A New Use for Old Discarded Windows... Welcome to the 46th Metamorphosis Monday!

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I've been out of state visiting my son and his sweetie. It was a whirlwind trip and so much fun. My son gave me a tour of the law school he's attending, as well as a tour of the wonderful historic building where he works with a local firm. We did a little shopping on Black Friday and went to see A Christmas Carol on Saturday. It was a great trip and I'm so looking forward to when they come home to Georgia for Christmas.

I have a fun metamorphosis to share with you today. A while back, while out antiquing with a friend, I came across something that was sooooo cute, I knew I had to share it with you!

Here's your first little peek...(click on any pic twice to REALLY enlarge for an even closer look)


A second peek...


Another little peak...


Have you figured out what it is? Ok...I won't torture you any longer. I have to warn you though, it is soooo cute you may scream with delight! It may send you on a mad hunt, looking for old, abandoned windows so you can create this metamorphosis yourself.


Is this not completely adorable?! Come a little closer and take a look inside...


I could see using it this way at Christmas...or perhaps as a green house in the summer months. Click on any pic twice to ENLARGE for a really CLOSE view.


If you collect the Dept. 56 lit houses, this would be a wonderful place to build a small village or vignette.


Here's a little view through the door way...





I took pics from different angles, so you could see how it's constructed. The first few pics of this post show some close-ups of the details.


Wouldn't it be really cute in a sun room, on a front porch or a screened-in porch?


Really, I could see using it in almost any room. I didn't buy it since it was well over $300, but I took lots of pics so I could remember how it was constructed and so I could share it with you. I think we could make one of these if we put our minds to it! :-)


So, don't throw out those old windows when you get your new energy efficient ones. They will make a wonderful glass house or greenhouse and a great spot to display your collectibles and create wonderful vignettes.


Looking forward to seeing all your "Before and Afters."



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Christmas Tablescape: Welcome to the 66th Tablescape Thursday!

Happy Thanksgiving, this Tablescape Thursday! After posting Thanksgiving tablescapes all week, how about a whimsical Christmas table setting? I took pics in different types of lighting...amazing all the different looks you get by just changing the lighting.



Tilted the shutters closed to enjoy the candlelight a bit.



Love those Christmas plaids.



Salad plates are from HomeGoods. Dinner plate is Lenox, Butler's Pantry Gourmet.



This whimsical Gourmet Settings flatware worked well for this tablescape. The flatware pattern is Treble Clef and it is available by clicking on Gourmet Settings Flatware.



If you follow BNOTP on Facebook (link on sidebar) you remember the amazing deal I found on this Spode glassware at Marshalls.



Plaid napkins are from Marshalls, also.



Beaded napkin rings were only $1 each from Old Time Pottery.



They add a touch of glamour to our whimsy.



Another fabulous find I shared a few weeks ago with BNOTP Facebook followers was this whimsical Dept. 56, cake cover. The cover was going on eBay for $50-$75. I found it at TJ Maxx for $19.95. I started my search for a cute cake stand to go with it... that was also, reasonably priced.



Doesn't this one look like it was made to go with it...it was only $12 at Marshalls.



This guy makes you think of The Nutcracker ballet, doesn't he?  He was a Christmas gift from my son several years ago.









Thanks for stopping by.



Looking forward to seeing your tablescapes!






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The following blogs have beautiful tablescapes awaiting your visit:

Turkey Day is Almost Here!

Wow! 152 participants in yesterday's Metamorphosis Monday! So many fabulous "Before and Afters!" When you have some spare time this holiday weekend, come back and check them all out. I promise you will come away inspired to tackle that project you've been putting off around your house.

You may have noticed a little trend this week here at BNOTP. I wanted these last few days before Thanksgiving to be a week filled with gorgeous tablescapes...lots of inspiration for your Thanksgiving tables.

We started with Bab's beautiful tablescape on Saturday...



That was followed by Bonnie's hutch transformation and wonderful tablescape on Monday...


Today, I have one last Thanksgiving tablescape to share...a wonderful Thanksgiving table created by my friend, Pinky. Will you be posting your Thanksgiving tablescape this Tablescape Thursday? If so, Mr. Linky will be here waiting for you...so hope you stop by with that belly full of turkey, dressing and cranberry sauce to link up. :-)

While Uncle Harry is snoring on the sofa, and your DH is catching the game on t.v....while the kids are running around out in the yard throwing footballs and frisbees...and chasing the dog, stop by and see the whimsical Christmas tablescape I've created to kick off the Christmas tablescape season. I'll be leaving Tablescape Thursday up through the weekend so everyone will have plenty of time to visit. There are lots of wonderful Met Monday posts from earlier in the week for you to enjoy over this long holiday weekend.

Pinky, thanks so much for graciously sharing your beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape. Love the rich, warm fall colors...perfect for a Thanksgiving feast! Pinky told me, "I did this table for a dinner I had for a group of friends. We call ourselves the Crafty Ladies cause we get together to make a craft and then have dinner."


Love how the sun is dancing across the tablecloth covered in Autumn leaves. Gorgeous wine glasses! Speaking of wine...if you are looking for a great red wine for the holidays, Julio at Beaux Mondes Designs has done your homework for you. You'll find the top 10 highly rated and affordable red wines chosen by Wine Spectator HERE.



Your place is all ready...won't you join us?


Great bamboo flatware...love the color! Beautiful napkins! You'll find a list at the end of this post detailing where Pinky found all these lovely treasures.


Awww, love the place card holders!


This is truly a "horn of plenty." Pinky made this beautiful cornucopia, herself...what a gorgeous centerpiece!


