Restyle

Last weekend I decided that I needed to add a little ‘SPICE’ into the boudoir.

Get your mind out of the gutter,( hee-hee) that’s not what I’m talking about.

I went for a quick and easy restyle.

Not really changing much, just mixing it up a little.

Before:  This is the bedding I have had on for the last two months.

Now, don’t get me wrong.  I love this quilt.  It’s one I made from Aunt Gracie fabrics.  Just needed a change.

See, no big change.  I just switched quilts and a few of my bed pillows.  The floral pillow and white throw are new purchases from Ikea.  Yes, my wall is still yellow.  Don’t know why, it got lost somehow. I am linking this pic. with It’s a very cherry world for her Rednesday.  Be sure and check it out.

Bedroom window – before

After. . .Just added a couple of new plates and moved the burlap/muslin wreath that was on the wall by the bed.

Added some burlap bows to the curtain rod to tie in with the wreath.

Found this little crystal branch holder at T.J Maxx for only $6.  I’m sure that it was meant to hold a towel. It worked great to display one of my smaller quilts.

I ordered this pillow from Pottery Barn.  Had to have it because of the redwork and birds.  J.F.Y.I.  if interested, it is on sale in their clearance section for $10.00 less than I paid.

At first I just added burlap to the lamp.

Then I added the poppy.  Not sure if I like it.  What say you?

No change on my mantel.  Just my junky old wood pieces that I love!  Notice the T.V. below.  I’m not crazy about a T.V. in the bedroom but sometimes you just have to let a man have his way.

I’m linking this pic with ‘for her ‘table top Tues.’ (Yahoo, I figured out how to do this.  Technology, not my God given talent).  I’ve just recently started exploring the BIG wide world of blogging.  Having so much fun!  Too many fav’s.    Not really a table, but same idea.  Be sure and check her blog out.

We recently purchased this new red cabinet to replace my old dresser.  I haven’t done too much with it yet.

Like I said, no big changes.  Just a quick and easy restyle.

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Holy Macaroni. . .

Look what Mother Nature brought to our home last night.

Is it April (almost May) or Nov.?

Mother, you know your big Mother’s Day celebration is coming up soon.  You should be in a better mood than this!

Speaking of Mother’s Day, don’t forget to sign up as a follower and comment so that you will be included in my give away.

I love and appreciate your comments.  They brighten my day!

Two paper birdhouses.  One large and one small.  They would be sweet under a cloche.

Here’s a peek if you didn’t see what they are.

This is just a sample of a couple of them.

I will be doing the drawing on Mother’s Day.

This is what I did with mine.

Looking at this pic makes me think, “Hmmm, those living room walls are in dire need of some color.”

Maybe come Fall.  Too busy tackling outdoor projects right now.  Bead board on the ceiling would be SWEET!

Flutter-by Give Away. . .

I shared a link of my birdhouse tree with a new blog I found, ‘French Country Cottage’.  Be sure and check out her darling pergola.

In celebration of Mothers everywhere and to thank my followers I will be doing a give away of two of the birdhouses.   Check them out on my ‘Project Complete’ post.  Drawing will end on Mothers Day.

Your name will be put in for becoming a follower.

I will also add your name every time you leave a comment on a post between now and then.

GOOD LUCK! 

Thanks for fluttering by!

What’s next?

Whenever I start to put the decorations away after a holiday my hubby always asks,” What’s next?”

Funny thing is that this time the question came from my sister, Jeanne. My hubby didn’t say a word.

It’s sort of a garden theme, I replied.

If Mother Nature is going to be so slow to bring the garden to me, I guess I’m going to have to bring it to myself.

My poppy plants out back are getting so large.  I can’t wait until they bloom!

Keeping the table décor pretty simple for a change.  Giving my family a break.  Usually it’s pretty busy and takes a while to clear it whenever we need table space.

I LOVE my nest and bloom pillows!

Mantles pretty simple also.  What’s wrong with me?  I must be sick, have I got a fever?

I’m such a sucker for dishes!  Poppies!!

Roses!

The days that it’s too chilly to work outside the bowls and apron are ready for me to whip up something sweet.

Kitchen windowsill. I made the herb alphabet sampler years ago.  My friend, Joyce gave me the pattern.  Still one of my favorites!

I shared a link on ‘It’s a very Cherry World’ be sure and check her out.  It’s obvious she loves cherries and red.  A girl after my own heart!

Oh BABY!

About a month ago I went with my friend, Joyce to The Star Mill in American Fork.
Look at this gem that I came home with.

Isn’t that the cutest baby scale you ever did see?

This sweet baby motif is on both sides of the scale.
It has been tucked away in my basement just waiting for the Easter décor to be put away.  Now it was able to make it’s debut.
Let me tell you a little about how I acquired it..
When I first walked in I spied this baby and my eyes were affixed on it. 
I ran right over and looked at the price.  Oh wowzer, this thing was much more than I expected.  Also, much more than I was willing to pay.  At least I thought.
I immediately tried to get Daniel, the shopkeeper to give me a better price.
Nope, he wasn’t budging.  I knew he would give me 15% like he always does, which I appreciate; but this time I was hoping for more.
He just kept telling me how rare it was and that he’d never really seen one with a wicker basket.  Got me there, I hadn't either.
I made up my mind it was too pricey and that I was going to pass.
As we walked around I couldn’t help thinking about it.
Then to top it off – Connie, one of the employees proceeded to tell me that there was another lady that wanted it and how she didn’t care for her and that she would much rather see it in my home than hers.  She even did some hilarious imitating.
I found myself saying, ‘Heck, I spend that at the grocery store every time I walk in.
I’ll never tell what I paid for it.  My hubby would think I was crazy.  Oops, he does read my blog.  He even has an app on his I-pad that tells him when I’ve done a new post.  Isn’t that sweet?  Is he listed as one of my followers?  Nope, he’s not going to go that far.
You know, he is an avid fisherman.  Think I can use the excuse that they got me hook, line, and sinker?
Crazy or not, look how cute it is filled with fruit!  Did you happen to notice that it is red and turquoise? Oh baby, baby, baby!


I will be sharing this post with Angie from Knick of Time for Back to the Past.
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/2012/04/knick-of-time-tuesday-32-vintage-style.html

Easter. . .

From my table to your table. . . Hope you enjoy the feast!

Wishing you a day full of

Easter eggs and sweet smelling blossoms.

Let’s not forget what Easter is all about.

And last, but not least. . .

Wishing you:

Enjoy!

Project Complete

Last week I went over to my sister-in-law Laurie’s with my birdhouses in hand. She made one using some of my ideas and I made this one using hers.

I loved the jewel hanging from the roof.

I knew that I had to use the soar ticket and the clothesline. SWEET!

Also loved using corrugated cardboard for the roof.

She gave me a piece of this cool paper by Tim Holt. It is just a natural color with subtle images. You apply colored stains and then the images pop. So cool! She always has and knows the latest and greatest.

Like I say, my birdhouses are cute, but hers will be to die for!

No bird village would be complete without a few birds flying in the branches. I bought a package of chipboard birds at Archivers. I covered three of them with paper and added a few embellishments.

This musical song just happened to be about a Robin. I couldn’t possibly cover that up.

I kept this one real simple because I loved the paper.

Now, to show you what I did with all of these little birdhouses that I created.

I placed it in my entry for a TWEET meet and greet.

Stop by and hopefully it will put a song in your heart!

I must give a shout out of thanks to my friend Joyce. She brought me the branches. She actually brought four of them and I used two. They were just what I envisioned!