Tablescape Thursday

So I just came across last year's Easter pics and thought "Hope it's not too late to enter Tablescape Thursday!!"

The above pic is in the dining room. I found 2 squares of faux grass at Michael's on clearance, so used that for my centerpiece.

Here is a close up of one side of the centerpiece...

..and here is the other side.

Another view of the formal dining room.


Here is the 'kid's table in the kitchen. The yellow plastic goblets were found at a garage sale..I got 12 of the them for 10 cents a piece!! And they were brand new! I like them especially when we eat outdoors. The 'silver' 'chargers' are trays I bought for a $1.00 each at the Dollar Store.

The "Happy Easter" tray is a thrift store find...the Trust in the Lord cross also from the Dollar Tree, for, duh--a dollar!! ;-)

And the other side view....

Whew! I'm glad I found these pics to share with you!! Check out Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for other fabulous tablescapes!

Cheers!

Kitchen--Details

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.
This is the left side of the window..

...and here is the right side..

Stay tuned for more!! Have a lovely day....

Metamorphosis Monday--Kitchen

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.

Below are the "After" pics...

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!

Be sure to check out other great decorating ideas over at Between Naps on the Porch!!

Tablescape Thursday

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!

Be sure to check out other beautiful tablescapes at Between Naps on the Porch!

A Most Wonderful Birthday Present!

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! ;-)

P.S. For those that know Darlou, don't say anything--they are going to tell her tomorrow!
P.S.S. Congratulations, Dad and Leilani--you're going to be Great-grandparents for the umpteenth time! :-D

Easter Decor

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!! ;-)

Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!

Mind Wide Open....

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 month I was able to participate. Yay!

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!

Pop over to Mind Wide Open to see all the wonderful creations and vote for your favorite!!