Spring is here and the Birds are out!

Hello my friends, happy first day of Spring!

 

oh my,

it is an absolutely gorgeous day here in Utah.

 

I have loved having my sheep collection out on my kitchen table, but after the first sighting of a Robin in my garden;

I was ready for a change.

 

I made this giant nest last year using the trimmings from my Trumpet vine.  I had planned on dressing it up.  I tucked in a few large feathers here and there and then it sat in my craft room for an entire year.  Can you believe it?

 



I believe things happen for a reason and this just so happens to be one of those times.  It wasn't until after I saw my friend, Joanne's gorgeous nests that I knew just what I wanted to do with mine.  I will be sharing a tutorial on it later.  Joanne may be selling some at 'fleology', a vintage flea market in May.  It doesn't feel right to share until after that.  :)

 



 

You know you can never stop with just one.  (wink)

I dressed up a couple more small nests that I already had.  Wouldn't it be fun to have one sitting at each place setting?

 

 

I've set the table for a spring luncheon.

 

I laugh when I look at these darling egg plates.  I saw them at Pier 1 and I tried really hard, (honest I did) to not buy them. Well, when hubby and I was in St. George I caved and ran in and

 picked up a set. 

 

It's a set of 4 and they have 1-4 eggs on each.

 

I scored these gorgeous mother of pearl napkin rings at a thrift shop.  I had to pay $10, but they were marked $35.  The entire box is mother of pearl.  It's as pretty as the rings.

 

The bird spheres are a recent gift from my secret pal in a club that I am in.  It just happened to be my cousin, Betty this year.  She knows my love for birds!

 

I found a set of pretty 4 season plates by Currier and Ives last year.  This one is 'Spring'.

 

I just bought the bird figurines at 'Vintage Whites' last weekend.  The seller dropped them from $16 to $12 for me.  One might say that she made me an offer I couldn't refuse.  lol! 
 

 I love the soft subtle colors.

 



 

The bird plates are perfect for dessert.  I bought them at Home Goods last year.  Another tried, but couldn't resist purchase.

 

I've elevated them a little on an old chippy grate.

I added  scalloped edged purple teacups.  I love how they bring the purple blossoms out in the plates.  You guessed it, both cups and plates are thrift finds.

 

Last year everything bloomed about a month early.  I remember having blossoms to add to my spring table.  This year they are still in bud.

 



 

Another thrift find bird is holding tarnished silver spoons.

And these cuties are shakers.

 



 

I hung my teacup trio made by my friend, Dolly from the chandy.

 

 

I'm wishing you and EGG-tra special first day of Spring!

 

To see just how much I love birds. . .check out my

Sweet Tweets board on Pinterest.

 

hugs,

Jann

 

I will be sharing with these lovely parties:

Thoughts of Home

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

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