Monday, March 26, 2018

Spring Home Tour 2018



Welcome to my Spring Home Tour!

(Pic heavy warning!)

I'm excited to show you a few samplings of some
spring decorating around our nest.

It's still much too cold outside, so come inside
where spring has sprung!

Still being winter weather here,
 our front door entryway urns are still empty.
Hopefully it won't be much longer a wait to fill them!









Won't you please come out of the cold
and sit with me a spell?

I have really missed you!







A artisan stone bunny and some spring branch blooms
 await you on the table in the foyer.








You will find all sorts of bunnies,  nests with eggs,
birds and butterflies tucked around here in our home.
I like decorating with a relaxed earthy nature vibe.

But you already knew that, didn't you?









In early spring you will nearly always find
 some white tulips here in the house somewhere;
they're my go-to favorite flower
 till the pink peonies bloom.

See them tucked way in the distance
 in a small old ironstone pitcher?









Here on my antique table is my beloved bunny candy dish.
It should have mini Cadbury eggs inside,
but I can't seem to stop emptying it.

Hello, my name is Michele, and I am an eggaholic.








Our mantle is kept tidy and simple.


The forsythia branches give us a happy touch of color.







My hubs planted two bushes of them in the back tree-lined
area of our backyard. They've gotten so big that
they can give up some branches now and then!

But some of the faux ones look so real now
that it's difficult to tell the difference!









On the shelf under my little hand painted side table
is a chippy glass terrarium lidded box
 happily featuring nature's season.









Here are some real pussy willow branches...
that I have had to hot glue gun the furry bits back on.

Once they dry out they're meant to fall to the ground,
so it requires the "hotness"to keep it all together. 








Here we also feature a perfect REAL bird's nest
found dropped out of a tree a few years ago.

Its engineering is stunning.

Having 8 fingers and two thumbs
 I could never attempt make anything such as that!








We recently moved our wine rack
 from the dining room into the living room

I really love it here - found we're using it much more
as a "drink station" now that it is more accessible!








This "suitcase" that this wooded nest is sitting upon
 is actually a faux box - and it's actually a pull-out drawer!


Inside we keep our bar accessories:
wine corkscrew, church key, swizzles, wine glass identifiers, etc.

I like that it is now all neatly kept in this "self-serve" bar area.









In my quest to purge clutter, organize
and make sense of what we own,
 I am attempting to keep only things
 functional, used and loved.

(At least for things I am in control of managing.)

It's brutal to do it - but it is making a big difference!

I find it is getting easier and easier each effort I make!












To see my neutral Spring/Easter tablescape
just click here.


Thank you for leaving a comment,
I read and cherish each one!


As always, thanks so much for your visit!


Hugs,

~Michele



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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Pretty Spring Items - BLOG SHOP!



HAPPY SPRINGTIME, everyone!
Well, yes, by golly, there is snow covered ground outside,
but I am choosing to simply IGNORE it!








To me it is time to "spring up"
and celebrate everything new, pretty, fresh and Easter-y!










Beverly at How Sweet the Sound hosts the weekly
BLOG SHOP linky party
 and if you aren't shopping it or using it to sell your wares,
 -or both-
 you are REALLY missing out.

It is a great way to find wonderful items
usually gently used or hand made....
and it is an awesome way to sell items you need wish to let go!










For all you purging stuff out there-
hook a girl up, right?

Make a little mad money for yourself in the process.

Who  doesn't need secret guilt-free spending money for, say, um
pedicures? Massages? High-end Ice Cream????










If you are interested in anything I have below
 please don't hesitate to let me know.

For time's sake I am just showing one pic of seasonal items
and not pricing anything.

More close-up detailed pics are available upon request.

I am happy to answer all questions.









Everything below is either new and never used
or gently loved and cared for, in very good condition.

I accept all reasonable offers.

PLEASE please please don't be shy to make an offer-
the only unacceptable offer is the one not made. 
(No offers will offend me, I promise!)

Let my "letting go" become your happy find!









I will ship Priority - you pay for actual shipping
(price dependent on your zip code -
(no hidden charges, the $ printed on shipping label as proof.)

USA only please, this time.

Honest deals.  Simple.  Unique.  Affordable. 

