A hint of Spring

I've been playing on the sunporch again.

Hope you guys don't go

"oh no...not again."

Sort of like Meryl Streep at the Oscars.

Gosh, I love that woman...she is so down to earth.

I know why I like piddle-ing out here.

It's because it's sort of like playing "dress-up".

I get to pick out a new dress and accessories for my wicker pieces...

change up my little coffee table my Daddy made for me...

and now dream of Spring, that feels right around the corner.

Someday when I'm brave I'll show you where I keep all my pillows and quilts.

I'm a hoarder.

I love changing out the color schemes with each new season.

I'm lovin' a little bit of pink...

uh-huh...you see a rabbit...

can Easter be far behind?

hey...what's that?

someone's pretty lazy,

and lovin' the warmer weather!

If you haven't come by for the new weekly party,

scroll down to the next post. 

It will be up all week for your browsing pleasure...

(I'm afraid my pocket book is going to take a hit!)

And Nancy's Give Away of a  $50 Gift Certificate

is still on until Saturday at Midnight.

Joining in with these great parties:

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll thru Life

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Tuesday's Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Knick of Time Tuesday at Knick of Time

White Wednesday at Faded Charm

Primp Your Stuff at Primp

Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Thriftin' on a Thursday at Savvy City Farmer

Show and Tell at My Romantic Home

Air You Laundry at Freckled Laundry

Redoux

Countdown to Spring at Domestically Speaking

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Hope you're having a great week!

Monday Marketplace, Today's the Day

First of all, thanks for the great response to my idea post for this new party. I had intended on coming by to thank each one of you individually, but we had an out of town funeral yesterday, and by the time we got back home, I was wiped out. So please know how much I appreciate hearing from each of you...so many  new commenters, yay!! 

There are so many parties out here, I just want you to know this is not just "another party". I want this to be a relevant way to discover new and creative sellers and products. It's open to anyone that buys or sells on Etsy or from online, Web Boutiques. We may be sorting things out for the first few weeks. I'm hoping we have a good turnout. As I said in my earlier post, depending on you all, I may have separate categories for items.

I had a few questions about how to link up an Etsy item; it's just like linking up a specific blog post. When you right click on the item "name" in Etsy, just choose "copy link address" then join the party. A photo will come up for the item, choose and click and you're in. Please link up only two items from your shop. This party is only for items that are for sale. Please don't link posts on DIY projects or things you have made unless you are selling them. This is a party for items that are for sale. Don't link up to your store, but to an individual item. Remember we will be doing this each week, so you can have an opportunity to showcase new items each week.

 If you're linking up on this venue, I just ask that you join as a follower and that you grab the button that's on the sidebar and link back to Common Ground from your blog. And if you get a chance please blog or Facebook your friends about the new weekly party. This could be like going to a virtual flea market or show each Monday. Wow, who wouldn't LOVE that?

I'll be featuring 3 sellers and their products each week. So for this first week, I'm highlighting three of my sponsors and their products that I really love. 

Antiqued Roses Candleholders

From French Bleu Vintage

French Grains Wall Hanging or Rug

(just like the one I have)

from 107 Vintage

Cottage French Style Ruffle Tea Towel

from Tattered Goods

And even though Kristen isn't a sponsor,

 I'm totally smitten with these great Typewriter Key Bracelets

 that she creates from Sophia's.

Hope you'll run by her blog for this recent post.

OK, everyone...let's have some fun.

And if you sell your item that has been showcased,

please let me know in a comment.

I'm hoping we have a great party!

and if you haven't entered Nancy's Give Away

just click here

xoxo,

How about a Monday Marketplace?

OK, so I have this little idea, and we all know, especially my husband, that my ideas are sometimes time consuming, cost some money, and require heavy lifting...but not this one. 

If you're like me, you like to buy from your blog friends on Etsy, and also like to share the fun of finding those wonderful vintage items and amazing creations. But it's hard knowing what everyone has in their stores. Sometimes we miss great items that we might be looking for, unless the blog author actually does a post on a particular item.

So, here's my idea...

Source: flickr.com via Caressa on Pinterest

I've been thinking of a weekly venue to share some of our Etsy and Online Store products that we would like to showcase. So many of us in blogland have Etsy Shops and/or Online Stores. How about a way to focus on one or two items per week that we have for sale? So many linky parties ask that Etsy items or stores not be linked up. But how about a party that focuses just on that concept? An online marketplace where we could all link up; a way to share with everyone our creations and products.

