Spring in the Cupboard

Spring has Sprung in my Holiday Cupboard.

I call it my "holiday cupboard" because it always gets

decorated with whatever season and holiday is close by.

I found it several years ago at an antique mall.

The two pieces hadn't been made to go together,

but they got married and are living "happily ever after"

in my lower level sitting area.

This is a small tool box with the best green patina around.

I still had some of my green out from St. Patty's Day,

and since Spring is all about green,

it just stayed around.

Several years ago I couldn't find a seed box with flower graphics,

so I found a suitable box and made my own

with old sheet music and Burpee Seed advertisement graphics.

Now it stays here in the cupboard and holds all sorts of odds and ends.

 

My bunny "Mr. and Mrs." are here.

Old Japan teapots, sugars and creamers are a real favorite of mine.

You see them sprinkled around the sunroom, mostly.

 

Old sugar shaker, that was my paternal grandmother's

and some other vintage green shakers.

(who says they have to match?)

 

...and most of you know how much I love my lambs!

...and painted white suitcases stacked on top.

(just painted them with interior wall paint)

Hope you're enjoying Spring Decorating.

I'm linking up with Shelia for her

Heart of the Home Party

"Favorite Cupboards"

and these other great parties.

come by for a visit if you have time.

  

             

                             

Hope to see you Thursday afternoon

to start the party for

Have a great week!

(good grief, it was a record breaking 86 here on Sunday)

too hot, too soon, for me!

love you all,

Debra

Spring Bling

From opening a new space at Relics Antique Mall

to re-doing the Laundry Room,

I finally set down long enough

 to play with some new enameled "Springy" charms.

These are just a few...

The palest of pink roses...

"Pocket Watch" enameled charm...

Vintage crucifix...

and some French inspired "Paris" enameled charms.

Drop by my Etsy Shop  and check out the Spring Bling!

I'm having a 15% off Spring Sale

just type in spring2011 at checkout.

The sun is shining and the birds are singing,

Hope you're having a great weekend!

love you all,

Debra

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Vintage Inspiration Friday #31 Spring Garden Cart

The itch to get my hands in the dirt got the better of me yesterday afternoon.

After all, it was in the upper 30's when I decided to make a run to Lowes,

and buy some perennials for this little project.

Of course, there was only one checkout,

and there were other fools out there just like me!

(insert chattering of teeth and blue fingers)

So...I've had this little vintage garden cart for the last 5 years

stuck under the deck, only doing a few odd jobs around the yard.

But after seeing one today

 that has been planted with creeping phlox for the last few years,

I decided to put one together for myself.

Sorry no photo from the one from Spring Creek,

but it was really sweet with teensy blooms spilling over the edges

in all the lovely pinks and lavenders.

I added some daffodils and pink hyacinths in with the mix.

Don't know how that will work for the long run,

but I was desperate for some planting fun...sheesh...desperate.

It's a little decrepit,

 and my husband has threatened to set it by the curb on trash day.

Just look at those fabulous wheels...

I'm thinkin' it's best to be in one spot.

Here's the sort of look I'm going for, although this isn't creeping phlox.

(google images)

Lot's of work to do outside,

so I'm hoping the weather cooperates!

What kind of gardening fun have you all been up to?

Here's some random vintage inspiration from last week:

White Birdcages

Fishtail Cottage

Pretty Organization

One Girl in Pink

Spring in England

Happy Homemaker UK

Ruffled Purse

Mary's Meanderings

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Have a great weekend, everyone!

hugs and love,

Debra

Raising the Bar

                                 Shhhhhhh....This is a surprise post for my St. Louis kids.

Their Anniversary is coming up later this Spring

and I love to surprise them with something vintage.

They are big fans of the local breweries of St. Louis.

If you've never been, then it's the home of Anheuser Busch

Schlafly, and tons of other smaller companies,

with lot's of great little urban pubs.

So when we found this Farberware Bar Set I knew they'd love it.

I've checked the Internet and can't find any information

so I'm not sure how old it is, but the wicker covers just knocked me out!

On second thought, they may need to arm wrestle me for that  thermos.

Here's a photo from our trip last fall.

Incredible house...

Their "Restoration Hardware-ish" Dining Room

Happy Early Anniversary, kiddos!

see you two at Easter!

(xoxoxox, mom)

Aren't they cute?

I don't look old enough to have them as kids.

yeah, right...

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