A Touch of Easter in the Dining Room

I did a light touch of Easter decorating in the Dining Room this year. I wanted to bring in more "Spring" decor than all out Easter decor. My sheep and lambs were let loose to roam in here in late February after I put away all the winter elements. I've mentioned before that much of the time I don't really take it all in until after I've taken photos and I'm sitting down to edit them.

That's when I can see clearly if I have "too much" stuff going on or that I might need to add a little something in to the mix. I started taking pics with mostly basics here on the washstand, then noticed there wasn't much of interest so I started out by adding my mossy "O" to the mirror. I love this small brown check wired ribbon as a subtle neutral for Spring. Then  I added the little tussy mussy with vibrant faux spring flowers in the small iron urn.

Next, I added the few blooms to the top of the mirror to bring in some color.

If you've been with me since we moved here,

you'll know about my antique family washstand that I've had for years.

It sat in the entry in my childhood home,

which was a farmhouse built in the mid 1800's.

Mom had painted it the "retro green" and that's what it was

 when she gave it to me 20 years ago.

This spot still needed a little touch of Easter

so I did my favorite family holiday decor tip

and added a few vintage postcards to the mirror.

My paternal grandmother would add photos and postcards

on her vanity and entry mirror.

I've realized that this little decor addition can instantly

 bring a seasonal or holiday vibe.

A few more vintage cards are on the metal wire plant stand

on a reproduction card/photo display.

Someday I'll get crazy and try some other pieces 

on the washstand, but right now these just seem to feel right.

The spring dining table has

my little French wagon with my sheep tureen,

the gray metal Italian basket,

and one of the iron urns with faux paperwhites

 tied with more of the brown check ribbon.

The buffet holds the tabletop conservatory

and the cloches with the little lambs.

I noticed in the previous post that the glass cloches really needed a good cleaning.

I had "windexed" it but looks like I was just moving the dust around, not getting rid of it.

If you missed the full post from last week

 in the Dining Room you can find it Here.

Did you catch my last post?

Do you have plans this weekend?

I'm hoping for warm and sunny.

I'm tired of the cold, rain, wind and drizzles.

Amber and I would love for you to join us for All About Home

Link Party on Monday evenings!

joining in here:

 The House on Silverado  Love Your Creativity at Life and Linda, 

All About Home at Common Ground and Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Inspire Me Monday at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch   

Celebrate Your Story at The Zucchini Sisters,  

 Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life  

 Party in Your PJ's at Apple Street Cottage   

 Keep in Touch at Let's Add Sprinkles 

 Wonderful Wednesday at LeCultivateur 

Turnabout Tuesday at My Wee Abode,  

Share Your Style at French Ethereal
Centerpiece Wednesday at Karin's Kottage  

Vintage Charm at Our Hopeful Home, 

 Thursday Favorite Things at Follow the Yellow Brick Home,  

Friday with Friends at My Hubbard Home

Create, Bake, and Grow at Shabby Art Boutique,

 Farmhouse Friday at The Painted Hinge and County Road 407