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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Spring Inspiration with Mossy, Woodsy Things
No matter where we live, I think we all feel like the days after Valentine's Day allow us a little shift in our thinking. We may still be in the midst of winter and cold weather, but our optimistic hearts and minds tend to want to give permission to thoughts of warmer weather and "Spring".
Monday, March 29, 2021
Easter Celebrations at All About Home #85
Hi Friends, Welcome to the All About Home Link Party.
Thankyou for taking the time to come by
and share your week with us.
March is a busy month for Spring,
April will be here on Thursday
and Easter is this coming Sunday!
We're having some wonderful Spring Inspiration
and great ideas for your Easter celebration.
Labels:
All About Home,
April,
Easter,
March,
spring
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Backyard Naturals Bouquet
One of the reasons I love Fall so very much is the change in the coloring of leaves, flowers, and shrubbery. Where Spring is full of greens and lovely pastel shades of flowers and buds, Fall can be just as amazing visually with all the glorious brilliant color.
Labels:
Autumn,
back porch,
fall,
ironstone,
leaves,
natural elements,
October,
potting bench,
pumpkins
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Farmtable Vintage Bucket with Tulips
Do you have a spot that causes you to be continually thinking about the next fun change-up? The farm table in the Garden Room is one of those spots for me. After all the Easter bunnies and forsythia were put away, I wanted to use this big bundle of white faux tulips before (real tulips) were a thing of the past. Spring flowers and shrubs just don't last long enough!
Labels:
April,
birds,
farm table,
Garden Room,
linens,
spring,
tabletop,
Vintage,
watering can
Friday, March 27, 2020
Spring Goat Cart and Contemplating Life at This Moment
I started out wanting to share my French-y goat cart filled with tulips and forsythia, but then I started writing and this post just tumbled out. I'm just a bundle of emotions this last few weeks. It's not the staying home that is the problem because I haven't been out a lot this last 9 months, but I guess it's the idea that we can't, and all the unknowns that go with that. I want to be honest here, and not put on a happy "mask". I think the last thing we all need is being made to feel like the emotions we are dealing with are wrong or inconsequential. Some of us are doing good and handling it in stride, but if you're having a difficult time that's OK too. We shouldn't be afraid to admit it.
Labels:
bunnies,
Easter,
faux flowers,
forsythia,
Garden Room,
goat cart,
March,
spring
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
In the Pink at All About Home #32
Hi Friends and Welcome,
I sure hope you all are feeling well, and coping with all that's going on in our world around us. It's important to keep a routine if possible, and to keep our mood and spirits "upbeat". If you'd like to take a little break and look for some fun and Spring inspiration then you're at the right place. Thanks so much for coming by to join the party!
Labels:
All About Home,
Easter,
March,
Pink,
spring
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Welcoming Spring With an Antique Crockery Pitcher
Hi Friends, I'm excited today to be joining in with a group that will be starting a new bimonthly Themed Hop. Thank you Cindy from County Road 407, for creating this fun gathering for all of us that are lovers of farmhouse and vintage decor. If you came from visiting CoCo at The Crowned Goat, welcome, I'm so glad that you came by. This month we're sharing our ideas for using crockery in our decor and vignettes.
Labels:
antique,
crockery,
Easter,
farm table,
faux florals,
forsythia,
Garden Room,
March,
pitchers,
spring
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
A Simple Centerpiece for the Garden Room
It's been fun seeing the shrubs, plants and flowers that have emerged here at the new place this Spring and Summer. Mid Spring, I was so excited to see a row of Forsythia at the back of the property line, and even though they were pruned to within an inch of their lives they are now becoming full and giving us a little more privacy.
Labels:
centerpiece,
Garden Room,
hydrangeas,
ice cream bucket,
vintage decor
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Hop Into Easter
Hello Everyone! I have to tell you that this is a special day for me being able to join in on this fun Spring Blog Hop. This last year has been a difficult time due to health issues and a major move. So being able to participate makes me feel like life may be getting back to normal. I'm so glad you're here to help me celebrate! Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home is our talented hostess for this Easter Hop. Thankyou Amber for inviting me along.
Labels:
baker's rack,
bunnies,
Easter,
Garden Room,
quilts,
rabbits,
spring,
Vintage
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Stacking Painted Baskets
I'm very fortunate to have a long wall in the Hearth Room that can handle multiple pieces of furniture, and I've made use of it to bring back two vintage pieces I've had for years. I didn't know how they would look together, but I realized I'd need something of a different size and texture to go between the two.
Labels:
antiques,
baskets,
cupboard,
furniture,
hearth room,
metal basket,
New House Journal,
painting,
prints,
sideboard,
Vintage
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Vintage Easter Joys Blog Hop
Hello Everyone, Happy Easter Week! We've gathered 12 Vintage Lovin' Bloggers together to Celebrate Easter and Spring this week. No matter what the weather, we're all decorated and ready to share the fun of Easter, with a vintage twist.
