Spring in the Entry

I haven't shown this little spot in my Entry Hall for awhile, because actually I have two "Entry" areas, and this one often feels like Cinderella to the Stepsisters. The light can be tricky here, but today with a little sunshine and a new Spring-y vignette it got a little attention.

I had it in my head for white tulips this year, 

so they're filling a basket along with a twiggy wreath.

My sis made me this wonderful moss covered "O" for Christmas,

and I loved the black ticking stripe ribbon she chose.

Two of my lambies are grazing in the lantern.

I think they look like they're in church with all the Gothic arches.

I always love tulips for Spring. 

This little Eastlake dresser was black for many years, but a couple of years ago in my crazy "paint everything in the house" mode, it got the "white" treatment.

Gray washed French Laundry Basket underneath for extra cold weather gear.

Here's a shot from a little further out from the Dining Room...

...and this from the Living Room.

I have a larger header I need to get painted for over the door.

This looks a little too small, now that I'm looking at it.

It's the width of the door, but with windows on each side,

it needs something chunkier.

OK, where's my can of white paint?

Now that I think about it,  I don't think I've shown my twin boxwood topiaries for ages. I bought these ten years ago before  The Bombay Company went out of business. An expensive purchase at the time, but they were for our younger daughter's wedding, and I never regretted it.

Here tied with a French Script wired ribbon.

I realized when painting this petite little dresser

that there are reasons some things are painted black...

It had large gaps between the wood pieces on the side which I had to fill with wood putty before the second coat of paint. Totally hidden by the black color, they were glaring when the white paint went on. It's still a little rough, but I love the size and this is where gloves and scarves are kept.

As you can see, I'm not a perfectionist.

The hardware got a paint job too.

That works for me on Shabby pieces.

Have you entered the Give Away?

You'll want to check out Lucy's wonderful Etsy shop.

Just click here to enter

joining in on these parties:

Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
Timewashed for Blissful Whites
From My Front Porch to Yours for Treasure Hunt
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Stone Gable for TTT
 French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
The Charm of Home  for Home Sweet Home
Jennifer Rizzo
Craftberry Bush
Debbie's Pin Party
The Dedicated House
Cozy Little House

Hope you're having a great week,

Thursday I'm headed to Leola's Vintage Home and Garden Open House.

Can't wait to see what they have for Spring!
(I'll be sharing the fun this weekend)

xoxo,

Have you herd...?

Yes, it's a "herd", cause there are more than just a few.

They've been congregating in their favorite spot...

on the buffet in the Dining Room.

And then I realized a have a few others here, too.

Some elk and deer on my German die cut calendars.

It's a beautiful day here,

hope yours is as well.

I'm letting my sheep distract me,

'cause I have a painting decision to make for my Hall Bath.

I needed touch up paint...

what they mixed for me isn't "touch up" paint!

It doesn't match at all,

so now I have to decide what to do.

I'm not a happy camper...

joining in with:

Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday

A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Knick of Time Tuesday

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

White Wednesday at Faded Charm 

Share the Love Wednesday Very Merry Vintage Style

What's it Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Thriftin' on a Thursday at Savvy City Farmer

xoxo,

A Holiday Miracle

This has to be one of the sweetest things I've ever seen.

 You know I love lambs...and a good cashmere scarf!

Just click on the adorable lambs.

Happy Sunday,

What I managed to snag while in St. Louis...

We didn't get to some of our regular antique spots like, Big Bend, Treasure Aisle, or Warson Woods, but we did make it to my favorite little shops, Tin Roof and White Swan Antiques (University City, corner of Bruno and McCausland). These are true antique "stores" not a mall. There are always great finds and good buys.

So there's this little chip on the rim,

but who cares, this Majolica was only 12 dollars!

Books for 80 cents.

immaculate grain sack, rusty yellow garden tool,

and gravy boat from England.

Since painting the Living Room "white" this summer,

I've started collecting white matte pottery for the mantle.

Anyone know about either of these white pieces?

They didn't have any markings.

And another of my small obsessions,

Biscuit tins. and if they're plaid...

well, just get outta my way!

whoops, another biscuit tin, this time in green

and a silver plate heavy platter for 5 bucks that has a little copper showing through...

nothing that a few strategically placed goodies won't take care of.

(good grief, I can't believe I haven't shown off my million dollar velvet pumpkin!)

this sweet baby isn't old, but I have Christmas plans for him.

and my next project...

...with "help"!

xoxo,

Vintage Inspiration Friday #32

(This post is from the Spring, but I love doing Magazine Inspired projects,

if you're new here, I hope you'll click on new posts!

I'm joining Debbie at Blogging and Babbing

xoxo Debra)

It seems like I've been all about flowers and floral arrangements lately.

I guess that's what "Spring" does to me...

I just love to incorporate the colors of nature back into life.

pinks, yellows, lavenders...

and of course green.

And combine that with Easter coming up,

then I want an extravaganza of blooming beauty.

The watering can and umbrella are both hanging,

but I put together one of my watering cans with some faux silks

 and have it setting in my sunroom so I can enjoy the view.

My love for lambs and sheep is showing here

with this precious little children's book,

Little Lamb's Hat

Don't you love the eyebrows on this little guy?

(do bunnies have eyebrows?)

Each season I love to change out my sunroom quilts and decor.

Last year I found this wonderful old quilt with all the colors of Spring,

More Sunroom next week!

And here are a few entries from last week!

A Rosy Note

Tulips and More

(a new linky photo party)

Erin's Art and Gardens

Doilie Bowls

(don't these look like a bunch of little butterflies?)

612 Riverside

Vintage Trophy Ribbons

The Feathered Nest

Happy Spring

And the winner from the VIF participants

Give Away is:

Linda from Itsy Bits and Pieces

Thanks so much to all of you who participate and support

Vintage Inspiration Friday!!

Please grab my party button for your post and sidebar.

Hope you can join in;

anything vintage or vintage inspired!

I'm linking up with these parties today,

drop by for a visit if you can.

Have a great weekend!

love you all,

Debra