Wednesday, March 26, 2014

A Spring Frame-Up

Each day that I pack, I find things that I haven't seen for a while. I mentally try to take notes on where they were found and try to remember which box they are being packed into. Last weekend I was opening cabinet doors that hadn't been opened for a bit, and I said "Hello" to an old friend that had been on my kitchen wall several years ago.









I'm a sheep lover from way back. If you look on my blog list I have several sheep blogs that I keep up with on a daily basis. This fellow is just one of many sheep and lambs in my flock. He's really a chalk wall pocket, but I like him plain. He looks like a pretty serious fellow to me, so no sprigs of Ivy or trailing foliage for him.


I've been wanting a little more inspiration in my studio, so when I found him I went searching for an oval to frame him in. But there needed to be a little pattern and color...something for Spring that was easy to work with; maybe something that could be changed with the seasons. I thought a wallpaper sample would work, just a little small, but it gives the right background.

A few years ago I had the chance to grab a few discontinued wallpaper books, so I had a few options. I settled on something "Spring Green", but can change it out when the mood strikes.

PINK



BLUE



TAUPE



I thought of pitching all these sample books, but slapped myself right afterward. I've used these papers for so many projects. Since it's close to Easter, a few vintage Easter Postcards were tucked in for display.

















don't you love this patina?



So glad he's baaaaaack...


Joining in with these parties:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Swing into Spring at DIY by Design
Blissful Whites at Timewashed
Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home
Simple and Sweet Friday at Rooted in Thyme
Shabbilicious Friday at Shabby Art Boutique
Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush


xoxo,



Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The Marketplace: Etsy and Boutique Showcase

Hi Everyone, Happy Tuesday
and Welcome to 
The Marketplace!
Hope you had a great weekend
 and are ready to check out some fun shopping items.
Here we go with a few from last week.



Rebecca Vintage Living





Wren Elizabeth


Spring Printable





The Gift Garden Shoppe




Sweet Magnolias Farm




Papered Soiree




Party Guidelines
This is a linky party that is for items that are FOR SALE only. You don't have to have a blog to link up. If you have a blog post about your items that's great too, but they need to be available to purchase. Please try to link to the individual item that you are selling if possible. Please be a follower of Common Ground and if you have a blog it would be so nice for you to grab the image below to share somewhere on your blog. (not mandatory). Remember the link is up all week, so please stop back by to check out new items being listed. Thanks so much for sharing all your great items with us!

If you missed last week's link up,

Have a great week!



   

    An InLinkz Link-up
   






Sunday, March 23, 2014

Put a little Spring in your step...

Last Thursday afternoon, I ran down to Leola's Vintage Home and Garden  in Ozark, MO for their Spring Open House. I wanted to share these photos with you to give you a little Spring inspiration on this first Sunday of the new season. Picture heavy so just enjoy. Remember, you can click on the image for a biggified version.










 














































































Have a great Sunday!
See you tomorrow for

xoxo,