Labels:
Easter,
home tour,
spring,
Spring Inspiration,
Vintage,
vintage inspiration
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Hop Into Spring Blog Hop
Hi Everyone, I'm so glad you're here today to celebrate Spring and join us with our "Hop Into Spring" Home Tour. My good friend Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home has brought together a group of Bloggers who love to decorate their homes with the colors and warmth of the Spring Season. If you've come from Stacey at Poofing the Pillows, Hello and Welcome to Common Ground. I'm so glad you are here and following the Hop.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Vintage Easter Inspiration
Hi Friends, I know Easter Week is a busy time for all of you, and sometimes we might need a little "extra" last minute inspiration to bring it all together. Maybe you're thinking about the table or a small gift for those special friends and family.
Labels:
bunnies,
cloches,
Easter,
inspiration,
rabbits,
spring,
Spring Inspiration,
tablescapes,
Vintage
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Garden Flower Pot Wreath for Spring
I made this fun Springtime wreath a few years ago after I'd found these old French seed packet labels on Etsy. I added them to some tags and then tied whitewashed flowerpots on the grapevine wreath. Last year I didn't get to use it because it was hidden among a ton of other tubs and boxes in the garage, but this year it's hanging on the mirror on the old door in the Kitchen Sitting Area.
Labels:
branches,
Easter,
flower pots,
Kitchen Sitting Area,
kitties,
mirror,
old door,
seed packets,
spring,
wreath
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Grapevine Bunny Basket
Last week I was wanting something new and fresh for Easter and Spring; something that made a bit of a statement and that was fun and colorful. I was hoping (hopping) for a moss covered rabbit or something organic, so I headed to my favorite local wholesale-type floral shop to see what they had. I found this adorable black/white rabbit (made from some kind of grassy material) with a basket on his back. He was one of three styles of these cuties. Then I browsed their previously made floral arrangements and found an idea that I thought would work...
Monday, November 2, 2015
LED Woodsy Tree and Transitioning from Fall to Christmas
So yesterday, the first thing I saw on my bloglist was a sponsored group of bloggers with Christmas Trees. Please don't get me wrong, I understand all about advertising and sponsored posts, and being out front for the seasonal rush for products, sharing ideas and offers. And it's nothing personal, these are a great group of bloggers. But golly, I'm not ready to have anything Christmas shoved at me just yet. I like to eeeaaaase in to Christmas. I don't like to go "Cold Turkey" and leave out Thanksgiving.
Labels:
Autumn,
Christmas,
decorating,
fall,
leaves,
transition,
tree
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Container Planting and Painting Styofoam Pots
Like most of you, I've been excited to finally get some outside work accomplished. Earlier this Spring we had our deck rebuilt. It was torn down to the studs and given a complete overhaul. This is the point that I can get really negative on the previous owners for neglecting an amazing 10 year old deck and landscape, but I won't do that. So instead I'll tell you how nice it is to have it mostly finished except for some painting we need to do under the floorboards, and how it's quickly becoming a comfortable place to relax and enjoy our beautiful back yard.
Labels:
deck,
flower containers,
flowers,
landscaping,
outside,
patio,
shrubs
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Bunny Silhouette Pillow and Forsythia
I've always planted a forsythia bush or two at each home we've lived in. The last home; the one we are moving from, already had been honored. Several years to be sure, as it is massive and strong. The woody limbs eventually forced over our wooden fence, so we trim the back a little more. But then more trimming means more growth.
So now I have to share my bunny silhouette pillow that I nabbed at Leola's Home and Garden Open House a few weeks ago. Pam had several, all uniquely different. I loved the brown vintage look floral, so I grabbed it first thing!
When I see buds appear I know Spring will be here soon. I almost missed it this year. I saw buds one weekend, and by the next, they were blooming. So last week I cut a few branches to bring home and enjoy.
My older daughter bought me my first galvanized watering can quite a few years ago. Restoration Hardware, one of her favorite places, had a line of vintage inspired sprinklers and garden goods. I was thrilled, and that started me on my quest for old ones.
Looks like he's ready for a tasty nibble.
so cute!
At least with this "new" watering can I don't have to worry about leaks.
Everything is greening up, but lot's of pollen.
I have a Bradford Pear in the back yard here.
Can't wait for it to be in full bloom.
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
Joining in on these parties:
Sundays at Home with Thoughts from Alice
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Inspire Me at A Stroll Thru Life
The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
It's a Party at DIY by Design
xoxo,
Upcycled Vintage Jewelry and Accessories
Labels:
bunny,
Easter,
galvanized,
garden,
pillows,
spring,
watering can,
wicker
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Easy as 1-2-3 Custom Look Wreath
It's September, and you know what I'm doing...
Here it is out on the Sunporch. I'll be showing you the Dining Room a little later, but for now it's on one of my old "Fall" quilts on a wicker chair.
As you can see it's pretty wild, and pretty big;
Fall berries, leaves and Hydrangeas.
I've been making my own wreaths for years, and I almost always use this quick method. One of the best things about it, besides that it's quick, is that this method is easy to take apart, redo, refresh, or reuse at another time.
Start with your basic grapevine twig wreath.
The more crazy twigs the better...
I like a wild, natural, just picked look.
