A Special Christmas Tea Party with a Scumptious Tea Party Menu
Welcome to the 570th Metamorphosis Monday! Happy New Year (almost) to you! I had planned to share a lamp switcheroo today but things have been so busy with the holidays, the kids out of school and weekend activities, I never got a chance to take photos in their room. I will do that soon and share how the new lamp looks with their holiday bedding. The new lamp turned out to be not that much bigger than the one I had previously purchased to go with … [Continue Reading...]
Favorite After-Christmas Sales & Cozy Styles for the Upcoming Winter Months
Happy New Year to you! How was your Christmas? I can't believe 2020 is almost here! We still have three more months of cold weather to get through, maybe four months for some areas, so I've been checking out the after Christmas sales to see what's available to help make these next few cold months a bit more bearable. I love this cashmere cable knit sweater that's currently on sale. Navy is such a classic color that never dates! I also like the relaxed fit … [Continue Reading...]
Christmas in Green–So Elegant!
Welcome to the 588th Tablescape Thursday! This year Norma, a dear BNOTP reader who lives in a beautiful area of France, decided to do something a bit different for Christmas. She chose an elegant, more subdued color palette for her Christmas table and Christmas decor, decorating in green with touches of gold and silver. The result was gorgeous! Sooo pretty! Green is my favorite color so I love how this looks! Green paired with white, gold and … [Continue Reading...]
Delight the Little Ones with a Christmas Bedroom Makeover
Welcome to the 569th Metamorphosis Monday! Merry Christmas and the most happiest of holidays to you! Today I'm sharing a fun, whimsical makeover I semi-completed for my grandsons' bedroom recently. I say semi-completed because the artwork I ordered to go above their beds wasn't the quality I expected and had to be returned. I've also ordered a different lamp and will share how it looks once it arrives. Here's how their bedroom normally … [Continue Reading...]
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas, Stocking Stuffers, Too!
Christmas is just four days away. If you're still struggling to find the right gift for someone on your list, here are a few suggestions ranging in cost. All these products are from stores that state they can still ship in time for Christmas, although some items may not include free shipping. I've also included some great stocking stuffer ideas. Merry Christmas and Happy Shopping! I love a cashmere throw and these are currently on sale. Plus, you can get an … [Continue Reading...]
3 Christmas Tables & A Snowy Christmas Cottage
Welcome to the 587th Tablescape Thursday! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you! Since Christmas is just a week away, for this week's Tablescape Thursday I'm sharing three of my fave Christmas tables from the past. This would be a fun table to re-create for my grandsons one day. If you have a collection of small lit houses, consider using them as your centerpiece for your holiday table. (Click the link below to see detailed views of this table.) A … [Continue Reading...]
Rug Shopping and the Art of Making Fur Angels
Welcome to the 568th Metamorphosis Monday! Have you ever read the children's book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? It was a favorite of my son's when he was growing up and the title quickly became a common catchphrase in our home. For example, when we added hardwood flooring to our home, we instantly wanted rugs for the floors. If you buy a new handbag, you may find yourself longing for a new wallet. And if you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to want a glass of … [Continue Reading...]
A Woodland Nature-Themed Table for Christmas
Welcome to the 586th Tablescape Thursday! Merry Christmas! We're in the breakfast room for this week's Tablescape Thursday! Such a gorgeous day out with lots of sunshine coming in through the windows. I'm still crazy-in-love with the pheasant I picked up a few weeks just before Thanksgiving. I love that he's not a soup tureen, but instead, a vase that can be used to create a beautiful centerpiece any time of the year. (Mr. … [Continue Reading...]
Christmas Gift Ideas & A Cuddly Splurge I Made for Christmas
This morning a good friend emailed to tell me about an awesome deal from L.L. Bean. I jumped on it quickly because it ends today and I knew the popular sizes would go fast. I bought this Anorak pullover in two colors: red/blue and the olive/teal shown below. It was already on sale and after using the code, Gift20, it brought the price down to just $27! Everything right now is on sale at L.L. Bean, but the sale ends today! I also purchased one to … [Continue Reading...]
A Christmas Makeover in the Making
Welcome to the 567th Metamorphosis Monday! Pssst: If you're joining Met Monday today, please mention the Met Monday party and link back to it in your blog post so those who are participating today will have a chance to receive visits from your readers. Blog parties, including Met Monday, only work when everyone joining the party shares a link to the party in their post. Thanks so much to those who always link back each week! I fell down the rabbit hole … [Continue Reading...]
