Ordering Plantation Shutters For The Living Room, Dining Room, Bath & Butler’s Pantry
When I first purchased the Dollhouse, the moment I stepped through the front door, I began dreaming of adding plantation shutters to all the windows throughout the home. I've had shutters in the Georgia house for 30+ years and love them as much today as the day they were installed. After a lot of phone calls, online research and getting several estimates, I could only find one company in the area that made their shutters the way I … [Continue Reading...]
I Bellied Up To An Oxygen Bar In Breckenridge—Did It Help?
Welcome to the 844th Metamorphosis Monday! During the time my son was growing up, we visited Breckenridge, Colorado, to ski a total of three times. During each visit, we would have a little trouble breathing the first two to three days. It was always very minor, not enough to stop us from any of the activities we had planned. I distinctly remember that the only time I noticed the altitude change was when I walked up 3-4 steps to go inside one of the shops in the … [Continue Reading...]
Dining In Breckenridge, Colorado, So Many Wonderful Restaurants!
Welcome to the 861st Tablescape Thursday! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I thought I'd share some of the meals we've had while staying here. Our ski-in apartment/suite has a full kitchen with a refrigerator that makes ice faster than you can say, Breckenridge! lol I've never seen a refrigerator make so much ice in a single day! During this trip, we've been having breakfast in our suite. Lunch is occasionally leftovers from feasts the night before, but not … [Continue Reading...]
Shopping Historic Breckenridge & Favorites From Amazon’s Spring Sale
Today we walked the short 10-minute stroll into town to have lunch and do a bit of shopping in the beautiful historic area of Breckenridge. I didn't expect to find so many cute things! I purchased an adorable pair of P.J. Salvage flannel pajamas (wearing them now!) and the coziest hoodie I've ever touched from a brand/store named, Alyth. I can't wait to start wearing it! The inside of the hoodie is rich and velvety soft, and the hoodie … [Continue Reading...]
Beautiful Breckenridge, Sleigh Rides & Oxygen Bars For Altitude Sickness
Welcome to the 843rd Metamorphosis Monday! Getting up at 3 AM for an early morning flight isn't much fun, but seeing this sunrise through the plane window helped make up for it. Our room in Breckenridge was such a wonderful surprise. This is my 4th time visiting Breckenridge and my first time staying in a room with a balcony view of one of the slopes. It only takes a minute to reach the door downstairs where everyone leaves to ski for the day. The … [Continue Reading...]
A New Coat For Breckenridge & Some New Additions In The Kitchen
Happy Friday! I'm back at the Dollhouse, having driven up on Wednesday. Yesterday was the first official day of spring! Yay! It's been beautiful here, a little chilly, but otherwise, really nice. I have a few new additions to the Dollhouse kitchen to share, but first I wanted to share a jacket I just purchased at L.L. Bean. Unfortunately, it's not on sale, yet. Based on the reviews, I think it's been a great seller for them, which is probably why it hasn't gone on … [Continue Reading...]
We’ve Having High Tea With A Set Of Beautiful, Inherited Teacups. The Food Looks Amazing—Come Join Us!
Welcome to the 860th Tablescape Thursday! I'm back in Ohio, getting ready to experience a second spring. The daffodils are up, and the earliest flowering trees are just beginning to bloom, I love spring so don't mind going through two springs at all. A few days back I received a lovely email from Elena. Attached were beautiful photos! Elena said, "I was given a set of bone china tea cups that were my grandmother's. There are 12 in all, and every teacup/saucer set … [Continue Reading...]
A “Sign” Makeover + The Mountain Home I Stayed In Is Now For Sale
Welcome to the 842nd Metamorphosis Monday! Several years back I moved this small blue chest to the hallway just outside my upstairs living room/bonus room. Though the color of the chest worked great in my bonus room, it seemed a bit crowded over in the corner of that room. Unfortunately, that was the only place it would fit in that room, so I ended up moving it. I placed it in the hallway that leads to that room. I like seeing … [Continue Reading...]
Preparing For An Upcoming Trip & Something I Always Do Before Traveling
I have some upcoming travel planned with family and unfortunately, my large, plaid suitcase that I've been using for over 10-years had one of its wheels broken the last time I traveled by air. I really loved that London Fog suitcase. It was such a pretty color and was always super easy to spot on a baggage carousel. I'm pretty sure I purchased my London Fog suitcase in either Marshalls or HomeGoods, and I remember the price I paid was reasonable. Since … [Continue Reading...]
Beautiful Daffodils: The Happiest Centerpiece For A Saint Patrick’s Day Table + Hummingbird Arrival Times
Welcome to the 859th Tablescape Thursday! My daffodils have been blooming for a couple of weeks now. They are just starting to wain a bit so I snapped a few pictures before they are all gone again for another year. When I first planted these many, many years ago, I had a large variety of shapes and colors. Over the years, certain varieties have started to vanish. Lesson learned: Don't mix varieties! I read online this morning that there are 36 varieties … [Continue Reading...]
