Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Carrier filled for Spring

I mentioned last week, that each time I'm at the other house packing the endless number of "things", that a few of them inevitably end up in my tote bag to come over here and join the other decor tidbits. I'm careful not to be too blatant, otherwise hubbs will look at me like, "we're supposed to be packing this stuff, not playing with it." sorry, I have to play...




The pink vintage bunny planter, majolica rabbit plate, and Fitz and Floyd Berry Platter were my spoils from last weekend.



This platter has some cracks and chips,
 but I fell in love with the raised basket weave design.



so Springy.



This little guy has no markings, but I did a Google search and it appears that he's Shawnee Pottery from the 50's...old bunny, real old bunny. He's all cotton candyish sweet pink with lots of little crazing.






Last year none of my daffodils bloomed. I don't know why, but there weren't even any bloom pods, just greens... what a disappointment. And this year only a few, so I wanted to enjoy them while I could. Last year I planted a few hyacinth bulbs in the same area, that did come up. When I went to cut them, some bees were eagerly working on them, so I left a few behind for them. They make a petite bouquet in one of my small Staffordshire white Ironstone pitchers.




I've always loved the unique shape of this hexagonal soup tureen. I can't decide if it's ironstone or ceramic, but it's different. And it's small enough to decorate with. I've changed out this carrier several times since I've been at this house. I only  have a few places to "decorate", so this is doing double duty to help with my decorating addiction.



And if course, I've never met a white carrier that I didn't love.
This is a strawberry carrier, with slats in the bottom,
sitting on the small bench in front of the wicker settee. 
I didn't have enough room for my coffee table here,
 but this old tool caddy bench fit perfectly.



The weather is confused here; it thinks we're still in March. It's been so windy today and chilly. Hopefully it will be in the 70's again by the weekend; the Iris are starting to come up. Hope you're having a wonderful week!

joining in on these parties:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
It's a Party at DIY by Design
Blissful Whites at Timewashed
Treasure Hunt at From My Front Porch to Yours
Creative Friday at Jen Rizzo
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home
Shabbilicious Friday at Shabby Art Boutique
Simple and Sweet Friday at Rooted in Thyme

xoxo,


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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

The Marketplace: Etsy and Boutique Showcase

Hello Everyone and Happy Monday!
Welcome to The Marketplace!
Ready for some Spring Shopping?

Hope you have some fun items to share with us this week,
this link=up is open to anyone that has a selling site.
So let's see what great items we had last week:



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Mademoiselle Tresors






HensinDaisies






DelightfulCuriosities




Vintage Marble Pears


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If you missed last week's link up,
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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,


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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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