Let’s Go Inside The Beautiful Tate House Conservatory!
Welcome to the 884th Metamorphosis Monday! Today, I'm taking you back to the beautiful Tate House, aka The Pink Palace, in Tate, Georgia. You may recall that a friend and I visited the Tate House in December, when it was decorated for Christmas. The Tate House, built from a rare pink marble mined from a nearby quarry, is an iconic landmark in Tate, Georgia. It really is a stunning home to see in person! In 2024, a … [Continue Reading...]
Bogg Bag Fever: Bitten By The Bogg Bag Bug
Do you own a Bogg Bag? Have you ever heard of them? I didn't know they existed until last summer. I can't remember how they first came onto my radar, but once I saw one in person, I could see why they were so popular. They are super practical bags for busy moms who haul around a lot of kid stuff. They are also great for taking along to the pool or on a beach vacation since they are almost indestructible and will hold everything you need, like towels, sunscreen, … [Continue Reading...]
Elegant Table Setting For New Year’s Day with 2 Different Centerpiece Designs
Welcome to the 901st Tablescape Thursday! I have a wonderful tablescape to share with you today! Elena created a beautiful table setting for her family for Christmas that would also work wonderfully for a New Year's Day celebration. Elena wrote, "My whole life, I have always LOVED everything Victorian!! Back in the 1980s and into the 90s, there were Victorian influences in everything from art, architecture, and decor, to fashion and jewelry. Think Ralph Lauren, … [Continue Reading...]
3 New Additions To The Movie Room, Plus, Washing Dishes By Hand For 10 Days
Welcome to the 883rd Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you have had a fun, relaxing weekend! The past week around here has been a bit crazy. The Fisher and Paykal dishwasher I purchased a few weeks back was supposed to be installed on Friday, December 19. The installers arrived on time but were unable to complete the install, saying that I first needed to have an outlet installed under the sink. That situation reminded me of when I purchased a refrigerator … [Continue Reading...]
Feeling Nostalgic This Christmas Morning
Welcome to the 900th Tablescape Thursday! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! I hope you are having a great one! I plan to celebrate into January because it feels like it has all gone by way too fast. For our Christmas Eve dinner last night, we used this table setting that I put together several weeks ago. I couldn't bring myself to change it since it's a kitty-themed table, and this year has definitely been all about the kittens I adopted back … [Continue Reading...]
Which Dishwasher Did I Choose For The Dollhouse Kitchen?
Welcome to the 882nd Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had an awesome weekend! As I type this, I'm awaiting the arrival of an electrician who will hopefully be installing an outlet in the cabinet that's just underneath the sink area in the kitchen. Why do I need an outlet in that location? Toward the end of November, I purchased a new dishwasher for the Dollhouse kitchen. It was just delivered last week, but the delivery/installer guys were not able to complete the … [Continue Reading...]
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas & These Should All Arrive Before Christmas
It's down to crunch time for completing our Christmas shopping this year. Last night, I put together a list of gifts that were showing they would arrive before Christmas Day. Starting with my favorite winter slippers (actually, I wear them almost all year round) these slippers are incredibly warm and cozy. You'll find the men's slippers available here: Men's Tasman II Slipper, and the women's slippers are available here: Women's Tasman II … [Continue Reading...]
The Beautiful Tate House Dining Room & A Fantasy Christmas Table Setting
Welcome to the 899th Tablescape Thursday! It was a long, long drive back from Georgia to the Dollhouse yesterday, and I had two rambunctious kittens who kept me awake half the night, so I'm running late this morning. Last night was the first night that I've seriously attempted to let them sleep in my bed; before, they just wanted to play the entire time and always got booted out. It went very well for the first 4 hours as they snuggled up and slept soundly, but … [Continue Reading...]
November Favorites, Including A Few Of Beatrice & Agatha’s Faves
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 should have gone with a Small since the fingers are a little … [Continue Reading...]
A $100,000 Christopher Radko Christmas Tree!
Welcome to the 881st Metamorphosis Monday! Before we get into today's post, in case you find it helpful, here's what my pest control company did last week to prevent any more squirrels from accidentally falling down my chimney in the future. (Ha! I can't believe I just wrote that sentence!) They added screening all around the opening, as seen in this photo below. When the workman first climbed up to take a look, as he was shining his flashlight into … [Continue Reading...]
