Jos This and That 3: March 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Pottery Barn Easter Table

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I just finished my Easter Table.
Now I am packing for a two week trip.I am heading to Virginia Beach and Williamsburg,VA for a week with my husband, his sister and her husband. I will be coming home for a day and then off to Clearwater Beach, FL for a week with my brother, sister -law and nephew.
My husband is going back to work.

I was wanting to put pink candles on the table,
but they were not be be found. I settled for the green. They are Springlike and the bunnies have green bow ties. I like the green with the pink table cloth too.

My husband surprised me with the Pottery Barn Bunnies, salad plates and egg holders for Valentine's Day. He had seem them in the catalog and ordered them all by himself. He did a great job finding something I would love.

I used three different crystal candles holders to spice it up.
There seems to be a trend this year to use different sizes and shapes.

I made these napkins and table cloth. I was going to make it in white but after I made a pink runner for I friend, I loved it so much I decided to go with the pink for my Easter table . My sister-in law did the top stitching on the napkins. She sews much better. I have been taking a quilting classes and will show you the quilts in a few weeks.

I love these cute egg holders from The Pottery Barn .
Do you see my jeweled egg on my center piece?

I used a crystal basket to match
the stemware for my center piece.I took it downtown to the florist to fill with a spring flowers.
Can you find the golden egg?

I placed this setting bunny on a cake stand to add some height.

The dinner plate is from Fitz and Floyd. It is called Toulouse. It comes in green or blue.I ordered the blue but they sent the green. I liked both colors so I did not send it back.

I will not be home for Easter, but
the table is set for my husband and family.

May you have the blessing of God this week. Happy Easter!
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http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/

http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/
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Monday, March 26, 2012

Bunny Cloche with Desert Rose

http://cozyhomescenes.blogspot.com/2012/03/your-cozy-home-party-12.html

I found this cute little garden bunny at
a local gardening shop.
He is made for outside, but he joined
me for my luncheon, today.

I brought out my vintage desert rose dishes from the 50's.
I love this dogwood pattern for use in the spring.
I have a new set from the 80's,
but these older ones are much prettier.
The details are more embedded.

I layered with these pale yellow
dishes from Dillard's.
I found them on sale a few years ago.

My husband bought this stemware
for me a few years back for valentine's.

The butter dish and salt shakers are vintage too.
I bought this set from an estate sale.

I made the napkins and table cloth.
I just finished my Easter table cloth and
napkins for my dining room .
They are bright pink.

I enjoy using this dishware. It is says Spring.
Do you love Peeps? I do!
My husband still buys them for me each spring.

I bought these chick egg holders
when my son was a child. My son and I would dye eggs each year.We had so much fun when he was a child. We established many family traditions.
Wished I could have kept him five for a few more years.
LOL

Do you have family traditions that you do each holiday with your children or grandchildren?

Thanks for visiting my luncheon.
Come back and see my Easter table next week.
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http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/

http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/ Boogieboard Cottage

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/ The House in the Roses

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com

http://cozyhomescenes.blogspot.com/2012/03/your-cozy-home-party-12.html

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/ No Minimalist Here

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Dogwoods of Kentucky

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I was visiting my son today and his
dogwoods are beautifully in full bloom.
Although it is an exceptional day for this time
of year, the storm clouds are rolling into the area.

I not sure, if I like the pink or the white one's the best.
Which color do you prefer?

My son, like many others in town, has one of each.
I planted two last year; they are just getting buds.
Hope I live long enough to see them bloom.
They are slow growers.

As we drove though the campus, I
took a few photos of the dogwoods in bloom.
This is not as bright pink as the one in my son's yard.

I am beginning to think I prefer the white dogwoods.
This is a one horse town for shopping,
but nature's beauty abounds.
I looked in every store today
for some pastel candles.
No luck. I love living here until I want to shop.
I have to drive an hour or two to find things I want.
You can buy the necessities.

I will stop my whining and
be thankful for all we have.
I do enjoy the beauty God has blessed us with
each day and that I am here to enjoy it.

I hope you are having a beautiful spring.
Come back and see my Easter table.
I may not have the color candles that I want,
but there will be some colored candles.
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