An almost summer birthday dinner...Surprise!!!

An almost summer birthday dinner for my Tanya!

 

Surprise!!!

 The celebration took place out on our enclosed porch.

 

 Daisies were the perfect addition to the toolbox tote centerpiece...

especially because they are her favorites!

Teal blue and green was the color scheme that worked well with the surroundings and satisfied my color OCD.

It had a summer, southern country touch.

We made her a delicious dinner...sushi, crab rangoons and spring rolls were the starters.

Shrimp with lobster sauce, orange chicken and garlic sauteed green beans were the main course.

We kind of overate!

And played some games into the night and were able to appreciate the lights in our terrarium.

 As always, we wished her a Happy, Happy Birthday!

and then said..... "SURPRISE, the place settings are yours to keep!"

 

Of course it ended with cake, but first there was time for an Insta and a Snap!

 Love, Hugs, and Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!

 

Winter Centerpiece for the Holidays in a Bowl

 I needed to make a gift, for a friend, for the Holidays. While I was creating I had to play around with one of my, irresistible, clay snowmen. The ones that always "put a smile on my face!"

 The bowl, for the terrarium, came from Walmart (for under $3) to make this easy centerpiece candlescape.

Epsom salts for snow, sprigs of yew, gold tipped painted pinecones and a handful of cheery, red cranberries set the scene.

Battery operated votives, hidden partially under the snow, flicker softly in the centerpiece on our kitchen table.

 Back to what to leave inside for my little gift. I found this little Dicken's house that fits perfectly inside. It was an older, little, dollar store find.

Just one light, looked perfect....I think!

Wish I'd tried "three!"

A single deer also fits nicely into the scene.

We get to enjoy this one for a while longer...at least until it goes to it's new home.

Soon, "J" will go back up on top of our cupboard with Mr. P....as you can see this one is "J", that's me! ;)

Next, I have to make a new centerpiece
 to go with our Christmas tablescape for two :) and let this one go to it's new home.

 I'm hoping it's gonna be HEARTFELT and AMAZING...just for me and the LOVE of my life!

 Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!

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A few new red transferware finds...I just couldn't resist!

I've been really, really good about not spending money for non  necessities. But, every once in a while, when I come across something that I love and it's priced so low I just can't resist!

 Red transferware is my newest addiction and I found four beautiful pieces that I just had to add to my collection.

 This first one is my new favorite...a tiny, little creamer. I just adore it!

It's the earliest make of my four pieces.

The second is this sweet, floral, sugar bowl.

A matching cup and saucer was the third piece of my find.

#4 made my heart beat for just $10!

It's a late 1800's dinner plate....now, I have to find more!

The last one was this tiny, 2 inch, personal creamer a more modern version, but still very appealing to me.

They're all on display in our bay window.

The tiny creamer quickly found a home in our terrarium.

Here's a look at the whole vignette with my cast iron scale.

It's holding my antique, Redcliff, ironstone tureen.

Allysum is happy in my distressed terra cotta pot.

I found this precious, floral creamer at my favorite, antique shop for a mere $3. Miss Minnie's Antique's, in downtown Shallotte, is my favorite place to "score." Don't miss visiting there, if you're in the area, and be sure to tell them I said, "hello!"

Playing with "grandma's" pearls

and a vintage, cloth bunny.

 And the very first piece that started my collection!

More of my bay window vignette can be seen here.

I'll be back later this week to show you how my Easter tablescape turned out...here's a tiny peek!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!

Visiting Southport,  N.C? b e sure to stop by my booth @ the Northrop Antiques Mall and see what I may have there for you!
 

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