A New Dining Set For The Breakfast Room, French Market Style
Welcome to the 895th Metamorphosis Monday! Hope your weekend was a great one and you had time to play and relax! I've been catching up on things around the house. This is the time of year when I open the doors to the screened porch in the early morning to let the cool night air in, then close them as the day starts to heat up, although some days I've been able to leave them open all day. Pollen season has begun, so I'm following the advice of … [Continue Reading...]
My February Favorites + Some Extras That You’ve Been Asking About
I'm sharing a mix of new and old in this February Favorites post. I have both doors open to the screened porch since it's in the 80s today, and my sinuses are going nuts with the pollen. So I'll keep this post short on words since my head is feeling quite fuzzy. I've often been asked about the Calista hair tool that I LOVE and have been using for so many years. I have it in two barrel sizes since sometimes my hair is a few inches above my shoulders, and sometimes … [Continue Reading...]
An Accidental St. Patrick’s Day Table Setting In Celebration of Spring
Welcome to the 912th Tablescape Thursday! I have missed setting a table and could not wait to create one for this week's Tablescape Thursday! After my return home to Georgia on Saturday, I made a quick trip to Publix the next day to restock the pantry. While there, I saw the cutest St. Patrick's Day cake and thought it would be perfect in the center of St. Patty's Day table. Once I got home, I realized St. Patrick's would already be past by this Thursday. Ummm. … [Continue Reading...]
Large Pet Travel Carrier For Cats Or Small Dogs
I was a bit apprehensive whenever I thought about the prospect of traveling with Beatrice and Agatha for 8-9 hours in a car. We were supposed to leave on Friday for our trip to Georgia, but I didn't sleep well the night before, and I awoke super tired. Plus, the wind was insane that day, and the idea of fighting that wind for hours convinced me to wait a day. On Saturday, I placed the kitties in the travel carrier I've been using for vet visits. They have grown a … [Continue Reading...]
Exploring Kittens & I Can’t Get Enough Of This Book Series
Welcome to the 894th Metamorphosis Monday! Oh my gosh, it's so good to be back in Georgia! I missed the daffodil blooms; they are completely done, not even a single flower is left. Even the Redbuds are finished. I did see some Redbuds blooming en route home, along with what appeared to be Bradford Pears that were already almost fully leafed out. The kittens have adjusted beautifully to their new digs! I thought they would, since they love exploring new places in … [Continue Reading...]
New Furnture For the Breakfast Room In Georgia
Back when I first moved into the Dollhouse almost two years ago, I was seriously thinking of ordering this table from Rooms To Go. It felt just right for a cottage-style home, and I thought it would be perfect for the dining room. I also loved that I could someday have the back and seats reupholstered in a beautiful fabric to coordinate with whatever drapes/curtains I would eventually add to that space. I really like how this table has worked out in … [Continue Reading...]
12 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Tables & How’s The Great Pollinating Going?
Welcome to the 911th Tablescape Thursday! I am headed back to Georgia tomorrow. I bet the pollen is crazy there! This weekend I'll be working on cleaning the porches and setting a table for next week's Tablescape Thursday, hopefully out on the porch. I wonder if the trees have leafed out in the Atlanta area yet? Any metro-Atlantaians reading this post who can tell me how the "Great Pollinating" is going in the Atlanta area right now? I need to steel myself for what … [Continue Reading...]
My Favorite Spring Styles Are On Sale & Stanley Is Tempting Me With New Designs
We've been having some really beautiful spring-like days this past week. Are you seeing signs of spring in your area, too? It makes me so happy to see the daylight staying with us a whole hour longer each day since the time change this past weekend. The little magnolia tree in the front yard of the Dollhouse is starting to flower, and shoots are popping up everywhere in the garden. What are you seeing in your garden? I love, love, love this time of year! If … [Continue Reading...]
Easiest & Fastest Way To Preserve A Puzzle For Framing Without Using Messy Glue
Welcome to the 893rd Metamorphosis Monday! Many years ago, when I first started doing puzzles, there were a few puzzles that I really wanted to save for possibly framing later. All the methods I came across online for saving a puzzle for framing involved smearing glue over the surface of the puzzle. In the videos I watched sharing this method, it was always mentioned that the glue would alter the look of the puzzle a little. I didn't like that. I wanted my … [Continue Reading...]
A Fun Roundup, Including a Whirlwind Staycation
Happy Weekend! If you're looking for a bit of weekend fun, here are 6 posts from the past that I think you'll enjoy. (Click any title link below to view that post in full.) The Week I Took A Non-Stop, Whirlwind Staycation. A Shocking Garage Makeover/Renovation: New Paint, Flooring, Cabinets, and Lighting. Tour A Beautiful Historic Home In Savannah, Georgia. Make a Decorative Bee Skep for Spring … [Continue Reading...]
