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Friday, March 25, 2022

Easter Picket Fence Centerpiece

Monday I looked out my kitchen window and oh my gosh, there were little yellow blooms on one of my forsythia bushes. Now there were only a few, but how fitting that they show up in time for the official start of Spring! So today, all four of the bushes have blooms and I'm hoping to get out this weekend to snip a few branches to bring indoors.






In honor of the real thing blooming, I wanted to change up my wooden bucket with Narcissus blooms to faux forsythia. And of course I added some sticks back in to the mix... somehow they look more real to me when some woodsy naturals are added.




Some of you may remember this fun little picket fence garden box from years ago. For some reason I only think of using it in the springtime. Maybe it's because it just screams "g-a-r-d-e-n" and flowers, and of course it needs a big fat rabbit to top it off.









This is my paper mache bunny from the early 80's that I bought at a little boutique antique shop about 40 years ago. I love his sweet face and the subtle hint of pink ears and bunny whiskers. A local artsy couple created hand-made critters and I was lucky enough to snag him at an Easter sale. He's a bit bottom heavy for the garden box but I built up the bottom with moss and coaxed him in. 








French seed packets of variety carrots are snugged inside a whitewashed clay pot.
And a pastel plaid wired ribbon makes a perfectly dapper knotted tie.








There seem to be rabbits multiplying around the house??? ...same at yours? I'm slowly getting out the Easter goodies, and have been working on the Dining Room today. I found some new fabric for a Spring tablerunner, and I'm excited to see how that works out. 




Here's that post from our last house






For the first week of Spring we're having a few cold and nasty days. I think I even saw a snowflake today but I'm mentally denying it and waiting for a weekend warmup. Here are a little couple that have decided to visit every day, and clean up the birdseed. There are several lakes in our old subdivision so we have a multitude of Canadian Geese. It's egg laying season any day now, so she's sucking up the calories. They're a bit messy, but really cute.





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22 comments:

  1. I love the little picket fence. It looks like Mr. Rabbit is out in his garden, getting ready for Easter. So cute.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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    1. thanks so much Carol. He's just a favorite holiday fella. Gotta love those pink ears!

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  2. So cute Debra. Love your picket fence box and cute rabbit. I just scored an old ice cream bucket and I am going to paint it white like yours. Have a great day. xoxo

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    1. Oh Wonderful Kris!!! can't wait to see it with your amazing touch on it!!

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  3. This is gorgeous! I really like those yellow flowers!

    Alexandra
    OnRockwoodLane.com

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    1. thanks so much Alexandra, forsythia is one of my favorite spring shrubs!

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  4. Debra, this is inspiring! I'm working on a garden party theme, and your little garden box would come in handy. I need to find someone to make me one for future use. Love your bunny! The fact that you have had him for over 40 years makes my heart sing. Like you, I have holiday pieces bought many years ago and still enjoy pulling them out. Honestly it's difficult to find wonderful pieces made locally or in the US. I'm not inclined to buy decor made of resin and made in China. Thanks for sharing, Debra. It's delightful!

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    1. thankyou Sarah, I LOVE this bunny. I was thinking this morning about the fact that I had a few holiday pieces that are so very special, and most of them are ooak. I've had to be so careful with him since we've moved so many times. Can't wait to see your garden party theme! That's the sort of thing I can really get excited about! Happy Thursday!

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  5. Absolutely precious! Happy upcoming Easter to you!

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    1. thanks so much, Happy Easter to you too, it will be here before we know it!

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  6. I remember how messy geese can be. And so loud! They were on our back porch every single day wanting me to feed them. I of course couldn't help myself so the messes were my fault. Loved your centerpiece. Even the ribbon around the bunnies neck is so pretty. Love all the color. pinned

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    1. thanks Cindy, I hear you on feeding them. I can't resist a hungry critter. They're pretty funny and the mommy is always hungry!

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  7. I too love the picket fence. I need to look and see if I can find some for my decor. I love my bunnies. Yes, I have several. I love spring. I am so ready for warmer weather.

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  8. Oh my. I love that sweet paper mache´ bunny. What an adorable face. I love the picket fence box too. It is perfect for spring.

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  9. Such a cute table display for Spring.

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  10. So pretty and springy! We've had lots of forsythia blooming this past month, but I like the idea of the faux branches. And I love your bunny!

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace! I'm featuring you this week.

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  11. Debra,
    I love your picket fence. It looks so spring like and beautiful on your table. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2022/04/thursday-favorite-things-party.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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  12. Just popping in to let you know I'm featuring this post tomorrow on Farmhouse Friday. It's absolutely adorable. Thanks for linking up!

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  13. That bunny is adorable, Debra. The vignette with the picket fence is really cute! I'm featuring this little guy at the next FWF party. Thank you for sharing :)

    hug,
    Rachelle

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  14. Debra, I love your nesting couple! I hope they delight you with little goslings soon... I love your rabbit in her fence box!! She is beautiful at 40 years young and the whole display is adorable!!! Yes, rabbits have been multiplying over here, too. Happy to feature your sweet post at SYS #341 for you this evening.

    Happy spring and I hope the snowflakes have stayed away,
    Hugs,
    Barb :)

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  15. Using those french seed packet is just over the top fabulous. I enjoyed that you used a bucket for your Forsythia and of course the picket fence surround. Its so well done I pinned it to my Easter board.

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  16. Love the picket fence! I can't wait for my forsythia to bloom. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen

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