10 Ways to Bring on SPRING...Wreaths, Centerpieces, Banners, Tablescapes and More!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1eg3iW4fnuIoFSEdXGq8WO0uDj8CtplBgVLAW3L9bnnwpJ22teIiMwxcnLEW69aGvfDUm_FZU1pa7KD69Z1QdbKGqPtjhyphenhyphenauofv06q8sH7BBxoHwc0aRjA1eIQlkbMR3zBkfurSSI3me/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICT10WaystoBri.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 10 Ways to Bring on SPRING" border="0" height="603" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZ_VGXabXE7i0uGuI52T2PcsTP9d8OwOJYxrjIn3RUF6lK7swIBszteXm7XqpCY_WiNUKBExbFKDFl6hCLz434XEsVBjHrj4Yl-dy4lLxO2FGS0rftdWFVIb6QHOop24Rhtr4u3U1hyphenhyphenai/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 10 Ways to Bring on SPRING" width="605" /></a>With spring still a month away, many of you are in the grips of a long, snowy winter and down here in the South, we are in the middle of an ice storm. Let's face it...we still have some dreary days head of us. <i>Sooo</i>…I have decided to take things into my own hands and begin to think <i>spring-y</i> thoughts! I am sharing some ways that you can begin to sprinkle in a few little hints of one of my favorite seasons…even if it's just inside your home!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKqa0KWJhc7LqmTWapQhCPTFFQerSbxtfrRiU-WvagNaNY74fQleqSiTQvMCIhb_hDRPsBNdVb1_Ct3qwTwn8R1WLiUF5tFJeAUZp0nidsSNiDHn-bN9D5rjeMKlCdzgE29tDpuuhmdEG/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTATouchofSpr%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Touch of Spring" border="0" height="611" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBChZPHHJTU70nj0wUQX2s22OLP8Lf4Dt7PqAacQgpHA8X1NKINuNvm8IyM30L0uDaVslSWazJnp9cCBrgEdn2g_5jG301HbulBpPrsEgiS0Mge4oBtdGtOw2cVUjY1jaISXYUu6VIwll/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Touch of Spring" width="609" /></a> <b>#1. Add Spring to a Centerpiece</b> </div><div align="left">No, our daffodils aren’t blooming yet, but the <i>faux</i> variety is! I love how realistic these are and the way they add a touch of sunny yellow to my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-touch-of-springand-bargain.html" target="_blank">spring centerpiece</a></i>, too! You can see more<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-touch-of-springand-bargain.html" target="_blank">here.</a></i></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxTXfmh8nNFYGMf1aqTAo2SIo32RqoUrhH6W87ANtzrS0oYtaFvealljfqPwBqoZ92a6Fm9fRpQ_SL_q2ppDYrcAWPfP6S7WZVS_HbudSi0dofNQAtZ3c9dAYY615644kJguz2MDeDYLHL/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTChalkboardB%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chalkboard Birds on a String" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXue8SKPqrw0R3_xLGcH4CEOM_YMZIODy51UTweblICsZ-fl0yGYt4142c1LsUR5zcFbzTJKzkHQsfX_kb1R0_tIyB3D2zbUR52EVBhyphenhyphen383xAcD8ujWEgfuc3htSFF7_ZUF2lEwWUVpJmA/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chalkboard Birds on a String" width="644" /></a> <b>#2. Make a Spring Banner</b> <br />Little birds just say <i>spring</i> to me and my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/03/fun-spring-projectchalkboard-birds-on.html" target="_blank">chalkboard birds on a string</a></i> bring a little touch of it into my home! And best of all…it was almost free!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQBdPZB6kn3PM9h_hTW27BEokNGKMdm0-l7TfSwYA0AGrXiPfEQaYMqXB5Jlyod0lBk-CoD08xN-7n39ImCraEMQccWlysq5qgQvI7ewxv-SQR5EbOe9RCnYVnPdZ6YlrZdIz5XdlUByx/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%25252025%25252B%252520Spring%252520Wreaths2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 25 Spring Wreaths" border="0" height="717" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPUanGajy2ajINrB-n7UVD-ZdK4pGsoxnfH7Zq1scnve3my_HhhFCDdiNGMzLGnYFMnHgkOxBGSDrOeA8NxZPJoaaBb6C5codkxN_nBUR3XMkYJp3WtFysaD4YAo5ryON9ftVGXpO9wut/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 25 Spring Wreaths" width="504" /></a><b>#3. Create a Spring Wreath</b> <br />What a fun way to signal that spring is on the way...at least inside your home or on your front door! And with this collection of <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/just-in-time25-wreaths-for-spring.html" target="_blank">25+ spring wreaths</a></i>, there are so many ways to choose from! See them all<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/just-in-time25-wreaths-for-spring.html" target="_blank">here.