Have you ever wondered where this idea of the cornucopia got started? Here's the scoop from Wikipedia:
"In modern depictions, the cornucopia is typically a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket filled with various kinds of festive fruit and vegetables. In North America, the cornucopia has come to be associated with Thanksgiving and the harvest. Cornucopia is also the name of the annual November Wine and Food celebration in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Two cornucopias are seen in the flag and state seal of Idaho. There is also one seen in the state seal of North Carolina, the state seal of New Jersey, the coat of arms of Colombia, Panama, Peru and Venezuela, and the Coat of Arms of the State of Victoria, Australia, symbolising prosperity."




Do yo see the adorable pitcher? :-)


Pinky told me she enjoys creating special tablescapes for friends and family. She said, "I just love to do it, plus, it seems to me that it tells people that they are SPECIAL and I enjoy them being here." Pinky, I could not have said it better! In just one sentence you perfectly summed up what tablescaping is ALL about!


You may view more of Pinky's wonderful tablescapes and her lovely home on Rate My Space by clicking HERE.

Dinner plates: Wal-mart, several years ago
Pumpkin Salad Plates: Wal-mart, last year and this year, too
Chargers: Target
Flatware: Christmas Tree Shop
Tablecloth: Christmas Tree Shop,
Embroidered napkins: HomeGoods
Beaded Pumpkins: Wal-mart, last year
Cornucopia: Pinky made it!

Did you get a chance to see all the awesome "Before and Afters" posted yesterday? If not, just scroll down to the next post and enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Thanksgiving Tablescape Welcome to the 45th Metamorphosis Monday!

For this weeks Met Monday, we're going to Bonnie's beautiful home to see how she has transformed her hutch in her breakfast room. When we last saw it around the end of October, it was all decked out for Halloween. Remember this amazing pic?



Well, honey, that was so, three weeks ago! Feast your eyes now! Wow...quite a transformation from Halloween...love it!



Come a little closer for a better view...




Love this guy...he appears to be a tureen. Wouldn't he be gorgeous in the center of a tablescape?! I love the platter he's sitting on, too!




Today's Met Monday has a bonus! Bonnie is sharing her Thanksgiving tablescape. Oh, I see the lower half of the hutch now...do you see the harvest pumpkins?





Another gorgeous Fitz and Floyd tureen is acting as the centerpiece on Bonnie's Thanksgiving table.




Wow, he's huge and fabulous! Perfect for Turkey Day!




I love all the colors...he really is stunning!




Intricately carved, wooden chargers are the base for our place setting...



Love the Johnson Bros. 'His Majesty' salad plates! You'll find a list at the end of this post showing all the items Bonnie used for her tablescape.


Beautiful embroidered napkins with a pretty leaf design...



Your soup will be served in your own little turkey tureen. Love the bark flatware! I've sort of become obsessed with different kinds of flatware lately...wonder who got me on this kick? ;-) You can really see the beautiful tablecloth in this pic...the colors are so perfect for this fall tablescape.




Let's dim the lights and enjoy by candlelight...




Beautiful!




Bonnie, thanks so much for generously sharing your home with all of us. Your hutch is stunning and your Thanksgiving tablescape was a delight!



China: Dinner Plates, Plymouth from Williams-Sonoma and Johnson Bros., 'His Majesty'
Flatware, Glass Turkey mini tureens and Wood Chargers: Panach, which is unfortunately, no long in business
Stemware: Marshall's
Turkey Tureen Centerpiece & Platter: Fitz & Floyd, 'Country Gourmet'
Linens: Tuesday Morning

Love Tablescaping, but don't have a blog?
Do you love playing in the dishes and creating beautiful tablescapes, but don't have a blog on which to showcase those great tablescapes? Well, here's your chance! Each Saturday, during the month of December, I will publish photos of your tablescapes, to share with readers who visit BNOTP. It can be a holiday tablescape or a regular, non-themed tablescape...it's up to you.

Here's how it works:
Send me 5-6 of your favorite photos of a tablescape you've created, along with a brief description (if you like) of how you created it or where you got your inspiration.

E-mail you pics to betweennapsontheporch@gmail.com with the subject "Saturday Tablescapes." Each Saturday, during the month of December, I will post tablescapes that were submitted by readers/followers of BNOTP.

A few tips:
1. Try taking your pics without using the flash, if possible. Turn on lamps, etc... in the room for light. Your pics will turn out much prettier without the glare of the flash. (Hint: Tripods help in low lighting, although I don't much like using them.)

2. Give us one "overall" shot of your tablescape so we can see the whole table. Then give us some closeups of your place settings, centerpiece and any other details you wish to share.

3. Give us a brief list of the patterns/brands of china, stemware, flatware, centerpiece, etc... you used and where and when you acquired those items.
Here's an example:
China: Lenox, Winter Greetings, Macys, 3 years ago
Stemware: Dollar Store, 2 weeks ago
Centerpiece: Fitz and Floyd, eBay, 2 months ago
Flatware: Pattern unknown

BNOTP readers are an inquisitive bunch...we always want to know the name of your china, stemware, etc...and where and how long ago you bought it, so we can go buy some, too! :-) If it's no longer available, break it to us gently. ;-)

Please list the elements you use, as I've shown in the above example in your e-mail to me. That will greatly assist in the preparation of the post and will make those folks viewing your tablescape very happy people. :-)

Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll reply via a comment here on this post and will try to amend the above information to include any additional details I've overlooked.


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Please do not add your link below until your Met Monday post is actually published to your blog.

Fabulous "Before and Afters" await your visit: