Between Naps on the Porch

My August Favorites + A Heads Up For The Ice Cream Lovers

September 8, 2023 by Susan 36 Comments

This girl is whipped right now! lol I've been clearing out the two attic eaves for the last two days and wow, I had forgotten just how large that area is and how much stuff (holiday decor) was stored under there. I have everything out now and have carried around 3/4ths of it down to the basement. Just a little bit more to go and I'll have it all downstairs. It's been quite the job carrying everything down … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion & Beauty, Favorite Fashions & Home Goods, Monthly Favorites Tagged With: August Favorites, Between Naps on the Porch

Dining Poolside: A Nostalgic Tiki-Themed Table Inspired By Childhood Memories

August 31, 2023 by Susan 6 Comments

Welcome to the 779th Tablescape Thursday! Summer is winding down but I'm not ready to say goodbye just yet. Are you starting to see some cooler weather in your area? Recently Elena set a delightful, seaside-themed table with fun Tiki accents. I love the cute tiki candles Elena has tucked into her centerpiece. I also love how she tucked a fishing net in among the other pieces in her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beachy Tablescapes, Spring & Summer Tablescapes, Tablescape Thursday Tagged With: Beach-Themed Table, Between Naps on the Porch, Pool-side Dining, Tablescape Thursday, Tiki-Themed Table

A Late Summer Table Setting–Sunflower Inspired

August 24, 2023 by Susan 14 Comments

Welcome to the 778th Tablescape Thursday! Did you know sunflowers normally bloom starting in July and can bloom all the way into October? I didn't realize that until I researched it today. I love sunflowers so much! The info I found online said that you can have non-stop flowers from July through October if you sow new seeds/plants every couple of weeks. I wish my backyard wasn't so shady because I would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall Tablescapes, Spring & Summer Tablescapes, Tablescape Thursday Tagged With: Acorn Napkin Rings, Between Naps on the Porch, Rattan Chargers, Square Charger Plates, Sunflower Plates, Sunflower Table Setting, Tablescape Thursday

My July Favorites, Including Some That Would Make Great Birthday or Holiday Gifts

August 15, 2023 by Susan 12 Comments

I have some really great things to share with you that were my favorites for the month of July, starting with a new addition to my Penhaligon's perfume collection. If you've been reading BNOTP for a while, you know I seriously love me some perfume and have become a wee bit obsessed with the house of Penhaligon's over the past couple of years. I have a lot of their fragrances and love them all! When I heard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Favorite Fashions & Home Goods, Gift Ideas & Awesome Finds, Monthly Favorites Tagged With: Between Naps on the Porch, Favorite Finds, Gift Ideas, Monthly Favorites

A Few of My June Favorites

July 23, 2023 by Susan 2 Comments

Happy weekend! Hope you're having a great one! I'm visiting with family right now so there's been a lot of Catan playing, cooking out, and assembling of cat towers and storage boxes. lol I'll share more on the storage part for Metamorphosis Monday. In the meantime, here are some of those things that made my life easier and a lot better during the month of June. (Catan Game is available here: … [Read more...]

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Swimming With The Crabs In This Blue, White & Chartreuse Table Setting

June 15, 2023 by Susan 35 Comments

Welcome to the 768th Tablescape Thursday! Lately, I've been challenging myself to use some of my older dinnerware pieces, so yesterday I dug way back in the cabinets and pulled out some plates and glasses that I haven't thought about in a long, long time. It's always fun to see if I can incorporate some of the things I've purchased recently with things I've had for many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beachy Tablescapes, Spring & Summer Tablescapes, Tablescape Thursday Tagged With: Beach Themed Tablescape, Beachy Table Setting, Between Naps on the Porch, Blue & White Table Setting, Crab Plates, Fish Wine Glasses, Nautical-Thememd Table Setting, Palm Tree Flatware, Tablescape Thursday

Ma Maison, My Favorite Dinnerware For Porch Dining

April 13, 2023 by Susan 16 Comments

Welcome to the 759th Tablescape Thursday! It's been ages since I've flown anywhere, so a long time since I've been through the Atlanta Airport. Instead of taking the Plane Train, I decided to walk to the baggage claim/pickup area and was surprised to come across this beautiful scene! I felt like I was in a tropical forest. I wish more of the ceilings throughout the airport were done this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tablescape Thursday Tagged With: Between Naps on the Porch, Dario Farrucci, Ma Maison, Screened Porch, Tablescape Thursday

2 Before And Afters: 1 For Plant Lovers And 1 For The Puzzlers

April 3, 2023 by Susan 27 Comments

Welcome to the 740th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope it was great! I have two little updates to share for this week's Met Monday. You may remember last winter, I attempted to winter over the geraniums I usually have out on one of my decks during the spring/summer instead of just letting them freeze and purchasing more the next spring. Last year was so successful, I decided to try it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Before & After, Puzzles Tagged With: Before and After, Between Naps on the Porch, Puzzle Board, Puzzles

All My Favorite Cleaning Products, Including One That’s Great For Polishing Jewelry

March 27, 2023 by Susan 17 Comments

Welcome to the 739th Metamorphosis Monday! How was your weekend? I hope it was a great one! We've been having the nicest weather lately and I've so enjoyed all the sunshine! This weekend it was so nice, I backed my car out of the garage, blew out the few leaves that had blown in, and gave the garage floor its first official mopping since it was installed last summer. There were just a few spots here and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Organization and Storage, DIY Repairs and Fixes, Favorite Fashions & Home Goods, Gift Ideas & Awesome Finds Tagged With: Before and After, Between Naps on the Porch, Favorite Cleaning Products, Metamorphosis Monday, Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring Porch Dreaming

March 5, 2023 by Susan 37 Comments

Welcome to the 736th Metamorphosis Monday! I was super toying with the idea of giving my screen porch a good scrub down this weekend, but pollen season is ahead so I'm trying to decide if I should just wait. Knowing me, I won't be able to stand not cleaning it, especially since today it was 71° out, and over the next two days, the temps will hit 78 degrees. I had a dental issue pop up this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Before & After, Porches Tagged With: Before and After, Between Naps on the Porch, Porch, Porch Makeover, Spring Porch, Summer Porch

Thanksgiving Table with Spode Woodland, Waterford Araglin & Towle King Richard

November 24, 2022 by Susan 15 Comments

Welcome to the 739th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I'm not hosting Thanksgiving this year, but after the freezer was delivered yesterday, I put together a small table for four late last night that I hope you'll enjoy. This post is a mix of photos taken last night in low lighting and a few taken this morning in the natural light coming in through the breakfast room … [Read more...]

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Spots and Spotlights: A Live Interview with the Mid-Morning Show on WBCL

May 1, 2013 by Susan 98 Comments

Shaking in my boots. Okay, it was more like shaking in my sneakers. ;) This morning I had the pleasure of being interviewed LIVE for the radio show, Spots and Spotlights, hosted by Lynne Ford and Bekah Shaffer. It was that "live" part that had me just a tad nervous but Lynne and Bekah are so wonderful, they quickly put me at ease. If you're here visiting for the first time, Welcome! So glad you're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogging, DIY Tagged With: Between Naps on the Porch, Blogger Interviews, Spots and Spotlights, WBCL