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.



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.



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!


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



Friday, April 4, 2014

Be Inspired #183

Hi Everyone, so glad you're here! It's time to put on your Spring party hats and link up all that you've been up to last week. The warmer weather has all of us itching to get out the bunnies and the rest of the barnyard to decorate for Spring and Easter. So share your posts and then stay to check out some of the rest of the ideas and inspiration. Here are some great links from last week:



Linsey at the Farmhouse Porch has gathered some wonderful feedsack pillows
and framed another vintage sack for a Farm Fresh Spring Entry.




Rita from May Days shares some of the wonderful
 Blue and White from around her home.
This platter and plate collection is amazing!!




Mixing Patterns with pillows with Jenna from The Painted Apron
oh my gosh, that rabbit pillow is adorable!






Katie from  Let's Add Sprinkles painted and reupholstered
a wonderful old settee for her sunroom. 








from Ms Moosey's Open House.
Always amazing what white paint can do!



Cindy has been freshening up the Dish Cupboard with 
Bunnies, Burlap and Boxwood for Spring at Beaux R'eves.
(I hope this little guy isn't for dinner!)





and Diane from An Extraordinary Day
shared her cake decorating and how to Tweak a Cake Mix.

Thanks gals for joining in!


And if you missed any posts this week, 
then just click on the thumbnail images at the top of this post.


Hope you're ready to share all the fun and inspiration
 you've been cooking up this week!



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