11 Favorite Gift Ideas For The Guys, These Would Be Great For Father’s Day!
With Father's Day just a week away, today I'm sharing some of my and my son's favorites, in case you're looking for that perfect Father's Day gift or a great gift for any of the guys in your family. The Yeti Tundra cooler is always at the top of my list when looking for a gift the guys (or the gals) will enjoy. It's awesome for camping and fishing trips or just hanging out in the backyard. My son and his wife regularly fill theirs up for backyard parties or … [Continue Reading...]
New Lighting For Small Mudroom & Basement Stairs, Plus, A Wonderful Surprise!
Happy Weekend! I have a few Dollhouse updates to share, updates that I've been hoping to have done ever since moving into the Dollhouse. In this photo from when the home was listed for sale several years back, we see the back hallway that leads both out to the garage and around the corner to the basement. The light in that small entry/mini mudroom has been on my radar ever since moving in. I don't think it was an original light to this 1938 home … [Continue Reading...]
A Spode Blue Italian Sale & Some Fun, Tasty Ideas For Your 4th Of July Celebrations
Welcome to the 871st Tablescape Thursday! My friends are enablers—in the best way! Ha! Recently, I received an email from a friend letting me know about a great sale on Spode's iconic dinnerware, Blue Italian. Her timing was perfect, as just a few days ago, I was thinking about how much I miss the Blue Willow china that is my daily dinnerware back in Georgia. During my visits to the Dollhouse, I've come to realize that six place settings are not enough for daily … [Continue Reading...]
Choosing The Right Size Pillow Insert For Your Pillow Cover Or Pillow Sham
When I purchased inserts for the Euro pillows and shams for my bed in 2014, the company from whom I purchased them, Bed of Roses, recommended that I size up 2 inches for the inserts. In other words, if a Euro sham measures 26 x 26, they recommend a 28 x 28 insert. I loved their inserts because they were so substantial and heavy. When they arrived, I could have sworn they were from a design house that an interior designer would use. They were the best inserts I had … [Continue Reading...]
Some Fun Additions To The Movie Room + Adding Lights To The Basement Stairs
Welcome to the 853rd Metamorphosis Monday! We had our second movie night in the recently created movie room and it was so much fun! The movie kit I purchased a while back included "official" movie tickets that the boys filled out for the invited guests. Attendees weren't allowed to enter the theater until an usher/Maitre d' had taken their ticket, returning the stub as proof of admission. The boys loved that and stood sentinel at the foot of the … [Continue Reading...]
A Bit Of Sunshine And Whimsy On A Rainy Day
With the almost constant rain we've been having over the past few weeks, I have been wearing my favorite rain boots a lot! They are the perfect solution for keeping my feet dry while running errands on messy, rainy days! I know a lot of you have been experiencing this never-ending rain in your area, as well. The forecast keeps tricking us here, forecasting a week of sunshine that somehow always ends up changing into more rain. Well, if we have to … [Continue Reading...]
Shell Chargers Are Back—Plus, Ideas For Your Beachy-Nautical Themed Tables
Welcome to the 870th Tablescape Thursday! I'm so looking forward to setting some beachy/nautical-inspired tables this summer! I'll be heading back to Georgia in the next few weeks, and the first order of business once I arrive home will be to dig the porch (and the porch table) out from under the foot-deep pollen that I'm sure awaits. Argh. I may need a shovel just to get started! Once the porch is ready, one of the first tables I want to create will be one with … [Continue Reading...]
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...]
