Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening
Welcome to the 240th Tablescape Thursday! I know Easter is long gone but I couldn't resist sharing one more table setting with you created this year by my friend, Marie for her 6 grandchildren. It's over-the-top adorable. Love all the soft, pastel colors. Do you think Marie will adopt us all and make us honorary grandchildren for a just a little while? ;) Cute, cute … [Read more...]
I couldn't stand it. It was a gorgeous day yesterday and the porch was calling, begging me to come out and play. Pollen, you are not the boss of me! I liked Lisa's idea from yesterday's post of just covering the seating areas with sheets during this high pollen season. Then when you want to enjoy the porch, you just remove the sheet and replace it when you're done. Sounds like a plan! The … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 239th Tablescape Thursday! Though Easter has past now, I still have a few more Easter/Spring table settings to share with you. Marie created wonderful tablescapes this year for all the dining areas in her home and not only are they great for Easter, they work wonderfully for springtime, too. This week's tablescape is in her breakfast room where she has the amazing Easter/Spring tree I … [Read more...]
While I was visiting with my friend, Marie recently, I asked if she had decorated her granddaughter's bedroom for spring. I remembered how cute it was decorated for Christmas (shown below). She said she had made a few changes in the room for spring so I couldn't wait to see it and snap a few pics to share with you. There's plenty of room for all 4 grandchildren when they are all here on the … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 238th Tablescape Thursday! Marie created some wonderful table settings for Easter/spring. The one I'm sharing today is in her beautiful dining room. Marie will enjoy this table setting with her family this year for Easter. A few close-ups...love the pierced chargers, pierced egg cups and pierced napkin rings. You'll find a list detailing where Marie found all the … [Read more...]
We recently visited Sandi's home when she was having a special Mardi Gras brunch. If you missed that post, you'll find it here: Mardi Gras Table Setting and Decorations. This afternoon I wanted to share a sweet table for two she put together for spring. I love the Bakelite flatware, lacy dinner plate and charger, lettuce leaf salad plate, sheer napkin sheaths and the adorable polka dot bow as a … [Read more...]
Today I'm sharing some of the fun ways Marie has decorated inside her home for spring and Easter. Lately, we've had such cold weather and rainy days, it was wonderful to be inside her home surround by reminders of springtime. Let's start here in Marie's wonderful kitchen. Marie created a fun display for her kitchen island. This is such a great spot to decorate for the seasons and holidays … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 218th Metamorphosis Monday! Last month I shared how my friend, Marie decorated her beautiful Victorian home for Valentine's Day. The Valentine's Day decorations served a dual purpose since they were also in honor of the 4th annual "Hearts for Heroes" reception Marie hosted in her home in honor of the armed forces and our local military personnel. Marie has her spring/Easter … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 237th Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday was the first official day of spring. I'm so happy about that! I love spring and summer so much! The day started out a bit chilly but it warmed up just enough to get me out on the porch for this week's Tablescape Thursday. The table setting I'm sharing today would be great for Easter and that's more or less what I had in mind when I created … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 236th Tablescape Thursday! Recently, I received an email from Sandi and she shared some wonderful pictures of a Mardi Gras brunch she held a few weeks ago in her home. Though Mardi Gras is behind us now, the pictures and her home were too wonderful to not share. Regarding the brunch, Sandi said, "This was a "thank you" brunch for a lovely young lady named Allison who spent between 100 … [Read more...]
