A Simple Spring Tablescape

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5aSzJpIVKx7xFzF0uvKrueN6iEpduYT3gkwBRBjUqNASqMwGlvEB2XOrQDq6qjnh-n4SyfY9xtvoS3YAKFFapJcB2Dtc_VDCdkt_VB4eQl57jPNcYBhHaceW1u9tvWOr6gmOt3b48c5a/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520A%252520Simple%252520Spring%252520Tablescape%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Simple Spring Tablescape" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPwLCRC83yJJx4huYnDjmIjoT6f9EWTnCpl6v7UYa8pvQz7LygRRTFg4vo2BDoyt4nn1G4ZdZcSGu5I3RByvTYJnhR2zDNjWBmWn6DTZNyloxXKanovnt9PlV7So4bM7kQnr7SnoI_WLw/?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 A Simple Spring Tablescape" width="605" /></a>I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and Passover weekend! At my house it was a small, simple affair for Easter but, of course, I still had to do a little tablescape! ;-) I just pulled out some of my favorite <i>spring-y</i> accents to create a soft look with lots of white, pastels and <i>basket-y</i> texture!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6cGzxq_7cigFtTpaOlTjpOW8rCDZT8MgZWOxcyJ2RDNbO8NPi8PvIhPAPfqlBcPsJDme9Vqh0010SNFfRKxrs6cb3CsTPnHt1DopB6xpeSDu7b0KfcSmo8ZQBe_ABpE7GEMZBN8wbazn/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520A%252520Simple%252520Spring%252520Tablescape3%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Simple Spring Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rJ9QDg6Vi7clKIVcz903WLg9EAH65S6T4SlAfLYK_GcJWPFEf1Ug5mkYALBt0GV_C9M75bnpg4tRnyZVmmhlQ_OCIsH3wtA9JsFrAHPjiJ658p3Wmond4v2U98SiZwZ6nGcg_U_R60Tg/?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 A Simple Spring Tablescape" width="644" /></a> I started with a white damask tablecloth, a look that I love…maybe from my time in France where it’s an absolute must since everyone places their bread <a href="http://gofrance.about.com/od/culture/a/tablemanners.htm" target="_blank"><i>directly on the table</i></a>. (Yep...it's true!) Then I started adding my favorites.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdA3N_jlX9i9GZos1ujUtVYZGohY8VaoL5igcgx59VhRsW_aHQPg6EmEk6AdUO3-ChqvjfyIUsGCuZPFqCRHnfa6Obkhajb46OeQa7K-cGbKQNCxYSUsgXPQhbmRgATVnw0F-SWALQJggK/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520A%252520Simple%252520Spring%252520Tablescape2%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Simple Spring Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLo6YzSI9Wd5eTBEUK-RyrUF8-5QWRs2e4nrdQHUWwpPozE2jhZPVtKiOQT93gRzEXhVYZFrb2Hpdc2O6o-71xZ5uHU_0nIBYU4-uBz-8putfshWF1Fh2zhzMCqHAZM53fRMc2L8jwUUX/?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 A Simple Spring Tablescape" width="644" /></a> At each place there is a rattan charger to echo the feel of Easter baskets…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUC9_L5HRMmfAHIyTbw9l5juM5eeUWOTYlo1-4kGbxXT8pQ5Y6FUG5ohpRWXXgIgfx8QKrt2dhuAo9mesLp0dgzC9gG7GQZkJOocgaTnc1TmFNhoV7B_wYUHxz-8g25zjN-wy0iFSJO0I/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520A%252520Simple%252520Spring%252520Tablescape4%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Simple Spring Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfpoi0QHq81v-h8K2vCduh9a-OjchpPeVpSARrJsK4IbspSVw0RiXW2n7wejNE5WWMLtpZalDDPpbhvHUIYZnLdYdoPE_s_sjtApbjBvTj0zNht23FMqRP_K325Wa3IFY-Vr42d6pQZfR/?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 A Simple Spring Tablescape" width="644" /></a> …topped with my favorite <i>grape-y</i> plates…just because! :-) I added some pretty handmade aqua napkins with a fun dotted pattern that reflects the grapes. I  love the way my chunky pewter flatware  has developed a wonderful patina over the years! It’s <i>Octette</i> from Gorham. My Irish lead crystal goblets are always my go-to choice on holidays.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-cLQOGevVE2xKw5V1BIVT-c6p6uTZd4bZylBHgV0KqZhOcloZ0LaXhzAMkh_DAICXK2SMsTPVBj2ZTiLqpppj_Vz1-caYQ2nhbzITAHEE5X0CkbqWZ99oJB0_80BkiaA7e7mLF2mCBml/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520A%252520Simple%252520Spring%252520Tablescape6%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Simple Spring Tablescape" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eXjEswe-buATPVx92WpyzJ7D_HvJLZgnRao7dMI_T1uEcKY0LlFhRq5ZHDzk7FQBtIGnMP0EX5FvKkV1_pQBN3wV6gITEkfv1XbP8vuhlk1gX0algUCUn8O-TUHTBErCGi4yhfB3AWuf/?