Here are closeups of the displays I did above the kitchen windows....
...using my plethora of vintage tea towels as window treatments....
I adhered silver ware to a vintage platter using industrial-strength glue--E-6000.
...and here is the right side..
Susan, over at Between Naps on the Porch is hosting Metamorphosis Monday and I get to play along!!
Above are the "Before" pictures of the kitchen. It was wallpapered in a floral pattern. I have so many tchotkes (stuff) that I felt it was too 'busy' looking. My dear, kind, and loving husband agreed to paint it. The color is called "Friendly Yellow"--a soft, buttery color.
At one point I had taken all the photos and poems off the fridge. Much to my surprise, Steve didn't like it! He said it didn't look "homey"!! Gotta love that man!! ;-)
We moved the buffet that was in front of the window into the sitting room...I'll show that next week. I have more pics of the kitchen and will post them this week....it's late now and I'm pooped!
Welcome to Tablescape Thursday!!
Recently I had a few ladies from church over for brunch. I wanted a fun, whimsical look for the tables.
I used 'snack-sets'...heirlooms from my mom. I tucked vintage hankies into the handles of the coffee cups on each plate for napkins. The "place mats" are paper napkins I picked up several years ago--a Mackenzie/Child's' pattern. Orange juice was served in vintage punchbowl cups.
The glittery vines for the centerpiece were 80% off at Jo Ann's after Christmas sale!! I love the pastel, spring colors!!
Here's another setting in the formal dining room, too.
The pink votives were 2 for $1.00 at the Dollar Tree!!
The hand painted water glasses were another thrift store find!
Zac, Amy and friends arrived around 1 a.m. this morning...and about 7:30 this morning, Zac came in my bedroom saying "Happy Birthday! Come downstairs and open your birthday present!" Steve was already down there eating breakfast before work. As someone who LOVES presents, I bounded out of bed and downstairs, grabbed a cuppa coffee as Amy presented me my gift. I shrieked when I opened it....
Amy made this darling "Grandparents Brag Book" photo album and it was their way of announcing to Steve and me that they're pregnant!! We are over the moon with excitement!! Thrilled beyond words! Our FIRST grand baby!!
I just wanted to share the happy news with you all! Hope you have a wonderful weekend--I, myself, will be floating thru it! ;-)
Thought I'd share a few pics of a little Easter decorating I just did....hope you enjoy!!
I am so excited! Our son and daughter-in-love (Zac & Amy) are coming to visit and bringing their best friends who have an 8 month old son! They'll be here later tonight and will celebrate my birthday with me on Friday, and Easter Sunday, too!! So I get a two-fer visit!! ;-)
Due to circumstances beyond my control (and I HATE it when I'm not in control!) ;-) I haven't been able to play Mind Wide Open for awhile. 
This is Gail's inspirational image, which I absolutely LOVE and printed out several different sizes to use in future artwork. And the prompt word was "Moments". I found a lovely quote by Henry Drummond and with the image and the quote, I was inspired to create an altered bottle.
Here is my entry, and close up of the quote. I had such fun creating this...using all my favorite colors!
Welcome to Tablescape Thursday! Hosted by the lovely Susan of Between Naps on the Porch!
This was the centerpiece, only it was on the end so as to have more room for the serving pieces.
Once again, I set the table using mostly my garage-sale and thrift store finds. The tablecloth is an old, old coverlet for a full size bed...
..a close up of the place setting....
These darling little silver 'nut dishes' (a cherished gift from a dear friend of mine) held an individual chocolate for each place setting. I bought the chocolates wrapped in silver and then wrapped them with strips of pretty scrapbook paper...easy to do and can use any color of paper to match your tablescape theme!!
The main meal was a salad, and I offered two different dressings. A creamy dressing was served in the gravy boat and the vinaigrette was served in the creamer...
Another view of the table...
Be sure to visit other gal's beautiful Tablescapes over at Between Naps on the Porch!
