Violet Vignette

Just wanted to share a little Spring Happiness with you this Sunday.

I was going through some of my old Easter and Spring postcards and found a few that had Violets and Pansies; some favorite lavender Spring flowers. I had a few silk violets in a peat pot so I put together a little Easter vignette on top of my armoire in my studio.

Moss bunny in a wicker basket, a vintage fern mister, and a white matte vase with angel vine.

Last week I received a precious soldered necklace from my sweet friend Rita of Mammabellarte. It was one of those "just because" little gifts that make it especially endearing. Little Bluebirds are happily perched among roses. Rita knows how much I love Bluebirds. 

Someday I hope I can tell you how much you all mean to me,

your friendships are such a blessing.

Hope this put a little smile on your face today...

Happy Sunday, Happy Spring!

Joining in on these lovely gatherings:

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Sunday at Home with Thoughts From Alice

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday from Coastal Charm

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Be Inspired #184

Hi Everyone, and Welcome to Be Inspired!

If you had a few minutes to go through some of the links from last week, you'll know that it was over-the-top full of Spring Inspiration. Amazing how some warm weather and a few flowers can re-energize us and get us planning gardens, doing furniture makeovers, and generally waking up our spaces and spirits with excitement. 

I'm a person that cannot pass up a cupboard full of white ironstone, so take a peek at some Farmhouse Touches from Thoughts from Alice. Then check out the other features this week...

Jacqueline styles a Vintage Basket and transferware for Easter

at the always lovely Cabin and Cottage.

Cristina from Remodelando la Casa comes up with the best holiday craft decor. She's one super talented and imaginative gal. So be sure and see her Easter Egg Tree and meet all the bunnies, chicks and ducks that are hanging out having some wonderful Springtime Fun.

Also I had to share these Fabric Painted Chairs she finished.

Wow, what a transformation!

Patti shows how to makeover a ho-hum decor basket
 into a Mossy Basket for Spring, at Old Things New.

A post to celebrate Daffodils

at Simply Suzanne's at Home.

Jann from Mrs. Olson's adds a new Sheep friend

 to join in on the vignette at the top of her cupboard.

and...

I've tried making a bedskirt before and I wish I'd thought of this...

No Sew Bedskirt from Patty at Creative Ideas.

thanks gals for all the ideas and inspiration!

If you missed any of my posts from last week, 

then just click on the thumbnails at the top of the page.

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thanks so much for joining in

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Today's Sponsor

Marionberry Cottage

Carrier filled for Spring

I mentioned last week, that each time I'm at the other house packing the endless number of "things", that a few of them inevitably end up in my tote bag to come over here and join the other decor tidbits. I'm careful not to be too blatant, otherwise hubbs will look at me like, "we're supposed to be packing this stuff, not playing with it." sorry, I have to play...

The pink vintage bunny planter, majolica rabbit plate, and Fitz and Floyd Berry Platter were my spoils from last weekend.

This platter has some cracks and chips,

 but I fell in love with the raised basket weave design.

so Springy.

This little guy has no markings, but I did a Google search and it appears that he's Shawnee Pottery from the 50's...old bunny, real old bunny. He's all cotton candyish sweet pink with lots of little crazing.

Last year none of my daffodils bloomed. I don't know why, but there weren't even any bloom pods, just greens... what a disappointment. And this year only a few, so I wanted to enjoy them while I could. Last year I planted a few hyacinth bulbs in the same area, that did come up. When I went to cut them, some bees were eagerly working on them, so I left a few behind for them. They make a petite bouquet in one of my small Staffordshire white Ironstone pitchers.

I've always loved the unique shape of this hexagonal soup tureen. I can't decide if it's ironstone or ceramic, but it's different. And it's small enough to decorate with. I've changed out this carrier several times since I've been at this house. I only  have a few places to "decorate", so this is doing double duty to help with my decorating addiction.

And if course, I've never met a white carrier that I didn't love.

This is a strawberry carrier, with slats in the bottom,

sitting on the small bench in front of the wicker settee. 

I didn't have enough room for my coffee table here,

 but this old tool caddy bench fit perfectly.

The weather is confused here; it thinks we're still in March. It's been so windy today and chilly. Hopefully it will be in the 70's again by the weekend; the Iris are starting to come up. Hope you're having a wonderful week!

joining in on these parties:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
It's a Party at DIY by Design
Blissful Whites at Timewashed

Treasure Hunt at From My Front Porch to Yours
Creative Friday at Jen Rizzo
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home
Shabbilicious Friday at Shabby Art Boutique
Simple and Sweet Friday at Rooted in Thyme

xoxo,

Today's Sponsor

French Bleu Vintage

Be sure and check out the 50% off sale going on now!

The Marketplace: Etsy and Boutique Showcase

Hello Everyone and Happy Monday!

Welcome to The Marketplace!

Ready for some Spring Shopping?

Hope you have some fun items to share with us this week,

this link=up is open to anyone that has a selling site.

So let's see what great items we had last week:

Vintage Cupboard Chalkboard Art

Cottonridgevintage

Antique French Cross

Mademoiselle Tresors

Lace and Flowers Kitchenaid Decals

HensinDaisies

Vintage Tole Tray

DelightfulCuriosities

Anything Goes Here

Vintage Marble Pears

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Today's Sponsor

20 North Ora

Bunny Silhouette Pillow and Forsythia

I've always planted a forsythia bush or two at each home we've lived in. The last home; the one we are moving from, already had been honored. Several years to be sure, as it is massive and strong. The woody limbs eventually forced over our wooden fence, so we trim the back a little more. But then more trimming means more growth.

When I see buds appear I know Spring will be here soon. I almost missed it this year. I saw buds one weekend, and by the next, they were blooming. So last week I cut a few branches to bring home and enjoy. 

My older daughter bought me my first galvanized watering can quite a few years ago. Restoration Hardware, one of her favorite places, had a line of vintage inspired sprinklers and garden goods. I was thrilled, and that started me on my quest for old ones.

So now I have to share my bunny silhouette pillow that I nabbed at Leola's Home and Garden Open House a few weeks ago. Pam had several, all uniquely different. I loved the brown vintage look floral, so I grabbed it first thing!

Looks like he's ready for a tasty nibble.

so cute!

At least with this "new" watering can I don't have to worry about leaks.

Everything is greening up, but lot's of pollen.

  I have a Bradford Pear in the back yard here.

Can't wait for it to be in full bloom.

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. 

Joining in on these parties:

Sundays at Home with Thoughts from Alice

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Inspire Me at A Stroll Thru Life

The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

It's a Party at DIY by Design

xoxo,

Bel Monili

Upcycled Vintage Jewelry and Accessories