Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday...What do you think?

Jan 3, 2009

Metamorphosis Monday...What do you think?

Stand back, I have an idea! :-) Do you see the smoke coming out of my ears? Can you hear the creaking and squeaking of those rusty gears turning in my brain? :-)

On Friday, I posted about a minor renovation I completed recently in my dining room. I received more comments on that particular post than any other I've done so far. So, that got me to thinking...we all seem to really enjoy seeing a "Before" and "After." It's great fun to see a room changed from an ugly duckling into a swan. Wouldn't it be fun to have a day each week when we could visit blogs showing a renovation or metamorphosis of a room or space.

The following is a small sampling of the different transformations/before and afters, I could see posted on a "Metamorphosis Monday" (Met Monday):

Room renovation, large or small (kitchen, bath, bedroom, laundry, garage, porch or any room or space, in or around your home)
Closet re-design or reorganization
Floors refinished or redone
Exterior redo/repaint/addition
Garden Renovation or Addition (Flower or vegetable)
Furniture reupholstered or painted
Boxes of photos, organized or displayed in creative ways
Blank wall transformed with art, photos, mirrors or whatever you've used
Items on bookshelves rearranged for a whole new look
Rooms changed from a "winter" look to a "summer" look with slipcovers, pillows, rugs, etc
Mantlescaping...see Designs by Gollum for an explanation :-)

Do you have a room or space in your home that has gone through a metamorphosis? Have you recently reorganized that closet or garage? Do you have a "Before" and "After" you would like to share?

Please vote in the poll at the top of my sidebar and/or leave a comment here letting me know if this is something you might be interested in seeing hosted here each Monday, starting on January 19th. Don't forget about Blue Monday with Smiling Sally. If you already participate in Blue Monday, you can do both. :-) If you don't participate in Blue Monday, click HERE to learn more.

Don't forget, Tuesday is Tablescape Tuesday. If you would like to participate, leave a comment here OR email me at betweennapsontheporch@gmail.com. Then copy and paste the TT logo from my sidebar, to your sidebar and include it at the top of you TT post on Tuesday. That way others will know you are participating on that Tuesday. For more information about Tablescape Tuesday, click on the pink TT logo in my sidebar. Looking forward to all the great TT posts on Tuesday.

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51 Comments:

At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Melissa Miller said...: Hi Susan,
It sounds like an incredible idea!
I for one LOVE viewing this kind of thing.
HGTV transformation shows have been my addiction for years. I vote go for it girl. It will be a HUGE success!
I plan to post for TT this coming week. See you then.
~Melissa :)
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Glenda said...: I wouldn't be posting, but I sure would enjoy seeing what everybody else is doing. I think it would be a very good way to pick up tips and pointers.
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Confessions of a Plate Addict said...: Hi Susan...What a good idea! Maybe it would light a fire under me to finish those projects that are right on the edge of completion...and I have several!! lol Have a good week-end!...Debbie
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...: Sounds like a winner Susan..I could show the before and after of my LR last year which I made into 2 room..hope you are having a great week end..dear friend hugs and smiles Gloria
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: Wonderful idea and I would love to participate!
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , The Muse said...: SUSAN ! I am with you...
(wink) whether you need a MUSE in tow or not! LOL
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Hello Susan
What a lovely blog you have and what a gorgeous home. Comfortably stunning without be over stuffy.

Absolutly love the porch or sunroom on the side bar, I would spend many hours out there.

So much to see ...so much to enjoy...so I will be back often.
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Anonymous said...: I don't how much I could post, but I would be a faithful follower, for sure. I also am addicted to watching projects. There are a few things I want to do too.

Hugs,
Chris
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Cheryl said...: Love it Love it and what a great way to motivate (me) lol I have so much I need to get cracking on around here.

Cheryl.Snatch JOY!
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Anonymous said...: I like to begin the week with a post. This sounds like a great idea.