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 A Simple Spring Tablescape" width="579" /></a>At each place there is sweet bunny egg holder with a simple plain white egg. The faux eggs and the bunny both came from Walmart last year and I had quite an adventure finding enough of them. You can read about it <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/pottery-barn-inspired-easter-tablescape.html" target="_blank">here</a></i>.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Tablescape" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcbrkYDsxvLD4AZiv5UPn_D7aNKmmO398VPo4dBPOkMXmGrLvSbnYPClDO5OKUcZyV_7rzewupjXlvZqvScocZXLFkE51dOdpQdig-BzJ4x1ZH-teniZrA3J9utm7BwXWgyor2hefvXrq/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Tablescape" width="660" />In fact, you may recognize several of the elements of this year’s table from my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/pottery-barn-inspired-easter-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Pottery Barn inspired Easter table</a></i> from last year!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pam1tgYL4WOBOVuQrDBsAcEJrALJnGwsAVGcJ4LnXVwypzaE-itxxReUDoGfBqXKPmt4K788nt8Tcx8avaEJdu8CocYywdR-RaWs82qTyJhDCWz-jnZ9F-J56YpqWvq1M-qr4lkSOqhz/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520A%252520Simple%252520Spring%252520Tablescape5%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Simple Spring Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwX-XFV-TXXVdfs2tOrenjhuXq1SN9eoLcr1TENPhSzHRV76ZZ4XNq7DpwBgBULx_Cd42lMbFoZ97T69OoYm4i12LSDQx7vkqmWiN3UAMS4fzIKfSX2mpwh7gpsQ6YL53hVBZxb9GCkCM/?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 A Simple Spring Tablescape" width="644" /></a> In the center is my favorite basket filled with faux white tulips…always a simple and elegant addition!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYerTDKHkx48wfILZ6NbAvuqTU-1Zt7yov26-T8Cn29EPP8NQb6N-jpTVwb1-djicnuEqvFQLC7JlGdWQwGvoL06t3jTPrzzPVJYXPrO_zUbQe5j4qvOzNhZeHRCM7CY2tn4nKeEgBSCPd/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520A%252520Simple%252520Spring%252520Tablescape2%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Simple Spring Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6C85gtUkaNJrSMAWRM25LRoF3EOrSBLPCG09VWda-z7vt1_hPaWTQ7-_JocL1HHjfINspzgHL6PB2JpFpL-nlGaJUkk0M41VSQg_WYj41My3p7D8uyEEFvqyTqA248cyrA5mpJnDxKaJ5/?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 A Simple Spring Tablescape2" width="644" /></a> And there you have it…my simple spring centerpiece for my Easter dinner!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsO5liRgNLitGpmGrlRXpPqkIih3Ini-k9M2lh8uMr-r2fpPOpwIykpLlIZN76X4_ZOrntYqWMlFir35mmAXAnlizaKKOgJ0HWGfUXOoDcUqFcPJkgrxIX6zEyguBTCjVNEhsTJaJUfVE6/s1600-h/Baby%252520Kitty%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Baby Kitty" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX7Tr63KkCojcGLJ0osKQjC5O60Ylc5UWN5fH9Rry7f4Zda3xe7TedRr3DYSUiihTSZeaqqcVs2aqm8v0kZXQMNKNTq6LZcCSpNDC2ouWsbP1Ojr1_Nw57GPZW2XHGZNGXzuVMCoYA_xc/?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="Baby Kitty" width="579" /></a>And speaking of dinner, I have a confession! It must have been quite a while since I cooked a big pot of <i>anything</i> because look at Baby Kitty’s reaction when he heard the summer squash (It’s a favorite around here!) simmering on the stove! What is that sound??? lol<br /><i>How was your holiday weekend? I hope it was filled with fun, family and good food!</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Thanks for stopping by! 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A Simple Spring Tablescape

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and Passover weekend! At my house it was a small, simple affair for Easter but, of course, I still ha...

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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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Reader Favorites...My Top 10 Posts for 2014

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMSfDsXi1pNM5n2Vsw-TQuX9K2uYPYl_NMbcZrN4VJa-3lPCshl_3rl-oGlBe7G4nO5FYIN9MjbDDwT2LFgVl2SASfcq1mBjqpvuXusMRh4Um8zRycku9bLt_SE30ypki_7s-syTfGmE9/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Top+Ten+Posts+for+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMSfDsXi1pNM5n2Vsw-TQuX9K2uYPYl_NMbcZrN4VJa-3lPCshl_3rl-oGlBe7G4nO5FYIN9MjbDDwT2LFgVl2SASfcq1mBjqpvuXusMRh4Um8zRycku9bLt_SE30ypki_7s-syTfGmE9/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Top+Ten+Posts+for+2014.jpg" /></a></div>As 2014 comes to a close, I like to look back at the year to see what my readers enjoyed as a sort of guideline for the upcoming year. And I found a little bit of everything...tablescapes, DIY and copy cat projects and some tips on creating that Country French look without spending a lot of money!  <i>Sooo</i>....here they are...the top ten posts that you, my readers, loved the most!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvy6blOir9_sKz0itOgDfDBU4y3jN2TqoUsUfyLFwoo4uBPHrimReOOGmVCPzD9Em5_cMng0hY6o9yeaOTu9boM6gqf3dve9UKXFaSwfiR3MoDs4EFpmS3BUP4zmaWV23XAlAWPm1FR1c/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Pottery%252520Barn%252520Inspired%252520Easter%252520Tablescape_thumb%25255B3%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Tablescape" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfGDHzaXaZZY_BSR9xcTAQmuYPTTGm3Wemhr8pug0YKWTE1d8b1UiYxKfthSRaOBDZcbOM8GSNaENXNSLziLEbCqjcPZNvlM4ScyFZQr1R6MHPm8AjNr_bU0WS7BjVpEPleBxiGn8n7EG/?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 Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Tablescape" width="660" /></a>Coming in at number one...my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/pottery-barn-inspired-easter-tablescape.html" target="_blank"><i>Pottery Barn inspired Easter tablescape</i></a>...a favorite copy cat look!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2EXOlil54pl8wtlCZdew8y7qrUUKJt_ItoAJyy5unkrbuC5kdnURCmthGuozH-eUGIM_xxPDGIu5z-xLHDfiWEXJ0MtHSc2ja4S1xP5dGV99RImWsu6JjZQeIJwoCRewWEmoKWoz2pej/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Getting%252520the%252520Pottery%252520Barn%252520Look%252520for%252520Less8_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Getting the Pottery Barn Look for Less" border="0" height="593" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBDgzA7kPWFiDFwi_yMmnEAkDMpMx1N_phBTV4Bzv3M46WBM9k1l99owq6bP_Ln9Ya2XXUJvbUH_DUtB8m7P082JmFHVvPM3n8Rqx3ZXNyMc5-flvrjK6hwP9hwKAfSVsL22SO7SGmMDW/?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 Getting the Pottery Barn Look for Less" width="609" /></a>At a close number two was the post detailing <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/spring-tablescape-inspirationgetting.html" target="_blank"><i>how to getting the Pottery Barn look for less</i></a>...with a list of sources and prices for creating my Easter tablescape.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi30ttXJAXn0MPgawMn3rh_4e0IiPSAcs_QMOS9P-qV83iOgiZA1ioBrRK1HPY3bw1wBoi9c9NDWFb0zhKMiOOl-HZIDozIIqg4iWm-XDgT-GBMZsveJwJJTFyvvuMfem99EuVzoBWs1I/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520My%252520Favorite%252520Tips%252520%252520for%252520Adding%252520French%252520Country%252520Style_thumb%25255B3%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT My Favorite Tips for Adding French Country Style" border="0" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigo60sOG18MV90kBoQEBsWq4hdElrYqCBY6-mthoGu5JHXL9GuVQTkvHPgEbwHRUv3hbyqaUu8UgGpjyTwp_u1yhtwdUQS5QMkLKDoMDwKTNpx_rLBOFsFrijnytdBXomPVVFmvlZ8cZze/?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 My Favorite Tips for Adding French Country Style" width="625" /></a>Number three is one of my favorites also in which I shared my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-favorite-tips-for-adding-country.html" target="_blank"><i>favorite tips for adding Country French style</i></a>. It is the first post in a monthly series from my Country French Design group. You will find the latest post<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/12/bonne-anneea-country-french-new-year.html" target="_blank"><i> here</i></a>, along with links to almost a year's worth of tips!