This Will Have You Dreaming Of Spring–Guaranteed!
Welcome to the 747th Tablescape Thursday! I've been working on a table but it's not ready for prime time, so yesterday I decided to take a little trip to my nearby Pottery Barn to scope out the new Valentine's Day, Easter/spring goodies. Currently, we are in a yucky, never-ending rain pattern here, so PB was the only store I visited. There was just 1 table set in PB and I didn't take any photos of it because it just didn't look very spring-like. When I got back … [Continue Reading...]
2 Electrical Updates: A Practical One For The Basement & A Bit Of Luxury For The Bath
This would make a great Metamorphosis Monday post, but I'm eager to share how the electrical work I had done yesterday turned out so let's just dive right on in. It was a good day for getting stuff done! So, remember when the unfinished side of the basement looked like this with insulation visible in the walls between the finished and unfinished side? When I had the whole house surge protector added, the electrician faced it out into this side since … [Continue Reading...]
Have You Ever Tried Freezing Eggs?
Welcome to the 729th Metamorphosis Monday! A few months back, I had the electrician who added lights to my basement stairway, install a whole-house surge protector. Unfortunately, when a drywall guy gave me a quote for drywall a few weeks ago, he told me that the surge protector had to be moved, otherwise, it would get covered up by the drywall. When I first had the surge protector installed, I told my electrician that I had plans to have drywalled installed … [Continue Reading...]
My Yearly Winter Survival Favorites + Something New I’ll Be Purchasing This Week
I'm a tad late this year, but each winter I like to share my favorites with you--those things that help get me through the winter in comfort. I am not a fan of cold weather, but I have to admit that I do like some of the goodies that I pull out this time of year. It's all about staying cozy and comfortable as possible when it comes to winter. I know I've mentioned these several times over the past few months but I have to mention them again because I literally … [Continue Reading...]
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 their 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...]