We just finished a change in our condo foyer, yesterday. New paint and artwork. Even a "new" table. A small project but gratifying. Also one, that has us moving into the kitchen, for more updates.
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Bo said...: Good morning Susan...This sounds like an absolute winner idea...for sure I'd be a browser! ;-) Bo
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Kat said...: Susan I think this is a great idea. I have one completed room that I would post (actually 2 but I forgot to get before pix of the bath) as well as several small projects. I say go for it! Kathy
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Lisa (aka) French said...: I was going to post some redo I recently started and I don't participate in blue Monday it's a good idea to me;) French
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Terri Steffes said...: I voted that I wouldn't participate, but as I sit back and think... maybe I would a time or two. I may get inspiration from all of you!
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Michelle, All Home and Love said...: Great idea! I would definitely participate.
Michelle
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Meadowsweet Days said...: I think it's a wonderful idea~ I, for one, hope to be going through much renovation and redecorating this year. I posted earlier that I was moving my flower shop to a new location which is a charming old house that will undergo major renovation and redesign. I also am in the process of decorating a new vacation house, and I want to continue the process of decorating this new house that I am currently in. So hopefully, I will have a lot to share in the very near future! Thanks for this great idea, Susan!

Carol
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...: Susan, ironic you would come up with a fun idea like this.. guess who comes tomorrow? Yes, the carpet guy "finally".. Now maybe my excitement is getting ahead of the actual event..but I'm packing up the last of the office today..hugs ~lynne~
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Helen said...: With Blue Monday, Pink Saturday, Metamorphosis Monday, Weigh-In Wednesday, Thirteen Things Thursdays I think I am set for the year! Don't even have to use a lot of brain power trying to come up with an idea for a blog post!!! Great idea. PS, I was a busy little beaver yesterday rearranging my bedroom.....
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Stacey said...: Susan, I like that you left it open to organizing, cleaning, etc. I just don't always have a redecorating project but there's always something that needs a little morphing around here.
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Elenka said...: I really like your idea. I just started viewing your blog and am enjoying it.
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Hi Susan,
I love looking at before and afters. I could see where this would more of a browsing weekly event for me and a participating every now and then ...
I have a couple posts in my archives that would work :0)
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , ksarra said...: Hi Susan, like your metamorph??? idea. For those of us that LOVE to change things around, it could be as simple as arranging a new vignette. I would be sooooo HAPPY if all our blogging friends could go garage sailing together. How much fun would that be? Of course, there are a FEW little rules!!! First, you have to get there at least an hour before the sale starts (stopping by the night before as they are putting the things out is not unheard of), carry lots of one dollar bills and change for bargaining, and have a really brave friend who gets out of the car and asks if we can open the garage sale. If the answer is yes, I get out of the car and join her! Too much fun. "Talk" soon!
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Kathysue said...: Susan that is a great idea.It is fun to see what something looks like and what it can turn into.It doesn't even need to be a complete transformation to encourage others to look at their spaces differently.I love the postings where people shop their own homes and re-arrange.I for one will look forward to this new post on Mondays.Kathysue
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Southerner said...: I was planning on doing a once a week before and after of our home going through each room. We have been remodeling this past year. This would be great to link with you and be able to show more people and also see other ideas.

I want to participate in this Tuesday's Tablescape. I am planning on having something each week so is there a way to be a permanent fixture on that or do I need to let you know each time. One of my goals this year is to make sure to make at least one meal a week really special by bringing out Mexican themed items with a Mexican meal or just using the china or doing something to make just the every day special- picking garden flowers and making a special dessert or something.
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Donna said...: Awesome idea! I LOVE transformations. Your dining room had me mesmerized. You come up with such great ideas!
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , The Muse said...: LOL i read your comment on my pink sat post lol yes, i do recall those tapes....lol....i exhausted myself trying to keep up! LOL
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Anonymous said...: What a great idea. This will be so much fun to see. All of my blogging buddies certainly do a great job at keeping me entertained. Sometimes a little too good of a job. It's back to my REAL JOB tomorrow. Rats! Since you and Gollum are so into caulking, how about ya'll hit the road, come North and caulk away for me. I'll cook and sew whatever you want.
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Salmagundi said...: I love the idea! What fun it would be to see everyone's transformations. Tell me this won't take the place of Tablescape Tuesday! I would certainly miss everyone's beautiful tables. Sally
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Alisa Lucas-Brown said...: Hi Susan,
I think this is a GREAT idea! It is always so inspiring to see what others are doing to make their space beautiful! It will be wonderful! I'm in! I will also post participate in TT again this week! That was SOOOOOO fun and I really appreciate you hosting it! Thanks!
Alisa
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Linda Q said...: I had just been thinking of this this week, to show some before and afters in our house. I think a good idea. I don't do blue Mondays because I don't really have blue around. So we need something for Monday's don't we?
I think at this point too I plan on TT on Tuesday again also.
Thanks,
Linda
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Anonymous said...: great ideal susan!!! vickydarnell
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , southerninspiration said...: Yes, LOVE The idea...I love before and after pics!!
Suzanne
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Raxx - A day in the life said...: Hello, I love this idea, I have one or two before-and after posts in mind, I would love to participate, everyone loves a good make over!
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , pammiejo said...: I like this idea! Do it! It's really fun seeing something transformed - by people themselves particularly. PAM
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Four Paws and Co said...: This is a great idea! I love seeing before & afters. ♥ Diane
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...: I would love this. It is so inspirational to see how others transform their spaces and gives so many ideas on how to transform our own space. Sometimes this really forces us to look at our rooms and our things in a whole different light. Marty
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Cottage Rose said...: Hey Susan; Your idea sounds like great fun. Since I am going to redo just about every room in my home. So I would have about a couple of years to show before and after. lol I am going start in my family room soon, so I would love to share in the fun. And what a great way to get some great decorating advise too.

