Celebrating the 4th of July with a Patriotic Table Setting! Happy Independence Day!
Welcome to the 718th Tablescape Thursday! I haven't had a chance yet to thank you for all the wonderful suggestions left on my June 24th post. They were all incredibly helpful. I will do a follow-up post very soon because I think I may have figured out what was causing the issues I've been having--more on that real soon. But I just wanted to say Thank You and let you know how much I appreciated each and every suggestion! I was so excited for this week's … [Continue Reading...]
Answering Your Questions & A Big 40% Off Summer Sale
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments you left on yesterday's post sharing Mary Anne's porch addition. She appreciated your sweet comment so much! A few of you were asking how Mary Anne's new screened porch attaches to her home so she took some additional photos trying to capture that for you. Mary Anne said, "Below is the front of a typical Saltbox style house, which I made a little bit atypical by adding a portico in front. They usually have plain flat … [Continue Reading...]
Deck Becomes Screened Porch with Seating and Space for Dining/Entertaining
Welcome to the 700th Metamorphosis Monday! This porch-loving woman sure does love it when you share your beautiful porches and outdoor spaces with me! I get so excited when I get an email from a lovely BNOTP reader with photos of a wonderful, relaxing, outdoor space they've created for their home. Recently I received an email from Mary Anne who said, "A few months ago I mentioned to you what an inspiration you and your porch were to me and that I was in the … [Continue Reading...]
Trying Out Wedge Pillows for a Better Night’s Sleep, What Worked & What Didn’t
A week or so ago I mentioned I had purchased a wedge pillow to see if it would help with my ongoing sinus issues that seem to always plague me at night. The pillow I've been sleeping on is super low, which I like, but I was concerned that it was contributing to my sinus problem since my head is at such a flat level while I sleep. I've been fighting sinus issues for years. I am beginning to suspect that part of my problem is due to a food intolerance...maybe … [Continue Reading...]
8 Patriotic Table Settings for the 4th of July
Welcome to the 717th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Summer! I can't believe how fast spring went by. I just realized Independence Day is less than two weeks away! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing some festive, fun ways to celebrate this year. I hope you find these tables helpful as you plan for your 4th of July celebrations. Click the title of each post below to see more of that particular table setting. A "Picnic" on the Porch, Ants … [Continue Reading...]
Going Preppy, Favorite Starch/Sizing, & How I Wash Those Favorite Pieces
Yesterday I drove over to Avalon, a local shopping area that's around 25 minutes from my home. I had a Tommy Bahama dress to return that unfortunately wasn't the color I expected when I ordered it online. I never visit Avalon without stopping in to see what's new in Lilly Pulitzer. I really prefer shopping LP in person whenever possible since they offer clothes in such a variety of fabrics. It's kinda time-consuming shopping their site online because you have to … [Continue Reading...]
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
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
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...]
