Spring in the Entry

I haven't shown this little spot in my Entry Hall for awhile, because actually I have two "Entry" areas, and this one often feels like Cinderella to the Stepsisters. The light can be tricky here, but today with a little sunshine and a new Spring-y vignette it got a little attention.

I had it in my head for white tulips this year, 

so they're filling a basket along with a twiggy wreath.

My sis made me this wonderful moss covered "O" for Christmas,

and I loved the black ticking stripe ribbon she chose.

Two of my lambies are grazing in the lantern.

I think they look like they're in church with all the Gothic arches.

I always love tulips for Spring. 

This little Eastlake dresser was black for many years, but a couple of years ago in my crazy "paint everything in the house" mode, it got the "white" treatment.

Gray washed French Laundry Basket underneath for extra cold weather gear.

Here's a shot from a little further out from the Dining Room...

...and this from the Living Room.

I have a larger header I need to get painted for over the door.

This looks a little too small, now that I'm looking at it.

It's the width of the door, but with windows on each side,

it needs something chunkier.

OK, where's my can of white paint?

Now that I think about it,  I don't think I've shown my twin boxwood topiaries for ages. I bought these ten years ago before  The Bombay Company went out of business. An expensive purchase at the time, but they were for our younger daughter's wedding, and I never regretted it.

Here tied with a French Script wired ribbon.

I realized when painting this petite little dresser

that there are reasons some things are painted black...

It had large gaps between the wood pieces on the side which I had to fill with wood putty before the second coat of paint. Totally hidden by the black color, they were glaring when the white paint went on. It's still a little rough, but I love the size and this is where gloves and scarves are kept.

As you can see, I'm not a perfectionist.

The hardware got a paint job too.

That works for me on Shabby pieces.

Have you entered the Give Away?

You'll want to check out Lucy's wonderful Etsy shop.

Just click here to enter

joining in on these parties:

Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
Timewashed for Blissful Whites
From My Front Porch to Yours for Treasure Hunt
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Stone Gable for TTT
 French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
The Charm of Home  for Home Sweet Home
Jennifer Rizzo
Craftberry Bush
Debbie's Pin Party
The Dedicated House
Cozy Little House

Hope you're having a great week,

Thursday I'm headed to Leola's Vintage Home and Garden Open House.

Can't wait to see what they have for Spring!
(I'll be sharing the fun this weekend)

xoxo,

The Marketplace and Bel Monili Give Away

Happy Tuesday and Welcome to 

The Marketplace

Today, I want to share a great Give Away 

from a new Sponsor

Meet Lucy from Bel Monili 

"My items are created using upcycled vintage finds to create one of a kind wearable pieces of art. For my signature flower pins and hair accessories, I love a good scrap of pretty fabric and a jar of vintage buttons. Everyone's grandma had that big tin of buttons...I put my inheritance of the tin to good use! A rogue earring, a sparkly brooch, a colorful button...THESE are what make my world go 'round!"

"Vintage Reborn" is her slogan for Bel Monili, which means "Beautiful Jewelry" in Italian, and beautiful it is; one-of-a-kind designs that reflect her nostalgic love for vintage elements. Come take a peek at all her wonderful designs just perfect for Spring! Here are just three of her many wonderful pieces.

Adorable Purple Butterfly Necklace
would be perfect with that floral sundress, this Summer.

A Pastel Cluster Bracelet that has all the wonderful pastel colors of Easter.
What a fun way to dress up those Spring outfits.

And this Stamped Leather and Metal Quote Bracelet
will give you a daily dose of optimism!

Doesn't she have some fun pieces?

Bel Monili is excited to be giving away a $30 Gift Certificate for one lucky reader to choose their own favorite piece. Lucy also has a discount code available for you readers, CommonGround10. Just visit Lucy's Etsy Shop, Bel Monili, and browse through all her wonderful pieces to see how you would use the Gift Certificate. Then come back and leave a comment here telling me what you would pick. Then you can "follow" Lucy on her Bel Monili Blog , "Like" Bel Monili on Facebook, Also, follow on Pinterest and Twitter for more entries. Be sure and leave a separate comment for each of your entries.

And now for the Marketplace

We have a little bit of a green theme going on today in honor of March and St. Patty's Day coming up. There were so many great links last week. Here are a few that just screamed SPRING!

Vintage Green Garden Trug/Toolbox

by Lavender Garden Cottage

Vintage Inspired Green Dangle Earrings

from The Old White House

Vintage Easter Bunny Wagon 

from Gizmo and HooHa

St. Patrick's Day Tea Towel

from Kathy Creative Home

Vintage Three  Kittens in a Basket Door Stop

by ButterflyPlace

Thanks so much for joining in today for all the fun!

This link party is for items that are FOR SALE and to share with blogland your shop or selling site. Link up to three of your individual Etsy or Online Boutique items, then stay and browse the links for great shopping. This link party is open all week so please come back and check out all the new links being added.

Have a great week,
and thanks so much for joining in!