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Apr 12, 2017

Our Simple Easter Dinner...

Our small family had our Easter dinner a few weeks ago.

My starting point is often these sweet tulip dishes. I purchased them

to resell years ago - trusting the seller who told me they were in

perfect condition. Turns out they were not - so I kept them and

have enjoyed using them for Spring events.

A quick stop at Dollar Tree yielded some faux wild flowers which I cut

and divided into little bouquets. I later added water to help the illusion...

The pink polka dot fabric is actually an old feedsack that has a lot

of damage. But folded this way - it looks complete and fine.
And gotta have candles; even if just a few votives on overturned sherberts.

And since lavender and pink seemed to be the colors.... this candle

from my stash on a small pedestal will do. I try to keep

centerpieces low. If too high - table conversation is awkward.

It's no fun to dodge table decor to see who you're talking to.

I trust this coming Easter Sunday will be a special day for you.

In the life of the Believer - it is everything! Without the

resurrection of Jesus - there would be no hope for an eternity with Him.

If you've not abandoned your life to live His way- this week

would be a good time to do so. Would love to have you in the Family!

~Joyce

Feb 25, 2016

The Making of My Spring Mantel...

Since Valentine's Day is over - and that's what was on my mantel -

it was time for a little change up....

I started with the spray of forsythia cause it was the most spring thing

I had nearby and then added the twig chair cause it was nearby too.

(See how my mind works?)

For a few more rustic elements - I added the twig wreath and egg candle ring.

Since the eggs were green/blue...

I shopped my house for anything else that color.

The candle was about all I could find. But it's enough!
Some ribbons to the wreath (I've always plenty of ribbons) and a yellow
creamer (cause I had precious little else that was yellow) help complete the look.

Happy Spring! ~Joyce
Linking to Create, Share, Inspire link party at A Burst of Beautiful
and Home Sweet Home link party

Apr 3, 2015

Empty Tomb On My Easter Mantel...

Better late than never - I've reworked my mantel to offer a taste

of Spring and Easter. And look what happened...

...a version of the empty tomb appeared! (yes, that's a birdhouse...)

I wasn't planning to use it this way - it just sort of happened.

But it works I think - and what a great reminder that Jesus lives!

The twig wreath is a reminder of the crown of thorns Jesus wore for me.

And purple? It's the color of royalty - for My King Jesus.

The bibles hold the Easter story - from beginning to end -

and were once lovingly held and read by my parents.

Paging through them brings tears, smiles and all sorts of emotions

as I read their notes and verses that shaped their lives.

How very blessed I am to have had this Godly heritage.

May yours be a blessed Easter. And if Jesus is not the King of your life -

please consider inviting him to that role this season.

I promise, there is no better Ruler and no better Kingdom to join.

True Joy Awaits ~Joyce

Mar 9, 2015

Old Tool Box as Wall Shelf...

I've had this old tool box for years... but it's white paint wasn't working.

I stumbled upon this cutey at the Budget Decorator...

...and decided my white had to go. I didn't do any distressing this time.

These things distress themselves pretty quickly when used.

Boy do I wish I had better lighting to bring out the proper teal.

If it doesn't sell - I can always go back and distress it.

For now it makes the Easter goods in my booth pop and

serves as a safe place for my real eggs (in the Spanish moss nest.)

Would love to see someone buy this for a wall shelf though!

Happy Spring - in teal!

Apr 8, 2014

Unique Vintage Easter Finds on Etsy...

I went on a search to see what I could find that is

somewhat unique in the vintage Easter category.

(Because after a while - it can all look the same.)

Here are some of my findings per Etsy...

(Click on the captions to go to the listing.)

Love this little cutey with his Easter toys...

Child Easter Photo

Easter hats are common enough - but how about some Easter shoes?

Tapestry Easter Shoes

Gurley makes lots of figural candles - but these little ducks are made by Tavern.

Duck Candles

Wouldn't this egg lithograph make an amazing piece of wall art?

Egg Botanical Poster

Here's a sweet vintage Annalee toy - never used!

Annalee Rabbit

How about a photo of a military Easter church service?

Military Easter Photo

Not only is the front of this post card lovely -

the back has beautiful French script handwriting...

French Woman & Egg Post Card

Does a magazine ad from 1943 for Easter Candy do anything for you?

Easter Candy Advertisement

I thought this vintage Easter card was especially cute...

Easter Card

It's hard to find good looking Easter candy containers - but this one is!

Easter Candy Container

And one more from 'moi' store - how about an unused

jumbo sized satin puffy Easter card?

Large Satin Easter Card

Happy Shopping!

Apr 3, 2014

Last Ditch Effort Easter Vignettes...

Easter goods are selling fast at the thrift shop where I volunteer.

In a desperate search for some goods to create a few

last minute vignettes - I used gift bags, tote bags...

...plastic eggs (there's always some of those left),

spring colored books and a teddy bear. In pastel coloring -

it's the 'new' bunny. (smile!)

I'm thinking till next week I might have to forego Easter in my

vignettes altogether. Just not enough good lookin' stuff left.

But we shall see. (The challenge is half the fun!)

Mar 29, 2014

Spring Vignettes and Groupings...

Enjoy a few of the thrift shop displays I created this week...

from goods already sprinkled throughout the store...

This yellow and lavender one is the most traditionally

spring by far. Our spring things have already been out

for a number of weeks - so 'true' spring items are harder to find.

We have a number of country looking bunnies that get donated...

so I tried to create a little county Easter vignette.

I would have preferred a different green -

but these big leaves were all I could find.

For the men's rack - I included some baseballs.

Love their red stitching!

Half the fun of shopping at thrift and antique stores for me

is seeing how the displays are put together.

Many times - there just aren't any....a sad day.

I'm happy to announce that 'our' thrift shop has lots of them!

This bridal display created by another gal - I just do the dress racks.

Come visit!

Mar 25, 2014

Spring Door Decor....

In lieu of a spring wreath - I threw together a little

wall basket for my front door...

As is often my style - I looked at what was laying around me and used it.

I had just picked up the faux forsythia and a marble egg

at a thrift shop for very little monies. I was going to attach them

to a grapevine wreath - but then noticed this little

wall basket that wasn't currently in use. Why not?

A few bends of the floral picks and some Spanish moss later -

and my door is adorned for Spring.

Can you believe - it snowed all day today?...

but it didn't lay - so it's all good.

Mar 6, 2014

A Friend For Breakfast (& Thrifty Tip)...

I had a dear friend for breakfast today so I got out my 'spring' dishes...

...and a few spring things...

We had a delightful morning together...

Faux Spanish moss makes a quick nest. Raffia does too...

I picked up the chick yesterday at a thrift shop for $1

and the faux flowers for 35 cents a stem.

Thrifty Thursday Tip:
Watch for holiday and seasonal things at yard sales

and in auction box lots - buy & put them aside for later.
You will pay more - even at thrift shops - 'in season'.
At a yard sale - the chick may have been only 25 cents

and the flowers; maybe $1 for the whole bunch.

In an auction box lot? Price may have been almost 'free'!