful, fun Halloween table setting to share today! Selma, who throws the best tea parties I've ever seen, wrote to say, "I had a Halloween Tea for a friend's daughter yesterday. She graduated from high school, so the original plan was a June tea, but they were busy, and I was busy, so it ended up happening yesterday! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays for decorations, no doubt due to the … [Continue Reading...]
Stunningly Beautiful Rooms: This Book Would Make A Wonderful Christmas Gift
I have always been a fan of Ralph Lauren fashion. I used to regularly stalk the Ralph Lauren and Lauren Ralph Lauren section in Macy's and Dillard's back when shopping at the mall was a thing. Do people still shop in malls? I should do that one day for old times' sake. I loved the RL style, especially his fall/winter collections. I still have this tweed jacket that I purchased a gazillion years ago. RL clothes are so classic and so well made, that they last … [Continue Reading...]
2 Updates: One For Halloween & One For The Sunroom
Welcome to the 874th Metamorphosis Monday! After a long, but thankfully uneventful, drive yesterday. I'm back in Georgia. The kitties are in good hands as family is checking in on them all throughout the day and spending time with them in the movie room during the evening. I can't wait to get back and see them again! I didn't do a lot of Halloween decorating at the Dollhouse this year, but I did add these cute black cat silhouettes to the window boxes. I had … [Continue Reading...]
My 2025 Winter Survival List
It's starting to get pretty cold here at night. Though spring and summer will always be my favorite seasons, as I've gotten older, I've begun to appreciate the fall and winter months more and more. My favorite part of winter, other than the holidays, is the much slower pace of the winter months. One thing I do not like is how dry my skin feels once the heat starts running. All my humidifiers are back in Georgia right now, so I need to either buy one for the … [Continue Reading...]
No Fall Tablecloth, No Problem! Plus, The Charger Plates That I Use In Fall & Winter
Welcome to the 891st Tablescape Thursday! I will be back in Georgia next week and reunited with the majority of my dishes! Yipee! lol So hopefully, I will have a table set for you next week, although I may be spending all my time trying to clean the porch, which I'm sure is a mess by now. Yeah, I may be setting that table in the dining room instead. In the meantime, here are a few ideas that I hope you'll find helpful as you plan for your fall table settings this … [Continue Reading...]
