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Monday, March 21, 2016

WELCOME SPRING


A Spring Nest for the Table




Today is the first day of spring and I wanted to bring a little of the spring season inside. Using what I already have on hand and pulling a few things from the beds, I decided to make a nest vignette for the kitchen. Using a large clear glass platter as an anchor, I then added the grapevine wreath on top. Using vines and ground cover, I then weave vines through the grapevine.  I fill the center with whatever leftover plants I have from Christmas. Maidenhair fern, frosty fern, ground cover and shamrock plants from St. Patrick's Day. For a pop of color I add the last of the blooming Tete a Tete daffs . 



A welcome nest 




 Perfect for the table in the breakfast area of the kitchen












Oh look, do you see what I see?





I do believe I see a nest in the nest!




 A bunny family




All snug among the ferns




I love the gnarly twisted vines of the wreath. This is one of several that decorated the church doors when our son married his sweetheart.  My husband and I made these with the help of my husband's mom and dad using vines from their gardens.




After years of use they look like the day we made them!





Pretty tulips for the hutch (artificial) and later in the week fresh tulips for Easter for the blue and white container on the island














 Tulips will fill this container for Easter






Thanks for dropping in. I appreciate your visit and would love for you to leave a comment, I read each and everyone! 

If you are here, know how "Egg-stra Special" you are to me!
Happy Spring







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28 comments:

  1. Castles Crowns and CottagesMarch 21, 2016 at 4:31 AM

    Bonjour Emily! CUTE CUTE CUTE are all of the bunnies and chicks in your lovely French décor! Having green, fresh and real plantings in the house brings in spring. I so love your kitchen!

    Thank you, merci for coming to visit my post. Blessings of spring to you! Anita

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  2. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 21, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    Oh how pretty, Emily. The decorated wreath is a perfect welcome for Spring. How clever to hide the bunny family. They look so natural hidden away among the ferns. And I love all of the other pretties. That lamb is beautiful and all of the little chicks and bunnies are so sweet. I always enjoy seeing your vignettes.

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  3. JeanieMarch 21, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    Emily, I may have to be a copy cat! This is absolutely fantastic! All the details, the little bunny, the beautiful combination of flowers, everything -- make it one of the loveliest arrangements I have ever seen! What a beautiful arrangement to have greet you in the morning! (Oh, and that lamb is precious!)

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  4. ScribblerMarch 21, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    So pretty and Spring-y! I haven't done much. Your grapevine wreath is beautiful -- can't believe you made it!

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  5. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceMarch 21, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Hello Emily! So happy to meet you, visiting from Rose Chintz Cottage... such a delightful little place you have here! Oh your lovely flower creation is adorable, with the nest within the nest! Happy Spring indeed :)

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  6. PondsideMarch 21, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    The nest is glorious! I will unashamedly copy it for Easter Sunday, right down to the bunny hiding in the flowers. My granddaughter will be enchanted!

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  7. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMarch 21, 2016 at 9:52 AM

    Emily, your nest of greenery and posies is a delight to the eyes! I love the surprise of the bunny family hiding in it. The blue and white container will be beautiful filled with tulips! Happy Spring and Happy Easter! Have a lovely week and thanks so much for linking up.

    Easter blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. The Charm of HomeMarch 21, 2016 at 10:14 AM

    That centerpiece is awesome Emily. I love it! We had rabbits one year that had a nest in our catmint or hyssop I can't remember which. They were invisible down in there till I weeded one day! Happy Easter!

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  9. SarahMarch 21, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Emily, your new centerpiece is prefect for welcoming spring. Each of the details make me smile, especially the bunnies. Your pair of rabbits on the hutch are the cutest couple. Love that she is serving tea! Cute Easter touches, Emily! What a happy post!

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  10. LeslieMarch 21, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Really pretty Emily and I love those happy daffodils!!

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  11. SnapMarch 21, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    You are pretty Egg-stra special yourself! I love your grapevine nest and the adorable nesting bunnies. Nests mean Spring, new life, green and color pop for me. Happy Spring and Happy Easter, Emily.

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  12. Ricki TreleavenMarch 21, 2016 at 3:28 PM

    Emily your Easter vignettes are so lovely. I'm decorating today! Better late than never!!!

    Your centerpiece is one of the prettiest I've ever seen. The bunnies hiding inside made me smile. Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter!

    xo,
    RJ

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  13. Paulita March 21, 2016 at 3:51 PM

    How clever your nest is for the table. Love the bunnies inside too.

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  14. PatMarch 21, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    Emily,
    Stunning Spring Basket Centerpiece, dear friend!
    Even more, I adore the arrangement of your hutch!
    Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  15. BonnieMarch 21, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    So pretty, Emily! I love your centerpiece. So cheerful and a great home for your bunny family. Your plants are so healthy and this was creative. Enjoyed seeing all your Easter decorations too.
    Good news! I received an email notification!!! Happy that is working now.
    Have a wonderful Easter my friend.

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  16. thepaintedapron.comMarch 21, 2016 at 6:44 PM

    I'm crazy about your grapevine centerpiece Emily, it so fresh and SPRINGlike! And sniffle, the memories, how special. It's extra cute with the bunny family nesting inside :) Tulips in that beautiful vase are going to look stunning! Have a wonderful Easter!
    Jenna

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  17. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 21, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    How creative you are, Emily, in creating the beautiful Spring nest for your table, and oh, the lovely memories of the grapevine wreath! The bunny family hiding amongst the plants is just the cutest thing to discover. All your touches of spring and Easter are so sweet. Happy Easter week blessings to you!

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  18. S H ElliottMarch 22, 2016 at 10:13 PM

    Beautiful arrangement!

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  19. xinexMarch 22, 2016 at 10:54 PM

    Oh wow! I love it, Emily! You are so creative. I love your Easter accessories too and the bunnies and lamb are so cute... Happy Easter!...Christine

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  20. Wild Oak DesignsMarch 23, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    I love the hutch by the way....what color is that?? Is it a ASCP??
    Second, I love your Easter decor!! So fun!! Maybe next year I will get more into Easter....
    thanks for the pictures...
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  21. The French HutchMarch 23, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    Hi Nancy, Thanks for your visit. The paint I used Is Benjamin Moore "Black" on the hutch and island (a link to before and after if your interested http://www.thefrenchhutch.com/2016/02/this-old-kitchen-and-facelift.html) and if you are serious I will pull my files and find the paint number so there is no mistake. It is not a jet black, has some charcoal in it which is a great color.

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  22. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)March 23, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    Hello Emily Ann! :) I love the bunny family tucked into your pretty Spring basket! The basket/wreath is eggs-tra special since it came from your son's wedding! Your kitchen is beautiful too, especially your window treatment over the sink. I like the fringe! I think Spring has finally arrived up here with temps near or in the 60s this week! