Vintage Saint Patrick's Day Candles

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4hTgY3EqzRxDaFMOrB_vlPdV0JxFFk1RgBJLns8U4s2hAuwfLyK9bZrajHxvWp1dMr3GNT5eEjSUCkpY6H3Fxe9Lz2z7vPz582KFKCPnEIJpoadtGQ8KfzWUKPqvYizv8sqTiOaYD49z/s1600-h/043%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="043" border="0" height="521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68kLCo6fsrCwDdNQsg6k9bI45EiDcEL1iW2D1sxAuT_RSg9FyqBtOdsIm2iDpbB0-5NI8odN914Exo1q3QCxG5u2XzUhIka5lL03rSQVoJBZALonQH9YEl8QpPDqOTRqlwYMNi_N4SyGA/?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="043" width="639" /></a>I have found a really inexpensive way to decorate for each holiday that is easy and has a vintage look…<i>my Wisteria inspired candles!</i> Here is my latest version…all dressed up in vintage postcards for Saint Patrick’s Day! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis88biotrFUDM_QO9u28gWvy-FydOO_EsBJnozKUu4WjNBmkuFhXyEzgQz29IUVTUOXIOp2-7NDEAZdFuaaEcCR6KpP7zCbNa2DVLDzhuVEHu-zB-II5xThyphenhyphenvSMdb0yEBtbGc3eybSIQlu/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_2D2sj2oLMtLM85Q3Y_ba9MCKLyXtDF494Z0bQx9tOyxjsR4itaeIUtFPRqbo2ZvKH34vgfqPrnSBzHcmQ7QaMBoa-R5-HwnlhSyrbeYoaX7TcfXkqhRlhZheJaXDhZUZ4-5f3cnXS8K/?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="image" width="644" /></a> You may remember <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/12/easy-wisteria-sheet-music-candle-knock.html">my original version at Christmas</a></i>…inspired by<i> <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/">Wisteria</a></i> but with a much smaller price tag! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVczWiR1Ys4hpVSswViHldBM2-h-JDvTcbkCXwB0TF2r9Hr_3nsRtXYZkacSNHetq7IHzM5jYBT_p34H7r5k4Xz5_tavFQzuG-ooJHtmQnbo16BHLXmQ-PyecOi0pRy1_uBjo3tlYulYN/s1600-h/image%25255B1%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpgNJrZb-ct-J9DsmQt3NGi07t-XB1DBP-APYiguhDY8liGd2_a09Svzl5B1qQokoCX1KBs5Yf774oTUtIwoT6fIi912aUUfa53XB1KYkfdoxMuOHBDEsfbkym5JQZP8UOoUBMNqZ-ODL/?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="image" width="651" /></a>Then for <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/01/easy-french-script-valentine-candles.html">Valentine’s Day</a></i>, I created my own version re-using the same Dollar Tree candle holders but adding different sleeves.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5T8dj0SFIqmRWOjyyQESjI1ZWU_WvplFOefbZSoB2B3oTbF344dgPY0snAT8XX-aNmR19PSXDeyldhytNq_FzPz1_LoO83dYgyUvxQDPhpLnTevUGKT0nJ-4fP7Zg4BvsQ0AWvol0T9r/s1600-h/st-patricks-day-vintage-graphicsfairy003%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="st-patricks-day-vintage-graphicsfairy003" border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpfhSkubDf3Rx4zYGG8ygzMB8n34Gy4CcTUu8mL7iDLWLYU-HlDxN7t9rGBje5zZdzuzPNFlwJagT_zypUwugcQ1L-A-sJvEGSuPgGXu6HAyI2Oe9UxPB-wMUgOxEvbictJytyIhzPNr4/?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="st-patricks-day-vintage-graphicsfairy003" width="640" /></a>So with Saint Patrick’s Day approaching, I knew I needed to find some <i>oh-so-Irish</i> vintage postcards to serve as sleeves and I did! Love the beautiful Irish maiden featured on this one from<i> <a href="http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2011/03/vintage-st-patricks-day-clip-art-lovely.html">The Graphics Fairy!</a></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_siSlJ1Byx4Zc7pMVhN_5ZnfH_N91mNsT-O6BxNDwG21mjS7aZavvZjt7cFTD6GCkqQDzmv_1eZiYxNOWD60dwcz9KORI_7xxVtIsjX2pXJz1igSX0CDw6_nS7PfWShpOa3x6IwE8aWZS/s1600-h/st-patricks-day-clipart-4%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="st-patricks-day-clipart-4" border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizb9P5FPp1E29N7oMBSwbxa3vtAzyFBJaAYX2X9gK-Vw2L9Fa7EtFNrxgaBHHdI-lgm8jAvyP7VhW_BZChMwuMMhHdYuCmJXRpkJS-ihjSih1CQQ8p2jAPxNynTNK1m31x8GyoeLyGXDuJ/?