Summer Florals

I've mentioned how I like to keep my floral arrangements current with the seasons, so a few weeks ago I got around to changing out all my silk flowers to be in keeping with Early Summer. I like the look of "just picked and stuck in a container with casual abandon". To me, that concept makes all those faux flowers look a little more "real" and a lot less "faux".

Daisies are the flower du jour here in the Entry, 

along with some budded branches.

I like keeping this heavy old iron urn here with the sticks,

then I just change out the flowers for each new season.

This is a spot where a "complimentary" print on the console

also changes with the season.

On the other side of the Entry next to the door is my big white wicker basket

filled with green hydrangeas and the grape vine twigs.

That big basket on the little Eastlake dresser keeps the kitties 

from using it as a perch for front porch viewing.

(especially in nesting season)

I have found it on the floor on numerous occasions

when they feel like putting their little furry carcasses in grave danger.

Here's an old basket with wheels that I haven't shared very often.

It still has some faux Dogwood branches, but they were white so they're still here.

(Dogwoods in late June? what's wrong with me?)

In the Living Room I traded out the windowbox for the basket,

now filled with another boatload of green hydrangeas and ivy.

(when in doubt, a hydrangea will work)

(the windowbox is currently back on the Dining Room table

with a Patriotic theme)

Love this old Frenchy look laundry basket.

Last Fall I had a running joke about my mantel...

I had the "Early Fall" mantel,

the "Fall" mantel,

The "Fall/Halloween" mantel,

and then the "Fall/Thanksgiving" mantel.

This would be the "Early Summer" mantel...

Whitewashed Wolff pottery vases filled with

 flowering branches and white Viburnum.

Another hint that it's still "Early Summer" is that there are still "birdie" nests out.

This will change soon.

I have an idea brewing.

Next up will be Black-Eyed Susans and Sunflowers,

with a little color added.

...stay tuned.

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so if you follow me there, please switch over to another reader
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thanks you all!

Joining in with these great parties:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Inspiration Exchange  at Yellow Bliss Road
Homework at The Everyday Home Blog
Blissful Whites at Timewashed 
Treasure Hunt at From My Front Porch to Yours
House Party at No Minimalist Here
Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
TTT at Stone Gable
The Charm of Home
French Country Cottage
Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush
Shabby Art Boutique
Blitzed on Pinterest

xoxo,

The Marketplace: Etsy and Online Boutique Showcase

Hi Everyone, it's time for
The Marketplace!

Here are some of the great links from last week:

Summer is now officially here 

and before we know it we'll be celebrating the 4th of July.

 I just love this America America Burlap Runner from Sweet Magnolias Farm

What's Summer without the Farmstand and this Farmhouse

Fresh Berries Hand Painted Sign

from Anderson and Grant

These little creatures are amazing.
Just check out the Felted Wool Handmade Fox

from Wild Wood Hollow

 Add this wonderful old Vintage Green McCoy Water Pitcher
to your  summer table. from Vintage Chateau Chic

And speaking of Summer, this

Summer Romance Lace Top and Cami

from Oh Sister Sister

would be perfect for that casual evening out.

Today's sponsor is Leslie Janson who creates one-of-a-kind wonderful

upcycled jewelry and pillows. Her cuff bracelets are amazing.

You'll want to run by and check out her shop filled with beautiful new items!

thanks so much Leslie!

Time to link up to three of your Etsy Shop and Online Boutique items. You don't have to have a blog to join in. Please link to individual items if possible. And please make sure those items are FOR SALE. If you have a blog post about your items or your shop, that's great too, just make sure the items are for sale. If you have a blog it would be nice if you grabbed the image below for somewhere on your sidebar, (nice, but not mandatory) and please be a follower of Common Ground.

Thanks for joining in, and remember this link is open all week, 

so drop back by and check out the new items being listed.

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,