So without further ado 
here are some wonderful seasonal items
I have to offer up for you:




tiny woven basket with ceramic chick,
straw, and 3 green plastic eggs







vintage gilded plate with pink roses
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread







twigs and nest nature floral with moss + 3 eggs








vintage hand painted egg vase with 3 legs







ceramic bunny basket-weave candy dish







full size twiggy grapevine basket






vintage chippy hand-painted large egg cup
with colored straw and plastic eggs
(all three eggs are light green)







made-made "wooden" decorated handled box
stuffed with raffia with 3 light yellow plastic eggs






full size pink carnations teacup and saucer
with a cute wee matching girl bunny








metal lidded canister + 3 handmade egg soaps (new)







unique wire "crown" with nest and robins' egg






(vintage?) wee calico country bunny with flower + straw hat








moss covered basket with 3 plastic speckled eggs (new)







(new) handled metal pocket vase with large daffodils
with burlap ribbon embellishment  
happily made by Finch Rest Creations






jam and clotted cream set with spoons
so perfect for those Easter and spring brunches!







brand new ceramic tealight holder (new)
is much brighter in person






set of two farmhouse chick egg cups (new)
is much brighter in person, too



As always, thank you for your visit!

God bless you! Hugs!

~Michele


































Sunday, March 4, 2018

Pretty in Pink







Well, I am a day late for Beverly's 
PINK SATURDAY linky party,
 but golly, late is better than not, aye?



Beverly's PINK SATURDAY









If you haven't visited there,
 is a pleasant one to read.







It's been a while since I've had the chance to post,
sorry about that!








I have missed you all very much!







But I assure you that life is going well
 in every way - so no worrying about me, ok?






I am purging, organizing, crafting and keeping quite busy
 with Lenten choir music practice. 

♫ ♪

Oh, and we also have had (and will be having)
all sorts of birthdays in our family lately,
so there's that keeping me busy, too!






I have saved the best pink pic for last!

Here is my sweet girl posing
in her Mrs. Potato Head Pink Glasses!






Yes, those silly "glasses" are totally upside down!

Yes, she has such sweet glowing pink cheeks
and a pink tongue and pink lips, too.

And that smile - oh, be still my heart. 


As always, thank you for your visit!


Hugs, prayers and smiles

♥

~Michele

ps: anyone notice my new blog header?

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Random Beautiful Winter Musings...


Oh, it is so cold! It's down into the 20s today.  Brrr......

Christmas may be long over, but winter sure isn't!

I am sincerely glad to live in a true four-season state.
I would really miss not having a snowy winter.

Though should it still be snowing in April, ask me again.
I daresay I may have an entirely different opinion by then!








And even though most everyone is dreaming of spring,
the truth of the matter is
 we will have winter here in Ohio for a long while longer.








On days like these there's nothing like setting up
a pretty teatime in front of a fire and just enjoying the season.

And why not just make it pretty for oneself?














I've had a good neighbor friend over a few times for tea
as well, winter is a nice time to catch up after all the
busyness of the holidays.










We've been attacking the basement
with a purging vengeance!

We've already donated 15 boxes/bags to charity -
and still have more to go! 

Things are finally beginning to take shape down there.

(And NO, it will never be a blog-worth before and after post.)


♥


Okay, back to my winter musings......

It appears as though our sweet wee grand likes winter as well.
She's getting all bundled up to go out and play!












Here below she's wearing her Auntie's warm

 knitted hat on Christmas Day.

Note those adorable Santa Claus slippers
and poinsettias on her wool knit dress! 

 It's just simply too cute to not share,
 even though it's more than a bit behind. 






She's growing so fast. She's 1.5 years old already!

Not a great pic, but here's such a happy one-
showing her in her pajamas happily playing
 my mother's piano
 (which now resides at my sister's
until my daughter has the room to have it.)

She seems to really love music.

And that really makes my heart sing!
♫ ♪ ♫








I have kept most of my frosty winter-y white and sparkling
 and silver decor up around our nest.











Why not just keep it out- when it still looks just like it outdoors?











I have so much winter decor - 
I may have to just share it in another post,
as this one is getting much too long.

But please forgive me if I don't get around to it.

I mean well. 

: - )















Here's a little and very short video of the backyard 
after a recent snow storm.

It is so peacefully quiet and beautiful.

I hope you enjoy it. 

(Especially if you are without snow where you live.)

This is especially for you. ♥








As always, thanks for your visit.

xxoo  Hugs  xxoo.


~Michele


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