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Spring Decor and Decorating with a Bird Cage
Happy spring! Wow, even though the sun is shining and it is a gorgeous day, it is cold here. Yesterday morning, we had 40 mph winds, and it sounded like our roof was going to rip off. The wind calmed down some, but blew hard all day. As I type this, the wind is howling once again! There goes my Spring Break yard work for a few days anyway.
Even though it's cold outside, I've been working on bringing a little spring into a few rooms of my house. I started with my grandmother's vintage table that I love decorating for each season. Please bear with me as I figure out exactly how to use my new camera! Oh, I love it, but have so much to learn. I literally have taken over a hundred photos of this table to play with the settings. Now, I can't find where my computer hid some of them. I have to read up on that, too!!
I have been so excited to decorate with my bird cage that I bought from Amazon a few months ago. It came with a smaller one that my daughter is using in her room. I had wanted that cage for awhile. So when I won a $25 Amazon gift card on a blog giveaway, I knew what I was going to use it on. The pair of cages were more than I wanted to spend, but the gift card made a huge difference.
There was only one thing that bugged me about it (minus the price) was the reviews on it. Many complained about the color or the finish. Since I loved the shape and style, I decided I could slap some paint on them if I didn't like the finish. After receiving the cages, I do understand why one customer returned them for an awful finish! It could use some work, but I love it anyway! The yellow helped to brighten up the dark table. I just haven't had time to smooth that finish, yet. I really thought rubbing on a little Annie Sloan dark wax would do the trick to even out the finish, but it didn't. You can see for yourself on the up close photos.
Here is the top view. I probably should have done a better job of hiding that wire on the bird. : )
Lovely finish, huh? Thank goodness it really doesn't look bad from a distance.
I filled one of my grandmother's many pitchers that I hoarded, and filled it with some of my estate sale roses I told you about a few weeks ago. The pitcher was the perfect addition for spring decor.
I tossed in a few eggs in the bottom of the cage.
I found this vintage English Chippendale over-sized cup and saucer at an estate sale a few weeks ago for $2. It was the perfect color for my red table. I loved it so much, I decided I would check Ebay for a few more pieces. Oh, I found a gorgeous teapot to match, but at $300 I'll be happy with just the cup and saucer! I filled the cup full of shredded brown construction paper, and added a bird's nest and bird that I purchased at Hobby Lobby.
I also had been eyeing these wire cloches on Ebay, and finally gave in and made them mine.
I placed a few flowers on the candle with sticky dots and put some raffia with birds eggs around the base of the candle.
I added a few more larger speckled eggs to my gold tray.
I put my grandmother's floral egg on a brass candlestick holder.
I also changed out my fall flowers for some lighter colored ones in my floral arrangement.
Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit! I am always thrilled to hear from you. Have a wonderful and blessed week!!
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66 comments:
Kathy - I love the bird cage...I have one out in my shed that I never think to use in the house! You just sparked a few ideas in my head - thanks!
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG
Kathy, everything is gorgeous! I love the bird cage, cloches, memories of your grandmother and that table! I have one very similar! Absolutely beautiful!!~~Angela
The bird cage is beautiful and the pictures turned out great!
Looks like Spring has Sprung. Now if the weather would just cooperate. :) Looks really pretty, and love that you have used the pitcher in the bird cage. Cute idea. :)
Everything looks so great together. Welcome Spring!
What a great vignette! Love the birdcage and the clever use of the pitcher!
Hi Kathy,
I wanted to make sure I came by and followed you on Bloglovin' also. Thanks for stopping by and I'll be there on Thursday.
Best
Angel
Hi lovely lady.
This is the first time on your Beautiful Blog. Everything is gorgeous! I love the bird cage, cloches, You did a wonderful job putting this post altogether for Easter. Im your newest follower on your blog now. Hoping you and your family have a wonderful Easter.
XXOO Diane
Come see me if you can.
Don't fret about the finish, because it looks lovely as is. Kind of a weathered imperfection, which warms my heart. Your table is really lovely, Kathy. And the vignette atop it flows nicely.
XOXO,
Meredith
What a lovely vignette! The bird cage is a great shape, I can see why you wanted it so badly. Finish doesn't matter because it's changeable so the complaints must have come from "uncrafty" people! I stopped by from Cuddlebug Cuties Sunday Linky party.
~Deb~
CDAC DT Member
A Look Through My Eyes
Ooh! I love your Spring decor. You have a knack with styling that I love. The bird cage is similar to mine and I think its adorable!
Happy Easter Kathy!
Hugs
Sumaya
That is so pretty, Kathy!
Happy Easter, Kathy...your table looks sweet with your special touches and "eggstra" special that you have your grandmother's beautiful pitcher and egg. 3 weeks 'til moving day...it's gonna be rough!
Hugs,
Janet
I think that the table is a beautiful piece of furniture to have and to have something that has some history in the family. That vignette is beautiful, the pitcher and all the cloches and that birdcage are all gorgeous. Have a great day!
Cynthia
Everything looks great. I love the round table too, that's a nice one!
Wow! Everything looks beautiful. I love how all the pieces come together. Looks great!
I love the bird cage, the cloches, and the teacup!! Serious fun. Now only if winter would go away!! :)
Just beautiful bird cage, and I love the way you use it. Lovely photos :)
Very pretty Kathy ... Happy Easter.
Blessings,
Audrye Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Such lovely vignettes, Kathy! I hope they inspire me enough to do the same. My house could do nicely with a few of those special touches!
Kathy, the birdhouse is beautiful! Who cares about the finish, I know you can make it look wonderful. But it doesn't look that bad in the photo.
