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As soon as I spotted this lovely chair, I knew I needed it. I have been wanting a new computer chair that is more my style.
Happy Tuesday! I am REALLY excited to share my Spring Inspired Shelf today.
I am inspired by other bloggers such as: Craftberry Bush, Dreamy Whites, and Laughing with Angels. I love their photography, their vision and taste.
After browsing through their blogs and using my own components and creativity, I worked to make my Spring Inspired Shelf my very own.
I am constantly looking at my Spring inspired shelf. There is so much to see.
Each angle brings a whole new perspective. The stick with the nest is a real hummingbird’s nest.
Stacking my tea cups and saucers on my wooden pedestal adds depth and height. Love the marking and detail on the wood, don’t you? Moss also gives a feel of refreshed life.
My bird and moss filled terracotta pot has not been aged by me in anyway, other than using it year after year. The cracks and the patina add to the character of the whole shelf look.
Oh, I really like the bird house. I like the dark, weathered wood and a little bit more moss. Did you see the bird feathers???
Another pot I have had for years. No need to prime or age it myself. The flowers are real. Don’t they look great with moss surrounding them? (I will share my secret with you later this week on how I did this)
Above the shelf hang a small portion of my tea cup and saucer collection. The red cups were hand made and painted by my Grandma. The cup with painted flowers hanging lowest on the left was also made by her. Again, I love the look of fresh green moss for a Spring look.
Did you see the real birds nest in the highest cup? It’s a hummbird’s nest. So sweet.
The saucers were both thrift finds. Aren’t they so pretty?
Here is a closer look at the tea cups. Grandma would smile about this look. She would probably say, “Well, would you look at that Sugar-pie.”
The creamer has a fresh rose and leaves to fill it.
I used one of my vintage bottles as a vase and to add height. Going with the moss theme, I thought it would look good with a little in the vase as well. To keep my flowers fresh, I use these tips.
Spring has sprung in our home over the last week. The leaves are popping out of the branches. The grass looks even greener. And my Spring inspired shelf is set for the season.
I am so happy to have you stop by during your busy life to visit my blog. I read every comment. They always make me smile.
Make it a terrific Tuesday.
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Happy Saturday! It’s not often that I share a post on Saturday. But I was excited to share a project my daughter and I did while visiting her. After browsing through thrift store after thrift store, she finally found what she wanted. To Use Thrifted Readers Digest Books To Add Color to Any Room.
It wasn’t the stories she was interested in, it was the colors on the binding and covers. Each book has various colors on the binding and some even have a print on the cover. You can choose from deep purple to lime green, to pink. She was looking for blues, greens and a hint of coral or red.
We hit the jack pot of Readers Digest books at a local thrift store. I think we found 24 books that we could have used.
After bargaining with the store worker, she ended up buying 10 at a $1 a piece. Cool, huh? (Yes, I forgot to get ALL 10 in one picture. Ooops)
Once we got home, she began to “play” with the books. Looking at what colors on the binding and would look best in each room.
She wan’t too worried about the actual stories in the books. She was looking to add color and continuity for each space.
After purchasing the plants and pots at IKEA, the books were next on her living room shelves. We would set things up, stand back and look at our work.
After a few days of “playing” she got the look she had been after. I really like how the books look a part of the room. Just as she had planned.
We tried a few times to set the large candlesticks on the fireplace mantel. It never looked right. We decided they would look great as book ends. Probably my favorite look from all the books we used.
Did you ever use thrifted Readers Digest Books to add color to any room???
I hadn’t either. I had given all of our Readers Digest books to charity. I will now look at Readers Digest books differently.
I would say that was a $10 well-spent, wouldn’t you?
It’s nice to be home and have a regular time with my blog again. Although, spending time with family trumps that anyday.
I am happy you came by today to see how to Use Thrifted Readers Digest Books to Add Color to Any Room.
Make it a Super Saturday!
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