my Easter stuff

13 years ago

I can't believe I held up for TWO days of shopping. LOL. The antique malls across town were kind of

disappointing. I haven't been to those in around two years. The one has really changed and not even

interesting now. The other one was about same as in past, but can't hold candle to the big one near me I love to go to. I found was a special little rabbit I've wanted for my collection for years, but that's all. I did

really enjoy lunch and the browsing tho, and spending the afternoon with two friends. The one I rarely get to see as she lives an hour from me and I can't drive to her place.

On Friday, my DD took the afternoon off work and took me to Home Goods, Kirklands, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels!! WOW. Plus we had lunch first. What a great time I had with her!! My body let me act like a normal person the whole time! LOL. She said I'm like one of those little "wind-up toys". Just turn me on and let me go....but when I stop, I topple over and am done for.

I think she's right! ;o) She got me lots of stuff from for my b.d. Some things are not pictured, for Dad's room I'm redoing. (and my oldest son gave me a Michaels gift card, so I have more shopping to do with it.)

So here's a few decor goodies I got. Hobby Lobby's Easter stuff was already really picked over. But there were two bags of these wicker eggs and I really liked them!

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and these two lovely bunny things

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At Michaels I found these pretty bunny ornaments, tho I took the ribbons off. They are heavy ceramic and I'll just sit them somewhere. The three little birds were found at Kirklands. And surprisingly, the Fall ACORN dish too!!

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Jas and my darling DDIL sent me these flowers on my b.d. Suz always makes sure I get flowers since DH doesn't buy them. And she always makes sure there are purple flowers in the arrangements, AND requests the vase be purple or lavender! What a girl, huh!! They did so much for my birthday, really spoiled me. Dinner, gift card to Home Depot, and TWO of those pre-lit twig arrangements! (one I am using in an Easter arrangement right now.)

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I am done, I think, with my Easter decorating. Quite a bit I have repacked and can't use this time. But I

I've decorated enough and am satisfied. Bay window, kitchen counters, bathroom counter, entry way, Family-room, and front porch. I've added the link to my album for you to see what I did, 28 photos.

Oh, I was getting some candles at Home Goods and saw one of those metal 'candle trees' I've wanted. Then when I went to get little tea-lights for it, I was thrilled to see some with little birds on them! You'll see a close-up in my album of Easter decorations. I got the lgt green ones. (Michaels had the bird tea-lights too, theirs were white and larger birds. I may have to get some of them too, don't know why I didn't yesterday!)

I found these bunny lights on eBay and 'had' to have them. Not sure if they are old, but I've never seen them before.

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hugs, Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: my Easter decor

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phonegirl
13 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Karen, wonderful Easter decor! I love all of it. Your bay window is Outstanding. The purple outdoor decor. is so pretty. I'm not sure Stoney likes his get up but I think it looks great.

All your Easter trees are so pretty and I love how you used so many vines. So many adorable bunnies hopping around at your home. Glad to see you decorated the BOP and bath.

So glad you had 2 fun days shopping. Your birds are so neat. I really like the eggs. Will keep this in mind and maybe make some similar. The pink plate and bunny are adorable.

Better hide that acorn dish if Luvs comes to visit. Very pretty. I've really gotten into the acrons too.LOL

Your bday flowers are gorgeous. Always fun to see what you buy and love the way you display all of it.

Punk
jeannespines
13 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
OK, big SCORE on the metal branches w/little bird tealights! I am coveting (big time)! And, of course, coming from a chick like you, those "fuzzies" are fantastic little critters in your nest vignettes! HOW CUTE!

Love those purple plates you used on that metal plate stand!...& the purple vase of b'day flowers...GORGEOUS! I really like those pale yellow birds on the left side of your bay window under that potted branched tree w/lovely eggs...very pretty.

Your family room bookshelf is very lovely w/all the bunny decor & those 2 "hoppin' bunnies" on the mantle are sweet! Like your new wicker eggs in the cloches in Bath, too & very classy BOP pic, ohhhhh my!

