Lots Of Movie Room Updates—Plus, Which Console Basket Do You Like Best?
Welcome to the 849th Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! Over the past few days, I've been working on completing the last of the projects here in the Dollhouse basement. I'm very close now to reaching the point where I feel like the room is done—it just needs a couple of more additions. You may recall from a recent post that the room has looked like this for around 8-9 months, with little to no updates since I added this modular … [Continue Reading...]
Beautiful Table Setting Filled With Inherited And Vintage Collectibles
Welcome to the 866th Tablescape Thursday! A few weeks ago, Elena created a beautiful table setting for her family, using a lovely mix of newer pieces combined with treasured antique and vintage family pieces. Elena described her table as having a bit of an Asian theme since so many of these special pieces that have been handed down through her family are from Japan. Elena said, "The dishes are from my Grandmother, they are Andrea … [Continue Reading...]
Tissue Holders For Organizing Remotes, Glasses, Pens, & Often Used Items
One of the items I always try to include in every room in my home is a tissue holder. When you feel a sneeze coming on, there's no time to run to another room for a tissue. Plus, having tissues available nearby comes in handy for so many reasons, from small spills to runny noses. If you've been reading BNOTP for a while, you may remember a post from a few years back where I shared the many different tissue boxes I have throughout the Georgia house. If you missed … [Continue Reading...]
Creating A Home Theater & Media Room: Progress Has Been Made
Welcome to the 848th Metamorphosis Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! I've been busy as a bee working down in the basement, setting up a theater/movie room, of sorts. If you've been reading BNOTP for a while, you may remember seeing the next two photos when I shared them in a post shortly after moving into the Dollhouse. If it can be avoided, I've never been a big fan of having a TV over the mantel. It seems a bit high for TV watching. In rooms with a lot of … [Continue Reading...]
10+ Absolute Favorites for Summer—Can’t Do Without These!
The temps in Ohio haven't exactly been consistent, but we are definitely seeing a lot more warmer days than chilly ones now. Some days have been so warm, I finally had to run the A/C here in my office. So I've been bringing out alllll the summer things, including my favorite fan. When I purchased this fan last summer for the office, I liked it so much that I bought a second one for my bedroom. I love having a fan running at night, the white noise lulls me right … [Continue Reading...]
Charming Spring Table With Villeroy & Boch “Basket” & Precious Fitz & Floyd Bunnies
Welcome to the 865th Tablescape Thursday! I have been so blessed this spring by all the wonderful table settings Elena, Sheri, and Brenda have shared. Their timing has been perfect! On my last trip up to the Dollhouse, my SUV was packed to the gills with lamps, large potted plants, spring clothes, and other things that I could not leave behind since I knew I wouldn't be returning for a while. I left behind so many things that I wanted to bring up, including a lot … [Continue Reading...]
Creating A “Home Theater” In The Basement, Mesh WiFi, & A Wallpaper Sample
Have you ever set up a Home Theater System before? I can't remember what sent me down this path—wait a minute! Yes, I do! It was the idea of creating a fun place for my grandsons to enjoy when they visit. I've had this idea in the back of my mind ever since I purchased this velvety-soft sectional sofa back before Christmas. Sometimes I feel like a cat chasing a laser pointer. I'll begin work on one project in the Dollhouse, run into a stumbling block, or see … [Continue Reading...]
Faux Flowers in Window Boxes: Great Idea or Big Mistake?
Welcome to the 847th Metamorphosis Monday! So I'm thinking of doing something this spring that I didn't think I would ever do. I have a feeling this idea is going to be rather controversial. When I first saw the Dollhouse available on the market around 3-4 years ago, here's how it looked in the real estate ad. The yard and gardens were well-maintained. Unfortunately, I never had an opportunity to see it or even think of making an offer back then since the house was … [Continue Reading...]
Wallpaper Update, Help Me Identify This Shrub, Visitors, & Charming Spring Finds
The weather here is finally starting to feel like spring has arrived. I hope you are feeling and seeing spring in your area now! Thank you again for your input on wallpaper for the guest bath and the mini-mudroom here in the Dollhouse. The samples I ordered for the mudroom arrived, and I'm not totally sold on those. I've ordered a sample of the whimsical Harrison Howard Night in India "Dawn" paper to try here in the guest bath. As soon as it arrives, I'll share my … [Continue Reading...]
Garden Lattice, Cabbages, And Bunnies Set The Most Beautiful Table For Easter
Welcome to the 864th Tablescape Thursday! Brenda set the most beautiful table for her family's Easter celebration! I was so excited when I saw her table because it includes so many wonderful pieces that I've seen available when shopping, but never had the joy of seeing in a real table setting. Even more exciting is how she created this tablescape, layering different designs/patterns together so beautifully! Brenda said, "I have been working on trying … [Continue Reading...]
