Spring Has Sprung & The Bees Are Buzzing
Welcome to the 917th Tablescape Thursday! We are out on the porch this week—it has been way too pretty out to stay inside! The trees have all leafed out—love that spring green color! I had some furry company while I was setting the table. After I finished setting the table and had taken some photos, I went upstairs for a bit. When I came back down, I found Miss Bea had discovered the hydrangea napkin rings and had fallen madly in … [Continue Reading...]
An Update For The Cabinets In The Basement Work Room
I've been a whirlwind of activity this spring since arriving back in Georgia. It must be the beautiful weather and warmer temps that have me in this crazy "nesting" mode. My latest project this spring has involved the storage cabinets here on this side of the basement. In the past, after buying these SystemBuild Kendall cabinets, I've always gone back and replaced the shelving with higher-quality shelves that can support a decent amount of weight without bowing. The … [Continue Reading...]
Amazing Deal On Ring Camera Floodlight-Includes Installation! Plus, A Smart Birdfeeder!
Welcome to the 899th Metamorphosis Monday Party! Happy new week to you! I have a variety of goodies to share today, but first on the list is this amazing blackened salmon sandwich I had while dining in the Big Canoe Clubhouse on Saturday. If you ever have the chance to eat there, you will not be disappointed. This sandwich was so good, I was very tempted to order a second to take home to enjoy the following day. I'm serious, it was that good! It's a good thing I … [Continue Reading...]
Going Back To Big Canoe: A Brief Tour Of Their Newly Renovated Clubhouse
One of my favorite places to visit in north Georgia is Big Canoe. This mountain community is nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Appalachian Mountains and is so picturesque and peaceful. I've rented a home there a few times now—once when the floors were being refinished in the downstairs part of my home... ...and in June of 2024, to see what it would be like to live in a home located way up high on one of the … [Continue Reading...]
Beautiful Spring-Easter Table Setting With A Lovely “Floral Meadow” Tablecloth & Dinnerware
Welcome to the 916th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful spring table to share with you today! This table had me searching online for tablecloths this morning, and I'm not one to use tablecloths that often, but oh my goodness, everything on Brenda's Easter/Spring table is stunning! As you enjoy this beautiful table, if you fall in love with the tablecloth as I did, sadly, I don't think it's still available. It appears to have been from Williams … [Continue Reading...]
Spring Refresh: These Are My Fave Cleaning Products That I Buy Over & Over Again
If you saw yesterday's post, you know the ceiling in my garage just got a big update, an update that was necessary to stop an ongoing issue with the paint peeling away. There was a lot, and I do mean A LOT of sanding that went on, so the garage windows were a mess! Actually, once I started cleaning, I found they were dirtier on the outside than they were on the inside. I pulled out my favorite window cleaner and got to work. They look so clean and … [Continue Reading...]
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...]
