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Feathering My Nest

I first showed you this old apple crate a few months ago.  The property where we live was once part of an apple orchard.   This crate was found in an old building.  I have been using it on the screened porch.  Yesterday, I was 'piddling' around and decided to bring the crate inside.  I placed it in the sun room beside the rocker.   It's a great place to sit a drink (if I would move my pretties).  It also has room to hold the magazine box. I love the shabby look it adds to the sun room.



Next I changed out the center piece on the breakfast table.  This tin was bought at Wal Mart several years ago.  I added the rooster and Home Sweet Home rub on labels. 

One more shot of the dining room table.  I've been thinking about how to set the table for March.  Be sure to come back and see what I decide on. 

I'll be linking up to the following great parties:

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at House in the Roses
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes
Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style
Come by for loads of inspiration.

Comments

  1. I love how moving around one or two things gives a new fresh look to a room.
    Mary Alice

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  2. I love all your moving around, it looks great and your things are so pretty too. Your tablescape is so pretty and I love your dining room chairs. Happy week and Happy Vlalentine's.
    FABBY

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  3. Love your dining room table setting. And, I love all your pretty vingettes and that sweet wooden box. The mason jars look perfect on top.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. I see you love roosters too. I love your centerpiece! I just found your blog and am your newest follower.

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  5. Lucky you. I'd love to find an apple crate and I love it next to the wicker chair. I love wicker and have a trunk and a side table, but I haven't found a chair at the right price. Love the detail on your dining room chairs.

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  6. Everything looks so lovely as always :o)

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  7. I like how you're using that apple crate.

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  8. I love seeing pieces of a home's history being used, so it's wonderful you found a way to use the apple crate in your home. We built our house, so somehow I don't think raw lumber would have the same history. Hee hee. Your dining room tablescape is very pretty too. I love thw white with the touch of red. Thanks for linking this post to my party!

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  9. Love your pretty blue jars!!! Everything looks so pretty!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  10. So many pretty vignettes. Love the tablescape, gorgeous place settings and dining room. Great jar collection.
    Happy Valentine's Day.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  11. Beautiful table and those jars are gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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