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Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.” A Candlelit Table for Halloween

Candlelight Dining, Halloween Table Setting, Raven Themed

Welcome to the 732nd Tablescape Thursday! I rarely buy new dinnerware these days since I have plenty for entertaining and such, but every once in a while I'll stumble across some salad plates that steal my heart and I can't pass them up.   One of my favorite Halloween decorations, maybe even my favorite, are these spooky blackbirds that I came across quite a few years back in Hobby Lobby. They had them in stock for a couple of years in a row, and I … [Continue Reading...]

Where Would You Love to Live–Beach, City, Mountains–or Somewhere In Between?

Welcome to the 714th Metamorphosis Monday! I guess I've always been a city girl, not "hard-core city" like living in Atlanta, but more low-key city living, life in the burbs 25-30 minutes outside a big city. That lifestyle has worked well over the years, especially when my son was in elementary, middle, and high school. Back then, schools were the most important factor in choosing where to live. Recently, I've been thinking more about moving farther out, away … [Continue Reading...]

A Bit of Antiquing & An Update on the Beautiful Embroidered Fall Leaf/Acorn Cords

Yesterday, I stopped by a local antique shop to browse for a few minutes. I didn't have a lot of time to shop but I snapped a few photos to share. This dining table with 3 leaves and 6 chairs was marked at $650. The chairs are really pretty. Hard to see in the photo below, but the armchair on this end had some pretty carvings on the arms.   Do geese like carrots? I didn't know they were into carrots.   Stopped by Flourish Antiques while … [Continue Reading...]

Sharing a Few of My Favorites for the Autumn Table

Welcome to the 731st Tablescape Thursday! I've been scoping out the holiday dishware this week and there are some great sales going on right now. I did make a purchase that I can't wait to share with you in an upcoming table! I love the colors in this pumpkin dinnerware. This set includes 12 pieces, 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, and 4 appetizer plates. This is super tempting me! I already have some plates that are very similar to this, otherwise, I would be … [Continue Reading...]

5 Autumn Outfits, Embroidered Cords I Just Purchased & A Sweater I’m Stalking

Fall Fashions, Talbots, Ralph Lauren and Coach

It has been chilly here in North Georgia this week! I'm really getting excited about all the beautiful fall fashions. I just purchased these fall-themed corduroy pants today--caught them on sale.   I love, love, love the embroidered autumn leaves and acorns! Sooo dang cute! You'll find them currently on sale here: Corduroy Pants for Fall.   During the winter, I wear a lot of corduroy pants because I find them so much warmer than regular … [Continue Reading...]

Gone, Gone and Gone! Plus, Two Future Updates I Have Planned!

Garage, Cleaned and Organized

Welcome to the 713th Metamorphosis Monday! The painter finally finished with the painting here in the garage. Repainting the shutters was the last thing to be done.   I don't know why, but during the time he was here painting, it suddenly hit me that I didn't like seeing all the lanterns atop the cabinets across the back wall of the garage.   Not sure why but I just suddenly didn't like seeing them there. So you know what that … [Continue Reading...]

The Garage is Finally Done, Landscapers Who Hide Things & Very Hungry Bees!

Painting Plantation Shutters

How is your weekend going? I've been tidying up lots of odds and ends around here. The painter came back today to finish painting the plantation shutters in the garage. The first painter really botched them with drips and runs everywhere. The painter that came today had previously been out and sanded off all the drips and today he came back to paint them. They are once again in the windows of the garage and they look so much better now!   A couple of … [Continue Reading...]

A Taste of Autumn with Beautiful Xavier Gold

Noritake Xavier Gold Dinnerware, Perfect for Autumn-Fall Dining

Welcome to the 730th Tablescape Thursday! It was late evening when I completed this table setting. It's definitely getting darker out a lot earlier these days, isn't it?   With the cooler temps at night and the first day of fall behind us, I was in the mood for a tablescape with an autumn feel.   Not sure why but I always equate pheasants with autumn. No fall foliage in my yard just yet, so I filled Mr. Pheasant with magnolia. I should … [Continue Reading...]

My 10 August Favorites–Definite Lifestyle Improvements!

Curb Appeal with Gas Lantern and Outdoor Lighting

We're 2/3rds through September and I've never gotten around to sharing my August favorites. A lot of my favorites are those things related to the major garage overall I completed recently, but a few fall outside that renovation--like my new desk chair. I'm pretty crazy about the new desk chair that I bought in August when the gas lift cylinder failed on my previous chair and I was unable to repair it after several attempts.   This chair is super comfy … [Continue Reading...]

A Colorful Upgrade–I’m In Love With This Beautiful Weather Station!

Favorite Weather Station, Colorful Display

Welcome to the 712th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope it was restful and fun! For this week's Met Monday, I have a small Before/After that makes me smile from ear-to-ear each time I see it--which just so happens to be multiple times per day. It's a small addition here in the kitchen. I've been enjoying it so much, I ended up purchasing another one for my office. What has me grinning ear to ear? In the past, I had a small weather station that … [Continue Reading...]