Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A little touch of Spring...

Nothing like a day or two in the 50's to get me started thinking about Spring. And since Easter is a little early this year, I thought I'd try to get a few things changed up. My hallway sideboard is where most of the Valentine goodies had been displayed so naturally, it had to be first. I like to start with clean slate, so I just take everything off of it and hopefully, I come up with something different.




The outside of this wreath was the one I had up during the Holidays, just a basic organic, mossy wreath, but for Spring it needed some color, and before I knew it a moss covered bunny had nestled itself inside. A small forsythia wreath and a petite bundle of blooms filled it out. If you remember, this big gold frame held the faux chalkboard, that now I just popped out to be open against the old window.






The galvanized chalkboard drawer also stayed, and now it's holding my sweet Easter Greeting and an ironstone pitcher filled with faux mini tulips.



This is a moss covered rabbit I found at Michael's a few years ago, who fits perfectly inside the old wicker basket.



Not a good photo, 
but my rabbit casserole on an old ironstone platter.





This is as far as I've gotten with the Spring decorating, as yesterday I got knocked down with the flu. I thought that maybe I was going to escape it...but no... At least I've had my Downton Abbey Season 2 to keep me company. Between a fever and all those episodes, I've found myself  "thinking" in Mrs. Hughs voice. sad...so very sad. And I won't even start on Matthew's tragic demise.




OK, happier thoughts!!!


Have you entered the Give Away for the Gift Certificate?
It ends tonight!

Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
Timewashed for Blissful Whites

xoxo,

The Marketplace: Etsy and Online Shopping Party

Happy Tuesday Everyone!
Time to join  the party
with all your Etsy items and Online Shops.
Here are just a few of the fun links from last week:


Karen Mary Butterfly




from StellabyStar





from Mammabellarte




Rustic French Country Key Holder



VintageGoodness1


Just checking to see if you've entered 
the Give Away with EpicLinen 
for a $30 Gift Certificate and 20% off Discount Code.





Remember, this is a link party for items that are For Sale, only. Link up to 3 items from your shop or store with individual links to purchase, if possible. A blog post about your items will also work, if you're selling. And if you're here to shop, then we're so glad to have you! And since this link is open all week, be sure to check back throughout the week for new listings.

Have fun browsing...





Sunday, February 17, 2013

What I would have missed...

I'm a late convert to Downton Abbey. I know... it's been the talk of blogs for the last two years, but my husband wasn't interested in watching it, so like a foolish ninny, I didn't make the effort to try to watch it on my own. This 3rd season I was determined to get him won over, but after 10 minutes in on the first episode, he gallantly handed me the remote and wished me a jolly time watching without him. (Insert an "Oh, Robert" kind of sigh and downward glance.)

I'd debated the amount of time it would take for me to try to "catch up" by watching Seasons 1 and 2. Spending a few minutes on the Internet speed viewing some "recap" videos actually gave me a good grasp of the storyline and characters.  But deep down I knew that if I was going to do this right, I would have to invest in it and take the plunge with a totally immersed commitment.

I'm so glad I did, because I would have missed all of this:


The Edwardian Clothing of 1912 to 1914.
One of my favorite periods.





oh my, the hats!



Devoted Sisters...




The Fox Hunt 



with more wonderful clothing...






The lustful attraction...



and THE Scandal of it all...



The Amazing Interiors of Downton






 The Tablescapes




The Flower Show



 The Sibling Rivalry



 Smoking and Plotting



The Meany



When keeping your mouth shut causes so many problems...
  


Wistful Angst
(with more wonderful interiors)



On again...off again...



The Bickering



Priceless One liners...


with more interiors...



Tea for Two...or One


I realized that I could watch on my laptop with Netflix, but only, Season 1. They don't have Season 2 yet on streaming, so I'm joining Hulu to get Season 2. If you want to get up to date, it's possible. Do tell...are you a fan from the beginning, or are you just a little late to the ball?

Wish me luck and Tally Ho!

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