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="st-patricks-day-clipart-4" width="640" /></a> <br />And you have got to love the beautiful Irish countryside featured in this vintage postcard from<i> <a href="http://karenswhimsy.com/st-patricks-day-clipart.shtm">Karen’s Whimsy</a></i>…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIssikrfwp7kst44WNhOR-hx3AgeE3zJqEIzl_XRWI6JwMwp0YbBv-a-lqSltN3sHkLk6qrTU0QjJ0aG3xigesHY4cwYr1WugHecQiChaRyrI78Oh8AQ_y0-laKR56qDpxfov9k7D_Di3r/s1600-h/st-patricks-day-clipart-2%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="st-patricks-day-clipart-2" border="0" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWct9BYQojiZH3y72OVCRain5_Aun4q3pQ2D7yz1Jf7HoWeiuK4jVFoiS_GkAK6w9YhIHtKzieMQJcCCpVCAZOjzu8mlVAhdYsdGpgLWbidcQlCf9TXqCmpV1ZrUtAvmyZ8YlJL-Mc8-2/?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="st-patricks-day-clipart-2" width="640" /></a> …where I also found this wonderful Celtic castle! I simply printed them at 8 x 10 size, trimmed them to fit and taped them on the Dollar Tree candle holder. For these, since there was still so much white showing around the edges, I used my tea dye Distress Ink and a sea sponge and added a few vintage-looking stains.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7Qu8R0NG7mEnnLBC4I8wJzqkE2VBIN26q_izmin-syC10YpMMmgyfrCcpF3sAnvJxMVq2SMbwiIvznP2TRnTJ2JqHlOKKjYnt-CoTj7cTds0zX0NoL6FdFf-Fza0aVA6rJAYSeQaHO7L/s1600-h/012%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="012" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzI4dxviZ7yo-CQfVMItnBMH3CgMp0fKvYFzvWMVm-TQ7dKhQcIctjvEj2dQ6O3g3nS037Eq7Pgo4013E5DGYz9gD8-QRaLADRuyaRtLyvOsqVq9jxy4hhTeXkDGtAAFnetGuLJHoJo58/?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="012" width="580" /></a> Baby Kitty was in charge of making the little tags, so he chose to use green scrapbooking paper and added the Gaelic phrase<i><b> Erin Go Bragh</b></i>…Ireland forever…found below so that you can add it to your tags if you wish. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJu86hMNxjkoxgnphAqFE0OZkimD-P5Gp39_AncztWrs8DsAOGv98XxrPzPqtwwmH5VCjGzzBetphosskEPPCbakUXIEJ7rDntMalyNxBodSV10EJN-ejB4_PhDwNpt0VNVj0Dy45kx5wK/s1600-h/Erin%252520go%252520bragh%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Erin go bragh" border="0" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYbAXt9UaKad-RYXiHrudyhwptiweuavDhqaeGlTa3wG5IjBg1kL2bqgC0YMv0OjlGG58wx42rftyxUWFzkNluDIWTtkK-KqW6T__yx9Iyy-Yg6ZuJ74n2_P1lt9cvpdpcLw-5k9O4KYs/?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="Erin go bragh" width="219" /></a> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFzreO8I1NkSFJc_rWvBMzDrroHgxLz7COiYfu2fNoL61K_4iVEViz0hN5UUIsoYu1_N3-lpvVYXLpxt_QyIwpjW7aMOcjQ8Qae-viamQDlOcc4xmwKaPhofewWqKjkA4WWqHUlhSGFk7/s1600-h/032%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="032" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxZ0bW34kC9dGUAWA6oUA2XLJlQXU7xEBKwtNzGRSi1Slqyv96u5NHEKmkbF5rVQBU8F372BEnwni7rScmUU8u6qN_eAPtfW44lTGLjiy9JhpYn26b_leY9uEXdOXS-W55Ukzy-sDZNV6/?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="032" width="644" /></a>Here is how it looks. Love that linen-look emerald green scrapbooking paper…the perfect touch! Just tie them on with a little jute twine…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyrBHHAXlOrr9Ua5a5Zt3cmHo1t2BjRiS6GIA_tu_3U4rv6022cqe8L0jvKQrKU8JyLszWzE1v0Qli4QqBKZqH15kGttw8UPrNIZcAZs7ppWjcI1RSPJlrtaSUTzjzoZjJoMORYQd05GN/s1600-h/050%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="050" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWjUeVZFLfZfYugmZz48Iyxd9g5mGxHjvi4hr7gIovRdLNhKRX2toxWhinCakv8cU2hVAMIh2h1Wh-7zsUQNsGJh0l2x1kSDlSNfTHC9t5QcrkJV0cKRxLKGIEoXB2eZHdOpP3dkjMSc1/?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="050" width="644" /></a> …and<i> voilà!</i> I used shorter candles rather than the tall pillar candles so that the main features of each postcard would glow in the candlelight!<i> </i>Can you see how the lake and the castle look like they are reflecting the sunset? And her dress is simply shimmering!<i> Love it!</i> And…I have to leave you with my favorite Irish joke<i>… What’s green and stays out all night? Paddy O’Furniture! (Get it? Patio furniture?) lol lol Sorry!</i> <b>Have a wonderful Saint Paddy’s Day!</b><br /><br /><i><i><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my candles! Please 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><br /><i>Stephanie Lynn at </i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><i>Under the Table and Dreaming</i></a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party</i><br /><i>Sarah at <i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday</i> (first Monday of the month) <br />Mary at <i><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a></i> for <i>Masterpiece Monday</i><br />Susan at<i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">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><br /><i><i>Karen at <a href="http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/">The Graphics Fairy</a> for Brag Monday  </i></i><i><i><i><i></i></i></i></i><br /><i>Kathleen at <a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/">Cuisine Kathleen</a> for the Saint Patrick’s Day Blog Crawl</i><br /><i><i><i>Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><i>A Stroll Thru Life</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Tabletop Tuesday</i><br />Beth at<i> <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday</i><br />Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i>Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Nifty Thrifty Tuesday</i></i><br /><i><i>Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays </i></i><br /><i>Kristin at <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday’s Treasures</i><br /><i>Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays</i><br />Judy at<i> <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a></i> for<i> the Winter Blues Party</i></i><br /><i><i>Jaime Lyn at <a href="http://jaimelyn11.blogspot.com/">Crafty, Scrappy, Happy</a> for Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Me on Thursdays</i></i><br /><i>Gina at <i><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a></i> for <i>Transformation Thursdays</i><br />Sherry at <i><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></i> for <i>the Open House Party</i> on Thursdays<br />Cindy at <i><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></i> for <i>Show and Tell Friday</i><br />Courtney at <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday</i><br />Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> <i>2805</i></a> for<i> Potpourri Friday</i></i><br /><i><i>Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday</i><i><i> </i></i><br /><i></i>Debra at <i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Vintage Inspiration Friday<br />Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> <i>The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday</i><br />Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><i>Funky Junk Interiors</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Saturday Nite Special</i></i><br /><i><b>See you next time! A la prochaine!</b></i></i></i>

Vintage Saint Patrick's Day Candles

I have found a really inexpensive way to decorate for each holiday that is easy and has a vintage look… my Wisteria inspired candles! Here ...

