Thursday, April 1, 2010

Easter Cloches

I hope you can stand enjoy
just one more Easter Decor post.
I didn't realize I had so many things,
 until I started going through
my cupboards and bringing it all out.




You all know I'm just a "Holiday" kind a gal.

I've been saving a few little friends
 for the Cloche Party at Marty's.
I found these at a friend's booth
 at Spring Creek a few weeks ago.
Old chalk Easter rabbits and a chicken.
I scooped them all up as she was just putting them out.
Oh yeah, right place, right time!




This is my German glass glitter rabbit that I found
a few weeks ago at my friend Kristi's space
(you'll get to meet her soon)

I had to buy three,
one each for my daughters...
and of course one for moi.




He's one of my new Favorite Things.

and of course "Sweetface" has to be
 included in every Cloche Party.
He's a little spoiled, you know what I mean?

I couldn't leave him out of Show and Tell!



And of course Spring isn't Spring
unless I have a bird-nest...
(or ten)



I stacked my wire flower frogs up,
then thought they looked like a wedding cake.




This little fella appears to have been
trapped by a Bird Nest cloche.

Hope he has some chocolate in his little basket.
I might let him loose for that!


And to celebrate Good Friday and Easter,
I have my Vintage Black Bible
 from my grade school years.
with a bottle I altered.


(here's the Royal Treatment Give Away Crown!)







I'm linking up for Marty's Cloche Party




at The French Cupboard






If you haven't entered my Give Away
The Royal Treatment,
to win that fabulous crown,
and leave a comment on that GiveAway post.


Sending hugs and blessings
for a wonderful Easter Weekend!

love,
Debra

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Easter Decor Day on White Wednesday

All the white Easter Decor is showing off today.

I found this wonderful vintage-look bunny plaque
at one of my favorite stores,



And here is one of my flock
from the Dining Room.



This old print in the original frame is called
"Rabbit's Snowy Day".



Oh My Gosh, look at their tails!


The gang's all here!


And my "Holiday Cupboard" that gets dressed
in whatever holiday that is at hand.


This month it's filled with white Easter decor.



Love my little Velveteen Rabbit.
He looks a little shy.





These poor babies have had all their ears
broken off, one time or another.


And more woolly, happy sheep.


Today, I'm linking up with my must-do party,
White Wednesday
with the wonderful Kathleen from Faded Charm.


And today is Easter Decor Day



And if you haven't entered my
Royal Treatment Giveaway

then click here to join in the fun!



Hope everyone's weather is sunshine,
Have a wonderful Easter Week!

love,
Debra

Monday, March 29, 2010

The Royal Treatment Give Away

You may be thinking,

"Didn't she just have a give-away?"

Well, yes, I did.

But I'm going to start doing smaller ones frequently
so I can share some wonderful finds and talent.

 

Last year I fell in love with these
oh so sweet, handmade,
one-of-a-kind
crowns,
and I wanted to share one with you.
Just 'cause I love you all so much!


I thought you might enjoy having
The Royal Treatment.


With one of my favorite crowns,
adorned with vintage bling,
 pearls, and some glitz.


Here I have it on a candle holder as a candle cloche.
I've used mine in so many vignettes for every season.

The give away includes Italian note cards,



and my favorite Gardenia goat's milk soap


This is my sweet friend Kenda,
the gal behind the crowns



And these are from her lovely space
The French Rose
at Leola's in Ozark.











Kenda creates her crowns
in pink, blue, gold and silver,
each with her signature
 vintage jewelry bling.


So if you are ever in Southwest Missouri
be sure to stop by and say Hello.

I'm so excited to share this
 Give Away with all of you!
So leave a comment on this post,
 join as a follower if you haven't yet,
and for extra entries,
 grab the Give-Away button,
then let me know if you post on your blog
 about the Give Away.

And as a Bonus,
 I'll be having a second special giveaway
for my lovely friends...
who have me on their blog rolls.

Just let me know so I can enter you.
April 15 is the deadline.

 
Have a wonderful Easter Week.

love,
Debra

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Blog World's Longest Running Give Away


Do I have your attention?


OK, well it might not be the world's longest, but I can tell you it will be one of the best!!   My  BBBFF, (best bloggy bud friend forevah)

Anne from  Fiona and Twig 

is having an awesome giveaway. Am I the only person that loves the word "Awesome"?

OK, it's a FABULOUS Give Away
that's been in the works for awhile!




Anne is hobnobing with all the beautiful people at Warrenton this week and I'm stuck in the Midwest with the "I can't help it's". That's my term for whining and fussing because I'm not down there, too. She's been a fabulous friend because she gets me on the phone and then shoves it in someone's face and says "here's my poor friend, she's sad cause she's not here, so tell her Hi". So far it's worked great because I've gotten to talk to Sweet T, the Trash Diva, TOT, and Thee Mindy and her sidekick. I almost got to talk to RNC but I was in the bathroom and couldn't make it to the phone. waaah, waaah.




Now, If you've not signed up, all you have to do is go over to Anne's blog and join as a follower. That's it.

 And if you don't know Anne,

(OK, I couldn't resist, this was when she was 3)

then you're missing out on one of the funniest, sweetest, prettiest, and most talented people out here in the Blogosphere!

Anne is collecting an array of vintage surprises on her trip, so along with French ephemera, linens, and anything and everything that she may accumulate, I can tell you it will be one AWESOME Giveaway!

She'll be home in a couple of days so surprise her, and then the rest of the blog world can sign on.

Now, a shameless plug for me...
Come back tomorrow
because I'm starting a give away
that will jewel and bedazzle you.
 I've been excited to get it started, so...
see ya tomorrow!

love,
Debra

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Vintage Easter Hop

Joan at Anything Goes Here is having a Party.

A Vintage Easter Blog Hop
to celebrate all the great vintage Easter goods.

I don't have many really vintage Easter things,
but I can't wait to see everyone else's!


This is a vintage Spring wheelbarrow
that I've had several years
that always comes out at Easter.

My helpers are here in the sunroom
enjoying the faux carrots.


A vintage "Sees" candy container,


And a vintage Strawberry flat
with a very old pair of bunnies.


This old pottery rabbit planter


Old chalk nativity lambs


And because Easter is also known as
 "Resurrection Sunday"...


This is a print on a mirror under glass
of the Last Supper.


And an old crucifix that hangs
on a mirror in the Entry Hall.


Please visit with Joan and all the "hoppers"


Blessings to you and yours on this Palm Sunday.
May we all remember the real meaning of Easter.
Rebirth and renewal of our own hearts
through our Lord's great sacrifice for us.

love,
Debra