So, starting this Monday, February 27, I will be hosting a weekly linky party for anyone that sells or has purchased a wonderful product. This link can be to a specific product you sell or even something you've purchased. You may link to a specific blog post, or Etsy item. I'm asking that you NOT just link to your Etsy Shop or Store, but to have a link to a particular item. Then if people want to browse your shop they can, but I want this to be focused on "items" and inspiration, not stores. This is to showcase  individual sellers and their products. And as much as we love the big online companies, this is not about those products...just individual Etsy Shops and Online Boutiques.

This coming Monday, (I'll post a linky sometime mid-day on Monday) let's say you link up one or two items from your shop. These can be handmade items or vintage items. Depending on your interest and participation, I might have linky "catagories" for products, but for now let's just see about a turnout.

so, how about it...?
Let me know if you're interested
 or think this might be a fun way to shop!

*This is not to take away from Sponsored Advertising on blogs

just a way to see what products are out there.

and if you haven't entered 

Nancy's Give Away 

scroll down to the next post!

Give Away with Nancy

If you've read Nancy's Daily Dish for long, you know she's not just about Transferware. Nancy decorates in a French Country and English Country mix that I really adore. The kitchen truly is the heart of Nancy's home.

She's a wonderful cook, 

and oftentimes her family are her endearing assistants.

She has everything "transferware" that I love, 

and knows how to style it!

Two of my favorite posts have been Garden related themes in tablescapes

She knows how to use wonderful vintage elements

to create a one of a kind tablescape.

And Nancy know's how to transform a home into a beautiful and comfortable retreat. She's not afraid of using pattern and color to create her own individual style. Below is her wonderful sitting area of the Master Bedroom.

Nancy's Etsy Shop is filled to overflowing 

with every type of transferware imaginable!

Go take a peek, then come back to tell me what you'd love to have.

If you aren't yet a follower of Nancy and I please join us.

Now go have fun planning how you would use your $50.00 Gift Certificate,

then come back over here and leave that comment!

Super easy to enter!

If you'd like extra entries you can blog about this Give Away

and also "Like" Nancy on facebook

(just leave an extra comment for each.)

Nancy is also sharing a discount code with my readers

COMMONGROUND for an automatic 15% off.

and if you haven't joined in for

 Vintage Inspiration Friday

just scroll down to the next post!

xoxo,

Vintage Inspiration #78 Let's Dish

Last week on Vintage Inspiration Friday I talked about an interesting topic for me, and that was the Aesthetic Movement and it's influence specifically on Transferware. Today I wanted to share some photos and a link to one of my favorite blogs on the subject of Transferware. Many of you know Nancy from Nancy's Daily Dish. She is a collector and seller, and someone who is beyond knowledgeable on the subject. Here are just a few photos of Nancy's wonderful collection and tablescapes. Her collection gives her the opportunity to share so many lovely seasonal and Holiday table settings.

Recent Valentine's Day post

Wonderful Red Transferware Teapots

Gorgeous Christmas display

Thanksgiving Table

A beautiful Winter Tablescape in White 

And look at this Purple Transferware,

just perfect for Easter

Nancy shared with me a link to one of her posts on the Aesthetic Movement

that I in turn want to share with you. 

Just click here, it's a great post!

Tomorrow, Friday 2-24, I'll be starting a Give Away 

for a $50.00 credit for Nancy's Etsy Shop.

So please come back this weekend and enter.

Hey, let's see what was happening last week!

Kelly from the Essence of Home shows us her love

of farmhouse lighting that she uses so well!

And one of our favorite bloggers, who just so happens to be the sister of Kelly,

Kim from Savvy Southern Style, found this wonderful antique box.

Elizabeth from Just Following Jesus shows us how she made

a few items look more "vintage". 

A really beautiful vintage vignette!!

Catherine from Freddie and Petunia

is working on an amazing project creating banquet chairs.

you just have to see this, then head to her newer post.

and Melissa from Made in the South

shares her creative and blingy dressed up wine bottle corks,

You'll love these!!

Hope you can join in for the party,

something "vintage or vintage inspired".

And please have a visible link within your post.

So, what's inspiring you this week?

I'm joining in for these parties:

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday at the Picket Fence

Friday Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home

What Have You Redone at Redoux

xoxo,