Spring Green & White Shabby Birds on Our Mantel

I really was going to wait to post our mantel reveal after I shared the DIY's on my nest and topiaries, but I'm jumping ahead and sharing it with you today instead!

Several months ago we painted two walls, in our living room, a soft, spring green. I wish my photos would show their true color. No matter how I adjust my camera or edit the pics I just can't get it right :(

I think you'll like my changes for the season, anyway...at least I do!

Do you like how the scripted butterfly landed on the trio of shabby green and white books? I just adore shabby, vintage books and butterflies always have a special meaning to me.

I shared a post on my super cheap spring wreath, last week, with my vintage frame. The link to it is at the end of this post.

I gathered birds from around the house to add them to the mantel.

I made twin topiaries for the candle sconces.

This, cast iron, cutie is hiding in it's nest inside my really old, antique, buttocks basket.

I'd love to paint the red brick white!

Faux, branches with buds drape the fireplace insert.

I made this nest in a nice big size and think it turned out really nice.

I always like to add some "glam!"

The butterfly is a very special, cherished ring.

Faux hydrangeas in white and green fill my, white washed, bushel basket.

I shared the post on Mom's old chair and wee basket last week, too.

Here's one last look with our, little boy, "Gucci"

and where is peeks out the window, too!

More on this wreath here!

 I think this look will be staying around for a while....."Honey" really likes it!

  Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

and Gucci, too!

Can you see him? He's playing "peek-a-boo!

I'm thrilled that this post was featured over @ staceyembracingchange and "thank you" Stacey!


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Spring in a Hanging Moss Basket

It's early March and we are seeing some signs of spring here in N.C. 

Daffodils are blooming along with the pansies that have been showing their beauty in many places all winter long. 

So naturally, I couldn't wait a minute longer to have some spring hanging at home on our front door.

It's just a little touch freshness and a subtle hint of what's inside of our little, brick, cape cod.

Last spring the basket looked like this, in it's natural state, on our front door.

 This year I wanted something white!

So, with the magic of  spray paint and some white tulips our basket got a new look...

with some planted vinca, fresh rosemary, a bit of lavender, a burlap bow...

and a real bird's nest with some pearl eggs, too!

Here it is a more distant view....can you see our little "Gucci" peering at me from the window?

Here's a little glimpse at something inside.

Our mantel and fireplace, a centerpiece and bay window re-do is done. So, watch for the posts I'll be posting them soon!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

and Gucci, too!

A very special thank you to Kathe @ kathewithane  for

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Winter Mailbox with an Icy Nest

 If you have been following my last few Holiday posts than you kinda know what to expect within this one, right? 

 Ice, Snow Winter...that's the theme that I seem to having going this year!

I decked out our mailbox today and it's similar to the  wreath that's on our front door.  I must admit it was hard to remove the fall look that I'd grown quite fond of, but, the new, seasonal change is already making me smile...I think you will, too!

I found the poinsettias at the Goodwill...$3 for all five.

 They were kind of ugly in a grungy, dull gold, but, some white paint gave them a fresh, new wintery look.

A grapevine nest is perched on top....

with evergreens and snow used as the base with giant flakes of snow.

Silk, leopard balls form a trio of eggs for an elegant look.

Perfect for such a handsome cardinal, don't you think?

 Now, it's off to edit a bunch of pics for my "Bay Window" post and guess what? It's filled with icicles and lots of snow!

 Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

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An Icy Winter Wreath with a Burlap Nest

As much as I love living in North Carolina, now, I still love looking at snow and ice. Thus, my desire to create this year's winter wreath!

I found this nice, pre-lit, realistic one with pine cones at my nearby Habitat and scapped it up for a cheap $8.

I used lots of Snow-tex and glitter to enhance it and bring it to life!

Lots and lots of wintery snow, all over and on my great big burlap bow.

At the dollar store I found strands of plastic icicles. I cut them one by one and added them here and there.

Then I made a little, burlap nest filled with "snow" and added an icicle strand around the rim.

  I found the perfect "fluffiest" cardinal to snuggle in the nest!

 I'm so happy with the way it turned out and the fact that I'll get to display it for the entire winter season!

I'll be working on the inside decor and will be back to reveal it soon!

 Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

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