Boo Hoo

Will it never end? 

Will spring ever come?

Will the forsythia ever bloom?

Will the daffodils ever smile on us?



White on White

Sharing today some of the whites I've collected for my Open House.

Most of the items in these pictures came from Goodwill and 

were collected over time.  The two candlesticks were purchased at

an antique mall, but everything else is from my newest favorite store.

The pedestal birdhouse I posted about earlier this week and is

making it's appearance here again.

These sweet little teacups are white on white perfection and

I was planning on selling them with  a violet planted in them. 

Here is a closer look at the candlesticks and a small daisy 

arrangement I made.

And last is the stack of white dinner plates I'm collecting.  I was thinking

of either letting customers pick through them or packaging them up with

pretty ribbon in sets of four, each plate a different pattern.  I have always 

wanted to set a table of white dishes, all in different patterns.

If you were buying, would you prefer to pick your own or buy a pretty

packaged set?

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Faded Charm for White Wednesday

Thrifting Weekend

It was a thrifting weekend for me.  I started with the Scott'sAntique Market which was in town for the last time until November.  From there, I went to Goodwill.  Then on the way to an out of townbirthday party, my sister found a couple more antique stores to visit andI ended the weekend with a stop at another Goodwill yesterday.  I found things at every place I went, but just wanted to share a coupletoday.  This is a lovely round vintage table cloth with cross-stitch. 

 My sister noticed it and talked me into it, so it's all her fault, but  I'm so glad she didbecause I just love it now.  I have a nice collection of aqua things to sellat the Open House, so it will make a nice piece to display them on.  It isvery simple, which is what I like, and has a nice edge to it.

I grouped it with some aqua plates that I'll be selling and some fabricI bought at JoAnn's to make matching napkins out of.  I love the colors inthis little print and it has a vintage look to it while being new.

Lastly I added a vintage turquoise Ball jar which I picked up this weekend.I already have a nice collection of them to sell, but this one has arusty handle on it, making it a little more unique.

Sorry ~ faux flowers again ~ still nothing much blooming here yet.

I think aqua is fast becoming my new favorite color, right after pink.~Linking with A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday~Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday~My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia  for Tuesday's Treasures~

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Birdhouse Makeovers

I wanted to share some makeovers I did with candle holders and bird houses.  I can't take credit for the idea ~ I did get it from anotherblog, but unfortunately, I can't remember whose it was.~ Here is the bird house and candlestick holder as purchased.

The bird house came from Michael's and the candlestick holder is metaland came from Goodwill.The first thing I did was stain them both dark.  The metal of course wouldn'ttake the stain, so I just "painted it on" so to speak.  Not something I wouldrecommend or do again since it took weeks for it to thoroughly dry.

When the stain was finally dry, I painted both white, distressed them,and then glued them together.

This bird house I've had for some time.  All I did was restain the wood parts, distress it and attach it to another Goodwill candle stick. 

 

Although these pedestal bird houses are headed for my Open House,for now they make a lovely spring vignette  for my mantel when accompanied by pussy willows and a little nest.

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Spring Beauties

Spring seems very slow coming to Ohio this year, or maybeI'm just being impatient.  Even the forsythia seem to be  reluctantto show their color.  It has been cold this week with temps only inthe 30's and 40's and a touch of snow every now and then, butthese little beauties were brave enough to show their sweet faces. 

 I planted these bulbs years ago and every year I find some in newplaces.  I don't think it's because they are propagating, but because thesquirrels are digging them up and moving them.  Now, I've neverreally caught them in the act, but I know I didn't plant them in the grass. 

And I know I didn't plant them with the roses either. 

 I used to dig them up and move them back to the flower beds, butI gave up on that some time ago.  I have chosen simply toenjoy these sweet things where ever I find them.

Maybe this is where the expression "bloom where you are planted"comes from.
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Goodwill Tableware

  All three pieces of today's table setting were found on separateoccassions at local Goodwill stores in town. 

 I picked up the blue salad plates first just because theywere so versatile.  Next, I found the cute chicken soup bowls.  I think the little side handles make them unique and what I like most about them.

Last week I found the gold dinner plates which were a perfect matchand completed the set.  The blue goblets were found last summerat a yard sale.

It's amazing what a cute table you can set on a budget with Goodwill finds. Maybe not exactly a spring tablescape, but cheerful just the same.Perfect setting for some home-made chicken soup.Sorry for the poor quality pictures, it was getting ready to stormhere and the lighting was not so good. Linking with Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday 

The Wonder of Whites

I wanted to share a few white things I found Sunday at thefirst Springfield Flea Market of the year.  I wasn't going to make the tripout of town for just a few vendors, but my daughter was downin the dumps, so to cheer her, we made the drive which gave us time to talk.I wasn't expecting to find anything, but I found three lovely whiteitems I just couldn't wait any longer to share.First I found these two white metal terrarium~type containers. 

 They will both be for sale at my Open House, but I'm having trouble  deciding if I should sell them empty or place something inside.Any suggestions?I think the tall one would look lovely with a plant inside or a tallpillar candle.  The ring on the top allows it to be hung and wouldbe so beautiful hanging on a porch or deck on a summer night. 

  The other container doesn't have a door that opens making itslightly harder to fill, but would also look nice with something spillingout of it.

It also matches fairly well another container I found at Goodwillsome time back.  Don't they make lovely companions?

The third great find at the flea market is an absolute delight to me and hasbeen in every picture so far.  Did you notice it?It's the nubby white bedspread that I purchased for only $12.I may use it as a tablecloth for display purposes or eventually cut itup and make pillows.  I actually haven't even spread it out yet tosee if it has any stains, but I just love it.

I think it's dreamy and love it's texture, but I don't need it for a bed.  Ithink it is one of my best and favorite finds so far and something that is definitely a "keeper".I have lots of white things to sell at the Open House and there is nothing prettier than a grand mixture of white textures.  So for now ~ it will beused as a backdrop for all the lovely whites I have.~Linking withFaded Charm for White Wednesday