Easter Wishes

Here are a few shots of my spring and Easter decor.

I redid my favorite hutch like I do at every holiday.

It helps keep all holiday items contained in one general area so they really make a larger statement.

This little bunny is holding a baby bunny. So cute.

You can barely see him peeking through the grass.

 Darling Egg by Tattered Bits available at Madeleine L'Amour

Vintage Flower Dishes, used to be my grandmothers

 I bought this new bunny today at a local consignment store for $10.00

 and the Ralph Lauren floral tablecloth at TJ Maxx for $12.00

My table is ready for Easter dinner

 Mini Apothecary Jars and Compote bought at a second hand store.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Vintage Violet Collection

I started a "violet" collection awhile back. I love to find anything vintage,

embellished with the little purple flower.

A friend gave me this sheet music -It's a favorite. I placed it on an old mirror for now

Here is a sweet little sugar bowl without its lid, setting upon a stack of vintage saucers with violets on them.

Here is a peek inside a cloche (kinda hard to see)

2 more plates with sweet little violets on them and a tiny

embroidered picture.

I think Spring is Finally Here!

Spring has Sprung....

I am hoping to get out my Easter decor this weekend. It seems like life has been so hectic lately not to mention my whole family just got over being sick. I can't wait for it to warm up so I can get some of my painting projects done in the garage. They have really stacked up over the cold winter.

The tulips and irises are rearing their little heads, I am ready for spring yard clean-up

Have a great weekend

Happy Valentines Day

I hope everyone had a great Valentines Day.

7 years ago.....

I can't believe my son is 7 years old today. Where did those years go?

He left me this darling post-it-note on my laptop the other day. How sweet.

Sometimes he likes to dress up my vignette's around the house with his own "touch".

Lets zoom in and see this a little closer.....

Some weird character from Star Wars...........

Happy Birthday my sweet boy

Some Recent Thrift Store Finds......

It's been awhile since I posted. How have you been? I thought I would post a few recent thrift store scores! It's hard to get motivated to do anything really constructive when it is snowy and cold outside..Can't wait for it to warm up so I can do some painting projects in the garage.

Old Johnson Brothers English Transferware Gravy Boat - Score! $10.00..

I usually don't pay that much but this was love at first sight.

Old ivory colored creamer - $1.00

Sweet little Bavaria China cup $3.00

Old German China Plate - $1.00

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This next platter is

to

die

for

This platter was a splurge at $12.00 I couldn't resist. It is a classic

Love the pheasants and old house. There

are a few chips - it looks well loved, with a story

Old Bell - $.75 (keep high on shelf away from kids)

Crackled and Crazed pitcher $1.00

Awesome beveled mirror - $12.00. Going to paint it white.

Stay Warm!

A new day, a new beginning.....

Every blog, magazine and person I have talked to is talking about how nice it is to de-clutter, organize and clean after the holidays have passed. I am no exception. It almost feels like putting on a pair of cozy sweat pants. Or maybe a pair of favorite jeans, and having them be loose with room to breathe. (Of course I wouldn't know to much about the latter)

Still trying to learn the new camera. Maybe I should take a class?

I wanted to go with a more neutral scheme for the cold winter around here. And mix in mercury glass, tarnished silver etc. It seems cozy. I painted my old pine hutch a lighter creme. I showed it in a previous post at Christmas. It just makes all my thrift store finds really "pop"



My hubby bought these prints for me for Christmas at one of my new favorite local stores. http://www.madeleinelamour.blogspot.com/ They are my favorite gift. Well along with a tureen a good friend gave me (photo below)

All of these pieces came from the thrift store except for the bird and his "crown"

Here is a shot of my mantle. It is still a work in progress.

Why are all my photos slanted? Vertigo? Maybe my house is built on a slant?

Here is a pic of my kitchen cupboards. I really really want to paint my cherry cupboards creme. I just don't have the time and energy at the moment. I keep reading blogs and they keep saying how time consuming it is. Maybe I will just start with the island. Maybe my sisters can come help me?

Here is the beautiful tureen my sweet friend Michelle gave me. "thanks michelle". I even left some of the vintage linens she also gave to me. Love friends that just "get you".

A New Day, A New Beginning, A New Year........

I just wish detoxing my body, recreating myself and cleansing and letting "weight go" was as easy as cleaning house and "lifting" the clutter from my home.

If it were I would be a size 4. Or maybe a 6.

Maybe next year........
Happy January ya'll