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A “12 Days Of Christmas” Tree, Ordering Alaskan Salmon & My Fave Holiday Punch

My Wild Alaskan Salmon & Seafood Company Delivery

Welcome to the 776th Metamorphosis Monday! I always love it when you share what you're doing in your home for Christmas. Recently I heard from Aris who said, "I thought you might get a kick out of seeing my Christmas tree. My book club is reading two books to compare and contrast this month, James Patterson’s The 12 Topsy Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas and Joanne Huist Smith’s, The 13th Gift. For better or for worse, I just couldn’t resist the temptation to … [Continue Reading...]

Sale Shopping Mode Activated & My Favorite Gift Wrapping Paper Is Back!

I'm sure you are super busy with all your holiday decorating and preparations. I spent two solid days (Friday and Saturday) wrapping gifts. So happy to have that done. A few years back I used this adorable paper and I noticed recently that it is back again.   If you're looking for a really cute, whimsical gift wrap for your gifts this year, you'll find this one available here: Christmas Wrapping Paper.   I'm continuing to add to the … [Continue Reading...]

Beautiful, Elegant Table, Hand-Crafted Runner & Star-Covered Champagne Coupes

Noritake Number 4785, Similar to Goldbeam

Welcome to the 793th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful table to share this week, a special table that is set with elegant, vintage/antique china. Tish, a lovely BNOTP reader, wrote, "We found a tea service years ago and only in the past year or so have found other pieces. It was produced in occupied Japan, so 70-ish years old."   Tish described her favorite china as "Noritake pattern number 4786, sometimes also noted as Goldbeam pattern, which … [Continue Reading...]

DIY Festive Christmas Nails, My Ninja Air Fryer Decision & A Fun Way To Pop Popcorn

Christmas Nail, Grinch

Just popping in (pun intended) to share some fun things today! Many, many years ago I used to have a microwave popcorn popper. It always made great popcorn. I was thinking recently about how I like popcorn, but do not like prepackaged microwave popcorn. Whenever I've eaten it, it always leaves this disturbing coating on the roof of my mouth. I have no idea what that coating is, but I figure it can't be good. I don't eat canned biscuits for the same reason--they … [Continue Reading...]

It’s The Battle Of The Ninjas–Which One Will Win?

Ninja Fryer, XL version with separate controls

Welcome to the 775th Metamorphosis Monday! I've often shared with you in previous posts how much I love my Ninja Air Fryer.   I use it almost every single day, sometimes multiple times a day. If someone said to me, you have to give up either your microwave or your air fryer, I wouldn't even have to think twice. The microwave would get the boot because I can't imagine not having this air fryer. I'm not a person who particularly enjoys cooking--unless … [Continue Reading...]

You’ve Been Asking For This–Sorry It Has Taken So Long, But At Last, It’s Ready!

Happy Weekend! I hope you're having a great one! I finally, finally got around to doing something I should have done ages ago, so I apologize in advance for it taking me so long! A few weeks ago (or has it been months now?) someone left a comment asking if I would add a link somewhere on the blog, linking out to the things I often mention in posts--those products I love, recommend and repeatedly use/buy. I have been meaning to do this but I knew it was going to take … [Continue Reading...]

Nostalgic Christmas: Beautiful Snow-Covered Cottages & A Charming Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House, Christmas Table Ideas

Welcome to the 792nd Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday was an interesting day with a few false starts at setting a table for Tablescape Thursday. It started with me discovering that the centerpiece I had planned to use was way too wide for my dining room table, so I had to completely scratch the table I had originally planned. As I worked on ideas for another table, I started feeling a bit queasy. I lay down for a bit, and when I awoke an hour or two later, I felt even … [Continue Reading...]

It’s Currently Sold Out–But I Found It + Fave Phone/iPad Stand & A Puzzle Board Hack

Lego Home Alone House, Ways to Display

Recently I decided to resubscribe to Netflix. I had unsubscribed years ago because I didn't really care for much of their programming. The reason I decided to give them one more try is that I'd like the ability to watch movies while walking on my treadmill here in the office. My treadmill has a slanted thingy that I could lean my iPad against, but it's really low so would be kinda hard to view. Then I remembered this handy tablet/notebook/iPad stand I purchased last … [Continue Reading...]

This Year I Ordered My Fresh Greenery Wreath Online & Here’s How It Turned Out!

Pacific Pepperberry Wreath from Lynch Creek Farm

Welcome to the 774th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope you had a great one! Have you started working on your Christmas and holiday decor? I spent most of the weekend doing a bit of Christmas decorating and lots of organizing. You may remember a few months back I moved all the Christmas decor I had stored here under the bonus room eaves (including my window wreaths that normally were on the wall where you see the insulation) down to the newly … [Continue Reading...]

Favorite Black Friday Sales & Some Have Been Extended!

Kate Spade Gingerbread House Handbag and Card Holder

Whoo, hoo! The sales are amazing today! This adorable gingerbread bag that I purchased recently at 50% off, has just been marked down another 25% for Black Friday! You'll find that amazing sale here: Gingerbread House Bag, Half Off + An Additional 25% off! The cardholder is also discounted another 25% here: Gingerbread CardHolder.   Now that Thanksgiving has passed, I can't wait to wear this bag! The Gingerbread Man bag charm is also on sale with an … [Continue Reading...]