10 July Favorites: One for My Daughter-in-Law, Then I Had to Have One, Too!
I have to kick off this month's Monthly Favorite's post with a surprise purchase I wasn't expecting to make. Back in the spring of last year, I ordered this adorable bamboo bag below. Originally, I thought this bag design was inspired by the Cult Gaia bag that's been so popular the last few years but then I learned these bamboo arc bags have been around for many, many years. I guess Cult Gaia just brought them back to life and popularity again after a long … [Continue Reading...]
Butterflies for the Wall & The 2 Screened-Door Designs I Chose for the Porch
Welcome to the 602nd Metamorphosis Monday! My daughter-in-law, Nancy, recently added these adorable butterflies to a wall in the downstairs hallway of their home. She liked them so much, she decided to order two more packages. So there will be a lot more butterflies joining these real soon. They are subtle against this pale yellow wall and sooo pretty! I love how she arranged them, feels like a swarm of beautiful butterflies is passing by. They … [Continue Reading...]
Life is Short, Buy the Dish!
Welcome to the 620th Tablescape Thursday! With the big Nordstrom Anniversary sale going on this week, I was curious to see if it included any tabletop items. I'm always on the watch for great sales for kitchen and dishware goodies. I'm not at home this week to set a table so today I'm sharing some of my faves from the sale. I've also included a few items that I really like but may not be on sale right now. I don't think this crab collection is currently on … [Continue Reading...]
2 Big Sales: Nordstrom and Talbots Are Doing It Again
Two of my favorite stores have huge sales going on right now. Nordstrom just kicked off their big Anniversary Sale that they only have once a year. The early access started yesterday and you'll find the sale here: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you're a Barefoot Dreams fan, def check out the barefoot dreams cardigan and throws linked below. Talbots also has a big sale going on with 40% off any 2 styles and 30% off any regular price item. Their crop pantss are … [Continue Reading...]
Fun Updates for My Home Office: Some Additions and One Subtraction
Welcome to the 601st Metamorphosis Monday! It's been ages since I shared some updates here in my home office. I put this room together many years ago, Over the years it hasn't changed a ton, but there have been some little updates and tweaks along the way. The furniture I chose for this room so many years ago was Pottery Barn's Bedford furniture. Bedford furniture was designed to mix and max to accommodate any size office. If you love the look of the Bedford … [Continue Reading...]
My Favorite Summer Bags and Many Are Currently On Sale or Clearance
I've always had a big love for handbags in woven natural materials like wicker, rattan, straw, and bamboo. Growing up in the south, I saw a lot of those bags being carried throughout my childhood into adulthood. Even today, wicker bags are still so popular, a classic style that I don't ever see going away. I have a small collection of wicker/rattan/bamboo bags and I'm always tempted to add another one when summer comes around. My collection at … [Continue Reading...]
A Budget-Friendly Summer Table Setting
Welcome to the 619th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Summer! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I've created a very budget-friendly table setting. If you are someone who thinks you have to spend a lot to set a pretty, eye-appealing table for friends or family, I hope this table will convince you otherwise. We're out on the porch this week and it's another "about-to-rain" kind of day. We've been having a lot of those lately. I'm not complaining though, it's been … [Continue Reading...]
Add Stars to the Ceiling of Your Bedroom, Living Room or Theater Room for a Magical Experience
Welcome to the 600th Metamorphosis Monday! Last week I shared this photo of a bedroom with a star-covered ceiling. I loved the look of this so much, I ordered a few stars to see how they would look on my bedroom ceiling. After doing a little test run with a few stars, I decided to go for it. I ordered a bunch more stars from different companies and got to work placing them on my ceiling. I didn't think my bedroom was that big but … [Continue Reading...]
I Love These Shorty Pajamas, But If You Sew, Is This Normal?
I always love tweaking things to make them a bit more functional or even just a little most pleasing to the eye. Since I've been staying home a little more than usual, I've found myself noticing even the smallest of things that could use some improvement. One of those recently was the nightclothes I sleep in each night. For winter, it's always heavy flannel PJs because I love the extra warmth and coziness, but during the summer I usually go for something … [Continue Reading...]
Nautical, Beach & Fish Themed Flatware: Perfect for a Beach House or Lake Home
Welcome to the 618th Tablescape Thursday! I've had this post in my head for a while and summertime is a great time to share it. If you've been following BNOTP for a bit, you know I love a fun, beach-themed table setting, especially this time of year. Over the years I've gradually collected several sets of flatware that would be great for use in a beach house, lake house, houseboat or any nautical style table setting. The first beachy feeling … [Continue Reading...]
