Happy Easter!

Happy Blessed Easter to all of you!

I thought I would share some of my vintage Easter collection with you...

I had this adorable guy for a while and then I found this one a few years ago...

and then there are these sweet little guys....
The larger rabbit is a candle we had when I was growing up.

This collection of vintage cement chicks has been growing...

The rabbit cabbage tureen is one of my favorite spring items. 

Wishing you a blessed Easter day! Palm Sunday for those celebrating Orthodox traditions.

Shopping My Stash!

It's soooooo much fun to shop my own stash!

Since we are still on the shelter in place order, I have been relooking at my home from different views.  Even the outside has gotten a slight transformation. I painted a bistro set white the other day which will replace a vintage motel chair. I have been spending more time sitting outside for the enjoyment of it. A small table and chairs suits that space much better.

A few month ago, I bought a chippy white Victorian bassinet from Steeplechase Antiques in Barrington IL. I knew that it would look perfect in my garden but I didn't want to lose the aged patina on it so I am keeping it in my sun room.

At Christmastime I filled it with greens and a tree and now I'm filling it with springlike items.

As I was cleaning up in the garage, I came across the chippy, rusty floral toile tray that my father gave me a few years back. I didn't have the perfect spot for it until now! It was the basis for the color scheme.

The white chippy bird cage was hanging in a bush in my yard but since the bush needs to be cut down, this is where it will be for now.  The sweet little purse is a just because piece.

The green bucket was an item that didn't sell at my space at the Carriage House. I can't figure out why since it is fabulous. I have always loved it so maybe it was just meant for me to keep it. Rounding out the display is the floral piece. I always keep a stash of floral stems for just this reason.

Another decor changing idea was to change the picture in "my" room. I had found this fabulous vintage floral painting at the Goodwill store years ago and wanted to hang it up year round. I had been using it only in the spring with the spring decor. It looks perfect in the vintage frame I have hanging on the wall even though it doesn't fit perfectly.  The frame has a chippy green border that compliments the painting colors.

Since we will be sheltering at home for a few more weeks, I just may be finding more treasures in my stash.

Happy treasure hunting!

Hello April!

I have been working on projects that should have been done a while ago. I figured that now is the perfect time since the shelter in place order was issued here in IL until April 30. (As of now).

A few years ago I bought an unfinished patchwork quilt top from a thrift store and I only had put in the batting and made the back for it. So, I was tired of seeing it laying around and finally finished it! I'm not a perfect quilter but it was finished with love. The vintage fabric used for the top is so fantastic that I really wanted to finish it.

I'm so happy with how it came out!

Speaking of vintage fabric, here's a slight glimpse into my vintage linen collection....

I collect vintage tablecloths, doilies, trim and fabric. My mom always used doilies and tablecloths and changed them out seasonally. I do the same. I love embroidered pieces especially. It's heaven to me when I look into this closet.

With some time on my hands, I have been reading my favorite magazines. It gives me incentive to do some redecorating.

I was motivated to scrape, sand and paint the window frames in the master bedroom. It took me three days but it was well worth it. I live in an older home built in 1946 and we still have storm windows to put up and take down. Tomorrow, when the paint is dry, I'll be able to put up the screens and let the fresh air come in! The warm weather is starting to arrive.

I'm sure that most of us have been baking. I saw this recipe for lemon blueberry scones and decided to try baking them. They didn't disappoint. My friend, Dragana Seizovic, originally showed these scones on Instagram. So, this was my hand at making them.

Today was beautiful! I was outside without a coat on planting a few pots and tulip bulbs and just walking around putting out my garden ornaments, It felt so great to be in the sun with my hands in the soil.

My yard is full of vintage flea market ideas.

This angel statue is in front of my garage.

I just love gnomes! These are my absolute favorites.

And this lazy gnome too.

I'm also pretty crazy about pink flamingos too.  This one was missing its legs but I couldn't get rid of it.

The blue motel chair is broken too but I couldn't part with it either.

These pink flamingos look great when surrounded by the lilies when they come up.

My yard is mostly shaded surrounded by woods, but at this time of year the area in front of my garage is bare. The hill has moss growing on it and the ground cover and ferns haven't come up yet. I really like it this way. To me it's so peaceful.

That's it for now! Stay well, get some sun and stay positive.

Isn't this chippy, rusty chair fabulous? I think so!