A Cozy Valentine’s Day Table by Lamplight
Welcome to the 746th Tablescape Thursday! I'm starting to think ahead to Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day dinners are usually romantic affairs for two, but I couldn't resist setting a full table. Yesterday was busy around here with appointments. The storage room in the basement was measured for its door and other repairs were being made, so it was kind of late before I had an opportunity to set a table for this week's Tablescape … [Continue Reading...]
Stalking Mode Activated: Hunting Down Two Items That Sold Out During Christmas
So, do you know the worst time to discover something really awesome that you didn't previously know about, but would now love to acquire? Answer: Right after Christmas! Ha! That's because everybody and her sister have already purchased or been gifted the item, so it's sold out everywhere! Argggh. I'm persistent, though--it's almost like it becomes a challenge, an exciting quest to hunt the item down. There are two items I have been on a quest to find ever since … [Continue Reading...]
A Happy, Bright Update for the Basement and Storage Room!
Welcome to the 728th Metamorphosis Monday! How is 2023 treating you so far? I hope it's going well! I'm feeling a lot better now after having caught a bug at Christmastime. I have a basement update for this week's Met Monday. Here's a quick recap if you're new to the basement updates I've been making--I added stair lighting along the right side of the stairway going down. I also added recessed lighting above. The stairway is no longer a dark … [Continue Reading...]
50% Off The Sale Price & Some Of These Would Work Great For Spring!
It has been a crazy few days around here. Looking forward to sharing an important update on Monday for Metamorphosis Monday! In the meantime, you guys have been sharing all your wonderful after Christmas sale finds and you've given me FOMO! Audrey messaged me on Instragram about the big Talbots sale that's going on right now that's 50% off the already on sale winter styles! On top of that, there's another 5% off for Talbots card holders. Such great pricing if you … [Continue Reading...]
A Winter Holiday Birthday Celebration in Purple and Gold
Welcome to the 745th Tablescape Thursday! Happy New Year to you! Thanks for all your well-wishes on my previous post. I'm not quite 100% yet, but getting there! I have one last holiday table to share with you. Though this table definitely works for Christmas, I think it would be wonderful to enjoy anytime during the winter months. Warren has always wanted to set a purple table during the holiday season. Warren said, "For years I have wanted to do a purple … [Continue Reading...]
Sometimes It’s The Little Tweaks That Make Life Better
Welcome to the 727th Metamorphosis Monday! Happy New Year to you! I hope your 2023 is off to an awesome start! Apparently, I'm trying to repeat the start of 2018 as I began the year with a yucky virus. I came down sick on Saturday and I think I'm finally past the body ache and fever stage. Unfortunately, I had to postpone the drywall work that was supposed to start in the basement tomorrow. So I don't have a big Before/After for this week, but I do have a small … [Continue Reading...]
Whimsical Lenox Nutcrackers In An Elegant Christmas Table Setting
Welcome to the 744th Tablescape Thursday! Do you ever shop for Christmas collectibles or Christmas decorations in the after-Christmas sales? I never think to do that but after hearing about the amazing find Warren and his wife, Kathie, came across last year, I think I need to start! Warren said, "Kathie and I prowl the stores after Christmas looking for decorating bargains. Last year, The Christmas Shop had Lenox Nutcracker figurines marked down from $50 to $10. … [Continue Reading...]
2 Awesome Sales from 2 Awesome Stores–And The One That Got Away
I've been checking out the sales this week now that Christmas is behind us. I had a feeling there would be some great sales and there are--including from a store I always loved shopping in before they closed the location near me. Talbots is having a killer sale--it's a sale-on-sale-on-sale type sale. This beautiful 83% wool, camel and ivory coat is on sale from $369 to $279, plus another 40% off of the sale price. I think there's another 5% off for cardholders. I … [Continue Reading...]
Touring 2 Homes Beautifully Decorated For The Christmas Holidays
Welcome to the 726th Metamorphosis Monday! I hope as I write this, you are enjoying a warm, relaxing, cozy time wherever you are. It's been super cold here in Ohio over the past few days. I've never lived where I saw negative temps! Notice the "feels like" temp: -31°! That's scary cold! As I type this, it's 17° outside and feels like 8° per the weather app on my phone, plus, more snow is expected today. Ugh. Has it been crazy cold and snowy where you … [Continue Reading...]
Jackie’s Beautiful Dining Room Is Dressed And Ready For Christmas
Welcome to the 743rd Tablescape Thursday! Oh, I have such a treat for you today! I had planned to drive up to see family for the holidays this Friday. Well, Mother Nature had different plans! A big winter storm was predicted to hit Ohio this Friday so I had to leave two days earlier than planned which disrupted my plans for setting a table this week. Now the weather has changed again and it looks like the predicted storm won't be happening after all. I think my son … [Continue Reading...]