</a></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAExb1aFkKQkAmrmt-KtM4sWZZgcwr_ONUnVT8LxkxAfTrcLHgdFqqFgRcpjcKEiD-uy60Ye5O_LOeMaXTTaIJbFoG0O8EIj0B2EC_QOQ_M7NUsfqeY_Xgw-a1MgaMnz-2nQGYEqKclH4/s1600-h/013_thumb146.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ballard Inspired Vintage French Bunny Pillow" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0pm974WSd4COZGR5OFTy__2XvqBEjATHR2MB64PKoa1Cf7766Yykbzq-K2zGwgIkzrgUrH1WgxF1d4mvNJtEdpF9b6C-PWEeLDyf65TeZ1aE8MWlbSjoYHYO792sCdiPzUxwR-_eZsGI/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ballard Inspired Vintage French Bunny Pillow" width="605" /></a> <b>#4. Sew a Spring Pillow</b> <br /><i>Hippity hoppity!</i> Bunnies are not just a sign that <i>Easter's on its way</i>…they help bring in spring, too! And I even think this little guy could even stay out all year! I added a little touch of <i>frenchiness</i>, too, and created my<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/04/ballard-inspired-frenchy-bunny-pillow.html" target="_blank">Ballard inspired vintage French bunny pillow</a></i>. The free graphic is included in the tutorial.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78W-V-9myIdnfQ9b93s89PMb3O-lMP8lz_WaUpGotgEzp7o0-rqakfBgJj2bZGlLX_Nu5RBGakTC-WowHCMERXugOKHT-bf_0gG0BswXKE45wuwEaBBxeqgGMNxR8gRc_NV9Wg74u4cmy/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTVintageFren%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage French Spring Vignette" border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTE9ezhCWdPHYLnU6slpnJ6wsNCdAQl35eyuOz3-Sn6Pv70LTnj6r0wrDtjOpSAGRbA5X7Nxg5p3P2QB80lcmPIRxIfSnpfRxzzsYlsyPfE4Fd8HTdCaaBi5sApjfhU0_sQgDn-nO3SDu/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage French Spring Vignette" width="625" /></a> <b>#5. Create a Spring Vignette</b> <br />Why not pull together some of your favorite <i>spring-y</i> items and create a little vignette? Some fun little French flashcards and a sweet faux chalkware lamb add up to create my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/vintage-french-spring-vignette.html" target="_blank">vintage French spring vignette</a></i>. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3s0eykiZVwKnfhuxqxCdHG8dTxgS9bC65Bi15K8bMUFfy1qjKUO9qayOE8m3cU9UpAnDv7n0s7o8W-HtkRQfPsgBruVE0IAK7TJNzhrzqfOR1r4K1kxfAoCg1yXbpBnMMx-XW4Ck9bip/s1600-h/008_thumb76.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Blue and Yellow Spring Mantel" border="0" height="665" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzC9uGGZKzbZjYy1jWAURiPo0v6ispkkyPW_2VKssrEWZ5p7rwwcMCrYlaBdmlS2doyRGM5MLIDQf_0v22tdt3Y_dBYAu7wTczDCBTv9ITK_ctAFUhI5E72zDRD8z18lxQqx2R3pr9Ezqg/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Blue and Yellow Spring Mantel" width="600" /></a> <b>#6. Add Some Spring to Your Mantel</b> <br />Your mantel is a great place to showcase a touch of spring! Sunny blue and yellow always remind me of warmer days in Provence. Just add daffodils and you have my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/02/springy-blue-and-yellow-mantel.html" target="_blank"><i>mantel for spring!</i></a><i> </i>Get a closer look<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/02/springy-blue-and-yellow-mantel.html" target="_blank"><i>here.</i></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrwQiOWmDJomN23zAYDcNckr-As9Nvesvb3hphugScmlcAjTJPLQ2L4ssDbeNm05kQ0oW_-42HAin-kw8cmQfdJrA_qj76z0lpc7sZS7IEjiPhg-qcRO2tlzCrrZf6mCDD1NXjRF5ZZ6X/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTTablescapei%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Tablescape in Blue and White" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiMlG3CQZsdKlSOohqZc5kwmL-hmkdEsa9_neGycrQwWTCe5shyphenhyphenKRCuGKTscCswYLdYJHmWFm5D3VDzQznrKxJxSVIQPS0VrMQdlTHdR0_UanXJmroXrJCc4eJIRC8GltdMCAdnRt7rwq/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Tablescape in Blue and White" width="609" /></a> <b>#7. Bring Spring to Your Table</b> <br />There’s nothing prettier than a table all set for spring! Tulips are a sure sign that spring is not far away so I mixed them with my favorite pieces to create a <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/spring-tablescape-in-blue-and-white.html" target="_blank">springy blue and white tablescape!