Henpecked...

Hey Everyone, hope you're having a great weekend! We just got home from another doctor's check-up trip to St. Louis. Great progress on my husband's inner ear surgery, and we always have a wonderful visit with the kids and grandpuppy.

I mentioned last week that I had "recycled" my white wheelbarrow with the veggies and rabbit tureen after they made their appearance as a tablescape. I was still lovin' the garden veggie theme, so I made a place for the wheelbarrow on the sideboard in the kitchen hallway.

But I wanted to bring out the hens and chicks for summer, so I changed out the rabbit tureen for a "chicken" tureen. Both of them white ceramic, that usually live in my kitchen china cabinet along with their sister tureen, a duck.

I found the vintage chalkware momma and baby chicken years ago at the flea,

and they are always part of my "Summer" decor.

Here's the "Veggie Garden-Vintage French Seed Packet Label-Flowerpot Wreath".

Try saying that 3 times fast...

I found these order forms in the little seed catalog that I'm sharing here too.

So naturally, they had to be showing garden seeds!

Each time my husband walks by the sideboard

 he's attacked by crazed carrots grabbing onto him.

so sorry...

not.

fine...I'll tuck them in a little better.

Be careful, you might get pecked.

Like I always tell my hubby,

 "Don't mess with my livestock!" 

...or the decor.

(Just being silly)

close quarters and bad lighting.

but I just love this spot.

You wanna know where all the roosters might be?

I have them all corralled downstairs.

And remember to check back Monday morning for

and link up all your Etsy and Online Boutique items.

joining in for these parties:

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

The Scoop at Cedar Hill Ranch

Inspire Me at A Stroll Thru Life

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Savvy Southern Style

From My Front Porch to Yours

Have a great "rest of the weekend"!

xoxo,

Be Inspired #145 Vintage Eclectic

Before we start the party, I just want to say a big "Thank You" to all of you who come over here and link up each week. The number of link parties has grown exponentially since I started this party almost 3 years ago; at that time, just for vintage inspiration, now open to all inspired posts. I really appreciate each one of you who come to share your individual style, here. Part of my fun each week, is choosing one of you to highlight. I find new ideas and inspiration from you all each week! Today I want to share a link that had great vignettes and lots of styling pizzaz.

Meg from Oliver and Rust (formerly MT-Tails) has been working in her upstairs hallway, creating a wonderful space with a redone chippy console table, some industrial items, and a good measure of vintage style.

Woven Hampers, suitcases and books are stacked underneath,
 while a metal basket, ironstone, and collectibles all make a statement on top.

She's taken a grain sack and just clamped it to a dark chair for a whole new look. (love this great idea) The pillow and wall art add to the eclectic feel. 

So many fun and interesting elements draw you in to explore.

thanks Meg, what a fun spot!

and here are a few more...

Love, love, love the painted topiary trio of Garden Art on Rustic Boards

from Deb at Lake Girl Paints.

A beautiful Kitchen Paint Reveal  

with so many wonderful farmhouse elements,

from Susan at Evelyn and Rose.

 Amanda from One Girl in Pink shared a Darling Commode Makeover

Amanda shows off her artistry in her furniture makeovers,
you'll want to check out her blog for all the beauty.

Here are a couple of fun makeovers with wheels using repurposed items.

A Mechanic's Cart Repurposed

by Aimee at Refresh and Renew

and a great Pallet Project

from Laurel at Chipping With Charm.

And now for some scrumpdillyicious yummers

from Megin from VMG206

as she shares her Strawberry Creamcheese Breakfast Cake.

everyone in blogland loves this!

thanks gals for joining in for the party!

And Today's Be Inspired Sponsor is Rosekraft

Bohemian cottage decor, Victoriana, vintage bird and old fashioned garden gifts.

Original Victorian die cuts, authentic Victorian scrap, Victorian paper pictures and 1890's scrapbook cards - newly framed and ready to display 

thanks so much, Rose!

Hope you'll join in on the party,

vintage and vintage inspired...

and all your inspiring posts.

and if you've been featured please grab the image below!

Please have a link to Common Ground within your post, to be featured.

Have a great weekend!

Top Three from Be Inspired

It's Wednesday and time to check out the Top Three Visited Links
from last week's Be Inspired.

ahhhh chippy white wicker...
it's addictive!
The Curious Boys have just opened a new space in Texas;
you'll love checking out all their great Funky Cottage Finds.

more fun chairs...

Twin Chair Makeover

at Gail's Decorative Touch

and a great Laundry Room Makeover 
at Lewisville Love

thanks for coming to the party, Everyone!
Hope to see you tomorrow 11ish, AM Central for

love ya,

Pretty in Pink

Thanks to my sweet husband, my computer is up and running again. He's a "computer savvy guy", so he knows who to call when there's a problem. YAY!!

This post is long overdue, by about 2 weeks, actually, since that's been how long ago my Peonies were in bloom. I've waited for several years for them to mature and they rewarded me this year with some lovely fat, ruffled, oh-so-heavenly blooms. 

They needed a special vase,

 and I thought that this antique pink Depression Glass Biscuit Jar

 showed them off to perfection.

I'm not really a "pastel" person, but this wonderful soft pink had me thinking of ways to show them off. My one nod to pink in decor is in my love for rosy-posies patterned vintage china, so a little impromptu garden tote filled with my mismatched pieces was the answer.

A pink plaid vintage "luncheon cloth" was the foundation.

Over the years I've collected several different pink floral patterns

 of salad and dessert plates 

that I just keep stacked in the Dining Room. 

I also brought out two of my Heisey etched glassware goblets

 for a little more lacey feminine charm.

Vintage floral embroidered tea towels serve as napkins, 

with mismatched dessert silver.

In an update to the yard mess from the storm, we were able to get most of it cleaned up, but it took our Father's Day to get it all done. Lousy timing, but glad that we had that day to do it. At least I can look out on my deck now and not want to cry. I'm sure most everything will be back blooming in a week or two. Just seeing these photos makes me feel better...

I'll be joining in on these great weekly parties:

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Homework Wednesday at The Everyday Home
DIY by Design
From My Front Porch to Yours
Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
No Minimalist Here
TTT at Stone Gable

xoxo,