Some Fun Additions To The Movie Room + Adding Lights To The Basement Stairs
Welcome to the 853rd Metamorphosis Monday! We had our second movie night in the recently created movie room and it was so much fun! The movie kit I purchased a while back included "official" movie tickets that the boys filled out for the invited guests. Attendees weren't allowed to enter the theater until an usher/Maitre d' had taken their ticket, returning the stub as proof of admission. The boys loved that and stood sentinel at the foot of the … [Continue Reading...]
A Bit Of Sunshine And Whimsy On A Rainy Day
With the almost constant rain we've been having over the past few weeks, I have been wearing my favorite rain boots a lot! They are the perfect solution for keeping my feet dry while running errands on messy, rainy days! I know a lot of you have been experiencing this never-ending rain in your area, as well. The forecast keeps tricking us here, forecasting a week of sunshine that somehow always ends up changing into more rain. Well, if we have to … [Continue Reading...]
Shell Chargers Are Back—Plus, Ideas For Your Beachy-Nautical Themed Tables
Welcome to the 870th Tablescape Thursday! I'm so looking forward to setting some beachy/nautical-inspired tables this summer! I'll be heading back to Georgia in the next few weeks, and the first order of business once I arrive home will be to dig the porch (and the porch table) out from under the foot-deep pollen that I'm sure awaits. Argh. I may need a shovel just to get started! Once the porch is ready, one of the first tables I want to create will be one with … [Continue Reading...]
Decorate For Spring: Here’s What I’m Buying For My Home & Garden
Those three full days of sunshine we had this past weekend have fired me up for some summer decorating! Of course, the rains and dark clouds have returned, but I have faith that the sun will be back again soon. It's almost June, it has to come back, right?! I am crazy about these adorable solar bee string lights! I am going to order some for either my sun porch or for the garden. They would be so cute in one of my outdoor planters. I bet they would be cute on the … [Continue Reading...]
More Plantation Shutters For The Dollhouse & A Simple Change With Big Results!
Welcome to the 852nd Metamorphosis Monday! There have been so many updates at the Dollhouse over the past two weeks, both small and large. I often wish things moved at a faster pace. It's easy for me to focus on the things I still desperately wish to get done, forgetting just how much I have accomplished over the past year. Sometimes, to calm my always-plotting-the-next-update-brain, I will walk from room to room, making a mental note of all that I have accomplished … [Continue Reading...]
Favorites Shoes For Spring & Summer, Plus A Find For My Guest Bath
Yay! We have sunshine today, and we had it yesterday, too. That's two days of sunshine in a row! We are on a roll, and I am so happy! Ha! It really is starting to feel like summer is on its way. I have some spring/summer pretties to share today that I know will put a smile on your face. Before we dive into summer, I need to share this awesome find. Several weeks ago, when I was attending one of my grandsons' baseball games, it was freezing out, and I realized … [Continue Reading...]
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...]
