Monday, April 26, 2010

Late Spring Display Using a Thrifty Treasure

IMG_0561I put together a display for my dining room using my new thrifted mushroom bowl.  I’ve had the rabbits out since before Easter and I love how they look in this vignette with the nest and mushroom.  A teacher once gave me the nest to use in my classroom.  I didn’t tell her that after I showed it to the kids I took it home to use for decorating.
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This piece of furniture was Granny’s and so was the fruit print hanging over it.  Mama bought the lamp at an antique shop, the shade is not antique.
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I love putting a thrifty treasure into use in my home! 

I'm sharing this for Tabletop Tuesday at Marty's A Stroll Thu Life

And at Beth's The Stories from A to Z.

19 comments:

  1. Good Morning Paula...
    Sweetie, lovely vignette. I can't decide which piece I love more. The nest and the little bowl together are just precious, and I love the mushroom you threw in for good measure. Just precious sweetie.

    Your picture is breath taking that belonged to your Granny, I love it. Thank you for sharing this morning.

    Have a beautiful day. Country hugs...Sherry

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  2. How sweet! I've left a couple of my bunnies out too - they're not just for Easter. Love your nest and how you've used your new mushroom plate -- and that big mushroom too. Your grandmother's table and picture are so pretty -- I love family thing that bring me such happy memories.

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  3. Paula, I love the whole thing! The chest and the print are just beautiful- so warm and inviting. Great job!
    xoxo Pattie

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  4. This is so cute, Paula. I was wondering if it was acceptable to leave my bunnies out after Easter, but since you are...

    I love the little nest!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  5. Hi Paula.. This is just a darling little setting. I love how you've changed the bunnies from looking Eastery to spring with the addition of the mushrooms and the nest.

    I sure got a grin over your story about taking the nest home to decorate with! ;) Cute!

    Donna

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  6. Oh such a beautiful vignette. I love the new plate with the bunnies and nest. Your grandmother's chest and picture are perfect together, and your tray just compliments the whole look. I hope you will link this to Table Top Tuesday. It is perfect and I know others would enjoy the inspiration. I will have Mr. Linky up this evening. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Cute little mushroom bowl - love the vignette :)

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  8. oh I love how you used the plate in your spring vignette. Love the old picture also hanging up. I have been keeping my eye open for some like that. My parents had a group of flowers like that I wish I could find.

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  9. Love it!! You are so good at vignettes. I need to go to vignette school. ;)

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  10. Your bunnies look so comfy and at home in their little vignette. Your grandmother's funrniture piece is a treasure. So nice to have family things. Thanks for sharing. Stella

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  11. What a lovely vignette! I love the bunnies too and think they can be out all year round too! The nest is so sweet - how I'd love to have a real one! Nothing like thrifty things. We all get so much inspiration form each other. Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. I just wanted to thank you again for joining the party. This is such a beautiful vignette. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Hi Paula, I love your vignette! It looks so fresh and "springy" (is that a word? - lol!) ...looks perfect! I love the table & chairs from your grandmother...makes it even more precious!
    Hugs, Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine

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  14. awwww:) lovin the bunnies in your display..

    ~Sonny~

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  15. A very clever vignette! And I absolutely love your Granny's furniture! And the print! It all looks so good together.

    And I love the nest -- I love birds and nests!

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  16. What an appealing vignette! I love the way you've combined all the related items in that pretty tray. So spring-y!

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  17. Those cute bunnies, so sweet!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  18. Love the combination of the mushrooms, moss, and bunnies! Thanks for linking up!

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