</a></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTJVavclmoI051N_JviBz9tJnDx5ZmLnSeUpLMkDHLfYkll7MugJVgQ659mPM3mOPTaZF9eyDSY0lEQiKOYsCvsasEHF0K6r-0yiWlEOKcONmdRVQQuPC1Cz8I4o7exqM1MGtle-_y1uh/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTPotteryBaar%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Burlap-Wrapped Vases" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vnLdjUFZW8KkJtTFIdB9tHmyB0V9CLfv8pFCzDrCUTfKSS6nrDO8r59KVNm2QeymiABRkIG2NTCb2w4_MWcE61ZjFUDq-jViQS_KeLQJy4vwL99HN4Hm1OAB9ry4jo9RGjYSe5j0xQtX/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Burlap-Wrapped Vases" width="609" /></a><b>#8.</b> <b>Bring in Real Spring Flowers</b><br />I am so excited because flowering spring bulbs and fresh flowers are starting to show up in the stores! You don’t need a fancy vase to display them, either. For example, my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/pottery-barn-inspired-burlap-wrapped.html" target="_blank"><i>Pottery Barn inspired burlap-wrapped vases</i></a> do the trick without costing a lot of money!<br /><br /><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjZTWk2YNV4nTyh51Za8JcaMj0gxPBZpEDWBaS8PCLqV4jIaxaKcCS1yxtcbzdskKU9y1dR6EdQEebFN2oqgMYPx2N5Av0SxvUTajY7G068LnYeqLxtAPSvpWAvvudap_zzqfG1C_oIAO/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Easy%252520Flower%252520Pot%252520Wreath%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Easy Flower Pot Wreath" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Keo5dbrZ09j3kInekNvgjfqHQmT3jfp1rWeFbeWZanUsxqZxC_7Gr5MC7QOb8ODslfnR_gJltK-5d4Z42Z7dJIRyKQW0BOBczpgvL1GwFIKkOdrNqtTnhqkUg4I0vp8dnAmbTuj27HjW/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Easy Flower Pot Wreath" width="609" /></a></b><b>#9. Play with Flower Pots</b><br />Flower pots aren’t just for planting…they can be used to create spring décor! My <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-spring-favoritemy-easy-flower-pot.html" target="_blank">easy flower pot wreath</a></i> brings a touch of spring right to your front door! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19uYFXGzyNRzXdh8_LK4B3Jre7qUF9dceVwYpfyfoFPmRD7egFD3c34Do82CQG9Y0ZMCtVcDl4U6diiGlJ5c2QbwOS9kgigu1VKqzINvZJXq-oCC2QvsT2zOUL9R7NLvgk6QJfNqq-wYR/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Chalkboard%252520Flower%252520Pots_thumb%25255B6%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chalkboard Flower Pots" border="0" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMNI_LVAO6B-1tkWssCQVbJ_VpsUyMSabe7HVo7JH4gAA-AvU_Di08tW9jwN9puK9Ydtbmmmd7W-bLldNPjLmhdEHd9_s9KrqtTbQd91WSdRyqAOnOcjAy10Gv8YLbsbEFm8UF1oma9tY/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chalkboard Flower Pots" width="625" /></a> Or…can’t wait to start digging and planting in the garden? Why not get an early start and pot some spring bulbs! Add a little chalkboard label for even more fun! And my<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-fun-gift-ideachalkboard-flower-pots.html" target="_blank">chalkboard flower pots</a></i> make great gifts, too!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vwMSYxATV7fG2uhNK8tLoinvfZgXAlIrHo54e8QQr8sgmnLalwcEbJe3eOPeI-Ytp5LY6lazFw6hEet_E16gMe5UxINb96e3icmFtm13p9EoNhUn0n4_KH1DjUzzbLXKs0rUVnzXNPUw/s1600-h/0056.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Porch" border="0" height="765" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZI7KVxq2xyr91ZQphtLIOr_9z0lv6V2YWiAbx4eQZGWvVm97SstnDrbIXAImB8gSlE7tvLQ4BRDHS0NAHYebyffwLvLn0tUNBuSsvt2qb-3AMubCnXoVOS5lv9-3xvQhY3ERZ1Iq2QlM/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Porch" width="575" /></a><b> #10. Add Spring to Your Porch</b><br />And a final way to bring on spring…add it to your porch! You may want to save this one for last if you live in a snowy area so that your neighbors don’t think you have lost your mind! ;-) However, for me, bunnies and daffodils (Are you noticing that I love daffodils?) will soon be welcoming my guests on <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-on-porch.html" target="_blank">my spring front porch</a></i>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWgAVaOLpy3GDbKBfPsUyDgwd1-_yVfMlBMs-EdUyf47_I6BF99CUmb7b6ASaSRjblhfcUDuB2l8TcSX7MURNj7hEZhb3goo41bJmNSyi_ZTNo2ko2l9CQVZFV_AG7Atjt5nPanZutkAA/s1600-h/page_thumb%25255B5%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Kitty and Catnip" border="0" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5dLxn5xRFgjTkgx8K_9vhPkHJf1scwnDhXgZb8LZ5j5JpFMKao3QKiwF4jLTBXWUKq9ZOrri5XXUXfIXr8tDyIwobDzX0ppgqg2o2dR7Qa8msc8tbxyYWIFBNUWYxWhLKqG2QGmh4R4I/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Kitty and Catnip" width="606" /></a> As for the staff, our Miss Kitty says that a sure sign of spring for her is the arrival of the pot of fresh catnip on the patio…and she can’t wait!<br /><i>What about you? How do you bring on an early touch of spring? </i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Remember to pin it! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fEklmsHFthstySvvOJvA9ZC0yXL3rUlcqNikwjHsVhayMqCE218PViPez-Ki9lmppBIJE_Z80aCpfXXgNTYGLlQ-O-sHHZwoYGhw0WzRSFi_5El4-XuIJtlZt0KdXgt3t5QTlLMHHCS9/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+10+Ways+to+Bring+on+Spring+pinnable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fEklmsHFthstySvvOJvA9ZC0yXL3rUlcqNikwjHsVhayMqCE218PViPez-Ki9lmppBIJE_Z80aCpfXXgNTYGLlQ-O-sHHZwoYGhw0WzRSFi_5El4-XuIJtlZt0KdXgt3t5QTlLMHHCS9/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+10+Ways+to+Bring+on+Spring+pinnable.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><i>Thanks for stopping by! Please </i><i>visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants.</i><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i> </i></i></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party , </i><i><i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><b> </b>Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,</i><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i> Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> the Show and Share Party ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for <span style="font-size: small;">Inspire Me</span> Tuesday<i><i> ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays </i><i>, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i> <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday , </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><i> The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday,<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank"> Tatertots & Jello</a> for the Link Party Palooza on Fridays</i></i></i></i></i></span></div><div align="center"><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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10 Ways to Bring on SPRING...Wreaths, Centerpieces, Banners, Tablescapes and More!

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20+ Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg55ZcXByRUEVfqTFnyM2AXlQJWpTywnSwtyuq9xP6IvgVEJb3P-UfJelDTqF4JKay42ylUsnemt5x6-4Xr-NLhra7cYpmQqZrK7kTSFSkXrVu2JUpJPHRudImSQNxXK0WWY56FRX1GK3V6/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Fun%252520and%252520Easy%252520Ideas%252520for%252520Valentine%252527s%252520Day%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNk7uVypAlpv8aXwuGXs64Mn9byCmx7G1Oj2Zo7gq6VJuIvpA4sNq9jr4ltBQuTmRYhNExMb3O2lionk8nndVJz6jmdMkzM06OqeD_tNKlL1sTcac3kIAR9VGwyTgeScxXt6ldps__gJHQ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun and Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day" width="605" /></a>Can you believe that it’s just a little over a month until Valentine’s Day? I  love to make my own decor and gifts, so it’s time for me to get busy crafting! <i>Sooo</i>…just in case you are like me in that department, I thought I would share some of my favorite ideas!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG2wMhm1uOwl5FdljXYCp3zn6dtBDFHRldoMJOFkK6Fvf31-m-gktWE_aDTWXv74EE3WeJa_hREKGQ6Qp3K-obtkVt-b6fhYfLXF96drA_vj9JBLlHozy5SKau2wRnJcfEHXClBy51StPj/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT++No-Sew+Valentine+Tea+Towel4.JPG" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />I can’t do fancy needle work, but my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/no-sew-faux-cross-stitch-valentine-tea.html" target="_blank"><i>no-sew faux cross-stitch Valentine tea towel</i></a><i> </i>gives the impression that I can! It’s actually an easy-to-do iron-on transfer. Doesn’t it look real? The free graphic is included in the tutorial.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Valentine Sharpie Plate" border="0" height="767" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjuDWHo9PjKhRH2OJCkjecADn1FHQplO5FaxKXHtEd1kDEsJJKayHnAxT-uHQL_DCn0hNfgR0V3rHvsdyX12VFKplAbHuywgGLohKbdUThoVSS7esezOTllrcw7BhtGsT6jVi5YDvHeEa/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Valentine Sharpie Plate" width="575" />This one is so fun and easy that the kiddos could help! My<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-sharpie-plate-and-perfect-little.html" target="_blank"><i>Valentine DIY Sharpie plate and mug</i></a> make a sweet gift…<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Valentine Sharpie Plate and Mug" border="0" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_v7V-iz_CtbI6MSI99WHKR1ENygGzTzhoS0yaX5rg9b2BeB0S6GsMRMO66mLBMoWBr8Q242RY0FiNL3lHCbK7wRrzwEwBa6V6u5ye01LLhYvi_2X0_kK4onIqN24wyyEsusijKBgFxdv/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Valentine Sharpie Plate and Mug" width="579" />…especially if you add some cookies! You will find my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-sharpie-plate-and-perfect-little.html" target="_blank"><i>favorite sugar cookie recipe</i></a> included as well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawuNUTWccQPWlj9XSz0gGqHJukKMCL2oxl2nPePtXdL59SFEHKqC3Kj5eAUD4K_W8CdhKvB4CpSUCCSGoBaBmjxzYWaNY2LpcGKzASGkbkrlITgeKnjVpNQeBP4denxcc_BKJlRnDu86z/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Dollar+Store+Pastry+Stand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawuNUTWccQPWlj9XSz0gGqHJukKMCL2oxl2nPePtXdL59SFEHKqC3Kj5eAUD4K_W8CdhKvB4CpSUCCSGoBaBmjxzYWaNY2LpcGKzASGkbkrlITgeKnjVpNQeBP4denxcc_BKJlRnDu86z/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Dollar+Store+Pastry+Stand.jpg" /></a></div>And although it's not just for Valentine's Day, my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/easy-dollar-store-pastry-stand.html" target="_blank"><i>Dollar Store pastry dome</i></a> is another great idea for a sweet gift!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Bunny Love Valentine Pillow" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9_kc8sHsZDXrtZGwto8XD4ymprBcfIxZ0CnhPXxtdGnQ2kuHC61-qTcLxurogrI6M6_0nR5S3MICr-9XlyWcu4MgHlm47RPUdFjrloq4Izisos6_1nuRWJFoS6PvsR8LFEzu_l5_Pdwj/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Bunny Love Valentine Pillow" width="609" /> This  <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/vintage-bunny-love-valentine-pillow.html" target="_blank"><i>vintage “Bunny Love” Valentine pillow</i></a><i> </i>adds the just-right Valentine-y touch for me and can go through Easter, too!<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXF3DLEwtZr8cTeolkDjQYt7lEX_jIzMHj_2etSXGG6ABckeU86guPuF2U06x7eFCmu_fS6qIeEUnUFFnC5whjX0GLANTf8-IRDcsoj2L2xxVMrW9qR5JhDaanS2QVfv-0yPfIy33Vo42/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Valentine+Vignettes8.JPG" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />I am also sharing a few of my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/valentine-vignettes-and-vintge-french.html" target="_blank"><i>Valentine vignettes plus a vintage French Valentine</i></a><i> </i>that you can print and use as well.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Valentine Centerpiece" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBaD_6bSO5mvYhbXT5wsZV5zM4sgek8778MOh7plrNnY1QZ_AnzXEfdCx7Xvwy6ONerrkuMvUt1nAHwPbkqOidYUCX5eFMomm-AKwiSULxBCXOlvvbBlUIEz1iKsHqSzBquTaiVb6_3ki/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Valentine Centerpiece" width="609" />And if you love vintage ironstone, then you’ll like my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/vintage-ironstone-and-sweater-heartsmy.html" target="_blank"><i>Valentine centerpiece</i></a>…starring my Red Cliff ironstone tea pot! I also added a generous helping of the sweater hearts (actually Christmas ornaments) that I found on sale at Hancock Fabrics after Christmas last year!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Valentine Wreath with Sweater Hearts" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCXMuu5J48C8zmcazVJMcCwa7AmmJmijIf7fWwUNWGzhYs1NHtoItb-ADnGxX7cIFFHEH4A6zaUZOva82bn-u3o9fU3LVMW52blb-ICMKdJylOV3poA05YJFrf6a9h_RmaLVtacCNAAdq/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Valentine Wreath with Sweater Hearts" width="609" />And even more of them found their way on to my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/rustic-farmhouse-valentine-wreath-with.html" target="_blank"><i>rustic Valentine wreath</i></a> with burlap added for texture.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired No-Sew Valentine Tea Towel" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/33/e5/1c/33e51c62bf24a03b486f2e2995a325b4.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />Here’s another easy-to-make idea…my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/pottery-barn-inspired-no-sew-valentine.html" target="_blank"><i>Pottery Barn inspired no-sew Valentine tea towel</i></a><i>! </i>Once again, an iron-on transfer creates the look of pretty handwork<i>.</i><br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Farmhouse Valentine Mantel" border="0" height="607" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rD8iaKI4w2NvX3KZjhjLTNlPlY9QwupLA5eGBy98pLcWNnO6quBQdARKG5tRDPgAyvAAqCgFXXr4jZisbpHly0Y6QZYx-VkyHr_T_t8IlsYmXR_I6B0Qto-uNFgE7wxT1wBi0jC1RJZQ/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Farmhouse Valentine Mantel" width="609" />And continuing with the sweater hearts, my<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-farmhouse-valentine-mantel.html" target="_blank"><i>Farmhouse Valentine mantel</i></a><i> </i>combines galvanized elements with ironstone and burlap for a fun vintage look.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun Valentine Ideas" border="0" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqea0EiP62AGqRBgyk5wJg3Mr1PEYQ75C-RIh0_wG79BOEI11loXm5IxsETJDRyJpchZojDAv75SkRTnFw6K1cie1VKee_M3VSMeub11yfKmoiBoDiDx6MWkrF-cfWMGcqEHU9W4zulW3/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Fun Valentine Ideas" width="604" />And finally, I have even <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/fun-ideas-for-valentines-day.html" target="_blank"><i>more fun ideas for Valentine’s Day</i></a> for you to check out…including several Pottery Barn inspired pillows. You will find them <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/fun-ideas-for-valentines-day.html" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a><i>.</i><br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking and Toile Vintage Valentine Pillow" border="0" height="645" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj298vjEOdkJuZxtMT_nwOtJWQB54siEuQHuQ-HR4Rr5c4Q8Max8ZoYhjTAYYY48I8u1KMX_-PXVg1sAuueIhq0jhuP4B78kvE_sfXjjrua6oMmo9MsKT638laPJ_OpNA48VUGCK9uc8o0O/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ticking and Toile Vintage Valentine Pillow" width="643" />But I have to say that the very first Valentine pillow that I ever made is still my favorite…my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/01/vintage-french-valentine-pillow.html" target="_blank"><i>ticking and toile French Valentine pillow</i></a><i>!</i><br /><br /><img alt="Baby Kitty" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXvV3SgiUcegbk_NMr-fssASe62cCRBwOLxbBfZehH9U1VPksfmDdFIM40N0tUKqfBqRicR8dm1CJs0oiLz3xbEmeGSOm8QdZNMISTHH7ChLLhCD0pihzzUfhnbqiQ02Q3rT81Dj0-zCZ/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Baby Kitty" width="644" />And I think even Baby Kitty would agree! How about you? Have you started thinking about Valentine’s Day?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Remember to pin it! </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUbSNYepijYCEXT593ZSt0nqMSVwqJ_mjwfPWTz_KBnsTdbeoZx9XU0NNp1jd_oinYsDNKG1XsT03jTlE-720N-fTUnpQYERA0RdNp8w66KWVas9UHKEMyr_6hmEfJCq-IZ45xx57elF4/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+20++Fun+and+Easy+Ideas+for+Valentine's+Day+PINNABLE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUbSNYepijYCEXT593ZSt0nqMSVwqJ_mjwfPWTz_KBnsTdbeoZx9XU0NNp1jd_oinYsDNKG1XsT03jTlE-720N-fTUnpQYERA0RdNp8w66KWVas9UHKEMyr_6hmEfJCq-IZ45xx57elF4/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+20++Fun+and+Easy+Ideas+for+Valentine's%2BDay%2BPINNABLE.jpg" width="208" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Thanks for stopping by! 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Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt7O71FcTo_unJMfdfzZ3P1K-wOFZvwmRCrp3zn3jIg2DuAt6uSXwePurQgO_OWFegj7N_B4Ef9hekpEpbiVPt48Me2FR5Kx3l7Wp4lEdABUjkTQW_1OlMRX03OqaAr35suDdQYuez76f/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Tartan+and+Magnolia+Christmas+Mantel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt7O71FcTo_unJMfdfzZ3P1K-wOFZvwmRCrp3zn3jIg2DuAt6uSXwePurQgO_OWFegj7N_B4Ef9hekpEpbiVPt48Me2FR5Kx3l7Wp4lEdABUjkTQW_1OlMRX03OqaAr35suDdQYuez76f/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Tartan+and+Magnolia+Christmas+Mantel.jpg" /></a></div> I am finally ready to share this year’s Christmas mantel! I’ve gone very traditional and Southern this year with my tartan and magnolias....both of them just say Christmas to me!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGjug9f3Iv9F6CEvUbfiq8W9IySuBXMOQt0gLB6rAEmqaWnvmXOuSb-C8OZl69C76pevVmpQMqoZ1pG-kJUEOV7902V0iNJAOh-dbEmPaFK2sJn5JbMFiYg8uXxOp7pBO9v2BVvx_Dboq/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Tartan%252520and%252520Magnolia%252520Christmas%252520Mantel5%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGIIgccl71ZN8HrFIXmUNN_WW9oSNwVLA6zc2lOiR2ONkCrEuiID8iKhcPm3tmxKR-JakglHnV-rrlIag6owm3LBGpMiGUFx0XDci3iTPzul5TiWZfXxq0EIZwFbIYyRNTlZQk4P7tshi/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" width="579" /></a> It started with my<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/12/pottery-barn-inspired-faux-magnolia.html" target="_blank">Pottery Barn inspired faux magnolia wreath</a></i>. It adds a classic and timeless touch, I think, and I will be able to use it year after year! And…since I was determined to spend as little as possible on Christmas decorations this year, I was excited that all I had to spend was <b>$4.00</b> for the grapevine wreath since I already had everything else that I needed!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpF_zGehO0rAv_9DHI_PjKWpwyffFxBzdgG1TtqfDT6k_PpF-vJkRnQ6ULz4VDjP0mKb_WtfttWvRmUDZh5D5Cdg-9ys0Uy8WPS_QNqQeSIX9wcg0LYZunoBG04e09D_xjRqqsNgtIACK/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Tartan%252520and%252520Magnolia%252520Christmas%252520Mantel3%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" border="0" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8iHwJrbGqBYPcxEHCFp2OUdFZWUh-hN_t9Rsnsffd5WYoa5kn94gye04P4Ez-qPSNgp591XIDc1xgfStgUOj_t1HnJyPPZoDUX9ZMZBLiYRdC6JhfS8rqVAWueZsmkKaw9rNVixduSM1S/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" width="644" /></a> I also added a few magnolia leaves and red ornaments to each of the corners of my garland to continue the theme. I would love a whole garland of magnolias one of these days!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5BssJIwd746r3PqqumY-LyXbiFoB7LRGbDXB6CPRfRESHh8tHHGI4B7Z89vOb9UtozyfjC8SiI1dR2zvFQTUFap3V25Gb-Dn58PQs7boU5zTBJUh5KLqROvqtD9lv1bqKLmR1fepvlFE/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Tartan%252520and%252520Magnolia%252520Christmas%252520Mantel2%25255B21%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP45jxz67kT2C6sY0JDnp9QybWJB9yvJoDgNnN8ofrJTR-dABlcLVt3fcDW0X7uEk3OextdtlL2grtqek_qyCVJvb9oVvPLuUUXNZ1bx4G6N_A72s4WmVWWCLeMCwASCmZM38kzFa8N3IY/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" width="579" /></a> I was really excited to finally be able to use the gorgeous stag candle holders that I had found for <b>$35</b> for the<i> pair</i> in an after-Christmas sale at Bombay Company several years ago! They never quite fit in with any of my other mantels and I was determined to show them off this year.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_6IuNI2uHGiC2u8QWV0Y8fO9i5NjWb3i8t9vGAoBbgl_tgqE-ZCRPqLk6WJlaO5SVpjb46RncFel7X_yzkbfxQjlISqiyb6H3ZZtwOg3Oma_hAgjFLDzEZnJW_axBrWVAomL64YEPhh3/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Tartan%252520and%252520Magnolia%252520Christmas%252520Mantel6%25255B28%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhV6JNAcIkHZfBAUR9BRXA02wZYz2sRtRWQ93ifIiJXxE0ksn2UphvTGjR_Uhs8Hco0uLuc0VwZvhudEFp3EMdBehBSlSNYjIaMjC3LuQWQi7m7NPuEdSFp_k6XJDSbPKcrwnLxNe80cF/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" width="579" /></a> I even made them little fresh cyprus wreaths to wear around their necks!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTtZ2tQGodwALvXdcHW-Onx0N2Qa0Gi33oqD18fDtuiRBVgKZSk2YVo5grBrlSMRm8Lc2FGF-pb9Nwa2JUY23Uwab6dzEDtwcIY3736JzN8jp9Mh0YTN8VWKHiZoJOCy9P71NLQhEk8-T/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Burlap%252520and%252520Plaid%252520Christmas%252520Stockings%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Burlap and Plaid Christmas Stockings" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNg_0Pui9cusl_yWxVDkSyWzwZAOAko8XGnA4usbz570QkmQ210YRGDoUCbMY4-dZ4ubUNKML3cHgq6O3LJyifv9obdY2ePXvs2_UuxdkNnTAPYgOxe29eClFcI6GVkLkY3QcyvebHuMZe/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Burlap and Plaid Christmas Stockings" width="579" /></a> I was happy that I could reuse the <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-christmas-stockingsburlap-and-plaid.html" target="_blank">burlap and plaid stockings</a></i> that I had made several years ago, too. You can get a closer look at them <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-christmas-stockingsburlap-and-plaid.html" target="_blank">here</a></i>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NE6u_rFuhbMpmj5FnAHiHn-oKNTuZxzHa-mIxt6Zz95OzIsjPS2UdSUjGYCgxSks2bnLLxaz1d9ZtKMG1O8PjX66oyq7JnEDrzjDdwc2FYwORzxzvC6s74vIQxCWoUh1_xzQBmwrjvZu/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Tartan%252520and%252520Magnolia%252520Christmas%252520Mantel8%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXekerUVJ9txTmpluXQLV4WtfTWBcMWfxPODRNtipzpCNxPX03xv6kAAzbxXtfQvoYBzPEZdKQCrP4r_KmvVbJzXyZFNwXR42M3_rV0tgpjUKNlxjEygLWmnKha_CTqbNze72xphZ38Q6/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel" width="579" /></a><i> And here it is!</i> I am really loving the cozy touch that it is adding to my home during the holidays!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT My Farmhouse Christmas Mantel" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4GEt-c-vhc-p5el0kWf34MaXULQA_JfsffPqD4MVMPjQ_k-7KZE4jhd5j11PGRyOD-EoXFa-xrJw7t_NnmhRCr1Qz2TU4WruLkl83Qtf4431P4-8sd-XLspn8jHOd46eT-h1VZGB5aWj/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT My Farmhouse Christmas Mantel" width="579" />And just in case you would like to see some of my mantels from past Christmases, here is my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-farmhouse-christmas-mantel.html" target="_blank"><i>farmhouse Christmas mantel</i></a>…perhaps my favorite! I love those over-sized galvanized lanterns!<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Burlap and Plaid Mantel5" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NFHFF_zxLCJrvOYikqVk35KkjtH8fyGqE1jdS-RxlRub1wNZNIQI5J_U43oOatCLXylAc-pwjztVfHRVNJ_ay7b55eL3sQy-EzQOH8K0Juw_f3ne-4bA02DQcTijNhbWM9lr0yKATOp_/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Burlap and Plaid Mantel" width="579" />My <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-cozy-christmas-mantelburlap-and-plaid.html"><i>burlap and plaid Christmas mantel</i></a> made it to the pages of<i> Country Sampler</i> magazine in my Christmas home tour. <br /><br /><img alt="020" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbCl2J7DIx9zSLPAXGwkZW5k_M38Fx6NMP1zjUVuigKCorsOwK6_2SXuCvyVXOcKTbTlejQa39Xfou4rC7TX4q0tDAmQJKz1jPGY_sxU436SBCgf_w1Dtp1X69fLrg7eiB0fwQardj0YG/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Ticking Christmas Mantel" width="580" />And here’s another favorite…my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/12/french-ticking-burlap-and-mercury.html"><i>French ticking, burlap and mercury glass</i></a> Christmas mantel. I saved oodles of money by cutting up some old French ticking drapery panels to create most of my decor that year! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCR6lEU8tL5PM-Pnnt4Up0PHZYFBORGdCs3dUv2dpC4GlV-X8XEj2rNR4fgnXtf-z44cuyWlVD8ul6WlVaqXytT0GrOgEYZDTnO6N_TOf0RdgSH-OyDJByl4jgUOgt_tux4QlJPl3P8ja/s1600-h/BK%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="BK" border="0" height="793" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nipYUGn3KR8jpUOxzJ8tf0kFZab3kHZdRLMAquG2-cNu-wCfsSCXcWJGVeF-FkBQ9HIAXr57-lbZyZmLIawi1CKqGHPMnHJ5cfIGwTKyBvtg-5uCCQefRJRGV-ckAMJveykcE1swiS96/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="BK" width="577" /></a> And Baby Kitty says to stay tuned because I finally have the rest of the house decorated, too, and I’ll be sharing it in the next few days! <br /><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! 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Tartan and Magnolia Christmas Mantel

 I am finally ready to share this year’s Christmas mantel! I’ve gone very traditional and Southern this year with my tartan and magnolias......

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