Decorate For Spring: Here’s What I’m Buying For My Home & Garden
Those three full days of sunshine we had this past weekend have fired me up for some summer decorating! Of course, the rains and dark clouds have returned, but I have faith that the sun will be back again soon. It's almost June, it has to come back, right?! I am crazy about these adorable solar bee string lights! I am going to order some for either my sun porch or for the garden. They would be so cute in one of my outdoor planters. I bet they would be cute on the … [Continue Reading...]
More Plantation Shutters For The Dollhouse & A Simple Change With Big Results!
Welcome to the 852nd Metamorphosis Monday! There have been so many updates at the Dollhouse over the past two weeks, both small and large. I often wish things moved at a faster pace. It's easy for me to focus on the things I still desperately wish to get done, forgetting just how much I have accomplished over the past year. Sometimes, to calm my always-plotting-the-next-update-brain, I will walk from room to room, making a mental note of all that I have accomplished … [Continue Reading...]
Favorites Shoes For Spring & Summer, Plus A Find For My Guest Bath
Yay! We have sunshine today, and we had it yesterday, too. That's two days of sunshine in a row! We are on a roll, and I am so happy! Ha! It really is starting to feel like summer is on its way. I have some spring/summer pretties to share today that I know will put a smile on your face. Before we dive into summer, I need to share this awesome find. Several weeks ago, when I was attending one of my grandsons' baseball games, it was freezing out, and I realized … [Continue Reading...]
Pretty In Pink: Perfect For Mother’s Day Or A Baby Or Wedding Shower
Welcome to the 869th Tablescape Thursday! Every day in Ohio is Groundhog Day right now. Remember that movie? Every day is the same: dark, dreary, and rainy. So what do you do? We are just going to have to make our own sunshine inside! This table setting was inspired by the beautiful pink peonies I recently discovered growing alongside a stepping-stone path that meanders down the side of the Dollhouse. They amazingly survived the Great Weed … [Continue Reading...]
Had The Dollhouse And Its Roof Cleaned—How Did It Turn Out?
Welcome to the 851st Metamorphosis Monday! When I moved into this adorable cottage last June (aka, the Dollhouse) I noticed a lot of deferred maintenance. The couple from whom I purchased the home worked in a job where they knew they would only be here for 2-3 years, and I'm guessing they didn't want to spend $$$ on a house they would only be living in for a short time. In the photo below, a bit of dark staining is visible around and below the front dormer windows. … [Continue Reading...]
Gardening Updates, Beautiful Dovecotes, & A Missing Sneaker
It is finally starting to feel like spring here. I am loving these warmer temps! The garden here at the Dollhouse is fully awake now, so I thought I'd share what plants/flowers survived the past two years of 3-foot tall weeds and neglect that it experienced. You may remember when I shared these Lenton Roses earlier in the spring. Thanks for your help in identifying these! Before we visit the backyard garden, I placed my potted Foxtail Fern that I … [Continue Reading...]
Father’s Day Table Ideas: Reading, Hunting, Fishing, Hiking & Beach Time
Welcome to the 868th Tablescape Thursday! With Father's Day only a month away, for this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing a few tables from the past that I hope will offer a little inspiration for your Father's Day tables. Some of these tables were created during the autumn, so please ignore the fall decor. Minus the fall decor, I think several of these themed tables would work for the dad who enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, or just a relaxing day at the … [Continue Reading...]
Trying Faux Flowers In My Window Boxes for Summer—Love How They Look!
I moved into the Dollhouse in mid-June of last year. A few days after moving in, I discovered the house had two window boxes: one outside an upstairs bedroom window, and one outside the front window of the dining room. Initially, I had no idea they were there because they were completely hidden by a Crabapple tree that covered that entire side of the house, blocking the walkway to the front door. Instead of cutting back the branches that were blocking the door, I … [Continue Reading...]
All My Favorite Styles For Spring & Summer, Love This 40% Off Sale!
Talbots is having an awesome sale and I can't think of when I've seen so many things that I'd love to add to my wardrobe for summer! I've tried to limit this post to just those that I really, really love since there are so many. I have this thing for white, all-cotton, cardigan sweaters, and they are almost impossible to find. I can usually find them with a small percentage of cotton, but rarely do I find them in 100% cotton. I love that this sweater has buttons, … [Continue Reading...]
Movie Room Is Done, Complete With Pachinko, Popcorn, & Concessions
Welcome to the 850th Metamorphosis Monday! I hope you had a great weekend and spent it doing something you enjoy! Happy Mother's Day! Also, a Happy Mother's Day to all those dearhearts who are wonderful mothers to much-loved furry and feathered friends! You have a Mother's heart, for sure! For this week's Metamorphosis Monday, I'm sharing the final reveal (minus one more lamp and bookshelf fillers) of the movie room/home theater I've been working on over the past … [Continue Reading...]
