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Home and Garden Thursday
Hello Dear Friends, last week’s party was so amazing, you all have shared wonderful, creative posts! I am thrilled time is moving along and signs of spring and more daylight hours are here. I’ve noticed the changes while driving home after work. A few weeks ago, the sun was a deep reddish-orange low on the horizon to my left. Then, the sun was still slightly low, but directly in front of me – you know what it is like to drive into that bright light! Now, it is higher – still in my path – but giving us more daylight hours in the evening. This morning I am listening to the chorus of the birds – seeing the silhouette of the trees as the sun rises brightening the sky – this moment to me is precious. Anticipating the changes in time and season is marvelous – cherishing those wonderful moments gifted to us each day is a blessing.
My ‘aha’ moment last week was when I moved a large Anchor Hocking storage jar to take a picture of this corner of our kitchen – it’s just not cute with its clear glass filled with granola bars, crackers and cookies. Then it hit me, ‘make it milk glass!’ I didn’t stop there – I created a label using two graphics from our dear friend The Graphics Fairy.
I love finding wild Violets in our lawn, their sweet faces seem to smile up from their diminutive plant. I paired my Martha Stewart violet strewn teacups with a bottle I found buried at the bottom of our backyard – I filled the jar with Oxalis – in honor of St. Patrick’s day – a few quotes from Dr. Seuss in honor of his birthday this month – my whimsical tea was complete.
I created these sweet little nests with paper pots, cupcake skirts and painted, blown-out eggs and placed them in the Wardian case on my desk in our kitchen. A Sweet little vignette for Easter.
Last week, Leslie’s (The Cozy Little Kitchen) Sunrise Marmalade and Marscapone Stuffed French Toast caught my imagination. I did not have the same ingredients so I created a similar version as Apricot-Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, which Dearest liked so much that he asked for it again the next morning.
Thank you all for your wonderful participation – here are the HIGHLIGHTS from last week’s party:
Deb, at Lake Girl Paints creatively used the back of a large frame and created this gorgeous Spring-Green Chalkboard to use as a centerpiece to her dining table – love chalkboard – LOVE this refreshing, green color!
There’s so much beauty and information shared in blogland – I was transfixed by this gorgeous mosiac at My Maine Blog – love all the techniques used – I am sure many of you would love to know what she uses to create these beautiful pictures!
Nell at Moments in Maple Glen shared her gorgeous miniature Iris – just love seeing what you have in your spring garden.
Adrienne at La Vie Quotidienne shared with us her enchanting driveway where she planted these lovely miniature Tete-a-Tete daffodils – what a marvelous idea – how would you like to take a stroll here?
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I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. 
Just linked up and wanted to stop by and say thank you for hosting! Hugs, Penny
Spring has definitely come to A Delightsome Life!!
Hope your week has been extraordinary!!
Hi Kathy, I love your sweet spring vignettes. It’s nice to get out spring things even though where we live it’s a few weeks away. Thank you for hosting. It’s been a while since I have joined your party. Blessings, Pamela
Thanks for hosting Kathy. Sure liked the violets cups vignette.
Denise
I Kathy, thanks for hosting. I love looking outside and seeing the snowdrops, crocus and just this week a small clump of miniature daffodils in a protected corner. Have a great week.
Joy
Kathy,
Thanks so much for hosting!!
Hugs,
Debbie
I absolutely love your milk glass canister! What a good idea, too – so much more visually appealing. And I love how you added the label. It just looks beautiful.
I hope you get a chance to stop by and see these fabulous napkin rings a friend made for me out of vintage brooches. They are too darling.
Thanks for hosting my favorite party!
Thank you so much for hosting each week! Ohhhh, I love your milk glass jar! Wow, it looks fabulous!! I have 3 of those jars, and you have added another project to my to-do list. LOL You did a great job. Just pinned. Love all of the inspiration. Enjoy the rest of your week.
XOXO
Kathy
Thanks for hosting, Kathy!
Denyse
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How lovely your vignettes are. Spring is obviously in the air. xx
Kathy, your “milk glass” container is so clever. Love the graphics. Great idea!
Thanks for hosting each week. ~ Sarah
Grteat features. Thank you for hosting and having me. Happy St Patrick’s Day!!
FABBY
I love your whimisical tea! Such a fun way to incorporate the fun elements of March.
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting!
Beautiful features, so inspiring!…Christine
Thank you, Kathy, for hosting and for featuring my garden flowers! I love your vilolet teacups. : )
Kathy, springtime has surely arrived at your home. I do love those teacups. Have a lovely weekend and thanks for hosting.
Blessings,
Sandi
You’ve selected so many pretty Springtime features, Kathy! What a delightful post. I couldn’t begin to choose a favorite. They are all spectacular.
Thank you for hosting and for your kind comments.
Blessings on this beautiful Thursday,
Carolynn xo
Kathy! That is brilliant to turn that canister into milk glass look! I pinned this, for I can never find canisters for the kitchen and the boys chip them up as fast as I can find them. What a great idea to create your own! Thanks for hosting and for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Your violet teacups are so charming. Lovely features and thanks for hosting!