Finally, Progress Has Been Made, Plus, Some Thoughts About Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper
When I purchased the Dollhouse a little over a year ago, this is how the guest/half bath on the main floor looked. The red was striking and a fun look for a small guest bath, but not what I wanted for this space. Updating this bath has been a slow process, as I've been working on other projects, plus I've encountered a couple of speed bumps along the way. I had an electrician remove the existing wall lighting. It was starting to show signs of … [Continue Reading...]
Would You Turn Your Living Room Into A Dining Room?
Welcome to the 870th Metamorphosis Monday! Before we get into today's post, how about a little eye candy to start your week? Last week, I mentioned that I had once again stumbled across the sunroom where I first saw and fell in love with some pretty, scalloped-designed wicker furniture. I knew I had seen it on Instagram, but couldn't remember where until I came across the cover of this book by the talented designer, Gil Schafer. Having already purchased one of his … [Continue Reading...]
Shopping The Fall Clothing Sales & I Found Some Beautiful Pieces!
I've been waiting for this! Every autumn, Talbots comes out with a beautiful line of fall clothing, and it's usually in gorgeous traditional autumn colors and plaids that I find hard to resist. In today's post, I've gathered together a few of my favorites, along with some other great finds that caught my eye. Talbots is also having a fabulous sale. The sale will give you 40% off any regular-priced item with the code: THANKYOU. Everything else on the site is … [Continue Reading...]
Your Favorite (And Most Asked About) Charger Plates Appear To Be Available!
Welcome to the 887th Tablescape Thursday! Recently, I had someone ask about these pierced charger plates that you've often seen me use in table settings over the years. Of all the table-related items I've ever shared, I've received more questions about these charger plates over the years than about anything else I've used in a table setting. I purchased these charger plates from Horchow online in 2008. I was just starting to have … [Continue Reading...]
It’s Officially Fall & I’ve Done Some Shopping For The Upcoming Holidays
Fall sneaked up on me this year. I just realized yesterday that the autumnal equinox officially arrived on Monday. With fall officially here, I've been thinking more and more about the upcoming holidays. In today's post, I have a mix of seasonal and holiday favorites to share. I also solved a mystery concerning the scallop-designed ottoman in my office—more on that toward the end of this post. Did you know Lenox made a set of porcelain salad plates for Halloween? … [Continue Reading...]
Plantation Shutters For Double Windows: Bifold Design Is Often A Better Choice
Welcome to the 869th Metamorphosis Monday! First off, thanks so much for all your great input on Friday's post, where I asked if you thought it would be a good idea for me to sell my home in Georgia and replace it with a home in the north Georgia mountains. (If you missed that post, you'll find it here: Should I Sell My Home in Georgia & Buy A Home In This Mountain Community?) It has always been a dream of mine to live in the mountains, surrounded by nature. … [Continue Reading...]
Should I Sell My Home in Georgia & Buy A Home In This Mountain Community?
Over the years, I've occasionally mentioned how much I would love to have a home in the North Georgia mountains. The Appalachian Mountains cover about 1/3 of the northern part of Georgia, an area known as the Blue Ridge Mountains. There's a community in that area that I have visited several times, and I've often dreamed of selling my current home in Georgia and buying a home there one day. I don't want to mention the name of the community in this post since I don't … [Continue Reading...]
Spooky, Fun Halloween Dinnerware: Great For Adults, But Child-Friendly, Too
Welcome to the 886th Tablescape Thursday! Sorry, this post is going up so late. I've had an electrician working here this morning, and unfortunately, he had to shut off all the power for a while. So I'm running way behind, but at least the movie room will be nice and toasty warm this winter! It's been a little busy here the last few days. The shutters that were made incorrectly for my bedroom were rebuilt and installed yesterday. I will share those with you very … [Continue Reading...]
The Blueprints Reveal A Big Surprise For This 1938 Cape Cod Cottage
Welcome to the 868th Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday! I hope your week is off to a great start. A few weeks ago, I shared an idea I had been mulling over for the master bedroom in the Ohio house, the house I affectionately refer to as the Dollhouse, since it has so many cute dollhouse-like features. Before buying this house, I had noticed in the real estate photos online that there was only one bedside table alongside the master bed. That's because the two … [Continue Reading...]
Halloween Hoodie + Updates For the Movie/Game Room, Including Additional Seating
This should probably be a Metamorphosis Monday post since it's filled with some fun updates. It seems like I'm always tweaking the movie room, especially now that football season is here. When my son, DIL, and grandsons are here for a movie, my grandsons always want to relax and munch on the freshly popped popcorn from the comfort of the two gray, overstuffed chairs. But when it's game day, I've noticed that they often bring over their iPads and enjoy battling … [Continue Reading...]
