Proof You Can Create An Elegant, Beautiful Table Setting Without Breaking The Bank
Welcome to the 850th Tablescape Thursday! Update: I didn't realize the TT party was set to start in the evening—somehow I must have set it for PM instead of AM. Thanks to Mary for letting me know. It should be open now. Sheri set a beautiful table this year that her sister described as a "fairytale" table. I thought the same thing when I saw it, the colors are soft and ethereal—a beautiful vision in silver and white. I wish my dining room were long … [Continue Reading...]
Crazy Snow Storm, Feeding The Birds, A Special Cranberry Trifle Recipe & Catching Up Christmas
Welcome to the 832nd Metamorphosis Monday! I've been super distracted today due to the weather event we had yesterday and today. Snow, snow, and more snow! Here's how my trashcans look this morning! I even have little snowdrifts on my windows like the ones I've only ever seen in movies or spray painted on department store windows. lol My grandsons have been out enjoying it this morning while the adults watched from inside. They did brave … [Continue Reading...]
My Winter Survival List, Part I
We didn't have a white Christmas, but the snow did find us a few days ago. It left a nice little dusting that has lasted for several days. With more headed our way tomorrow and Monday, you know I'm employing all my favorite winter survival tips and techniques! lol had originally planned to head south right after New Year's, but family suggested I stay through my birthday that's coming up around mid-month. I didn't need too much prodding since I'm excited to see my … [Continue Reading...]
A Beautiful Peacock-Themed Table Setting For The Holidays
Welcome to the 849th Tablescape Thursday! Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is off to a wonderful start for you and your family! Over the years I've shared several beautiful table settings from Warren. Recently, I heard from Warren who said, "Traditionally, I have set my “Candy Cane” tablescape for our big family celebration on Christmas Eve. This year, I wanted to step out of the box and use a different color scheme; I settled on peacock blue. As usual, this tablescape … [Continue Reading...]
Love My New Ergonomic Keyboard & Mouse, It’s Available In Pink & White, Too!
Welcome to the 831st Metamorphosis Monday! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! My Before/After this week may seem like a small change, but it has had a nice, positive impact. For several years I have been hoping to replace my ancient keyboard. I've always disliked how wide it is. It makes me sit with my right arm canted way out to the right when using my mouse. I was concerned that it would eventually cause me to have shoulder issues. I would have replaced it ages … [Continue Reading...]
Favorite Champagne Punch for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Or A New Year’s Day Brunch
New Year's Eve is just around the corner. If you are looking for ideas for your New Year's celebration, the champagne punch I often make for Christmas and New Year's is always a huge hit! At Christmastime, I dip the rims of the champagne glasses in Grand Marnier, followed by colored sugar for an extra festive look. For a New Year's Eve event or New Year's Day brunch, nonpareils are perfect for a fun, party vibe. You'll find the … [Continue Reading...]
A 3-Christmas-Movie-Themed Table Setting, Can You Guess The 3 Movies?
Welcome to the 848th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you! I hope you're having a wonderful week and spending as much as possible with family and friends! Before Christmas gets by us for another year, I have to share this delightful table setting Elena created this year for her Christmas feast. Elena said, "So when I did the Christmas train tablescape last year, it was very close to Christmas and I had no time to work on a small … [Continue Reading...]
Yay! It Fits!
Welcome to the 830th Metamorphosis Monday! Eager to get this partially assembled cabinet out of my living room, I spent most of the day on Friday finishing it up. Once assembled, it ended up being two large, heavy pieces. The top half was incredibly heavy! As soon as I reached the part where the top section had to be placed atop the bottom half, I knew I was going to need help getting that done. I still need to share my U-haul adventure with you because if I can … [Continue Reading...]
November Favorites, Including A Way To Hide Annoying Cords, Plus A Bonus Find!
Not too many things to share from November, but the ones I am sharing are great finds! There's a bonus find at the end of this post, something that hasn't arrived yet but should arrive today. Hope it works well for where I want to use it—more on that in a minute. One of my favorite finds last month was this solid wood, somewhat rustic table to go here between the two reading chairs in my study. I want this room to feel like a relaxed, cozy spot so this table was … [Continue Reading...]
Dept. 56 “Christmas Vacation” Movie-Themed Tablescape, Includes Retired Houses
Welcome to the 847th Tablescape Thursday! Several years ago, I created a fun Christmas Vacation Movie-themed table setting. If you've been reading BNOTP, you probably remember this tablescape. Since I last shared that table, I've added two more Department 56 lit houses to my Christmas Vacation collection, so I thought it would be fun to share a Christmas Vacation themed table once again. I wish I had better lighting in this room. It was … [Continue Reading...]