Have a great week.
Hugs;
Alaura
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Tomarie said...: Great great idea Susan!! :-)
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...: Sounds like we are on the same wavelength... is it the name or the state we live in? I wrote a post yesterday and had it scheduled to post at 3 am.. on an outside wednesday (name to change if I can think of something)...where bloggers could show photos of outside spaces (either theirs or others)

funny that we were thinking along the same lines!
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Barb @ The Everyday Home said...: I love this idea and yes, I would particpate. I think its neat to see before and afters. I think it proves how much work and effort you put into a project. Count me in. Hope you are recovering nicely from the holidays. :-)
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , The Raggedy Girl said...: I am always changing stuff around. sometimes just cleaning is like a metamorphosis around here. It sounds like fun.
Roberta Anne
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Susan, I will definitely be a follower of this kind of post too! I love seeing "before and afters" and these will be done by normal, regular people who do not have $10,000.00 to spend on one room!!!!!!!!!!! Like the RMS show!!!! Go for it and we will follow!!!! Hugs, Pinky
At Sunday, January 04, 2009 , Lady Katherine said...: You have a great idea! It will be so fun! I can then show my half sheet rock walls. lol
At Monday, January 05, 2009 , Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~ said...: I just got over to your site and notice what your doing. I just posted a before and after shot of my corner of the living room.. Darn
At Monday, January 05, 2009 , Charlene said...: Too bad I don't have more before photos. I am not good about doing that. But, I will try to improve. And yes, I would participate sometimes. I don't want to be committed to an every week type thing but, do like stuff that keeps my thinking cap in gear. Thanks for thinking up such fun things for us.
At Monday, January 05, 2009 , Kathleen Ellis said...: I love this idea! I would definitely participate! You have such great ideas, Susan!

Count me in for TT, too!
Have a great week!
At Monday, January 05, 2009 , KD said...: Susan come visit my blog. I left a little somethin over there for you!
~KD

www.southernwhimsy.blogspot.com
At Tuesday, January 06, 2009 , ~*~Leanne~*~ said...: Susan, What a great idea! I love looking at "before and afters". I will definitely be checking in and would love to participate in the future. ~*~Leanne~*~
At Wednesday, January 07, 2009 , Ldy ~~ Dy said...: I love Before and After makeovers! I would love to participate..
At Sunday, January 11, 2009 , The Muse said...: I wanted to let you know that i posted your new icon for this event on my blogs side bar with a link back to here :)
At Wednesday, January 14, 2009 , Anonymous said...: I'm weighing in late on this, but wanted to add my "yea" vote ... I'll be there with bells on :o) Dunno when I'll be ready to post -- I just started a kitchen and breakfast room reno -- but can't wait to see everyone else's ideas.

fyi, my February issue of House Beautiful arrive a couple days ago, and I sat down with it today at lunch ... the entire issue is devoted to makeovers! In addition to all the wonderful eye candy, there's a fabulous list of Quick Changes to do now, with 101 ideas from 101 designers, and there's quite a few that got added to my list.

I'm adding a Met Monday button to my blog tonight, and looking forward to next Monday :o)

Victoria

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