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Visions of Spring

Posted in Flowers, Home and Garden, tagged , , on March 5, 2014| 2 Comments »

Since it is cloudy, rainy, and dreary here today, I thought I’d share some photos that make me think of spring (and wish it was here yesterday!).

Enjoy!

tulips 1

tulips WA

tulips pink

peony tulips

tulip with bench

She Who Would Really Like to Be Sitting on That Bench

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Lovely Spring

Posted in Home and Garden, tagged , , , on March 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »

spring

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New graphics

Posted in Home and Garden, tagged , , , on March 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »

SE New header 02-14The other day, I decided I wanted an all new header for the blog.

I started playing around with some graphics.

Background Burlap

Like this burlap…

rose 2

rose 4

rose 3and these roses.

What do you think of the new design?

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Wish It Were Spring Party Theme

Posted in Entertaining Ideas, Home and Garden, Party Theme, tagged , , , on February 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »

As I mentioned yesterday, I recently held a “Wish It Were Spring” themed luncheon for my book club group.

Today, as I stare out at a fresh covering of snow on the ground, I truly wish it were spring.

Here are a few decorating ideas I incorporated to add some bright pops of spring color to the gathering.

Here's the table, set with a cheerful tulip cloth and bright pink and yellow napkins.

Here’s the table, set with a cheerful tulip cloth and bright pink and yellow napkins.

 

I hauled out a set of antique Noritake china and some sherbert cups I found in an antique store when Captain Cavedweller and I were living in newly married poverty.

I hauled out a set of antique Noritake china and some sherbert cups I found in an antique store when Captain Cavedweller and I were living in newly married poverty.

I used seed packets (Forget Me Nots) to make placecards. I thought they were fun and added a little charm of their own to the table.

I used seed packets (Forget Me Nots) to make placecards. I thought they were fun and added a little charm of their own to the table.

The centerpiece was a nest with a bird and eggs (and a miniature nest with a teensy little bird).

The centerpiece was a nest with a bird and eggs (and a miniature nest with a teensy little bird).

 

And I risked life and limb entwining dogwood branches around the chandelier. I loved how it looked when I finished. One of the guests called it whimsical. I had to agree. In fact, I wish I'd left the branches up there.

And I risked life and limb entwining dogwood branches around the chandelier. I loved how it looked when I finished. One of the guests called it whimsical. I had to agree. In fact, I wish I’d left the branches up there.

Stay tuned the rest of the week for some of the recipes I made for the party!

She Who Needs More Whimsy in Her World

 

 

 

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