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2R07ysP9XxG-Rk-k2MfHdXlfiufnkg4ZUYsy8poje5vPmGO_XNZYOEjB7xK8p4ZDP7gMIGqdeEMxsf2DgtJAH44ndCNyX7El_pd3mndHG4TmPksp0G9KGOCWX1Un47bYKDycaL1yfmt3X/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Creating%252520a%252520Cozy%252520Home...DIY%252520Sharpie%252520Mugs_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Creating a Cozy Home...DIY Sharpie Mugs" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfzHYbRAljo4NfDa1PiUcMQelF2FAju_hiUZC57EfGX9EjzmGXo4LwWPE4kfzRy4ake1G4BViTFZ_z3fhbj2uzXpavBdHIhNXBM9Qo55AJe4TJaTRO2Y9T_nNZraJ-GB4Ykz0iiqPCQZB/?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 Creating a Cozy Home...DIY Sharpie Mugs" width="609" /></a>This project is perfect for the upcoming winter months...my<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/creating-cozy-homediy-sharpie-mugs.html" target="_blank"><i> DIY Sharpie mugs</i></a>. You can add your own personalized touch to inexpensive mugs for fireside fun or great little gifts! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgET7Q8D6YS515UPvB3R4-Bm-zjne2uWXdyTD69gRudPobFrW0EoAHuyTJVkK6uVWjeRFbgcfxt3Jeo9vblPpVLjAQzYz-Ib6XGu_TWfxB7exTHdOkg70b_hkR794mnL0Efr2EAarEF2FEC/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Mason%252520Jar%252520Tea%252520Towels_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Mason Jar Tea Towels" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIEKo-AWCF0USVc1HeCukoNBeDvHPvi2lq3ERJOgwOHLlxD1vJVxokU50lO8FYLlmakqu53Ffei7Sosh0643iPmjk1a0VHvxNbs3x_xuaQldICbIh7MGZ9cYAwRkGhpT8Ym3DeW6VN5m1/?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 Mason Jar Tea Towels" width="609" /></a>Here's another top project that could serve as great little gifts or just a fun way to bring that popular Mason jar or country look into your home...my<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/07/easy-mason-jar-tea-towels.html" target="_blank"><i> DIY Mason jar tea towels</i></a>. The post includes the free graphic that I used for the iron-on transfers.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhueSOSN0_tgNhr24XCICdCYwNnPRsKZEZ2nIe9AbK6iAT-1f2Kq4Pour9tJQ0T27RblWswNuYy41uE4wKeGS6wb-nR7Q65S5LxXMQ5gFn6vpC9AdYC3bBUN3laHiU8SeYZwsEPGGVMB__x/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Pier%2525201%252520Inspired%252520Bunny%252520Ear%252520Napkin%252520Rings_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pier 1 Inspired Bunny Ear Napkin Rings" border="0" height="611" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacvZEx4gykA2PGM0Z9EHvYdR578Lhz96vjMuOJrjJL01wVRpGMjBkam9gaLIyowMnM0D_NMh-wc6_eVvf4gTMtgQFnb7eH3HzDcnI0KOk_r5EZo93eq2MNYmHP06XCwN0JlJGUYWnQNSK/?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 Pier 1 Inspired Bunny Ear Napkin Rings" width="609" /></a>Another fun Easter-y project was my tutorial for <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/pier-1-inspired-burlap-bunny-ears.html" target="_blank"><i>Pier 1 inspired bunny ear napkin rings</i></a>...so easy and inexpensive to do! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQqf11LZMM_jQWiGG1V6zGXTNtqWP03go6kSyRKtz8gbELzAICiJCJvAkvsE6vpjE7bljk7Xn-sIu7CYeLs-_jS5yv0jzb0rewa7OqykE4XZDjXeF4VXGamm_3hkPFDO5ByAqivRlamGs/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTFarmhouseSp%25255B11%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Farmhouse Spring Porch" border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt949cQiu75SD6yo8L1ZDFLHpeCpNf8t-wJXG0PXd0Ag3aX5gvC-GVVaRXueKmkEmCdB-ePTTnTW2Aqu0Sid8nMS69zrltp5NbyaCTiEw_2JKdcl-KYqIiu3zOSWHen1-ebHvv1p5p3Yau/?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 Farmhouse Spring Porch" width="625" /></a>Coming in at number seven is my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-farmhouse-spring-porch-and-linky-party.html" target="_blank"><i>farmhouse spring porch</i></a>...starring lots of galvanized and burlap touches, as well as my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/pottery-barn-inspired-burlap-bunny.html" target="_blank">Pottery Barn inspired burlap bunny banner</a></i>. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg7oEFOYt2CPxe0U-yNUQrNvfNQVjEvhFHj5CRc7t4sb2mPqSKSmhyphenhyphenAjZhyphenhyphenGUT-M3f7zVhcHC4b5d72A-wiFfQsKj_zqO86nNgLjlyrrcvz_PYS_K66G74lZjpx9qT6jCxhpCpRBbIvxex/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%25252010%252520Things%252520You%252520Can%252520Do%252520Right%252520Now%252520to%252520Bring%252520On%252520Fall_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Bring On Fall" border="0" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxHK1PojdERF1AzS4jD58z7ncJXTFeibUMaRT-TvUTviQ5yRGrziZ-99H85AdBeI1gHEwCCRsjYpAwE5KCbYQonLvUbPNRK8s_KhUwl6AhGkrr1_9sJqPF4cHyk4So7ooUXQaDIj-9dMT/?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 10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Bring On Fall" width="605" /></a>This was a really fun post for me since fall is my favorite season and it's not always easy to feel like it has arrived down here in the South...<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/09/10-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-bring.html" target="_blank"><i>ten things you can do right now to bring on fall!</i></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xfsy4-RDfkisWQ3yjauzpq9yw6BngKFi0GQFlfbdbnO_z0QKlvO-PzZl79LNRm9H5WW_Btmzx40xLKfP-NX85hW8nKeIjVEPSx9jFQBqXImNKjk2njkzKf7bB_-UJqW4tcWwmkTccFAG/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTDollarStore%25255B3%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dollar Store Pastry Stand" border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9Zt92KmmH_V2B3xQw8R6egfsoLB-HO0SBx61BgAYMFjN3NQbciIN8EdgxQWLXMcluaxc45fsINtAmfgUK91cXepxmWiGsw21ljXGtt4iPiUCNpMxRAAiyYD8pwXf3EBNvkmsxblVmmd8/?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 Dollar Store Pastry Stand" width="625" /></a>You know how I love a great bargain and my<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/easy-dollar-store-pastry-stand.html" target="_blank"><i> dollar store pastry stand</i></a> definitely fits that description! It's a great way to display little seasonal favorites.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNiPm3tnrqi2ERByXH7mTNK4HMRZ1k_bemH99-9orYbzktK2yglnc6VKV2xU_ZbdHed_vyMO0UvAefEUmZX2TkhakHfpjIka27ypv2w8KZZ_y0XUl2FRVIvhJ6jFSHOlEvp3eEvI93Jc5/s1600-h/ecde2aa481290a91f910f465ad80a20e%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 10 Vintage Paper Crafts...Plus How to Age Paper" border="0" height="615" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinx9Y_Ja7qzEE831UKyKG7cWmax285uR2WsPuddS-ND9K7v7Cbu27mUe9sgkBrfEpTedkY3cL1w6ujq9JPMoTm1keOQ08ewupT-7FKDTZ3_b1G32a_1CtFkbg3aaP2MhakdYcVi10K-UMm/?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 10 Vintage Paper Crafts...Plus How to Age Paper" width="615" /></a>And finally, here's my round-up of my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/05/fun-and-easy-vintage-paper-crafts.html" target="_blank"><i>favorite vintage paper crafts, plus a tutorial for aging paper</i></a>. There's a little bit of everything...from candles to book covers, wreaths and découpage projects.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4dDG-iOGPXH_JKADD8Kt45jYGhi4DoOQCmbqcmalTgZvFOtS-mNyPBEdd-tmjwJ9bIjZ72oKESWDpzd0rdsX2Y-RMK4UISjpmU-7Zbe5fL34YObdWC76TiP2lOkCcgjruYHnAiGG62Q/s1600/Baby+Kitty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4dDG-iOGPXH_JKADD8Kt45jYGhi4DoOQCmbqcmalTgZvFOtS-mNyPBEdd-tmjwJ9bIjZ72oKESWDpzd0rdsX2Y-RMK4UISjpmU-7Zbe5fL34YObdWC76TiP2lOkCcgjruYHnAiGG62Q/s1600/Baby+Kitty.jpg" /></a></div> And Baby Kitty says to stay tuned because we have lots of easy and inexpensive DIY and copy cat projects planned for 2015 as well!<br /><br /><b><i>I would like to also take this opportunity to thank each of you, my readers, for the love and support that you bring to my blog each day! Without you, none of this would be possible! So I am wishing a happy and healthy New Year to each one of you and looking forward to spending more time with you in 2015!</i></b><br /><br /><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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