My December Favorites: 1 Fail, But Many Wins—Plus, A New Love That’s On Sale
We had lots of sunshine yesterday, but rainy and drizzly here today. Thankfully, it's been a bit warmer, which is weird for January in Ohio. I hope you are seeing some sunshine today! Before we get into my December favorites, I want to share something with you that I just bought and LOVE, and is currently on sale! I've never had an Rtic tumbler or one of their "road trip" tumblers, but when I saw their holiday prints, oh my gosh! I love the Ski print and the … [Continue Reading...]
2 Beautiful Table Settings For A Christmas Holiday Tea Party
Welcome to the 902nd Tablescape Thursday! There were a couple of table settings that I didn't get a chance to share before Christmas, and they are way too wonderful to wait another whole year! Selma often hosts fabulous tea parties, and just before Christmas, she hosted a Christmas tea party for the lovely staff who work at the cat clinic where Selma takes her sweet kitties. Selma wrote, "I hosted Christmas Tea again for some of the staff from my wonderful cat … [Continue Reading...]
Delicious, Cheesy Baked Potatoes: The Perfect Winter Comfort Food
I saw these cheesy baked potatoes being made recently on Instagram and thought they were the perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day. They are so easy to make that I didn't try to create a printable recipe; however, I'll link the Instagram video at the end of this post showing how to make them in detail in case you have any questions. So, here's how they are made: Note: These will bake at 425°, so start preheating your oven whenever you … [Continue Reading...]
Let’s Go Inside The Beautiful Tate House Conservatory!
Welcome to the 884th Metamorphosis Monday! Today, I'm taking you back to the beautiful Tate House, aka The Pink Palace, in Tate, Georgia. You may recall that a friend and I visited the Tate House in December, when it was decorated for Christmas. The Tate House, built from a rare pink marble mined from a nearby quarry, is an iconic landmark in Tate, Georgia. It really is a stunning home to see in person! In 2024, a … [Continue Reading...]
Bogg Bag Fever: Bitten By The Bogg Bag Bug
Do you own a Bogg Bag? Have you ever heard of them? I didn't know they existed until last summer. I can't remember how they first came onto my radar, but once I saw one in person, I could see why they were so popular. They are super practical bags for busy moms who haul around a lot of kid stuff. They are also great for taking along to the pool or on a beach vacation since they are almost indestructible and will hold everything you need, like towels, sunscreen, … [Continue Reading...]
Elegant Table Setting For New Year’s Day with 2 Different Centerpiece Designs
Welcome to the 901st Tablescape Thursday! I have a wonderful tablescape to share with you today! Elena created a beautiful table setting for her family for Christmas that would also work wonderfully for a New Year's Day celebration. Elena wrote, "My whole life, I have always LOVED everything Victorian!! Back in the 1980s and into the 90s, there were Victorian influences in everything from art, architecture, and decor, to fashion and jewelry. Think Ralph Lauren, … [Continue Reading...]
3 New Additions To The Movie Room, Plus, Washing Dishes By Hand For 10 Days
Welcome to the 883rd Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you have had a fun, relaxing weekend! The past week around here has been a bit crazy. The Fisher and Paykal dishwasher I purchased a few weeks back was supposed to be installed on Friday, December 19. The installers arrived on time but were unable to complete the install, saying that I first needed to have an outlet installed under the sink. That situation reminded me of when I purchased a refrigerator … [Continue Reading...]
Feeling Nostalgic This Christmas Morning
Welcome to the 900th Tablescape Thursday! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! I hope you are having a great one! I plan to celebrate into January because it feels like it has all gone by way too fast. For our Christmas Eve dinner last night, we used this table setting that I put together several weeks ago. I couldn't bring myself to change it since it's a kitty-themed table, and this year has definitely been all about the kittens I adopted back … [Continue Reading...]
Which Dishwasher Did I Choose For The Dollhouse Kitchen?
Welcome to the 882nd Metamorphosis Monday! Hope you had an awesome weekend! As I type this, I'm awaiting the arrival of an electrician who will hopefully be installing an outlet in the cabinet that's just underneath the sink area in the kitchen. Why do I need an outlet in that location? Toward the end of November, I purchased a new dishwasher for the Dollhouse kitchen. It was just delivered last week, but the delivery/installer guys were not able to complete the … [Continue Reading...]
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas & These Should All Arrive Before Christmas
It's down to crunch time for completing our Christmas shopping this year. Last night, I put together a list of gifts that were showing they would arrive before Christmas Day. Starting with my favorite winter slippers (actually, I wear them almost all year round) these slippers are incredibly warm and cozy. You'll find the men's slippers available here: Men's Tasman II Slipper, and the women's slippers are available here: Women's Tasman II … [Continue Reading...]
