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Spring Into Spring

I realize I may be rushing things, but I've been longing for Spring.  After the reds of Christmas and then Valentine's Day, it's time for some lighter colors.

So....this morning, I got busy and made a few changes in the dining room and sun room.  Here are a few shots of the changes.


First, the dining room......
 I removed the runner made from drop cloth fabric and burlap ribbon.
This runner is a piece of fabric that I found at my favorite consignment shop.

I brought out the little "Spring" box that I bought last year.

Here's my favorite bird house.  I re-painted it last year, adding the pink and green.


Then I brought out the little rabbit, cloche, and the green bird.  The plant is a spider plant.  A co-worker gave me a cutting off hers.  Can't wait until it gets larger.
 This tablecloth was bought at a thrift shop last year.
 The rabbit family was bought at the consignment sale my daughter had a while back.

I painted this plate stand with ORB. It was an ugly gray color. 

Don't you feel better when things are lighter and brighter?

One other reason I want Spring to hurry.......six weeks until my retirement!!

I'll be partying with Donna at Funky Junk Interiors,

Comments

  1. Oh your spring vignette's are beautiful! Love the birdhouse and bunny!

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  2. Oh how lovely. I love the soft colors and all of your vignettes are so pretty. You did such a great job of capturing spring. Beautiful flowers too. Thanks in advance for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Love your spring touches....yes, its refreshing to have some light and pretty colors......love the pot the plant is in....hugs...cleo

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  4. Beautiful Vignettes!! I really LOVE the floral tablecloth with the pink and green birdhouse. Pink and green just happen to be one of my favorite color combos!

    Blessings!
    Aledia

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  5. Soothing images! I love that you are summoning spring with your creativity and colors. Adorable decorative items too.
    Hey - congrats on your retirement too!!!!! :)

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  6. Such super vignettes Kathy, Love the cute little bird house and the pretty table cloth.
    Thank you for your sweet comments :o)
    Rose H

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  7. Thanks for much for your visit and comment. I'll be back. I'm your newest follower. Love your blog!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  8. Your touches of spring look fresh and wonderful. I think everyone is getting in the mood.
    Mary Alice

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  9. You are never too early for spring decorations! You have some very pretty ones! Thanks for sharing.
    Nancy

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  10. Ciao,piacere sono una tua nuova seguace!Carino il tuo blog!Rosetta

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  11. You have inspired me to pull out the spring decorations! Your birdhouse is adorable, and I love that tablecloth with the tulips. Hurry spring and congratulations on your retirement!

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  12. Everything looks so pretty! I am in major Spring fever mode and have been slowly added lighter shades here and there around the house!

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  13. So many pretty things. I love spring, too.

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  14. Spring is such a cheerful, welcoming time! You've set a wonderful welcome for it! Thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  15. I am ready for spring decor too. Lighter and brighter.

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  16. Pastel colors are my favorite, so I really enjoyed this post. It's still a bit early to think spring where I live, but soon enough it will be time to plan. My favorite picture is the one with the tuilip table covering. Love your cloche with the rose figurines. I may have to steal that idea! Your newly painted green and pink birdhouse is done in my favorite colors too. Thank you for sharing your post at the Your Cozy Home Party this week!

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  17. Beautiful spring vignettes. I especially love the birdhouse , bunny and bird. I bought the same green bird in Michael's???
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  18. Greetings,

    I'm longing for spring as well. Your spring vignettes are so lovely and the birdhouse painted green & pink looks great! You have inspired me to start decorating for spring. Hope you will visit Magnolia Cottage.

    Lisa

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  19. Oh my what a change you're going to have with retirement. I hope it means FUN! Your spring changes are cheery. I especially like that tulip tablecloth!

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  20. Happy Saturday! I'm just dropping by again to say I enjoyed your spring things so much that they were included in my Saturday Picks from the Your Cozy Home Party. Thank you for getting us in the mood for lighter colors and warmer weather! There is a featured button on my blog if you'd like it for your sidebar or a featured page.

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