Nature's Wild Victorian Wreath

After all the vibrant color of Easter decor, right now I needed to see something that speaks of nature for springtime. Bunnies and eggs and whimsical pieces that filled my cupboard earlier in the month have given way to some neutral elements and the idea of letting "nature" take her wild and beautiful approach.

Here in the Garden Room I've changed up my Holiday Cupboard with some bird themed vintage pieces, so it followed that I put together something bird themed for the outside of the cupboard. But, I wanted it to be natural looking; like birds had created their nest among the wild roses and ivy.

Over the years I've used this old fragile Victorian frame as a surround

 for many different pieces, with many different looks.

Today I wanted to use this small, wild and natural bird nest garland

with floral twigs, moss, and ivy to give the frame a new twist on Spring.

I save bits and pieces of ribbon, old and new.

You never know what lovelies they can adorn.

A few weeks ago I went to Michaels and grabbed a few floral supplies that I wanted to have on hand, so when the inspiration struck me I would have what I needed for an impromptu floral piece. I didn't know what it would be but I picked up some grapevine garland, a wreath, gardener's twine, and some grapevine wrapped floral wire. It ended up that the wrapped wire was what I needed the most to create a natural looking piece. 

I didn't want to use hot glue or anything permanent

because I know that at some point I'll dismantle this

to use later on another floral design.

The wrapped wire enabled me to keep the garland

in place and to not disturb the "natural" look.

My little green chair that is usually here in the Garden room,

is holding a faux moss basket filled with paperwhites

and a beribboned potting shed sign.

I saved a pot of outdoor ivy (Hahn's Ivy) this last winter.

So, I snipped a few pieces to use here;

wrapped and mingling with the garland and frame.

This is not a sponsored post,

just wanted to share a look at the wrapped wire.

This can hold things in place without breaking the look.

Here's the same small garland that I used last year

 for the Easter Entry

...and a look at another way I've used the antique Victorian frame.

Decorating With Seasonal Vintage Botanicals

Did you catch my last post?

Hope you're having a great week,

filled with warm weather and precious green leaves and budding flowers.

I'm just getting started as it's still a little early to be planting flowers here.

I need to do a little advance planning for containers since

I usually get to the greenhouse and then feel

 overwhelmed with beautiful options.

We hope you'll come by Monday evening for the Link Party.

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