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...]
My April Favorites, Including Cherished Old Loves
When I share my favorites each month, I normally share those favorites that are recent purchases. My sun necklace is not a recent purchase, but one I've been wearing so much lately. This necklace came in two sizes, and initially, I purchased it in its smaller size. Later I regretted not getting it in the larger size, so a few years ago, when I discovered it was finally back in stock again, I sold my smaller version to Fashionphile and ordered the larger one. I … [Continue Reading...]
A Very Special Table Setting, Just In Time For Mother’s Day
Welcome to the 867th Tablescape Thursday! I am still playing catch-up with the Dollhouse, having maintenance-type stuff done that hasn't been done in several years. Today, the exterior of the house is being cleaned, including the roof. You may remember when I had the roof cleaned on the Georgia house and shared it in this post: Finally Did It—Had The Roof Cleaned! What Do You Think? While that's taking place today, I have a wonderful table setting to share just … [Continue Reading...]
Let’s All Go To The Lobby To Get Ourselves A Treat!
One more goody has arrived for the movie room that I've been working on for the past couple of weeks. The popcorn machine arrived, and it's so dang cute! It was a bit more challenging to put together than some of the items I've assembled over the years, but that was mostly due to the teeny, tiny images in the instruction booklet. I am super nearsighted, so I always take off my glasses to thread a needle or to read tiny writing on the back of … [Continue Reading...]
