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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Birch Bark, Fresh Greens & Glam on Our Front Door

Well, today, I started playing around with my Christmas decor. I just couldn't hold off any longer!

I'm a bit overwhelmed with projects planned and which ones to work on first. I tend to flip flop from room to room finding inspirations, having "light bulb moments,"jotting down notes and writing lists of things needed to get them done.

Needless to say today the house was a mess!!!

But, this is one thing that did get done.

Our old, white birch, pocket got a new coat of white paint and some fresh cut greens from the yard.

It looked like this in 2012.

You and see the flashback post...here.

Next, I finished it with a pretty, red bow

and a key with some rhinestone glam.

Simple and sweet.

One project down and a ton more to go and oh, I've got our Christmas Eve dinner for 16 to plan! 

What theme should I go with this year? How will we fit seating for all of our guests in our small kitchen space? What tablecover should I use? Do I have enough to complete each place setting? I need to borrow chairs!

Gonna go write more lists!!!

 Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

and Gucci, too!

 

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A White Pumpkin on our Mailbox

Our mailbox was the first thing to get it's new do in early September.....the rest came about little by little.

I resurrected last years mailbox swag and just added the new, white plastic, pumpkin and a new big, burlap bow.

It's the first thing to be seen that adds to our curb appeal.

The theme is carried right up to the front steps

and onto the door.

This was the wreath, that I made, that hung over our mantel last year...it looked nice in there, too.

A welcoming stand is on the right.

The owl is a single version of my "two southern owls."

Thyme is thriving in my rusty, little bike.

Red mums are the perfect addition for my old milk container.

I made an impromptu hand painted flag to replace our old glory.

Sweet potato vines and russian sage are "happy campers," too in our antique wash tub.

A lamp post vignette to welcome our guests.

My cast iron chair looks rather bare....it's had many seasonal looks. Last year's fall look was here.

My new vintage bike got a touch of fall, too!

More white pumpkins, the Halloween kind, found a home in the pots in the landscape vignette.

 Last year's version of  our mailbox and post, if you missed it, was here.

Our mantel was the next to get done....I'll be working on that post and will be back to share it soon, too! 

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JP

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My Upscaled Autumn Wreath & Tiny Corn Husk Owl

Last year's wreath was our centerpiece for the entire fall.  
It's been around for a few years decked out with different trimmings for the season. 

   This is how it started out today....it really needed a boost!

So, I added more acorns, a pheasant feather and some dollar store flowers first. Then I made a tiny canvas banner and added the fall pick and the cute little, corn husk, owl.

Here's my sweet little owl.

 He's a mini version of my "Two Southern Owls"....you can see them here!

  I used the old one as a centerpiece last year... you can see that one here.
and then another one...here

and even one more version here!
 

The new one is hanging over our mantel and I'll share that with you, soon!

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Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

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