Since I'm a bad DIY blogger, I didn't even think to get pics until I had that wreath hanging up on the mirror, and at that point I wasn't going to take it apart again to show the steps.
sooo...
I just used a few other elements to show how easy it is..
please don't get confused because there are two different wreaths.
I know...I know....
bad blogger.
End of Season sales are a great time to pick up those basic garlands and candle rings. I think this one was a large candle ring that came from Michaels a few years ago. The basic garland ring is of just little Lady Apples. I added the sunflowers a while back so I could use it on my front door, which requires a "skinny" wreath.
Then start layering. I left the Sunflowers and Black-Eyed Susans on the basic apple wreath then added in some Hydrangeas. You can add any blossom mix you like for your season. A Spring wreath might have Tulips and Lilacs on a Forsythia garland. This one I used faux Hydrangea stems, but on my Dining Room wreath I used real dried Hydrangeas. With faux Hydrangeas I sometimes trim the large blooms down.
Now you can see we're adding layers and depth and a lot of interest
with the Apples, Sunflowers and Hydrangeas.
This grapvine twig wreath is actually a little small for this garland, but I wanted to show you how it all goes together. Just use some gardener's twine or floral wire to secure the garland wreath to the twig wreath.
Here's the finished product. I just randomly put this together because
I'll be taking it apart again, but you get the idea.
- A grapevine wreath for the base.
- A garland or large candle ring on top, just tied on with gardener's twine.
- Florals to tuck in for added interst and depth. Sometimes I hot glue them on, other times I just tuck them inside and through the vines.
This one is a little wonky since I didn't secure all the layers... just wanted to show you how easy it is to put a wreath together. I didn't need any special tools, and it doesn't make a big mess.
So here's my original again. It's a little more "Fall", whereas the "step by step" version is a little more "Summer".
You can put together a wreath like this in about 15 minutes.
Super quick and versatile.
If you want to change up your basic wreath each season it's easily done.
Just 1-2-3!
Now, have some fun making your own!
I'll be joining in on these great weekly parties:
Whipperberry
A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesday Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
The Scoop at Cedar Hill Ranch
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Whipperberry
A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesday Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
The Scoop at Cedar Hill Ranch
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House
WOW Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Inspiration Exchange at Ella Claire
DIY by Design
Homework at The Everyday Home
Stone Gable Blog
From My Front Porch to Yours
Share Your Cup Thursday
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Shabby Art Boutique
Jennifer Rizzo
French Country Cottage
The Charm of Home
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
DIY by Design
Homework at The Everyday Home
Stone Gable Blog
From My Front Porch to Yours
Share Your Cup Thursday
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Shabby Art Boutique
Jennifer Rizzo
French Country Cottage
The Charm of Home
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
xoxo,
Labels:
English Cottage,
fall,
faux flowers,
flowers,
garland,
hydrangeas,
wreath,
wreaths
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Snow and lilacs...
...those two things don't go well together.
I guess I could say we were lucky as compared to others of you out there.
Lot's of precipitation, but no accumulation.
Where we are in SW Missouri, it snowed and sleeted all day yesterday but didn't stick much. At one point yesterday evening the flakes were HUGE. It was really beautiful... just not for May. So I decided since I wasn't getting out, that I'd redo the faux florals in my urn here in the entry. I'd had daffodils and forsythia in this for early Spring and Easter.
Easter
I have a teensy pet peeve...
I like to keep my faux flowers seasonal.
I can't have geraniums at Christmas
or tulips in the Fall.
They have to stay seasonal and current.
I'm sure these will be changed out again by the end of the month...
maybe daisies by then.
(I'm hoping I'll have daisies by the end of the month...)
Here's a snow pic from the deck and my kitchen window.
Can you see the lilac bush on the other side of the fence?
(bad photo, I know. I don't have a zoom lens for distance.)
yes...it's not mine,
and it's in my neighbor's yard.
a bachelor...
and it drives me crazy.
But my arms aren't long enough to grab a branch
and harvest a bouquet.
I have to admit I've had fleeting thoughts of sneaking over the fence by cover of darkness. We watched Zero Dark Thirty last night and I think that those high tech night vision goggles and other gear might work for this kind of mission. (just kidding...I wouldn't do that...just a little temptation of the blooming kind). What can I say...I was spoiled when I was young. We had two massive bushes of lilacs and we had fresh bouquets all over the house, this time of year.
So I just have to look at it and imagine a wonderful fragrant lilac bouquet
filling an ironstone pitcher or a large crystal vase.
I've thought of planting my own bush,
but I haven't found a good spot for one.
excuses...excuses.
so I'll try to enjoy some silk ones and maybe find a room spray
or candle that will make me think they're real.
and while we're here,
you can see that some of my birdies are back here in the Entry.
This is what you do if it's too cold for the sunporch...
...and you're really lazy.
good thing there are two sofas...
one for each lazy kit kat.
joining in with these parties this week:
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
joining in with these parties this week:
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Hope you're having a great weekend,
I'll try to behave...
xoxo,
Labels:
cats,
Entry,
faux flowers,
flowers,
kitties
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