Lovely job on your vignette, and I love your grandmother's table!
Debbie :)
Kathy
Love your arrangement! So cute ~ love the monogramed plate :)
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I love that birdcage Kathy!! Your vignette looks so pretty, thank you so much for sharing at the Pretty Things party :)
xo, Tanya
twelveOeight
The cup with the nest is my favorite. The pitcher is second. Oh heck, the whole table is awesome. You have such a flair and lovely home.
Thanks for sharing with us at "In and out of the Kitchen"
Your spring display is just beautiful! I like how you pulled off rich colors and yet made them spring-like at the same time!
I am coming from Kathy's blog, Delightsome Life for the first time!
You have a lovely blog here!
That is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing on our linky party!
-Mama
www.DIYMamas.blogspot.com
Lovely as always.....
How pretty! I love all of your spring touches and you've reminded me that I should probably find my birdcage and do something with it!
Lovely, just lovely. I love that you used family heirlooms in the mix!
Thank you for sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party!
Holly at Not Done Growing
I love the red tea cup! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays! love it! Really appreciate you stopping by my blog! I’m trying to keep in better touch with my linkers/readers… If you already follow me, please let me know I will find your blog on Bloglovin (I’m transferring my follows there)if you don’t follow in any way, would you consider following via GFC or other method?
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Very nice. Love the little eggs in the tea cup.
Cathy this is so creative!! I have a bird house and I never would have thought to use it this way!I know our readers would love this, too. We have a weekly link up party going on now (Thursdays), and we would love to see this post and/or any others you would like to share at allthingswithpurpose.com. Hope to see you soon!
Kathy, Beautiful vignette and great ideas for decorating!
I wanted to wish you and your family a Happy Easter!
Jody
The bird cage idea is great! new follower on your blog lovin under the name marcia doyle, from the hop. Would love it if you could visit and follow back! Thanks!
Just a note to say that I love the bird cage. We have similar decorating tastes. :)
(I love the chairs, too!)
Becky @ your modern family
Beautiful spring decor! So pretty. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. We have much in common. I'm a new follower. Have a wonderful weekend!
Lovely vignette, Kathy! I really, really like that bird cage .. am looking everywhere for something similar, but no luck as yet! And the wire cloche !! Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party :-)
Hi! You were the link before me at the Anything Goes link party! Just wanted to stop by and say hi! Great decorating!
Cheers,
Julia
It's Always Ruetten
LOVE the patterns! And we have birdcages I HAD to have but haven't used in our decor yet. Thanks for the inspiration and for linkin up to Sunday FUNday!
Kristine -The Foley Fam {unedited}
Beautiful! My sister collects bird cages!
Hi Kathy,
Just popped in for a visit to see what you've been up to and wish you a happy Easter. LOVE the birdcage vignette!!!
As you know they are my weakness. Love how you used yours.
Hugs,
Patti
I just love the decor Kathy!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality last week!
BEAUTIFUL! I love the bird cage!
Mandy
smallfineprint.com
Very pretty! Thank you for linking up!
Happy Easter!
Shelley
www.piggyinpolkadots.com
So pretty Kathy. Now that Easter is over I will be pulling out more of my birds. Love that you have some of your grandmothers treasures! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Very pretty! I love this!
I would love if you link this to my party:
http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/2013/03/paper-crafts-projects-and-link-party.html
XOXO
Isabelle
Lovely decor...very beautiful...:):)
Love the table and the birdcage. Very springy. I think the colors nice to, kind of weathered. I have been wanting to find a birdcage. Not quite sure what I would do with it, but I'm sure I would figure that out (-;
Dropping by from Round Tuit. Have a gret week!
Linda @ MixedKreations.com/blog
What a sweet arrangement. That table is beautiful. Lucky you to have a great family heirloom. I love bird cages too. Those roses look yummy inside it!
Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week!
Hugs,
Deborah
LOVE the vintage table and what you did with it. Looks like it's in good shape. Thanks for sharing at Romance on a dime!!
Hello Kathy, I can see why you were excited to decorate with this birdcage - it is gorgeous - love the painted egg that was your grandmothers - the vignette is marvelous - I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing!
Stacey of Embracing Change
I am a new follower and enjoy your blog very much. I love the birdcage. I have one (not quite as lovely as yours) and never thought of putting a flower arrangement in it but just love it. I will be playing with mine tomorrow.
Lisa
http://wvcountryroads.blogspot.com/
Hi Kathy! Thanks for sharing your lovely table-birdcage at the Rock N Share! Understandably, it was a popular post and will be featured in the Rock 'N Share Pinterest Gallery tomorrow. Hope to see you again soon! Blessings, D
Really beautiful. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Love the birdhouse and nest.. So springy.. :)
Love the bird cage and nests. So cute! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
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Kathy this is beautiful. I featured this post on my weekend link party. It will go live around 7pm tonight at The Patriotic Pam! Thanks for sharing it!!!
Pam
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Just love your home decor!!! Thanks for linking up this post to The Best Blog Recipe’s Weekend re-Treat #10!
I know I’m running a little bit behind in pinning but I wanted to stop by and pin your image to My Link Parties Craft/DIY & Recipe Boards while I was here.
Hope to see you link up again at the party this week that just went LIVE for the weekend!
Shauna
http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/
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Simply Gorgeous!!! hugs and thanks for sharing : )
I love your decorations, Kathy! Thank you so much for sharing them at this week's Marvelous Mondays party. Pinned to my Marvelous Mondays board. Have a great weekend!
What a beautiful arrangement! I especially love the butterfly pitcher. Thank you so much for sharing with Saturday Spotlight. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
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