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Shabby Saint Patrick's Day Centerpiece

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_lXjeqP6LGrPeW-I8Qs347WYzC7GQadIJ5_T1mQ3Q9koGD7TyrwYth0oyHhYiFCilD-QaHkioSIBfhG8dtYauokEvnOE3Ta8_-29DJ-ZZNWKa9TEXrG_pWzvVeqDLMdcKZwKDWRoSzWuz/s1600-h/040%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="040" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuPBeYolal40SxuNknyCk4MPZEI82i-mvxl7sQtRfj28RrS7A14jg1LSPN-8UirucVRFu0G34LRlUCSiPBz-A2mZXVo6xZhsPEanohJk3QKEBalQHy9BKg202rAS8a5FwQ9ZnSwDUIaKr/?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="040" width="580" /></a>I am still loving my<i> oh-so-versatile</i> shabby box! This time I have filled it with all things Irish for the <i>Wearin’ o’ the Green!</i> After all, when your great-grandmother’s name is <i>Tootie O’Toole</i>, you’ve got to have a little Irish in you! <i>Sooo…</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7izZaqMZbJnQMw25sxFjVNiGc3ln_aaRvA2TEF0zGmh8OGQ0r59E-vBDDfGZw9Qgm4JwniFUJRqd_DgPGbAiUGr1zctf77Rj5cwFAjpWpO_83q5_ZFsXeyrdNJy1fvk_Le_Ke-98KqaP/s1600-h/018%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="018" border="0" height="666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyrcHkOlF_KBcMcFxJyPkFWCRyDl7flK9F6kkdyE5vYCNg5BvkPwnh-7J9gKIMS3R73KfKKPuLJ7FKHtg7sM64an4kD1Ra9WNvrrJvCq0YvP23zMLEwloomfNwG-cAFKJuuGAFsNoCqHK4/?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="018" width="612" /></a> …I started with a <i>cabbage leaf</i>…what else? This Bordallo plate just reminds me of all the Saint Paddy’s Days I spent eating corned beef and cabbage as a child. It was a family tradition!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrXPIpRcz6lFebhmVRgl8MzlaQE3xpUpT319CoAQcOOG_DRgw-HPDrTKOZRql6Bu8w_ob2xatrRJ1kRojBa771F-EN6I_EgQcR5epuDScYQJs64VTZckpnROQsS3JU9x1zmD51aICD97z/s1600-h/007a%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="007a" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynDY49dnR_F3Yj-ghecgW7Y7Z8AM6P-a5Pmc11ce0_N7WhxXQu1F84Fl9WV5na185qSkx2Ez-zq8tXgVzFiJue0yyeR3-mY7z8I9ioGrPWPtxCeUGqyUR1SHevKIyNhO8STiF__6Fh3DQ/?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="007a" width="580" /></a>Next, I added a vintage coffee pot filled with white hydrangeas in honor of a favorite winter time drink…<i>Irish coffee…</i>or rather my version…coffee with a little Bailey’s Irish cream.<i> Yum!</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyv4hsiX69vUOJC-kzlfTrDlHr9lZ9VwPl02k0G1q4CCQD-UNMJQkO61bD7pZSlI1GDCrfS5pEPYMYPQKucoiRwcVC_sJyzEWtZbyJJaG1kciwyFkLytz6pbavvuJ1imODjHL8B5Z_WBZQ/s1600-h/004%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="004" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3Kc7XVhbRNcMUg9Oy2c8KmZTP9FEMKybSQa-gTd2sk7CtieYNhDTN2LQUykHL0qFlcbnxSqdlzNKCBXpl_RZCcHNp5Os8VE-LHwZbdpAv3yZ6KnRe5CEkdeSr0VmWF7QDZTnV8QA29s-/?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="004" width="580" /></a> Of course, we have to have some<i> Irish lead crystal,</i> so I have included this wonderful little urn filled with vintage silverplate!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsDy33n63DY77hBBLOYBBITcF7aNSDiXwi2ofB4Yexdi1Ylss3ngq6Byyq90lYUfOIvD4qXBSpQfEBmkYOLz0gSmTq0UQ50liCoTtWNoKhi8ObBTVq68kg_f35TJku9_49LPuzExjTA6p/s1600-h/063%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="063" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9xRkwB0uV7oZbDP7hXQdNMAfmWPy6fPqgdXlwFAvkmOxZuHSn71WUe2KkPRV-YHF_0cv9Gw3VaYSCyGmxWznjmbEBYT2ylGLp2JPRELpPuk_k3ugShHd-gGztXRG__VKB4F-z_Tugc06/?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="063" width="644" /></a>And we cannot forget to add some<i> shamrocks</i>…from a dismantled door decoration found on sale for <b>$7.00</b> at Hobby Lobby! I debated about including a real shamrock for luck, but my staff would just eat it. Is that still lucky? <i>Hmmm…</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqCfmIwtjr0dTduH-xDKu5Mvo0NKA6vfcca0Ge2_faXJ787yrNi3fctYJEdP0izb2DEtJScoQ69CGONQKh1LXjSkM5SccfUbFtlNWJM6GJS-oIXVH6FN50OOkWYj22_Crilj_-3r1ZJ25/s1600-h/014%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="014" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgDOzcN80637yLzaMyGAlHav114PWdcshDuULlg5paKfNUDu36qP6KR61iKHCx5C-nNT0-6IO07sbVjssy25_OFaGWdW0BfCuRv4Zk-5T1Rc5GN8eqZXEcAX-SCl3MwetYRi0dI_bKdUw/?