A Garage Ceiling Makeover: From A Busy Stamped Print To Nice And Smooth
Welcome to the 898th Metamorphosis Monday Party! In July 2022, this is how my garage looked. My home was 40 years old at that point, and the garage had never been repainted. It still had the same builder-grade lighting, and the concrete flooring was stained from 40 years of cars being housed here. It wasn't a bad garage, but I knew it could be greatly improved. During July and August of that year, the garage saw a big upgrade with new paint, much … [Continue Reading...]
My March Favorites + An Awesome Sale-On-Sale…Love Those!
Happy weekend! I hope you're having a great one! I only have a few March favorites to share, but I think you'll like some of the beautiful pieces I found that are currently on sale. I had looked for ages for a dispenser that could handle dispensing really thick lotions like Cutemol. I found one that worked okay, but the thingymajig that sucks the lotion up didn't go deep enough into the container. I'm not sure how I stumbled across these nifty vacuum dispensers, … [Continue Reading...]
A Whimsical, Penguin-Themed Party For A Very Special 82nd Birthday Celebration
Welcome to the 915th Tablescape Thursday! Sheri, a lovely BNOTP reader, recently shared the cutest birthday celebration table setting with me. This was a big birthday milestone as her hubby had just turned 82! Sheri said, "We finally had Mike’s birthday dinner, delayed due to snow and work schedules. The theme was penguins, as Mike has always been identified with penguins since being stationed in Antarctica during his time as a Navy Seabee." Sheri … [Continue Reading...]
Homeownership: It’s Not For Weenies
When I returned from Ohio, I got a big surprise, and not the good kind. When I looked out a window, I could see a large board lying on the ground in the backyard. What is that‽ I went outside, looked up, and this was what I saw. When the porch and decks were built 16 years ago, at my request, my contractor pulled the necessary permits before he began work, so everything was built to code. So why would this happen? I think I'm going … [Continue Reading...]
Almost A Cat-astrophe & The Addition of Two Ring Security Floodlights
Welcome to the 897th Metamorphosis Monday! Happy Monday to you! It's another beautiful spring day here in Georgia, love this time of year so much! We finally got a little bit of rain, which seems to have settled the pollen down a little. The electricians were here this past Friday to install the new fans I had ordered to replace the existing fans that, after 16 years of service here on the porch, have become badly rusted. Unfortunately, they weren't able to install … [Continue Reading...]
Spring Fashions, Great Sale, My Go-to Sandals & What Does This Bag Remind You Of?
I love shopping for clothes this time of year; the colors are so happy and pretty! Before I share some of my favorite spring fashions, an awesome sale, and my go-to summer sandals. If you're a Louis Vuitton handbag fan, I found a bag yesterday that made me do a double take! I have always loved the look of LV's wicker Capucines bag, but they are almost impossible to find since LV doesn't offer them every spring, and when they do, they always sell out within the first … [Continue Reading...]
A Special Spring Luncheon With A Sunny Paradise View!
Welcome to the 914th Tablescape Thursday! Spring is here, and I could not be more excited! Every day has been stunningly beautiful this spring, and it makes me wish spring could last forever! A few days ago, my friend, Teresa, put together a beautiful spring luncheon for her family. This table is truly a ray of sunshine! I know her grandsons must have been so excited when they saw where they would be sitting. How cute … [Continue Reading...]
New Lamp For The Porch & Big Changes For The Porch Fans! Psst: I Like These Better!
Welcome to the 896th Metamorphosis Monday! On Saturday, I shared a photo of this outdoor lamp that I had ordered. This lamp originally sold for $133 at Home Depot. I lucked out and discovered it available on eBay for around half that price. The timing was perfect since the vinyl, wicker-style lamp I'd had in this spot for many years was beginning to crumble and fall apart whenever it was touched. Agatha is happy to demonstrate the … [Continue Reading...]
Adorable Bunnies, New Outdoor Porch Lamp, Fave Stanley Straw Topper & More
When I first began this post last night, this dress was back in stock in two sizes. Now it's only in stock in one size. It keeps selling out as soon as they get more in. Hopefully, it will be restocked since it's been so popular, but you can see the size(s) it's available in now here: Beautiful Eyelet Shift Dress. Beautiful top and in the same design as the dress above. Love the color! ♥ You'll find it available here: Beautiful Eyelet … [Continue Reading...]
Breaking In The New Table With Beautiful Melina by Villeroy & Boch
Welcome to the 913th Tablescape Thursday! The pollen is raging here in full force. I have all the furniture on the porch covered with sheets and towels. It's a yellow mess out there! I think I'll get out there today and try to blow off some of the pollen off the porch before it gets any thicker. So we are in the breakfast room for this week's Tablescape Thursday. Wish I had noticed that wonky shade before I took this photo. I hadn't placed the … [Continue Reading...]
