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How Did Those Plant Watering Spikes Work Out? Did My Plants Survive?

Welcome to the 699th Metamorphosis Monday! Thank You! I want to say Thank You to the lovely blogs who link up to the Metamorphosis Monday Party each week. I hope you see a lot of new and returning visitors to your blog. Important: Please be sure to reciprocate and show appreciation for your fellow Bloggers who link up each week by including a sentence in your post saying that you're participating in the Metamorphosis Monday Party with a link back to the party. … [Continue Reading...]

A 50% Off Sale, A Shirt That Has My Heart, and Something Weird I’m Trying Out

I've been going non-stop since getting back home--going through 2 weeks of mail, returning sandals that didn't fit, getting a very dirty car (on the outside) washed, washing clothes, coloring my hair, creating posts, setting tables, and putting everything back away, and getting a much-needed pedicure. Chipped polish isn't pretty. Do you enjoy pedicures? I don't, just don't like the wasted time sitting through one. I always say I don't want the leg massage, but … [Continue Reading...]

Cooling Off with Corals and Blues: Enjoy a Beach-Themed Table on the Porch

Lighthouse Style Lantern Lit for Beach Seaside Themed Table

Welcome to the 716th Tablescape Thursday! With the first day of summer upon us in less than a week, I was very much in the mood for a beachy, seaside-themed table. It's super shady on the porch this time of year, plus a big storm was trying to roll in. It never did, though. I wish it had, we need the rain.   I think this is the first time I've used this coral and shell-covered tablecloth I purchased in Marshalls (I think it was Marshalls) earlier … [Continue Reading...]

This App Saved Me Yesterday & Awesome Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Bose Wireless Earbuds

Whew, long drive yesterday but I'm back home at last! Have you ever used the Waze app on a trip? My son recommended it to me a long time ago so I had added it to my phone, but yesterday was the first day I actually got around to using it. I'm a believer now, though! It saved me so much time yesterday. There was a huge backup on I-75 south for miles and miles. Of course, I didn't know that was coming up but the Waze app did and it had me get off in Caryville, which … [Continue Reading...]

We Saw the Before & Now Here’s the After…Plus, Bunnies and Birds

Removing Old Paint from Historic Home to Prepare for Painting

Welcome to the 698th Metamorphosis Monday! A few months ago I shared a historical home here in Ohio that was in the process of being stripped of its old paint. It was the first time I had seen an older home taken back to the bare wood before painting. So often old homes just get painted over and over and over since it's expensive to remove the many layers of old paint and start fresh. I was so impressed that they were taking the time and expense to take it back … [Continue Reading...]

My May Favorites and An Exciting Discovery That is Saving $$$

I have some really fun favorites to share this month and one is a recent $$$-saving discovery that I wish I had known about ages ago! Let's dive in! Wireless Charger for iPhone and Android Phones: I actually just purchased this at the very beginning of June but wanted to share it now because I'm so pleased with it. At home, I have a wireless charger that I keep by my bed for charging my phone. I forgot to pack it for the visit to my son's home so ordered this one … [Continue Reading...]

Dining Alfresco: A Garden Dinner Party with Friends

Dinner Party In the Garden with Friends

Welcome to the 715th Tablescape Thursday! I'm still away visiting family but I have a delightful table setting to share for this week's Tablescape Thursday! We are dining outdoors in the beautiful French countryside this week. On a recent spring day, Norma gathered outdoors with friends for a relaxing dinner party. She made a pretty, floral banner for this festive occasion.   Norma said, "I made the bunting from scraps of different cotton fabric … [Continue Reading...]

Sneaky Squirrels and Rascally Raccoons–Hoping This Will Be the Solution!

Raccoon Eating From Backyard Bird Feeder

Ever since my son and daughter-in-love moved into their home several years ago, they've been in an ongoing, full-scale battle to keep the critters with whom they share their yard, out of their trash cans. Regular trash cans didn't even slow down the raccoons who visited their home and their neighbor's homes every single night. It's not a great way to start the day--walking out the door dressed up nicely for work, only to find trash strewn all across the … [Continue Reading...]

Keeping Potted Plants Watered While Away On Vacation

Water Plants While Away

Welcome to the 697th Metamorphosis Monday! Wow, what a week it's been here in Birthday Land! Things are beginning to wind down a bit, but the partying isn't over quite yet--we still have one more birthday to celebrate. Speaking of birthdays, you may remember last year I gave my son a Yeti Cooler. I can't remember now if that was a birthday gift or an early Christmas gift, but it was still summertime...that part I do remember.   It gets tons of use, … [Continue Reading...]

A Springtime Table Inspired by a Floral, Butterfly Table Runner

Butterfly Napkin Rings

Welcome to the 714th Tablescape Thursday! Happy June! The first week of June is always a big celebration week in my family. We have three birthdays during the first 8 days of June starting with my son's, followed by one grandson, and ending with my daughter-in-loves birthday. I love visiting with them on birthday week--well, actually I love visiting anytime, but visiting during birthday week is extra fun!  There's a lot of partying, cake-eating, and … [Continue Reading...]