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="014" width="644" /></a> And my favorite addition…a little music box that has an Irish blessing on the lid and plays<i> When Irish Eyes Are Smiling…</i>a gift from my mother many years ago. She was the traveling companion of President Jimmy Carter’s mother (fondly known as Miss Lillian) during a Friendship Force visit to Ireland in 1977…a thrill she never forgot.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmz5ZoZDGex0hwyb1B6ajQHfw_qj8bnU3V9zS8660BW8mbUJ835oi0S9XDKjUCYfxSDAiiECyN0-zVE7Hva3-oOpqaX50mszoiKbZPtpkxp0RNwtrmOoE4Lfri4D87R4HvEKqZTb-WSoC/s1600-h/030%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="030" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMSCEwRAyShApSCfHJnbT81VJhyphenhyphenpFTr2nM9LD1cLkfDD9CYmuaXzS_IyMvXZfPH8dKFjpD6UQK89Waa9EfaK6tzKRixNYxThsJeAGyW2EdCx5QCKjcwvykDvDhOehsA2poEYdU0IBbQj6/?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="030" width="631" /></a> And finally, Baby Kitty reminds me that the Irish flag is not just green and white…it’s also<i> orange!</i> Doesn’t he add just the right touch?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0AV9MEr6aZFc7HBfG8YXWs-Fh-k-JBTdn-XXt7FHul9s7makGbOyeM4XEkyUJB7FJFcUBYo9rI8i87ctMcICQjmXoWDkyeRFUMxQGGZGp2ZAl4Qu8YqYkAMS_O18CzZ6bnJue85MG1B_/s1600-h/055%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="055" border="0" height="543" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-r1Dr-AfjIJVsGZsBoReqTIodGoI2AmgCrWMu-245SVx8IBwi23h-36PS6FhAQ5NnM97NMgzkPz6wrDx0rWzSdrT81oWKcvr8T2zvfan9Fx6uiZikNmFNjk8BR9mrchUBCGUlxmy3cLPe/?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="055" width="603" /></a> And here is the result…my shabby Saint Paddy’s Day centerpiece! Gotta love the rustic look! Several people have asked me where I found the box, so I will tell you that it came from <a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/index.php?inviteid=&referrerid=gXl&src=1"><i>Joss and Main</i></a>. I am lovin’ my shabby little box…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgzWADZZgK5LQriRB7nYaBEhhclZ6ZEMj-iLIzioNRYBIufMepwpejl_du5MpDdyJSof_YLrmhs0j305FNkqLfHRTts7MaRmnI65zH__F-JmizQ7coG9Dw64IcRMF3LN_4Ck_eeja4aaJ/s1600-h/page%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="page" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHInbFX7de2zhtTUPob2hsrarRj050NCu7LvyVkoQEiJP86XcfpxA1Iim5dLv24VKda05CwMMxB7KxXL8Kdb1Lka5TV182CehpIjpi47uDTqlTGPXu8C8ec7LnfFwtpoHwS7rpdMEezOtr/?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="page" width="605" /></a> …because I have been able to decorate it for every holiday. So I bet you know what I’ll be doing later this month. That’s right…<i>decorating it for Easter!</i> I can’t wait!<br /><br /><i><i><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my centerpiece! Please 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><br /><i>Stephanie Lynn at </i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><i>Under the Table and Dreaming</i></a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party</i><br /><i>Sarah at <i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday</i> (first Monday of the month) <br />Mary at <i><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a></i> for <i>Masterpiece Monday</i><br />Susan at<i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">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><br /><i>Kathleen at <a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/">Cuisine Kathleen</a> for the Saint Patrick’s Day Blog Crawl</i><br /><i><i><i>Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><i>A Stroll Thru Life</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Tabletop Tuesday</i><br />Beth at<i> <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday</i><br />Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i>Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Nifty Thrifty Tuesday</i></i><br /><i><i>Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays </i></i><br /><i>Kristin at <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday’s Treasures</i><br /><i>Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays</i><br />Judy at<i> <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a></i> for<i> the Winter Blues Party</i></i><br /><i><i>Jaime Lyn at <a href="http://jaimelyn11.blogspot.com/">Crafty, Scrappy, Happy</a> for Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Me on Thursdays</i></i><br /><i>Gina at <i><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a></i> for <i>Transformation Thursdays</i><br />Sherry at <i><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></i> for <i>the Open House Party</i> on Thursdays<br />Cindy at <i><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></i> for <i>Show and Tell Friday</i><br />Courtney at <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday</i><br />Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> <i>2805</i></a> for<i> Potpourri Friday</i></i><br /><i><i>Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday</i><i><i> </i></i><br />Diann at <i><a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/">The Thrifty Groove</a></i> for <i>Thrifty Things Friday</i><br />Debra at <i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Vintage Inspiration Friday<br />Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> <i>The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday</i><br />Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><i>Funky Junk Interiors</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Saturday Nite Special</i></i><br /><i><b>See you next time! A la prochaine!</b></i></i></i>

Shabby Saint Patrick's Day Centerpiece

I am still loving my oh-so-versatile shabby box! This time I have filled it with all things Irish for the Wearin’ o’ the Green! After all...

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Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Eggs

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0n6avLLjRVZVH2aHS7xaTDrOzMUx5ElpFgulN8krdNHvNGLfp0iUTQvWW9KTdLDaSjYNdNhEyjnVAQkYO24ZSDXb4NTNHVhyphenhyphenbKpXxTQIhHvmSCNvLvndVJLEjbxSFjQl9JEZrUqwOMe7w/s1600-h/069%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="069" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBX8AsU_6Zi8DuA9rNY2Mcs4mLsmg0rfHBsLTFzskgdq98wzXWKAMEYXSQLKpJsAo4WC5UctI_jX6XGvjK95lvw5wIu4uzrraQCnNenDR2fGua2RVgYhNP1bTkZ_xrD5gbOReZVGFWiVS/?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="069" width="644" /></a>A sunny day and some blossoms on the trees are making me feel like spring is finally on the way! <i>Sooo</i>...I am really excited to show you my latest project...<i>my Pottery Barn inspired Easter eggs!</i> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIl_zUxa4MemIewdbLwtJUu-9RmKLlG24Gl-RB5hl89-j1WorevCLrPKwxgh6CYL-YJwwq6N7PpAMoPYjiuEThdZY9L_2YX-n3mrOlhGqT6CWAjcgYbeYdObeQlKGE0R2rs3pCIRfqWvKp/s1600-h/img33o%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="img33o" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOL5c8ytlURLZF7PWftwbkAF0Vm_pgl0vT1vzJIclzSeNzhKvk6RCWJhaX-0va9UvpHlpLDxsGr7iHroGDCV6kfaIrDcZHqORz3zQPgxRfiHWaKu4dlCxbjnk2Qd7RfDEL3Ixm79gdqG6S/?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="img33o" width="537" /></a> As soon as I saw these eggs from<i> Pottery Barn, </i>I knew I had to try my hand at re-creating them...but with one change. I wanted to use<i> pretty pastel colors</i> because they just say Easter to me!<i> </i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypbNvgErF_v3pAQgbEBUaBhU187JYcHrgHVnH7PU6uFl9z5DrOJcci_d_dUekeQKaY88QqOqRHVQbHunFloHUM_YQuJwsRQqIBXocorpZuDBNVYgSj-oaq_diDSfLc_Qleutiz0K3wB0U/s1600-h/027%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img alt="027" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8vT0u7o8MT90kT9EwWmz4prV1f42f_75BPZ7usrQmwcR3wtaaB9xlhCWhsFnp6TAAiNPMKlo8SZrzJTfZ9LIfQpNR9ZSbnCdHAEPQ91AQwJNLCUj-2M1jrDU2syTfRicX3ioumZauATR/?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="027" width="644" /></a> So I was happy to find these eggs at Hobby Lobby...on sale for about<b> $7.00</b>...