OMgosh, PM, everything is just beautiful & you are READY for Easter (4 weeks away yet ...so you're set!) & SPRING...bring it on! Love your decor! Now just sit back & enjoy! (hugs to DH for taking you bonus shopping, too, besides sweet DDIL & friends!) Jeanne S.
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luvstocraft, Thanks! The roses are silk and my DH gave them to me on Valentine's day! He said 'now you can reuse them in your crafts'! What a guy! mary, SNOWING? I couldn't handle that right now! I want SPRING and the breezes that come with it! And to get my hands in the dirt with plants! gracie, Voi la! YES, that quick it became a center piece! I had the basket from left overs from a model home (my DH brought it home to me with old silk flowers in it all dusty) He knew I could repurpose it! When I saw that the moss was still intact, I took out the flowers, cleaned it up and then found the bunny and put him on his 'pedistal'! What a perfect fit! Just luck! purplemoon, I hope so too, I do have a Blog now and I have listed Judith's Blog on mine as one 'you must see'. It saves me from posting pictures all the time (different sizes, file types, etc. retyping the text, etc.) I have added the link to this post at the bottom. Once you go to my home Blog, on the left side is a link to my projects. Right now I am working on coffee filter roses for upcoming Christmas decor. Thanks all for your wonderful comments! See you soon! (listing this too: My Home Projects Blog: http://mhprojects.blogspot.com/ ) Here is a link that might be useful: My BLOG
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You won't believe this...but today when running an errand, I decided to stop at my favorite big antique mall, and saw a VERY similar wood bowl like this. Only difference is the legs weren't 'pegged in' it. However I didn't buy it when I saw the price was $35. But it was tempting after seeing her's decorated! I managed to buy plenty of other things tho. LOL. Must have taken an "insanity pill" this morning. I'll take photos tomorrow and share my goodies. Easter stuff and bunnies!! Talk about two things I DON'T need more of. The Devil made me do it, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. hugs, Karen
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Karen, your new pink tree is great. So glad you and Mollie had a great shopping day and lunch. She looks like she could be your little SIS alright and alot of fun. You found so many neat things. All your bunnies and trees are darling. I love your Big laying down bunny and that tea pot bunny is cute. Reminds me of the saying "Give Hugs if You Carrot All". Better watch that chocolate egg in the urn. It looks good enough to eat. The vintage sparkly egg w/the inset is so neat. Now on to the ROSES. I know Jas and Suzie always buy you beautiful roses but Mr O too. Woohoo... good things come to those who wait! So happy you had a wonderful Birthday this year. Punk
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Yep, I'm right there with you! Last Autumn we had our kitchen gutted and completely remodeled. I had to pack up pretty much everything from the kitchen, dining room (which became our temporary kitchen for the duration), family room (which opened into the kitchen and became the work & storage room for the crew) and our living room, where we basically lived and ate for two months. Everything went into boxes . . . and I'm embarrassed to say that one side of the garage is still filled with many of those boxes. I unpacked the necessities and some of my pretties when the kitchen was completed, but the rest is still out there waiting for me. There's so much STUFF and I don't want to clutter up the place again, so I've flat-out just been avoiding it. Now, with cold weather heading our way soon, not to mention the #*%^! packrats that are trying to build nests on top of DH's car engine, I'm out there everyday trying to get rid the boxes . . . . and I'm asking myself that same question, "How did we get so much STUFF ?!?" (Sigh!) Like the rest of you, I'm forcing myself to pare down, but it's hard and it's painful, too. I am finding though, that once the trash truck has come and gone, or another load has been dropped off at our local charity, I don't miss it. It's the deciding and the letting go that's hardest for me. Lynn
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Marlene Kindred
13 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Karen....I am always amazed at how much decorating you do! SO many things to look at...and all are just beautiful! Love the metal votive tree with the green birds in it...and you have the most extensive bunny collection I've ever seen! LOVE it! I'm still in awe of how you store it all though...thanks for sharing your home with us. And, I'm so glad you had a great day with your DD.
christmascandy
13 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
So glad you had two fun days.
We have several wascalwee wabbits in common! LOL

All of your vignettes are wonderful. I am amazed to hear that you put some of it away, with everything that you have displayed.

Your new gazing ball is so pretty!

Beautiful.

TFS,
Candy
excessfroufrou
13 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Great new finds Karen, that pink bunny and plate are beautiful as well as all your other new treasures. Your Easter decor is beautiful, you have been a very busy girly girl. The new wicker weaved eggs look great in the jar with your glass bunnies and I like the little blue vignette(your bath maybe?). Sounds like a great B'day of shopping and what spectacular flowers.
Frou
luvstocraft
13 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I can't believe you found an ACORN plate this time of year! It's a really pretty one too! I really love the pink plate and bunny--see you really have turned into a "pinkie", haven't you? LOL The bunny lights are darling and so are the bird votives. As always, you've done a great job on all the decorating. I know I'm forgetting something I wanted to mention, so don't be surprised if you see me posting again after I take another look! LOL So glad you had a nice birthday and two days of getting out to shop for treasures. ;o)

Luvs
plainjane425
13 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
First off Karen...I'm so happy to hear you had a wonderful Birthday. Your birthday flowers are just beautiful.
It's nice that you got to be 'spoiled' and received some great gift cards - to 'Spoil Yourself'!....don't we all need that once in a while!
Your decorating is beautiful and I love it all. Every time I see your wonderful bunny collection...I get
'pangs of envy'! lol You did an outstanding job on Everything!!....but of course you would, with so many beautiful things to do it with.
I love the bay window and the kitchen counter vignette is very sweet. Love the metal cake stand and the combination of the lime green and purple..so you! Also so many lovely vignettes and trees. I like the straw eggs in the jar too.
I'm glad you got some of your decorations out...even if it's not ALL - it sure looks amazing!

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nana2010_gw
13 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Karen, Looks like you had a great time shopping!!
I'm so glad you did some decorating. I hope it lifted your spirits. Your birthday flowers are lovely.
l Loved looking at everything.
I hope Jazz minds his manners!!!
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