<i>waaay</i> better than Pottery Barn's $20 plus shipping! They already have little organdy ribbons attached for hanging and I love the little speckles, too!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKOB1_c0EkirpGXz4r6prEQAzqz_Vsf7rDT9ez9Fi5FLgtDvMLki5JGnh_OFWNVvr68L0mCyslEvN6nXj7WbqtZuQ32PNrYpBf5xll9ZbG3LPesfm-NEc2fs6m1rYPB_qGYEpRKPZXna-/s1600-h/HAPPY%252520EASTER%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="HAPPY EASTER" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclIxwNZFNVFGT1NGWJ8aXm3xoqLGvkj3XDjjiN2WP3VpZW_uFhPAGvs8e23yzsFqlqCWGLLAxiLmIqu05rD24xSy0MytfRITOHFC6KvBhra5A166TqMk0wCigxHRbRZh8NNPr8V2s06Bm/?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="HAPPY EASTER" width="557" /></a> <br /><br />I already knew which font I would use for the graphic...one of my favorites...<i>My Old Remington</i>.<i> </i>Next, I went in search of instructions for<i> printing on tissue paper</i> and found this<i> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzKJJTiP-pU">video</a></i> from Shimmy Bean<i> </i>Creations<i>. </i>I have to admit that I tried going a little rogue and experimenting with her instructions.<i>..bad idea.</i> I had to fall back on my years of experience as a teacher in clearing paper jams from the Xerox machine!<i> </i>However, I managed to get two good copies...an extra in case I messed up...which I did.<i><br /><br /><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHwweoTUrAtPhvE806F6pu1BWwU5rvrXik4EWupi3jC-2Q_Biv4D1RjWgv2PJxbfJpT_s_k8Oqohikmcpo8gZvXsz_kAlYVdbE0oicBW05YETK6FiKxNTCNNuo7U52hB36KjK0LNHXTq7/s1600-h/049%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="049" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLziVz3nn5FJi6UW3Msb1Uu9y2EwNchvw7jxqgQT-Us2KGwdBjrIWeta3jUWB-S3xXtAT0rATDqtfN9Gf0v9vQ-shug0uQMzO450aEsvAj2aoFf_iDdmaRZlTlfKNrPSobkMI4lyGJUA_/?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="049" width="580" /></a> First,</i></i> I cut out the letters. It doesn't have to be perfect. Since it is tissue paper and will not show very much, you can allow a little extra around the edges. This makes them easier to handle, too.<i><br /><i>Next<b>,</b></i> </i>I used a brush to cover a section of the egg with Mod Podge (I used the matte finish) and then carefully apply the letter. Try to handle it as little as possible,  using the brush dipped in more Mod Podge to move it around and smooth it out. There will be a few wrinkles, but that's OK.  To me, that's part of the look.<i><br /><i>Finally</i><b><i>,</i> </b></i>I let them dry overnight. I hung them on my kitchen cabinet knobs for this part of the process.<i><br /><i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YcvB674C-vwSmOUHxwhRWQo5l1OCqt9E2THh1438tlByGRKrCAhSn-ZRftEjw_cD42kB04p0pjugYpSuljelX_0-_tyeEhY8-DWCXeU_UukmGBl_NOsQh5uYmiHo58giPflCu_-tGMv7/s1600-h/052%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="052" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmUwRyMLbWJh5_CQKydwPl4AV8euEivSLov1VfaNvnmPWBFDKt6GRtFU88ZofoDBd94P1-nmq4mZn6GnNhaMzDmOybO4kk0rYvkgRIrn36U1yZ1LhJPZdbtt_qVsxmGcWvQdKiUGSWd4R/?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="052" width="644" /></a></i></i>Miss Kitty would like to show you how they turned out...not bad, huh? Love those <i>Easter-y </i>pastel colors!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhdglSkPk-FlPY9BUyzrWNKoj790Tb3FCfKMYHyHu4MjoFxPeHoLpmnc-n1NnuwWP1t0G-LquUk7x2jd8gEcaCC3xRKMr_Zt7fLeWMSeTRdLmndqxW4aD0MtY9GQVXFqKBBMIT5U1lJoV/s1600-h/pb%252520bunnies-horz3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="pb bunnies-horz3" border="0" height="417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjalcrmgID456kUn5B6lEx_tLCoYDAVo_VOOBwvlR866rYeLrp05YY4htP3X4-uQ64EnX1kUs9v9R6iOHuhCLEbvMSoUwDuMLSovsJUWvNDR5ihtme9RUS2UpLqW6N8dFe6FZjb0G-ijpaZ/?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="pb bunnies-horz3" width="644" /></a> And here it is<i>…the Pottery Barn copy-cat shot!</i> My bunnies came from Target. Cute, huh?<i> Work it, girls! </i>I’ll be posting this one at<i> </i><a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/"><i>Debbiedoo’s</i></a> for the spring Copycat Party!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VBBjqeuK0KKQl5hKcx8cTxynobJVy8QDh5WCFHmDQMXvhe15W2qldqcPjUyxyA5t22GtAq5DH7w-e-JrVuy9xK2P_k89FYJv1QyGm5t92o8k50Hfc7xZLAtvvBtZqgbxjMtyom4GdhQO/s1600-h/069%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img alt="069" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4t0Q67wWeUJQq4lLgv_jJ2R77951aSUb-seDKAsjHgLv92jBQpaJgStUfRRFtyCyy7oGbC4PWoFeLoGI91o59RC0U4-MAwNmtW5hIEVKcXRHdt9s4hkZ3U8nfqnCe_Fa-is4LyCMHCbP/?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="069" width="644" /></a> And here is the result!  I think  I am really going to enjoy them because they can be used in so many different ways...added to a pretty glass container as vase filler, tied along a length of twine as a garland...my head is spinning! <i><i><i>Now if spring will just hurry up and get here, I will really be excited!</i><br /><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my Easter eggs! Please 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><br /><i>Stephanie Lynn at </i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/"><i>Under the Table and Dreaming</i></a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party</i><br /><i>Sarah at <i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday</i> (first Monday of the month) <br />Mary at <i><a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a></i> for <i>Masterpiece Monday</i><br />Susan at<i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">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><br /><i><i>Debbie at <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/">Debbiedoo’s</a> for the Spring Copycat Party<br /><i>Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><i>A Stroll Thru Life</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Tabletop Tuesday</i><br />Beth at<i> <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday</i><br />Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i>Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Nifty Thrifty Tuesday</i></i><br /><i><i>Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays </i></i><br /><i>Kristin at <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday’s Treasures</i><br /><i>Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays</i><br />Judy at<i> <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a></i> for<i> the Winter Blues Party and the Bunny Blog Hop</i></i><br /><i><i>Jaime Lyn at <a href="http://jaimelyn11.blogspot.com/">Crafty, Scrappy, Happy</a> for Crafty, Scrappy, Happy me on Thursdays</i></i><br /><i>Jill at<i> <a href="http://frenchcupboard.blogspot.com/">French Cupboard </a></i>for<i> Voila! French Inspiration </i>on Thursday<i>s</i></i><i><i> </i></i><br /><i>Gina at <i><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a></i> for <i>Transformation Thursdays and Spring Linky Party</i><br />Sherry at <i><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></i> for <i>the Open House Party</i> on Thursdays<br />Cindy at <i><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a></i> for <i>Show and Tell Friday</i><br />Courtney at <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday</i><br />Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> <i>2805</i></a> for<i> Potpourri Friday</i></i><br /><i><i>Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday</i><i><i> </i></i><br />Diann at <i><a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/">The Thrifty Groove</a></i> for <i>Thrifty Things Friday</i><br />Debra at <i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Vintage Inspiration Friday<br />Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> <i>The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday</i><br />Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/"><i>Funky Junk Interiors</i></a><i> </i>for<i> Saturday Nite Special</i></i><br /><i><b>See you next time! A la prochaine!</b></i></i></i>

Pottery Barn Inspired Easter Eggs

A sunny day and some blossoms on the trees are making me feel like spring is finally on the way! Sooo ...I am really excited to show you my ...

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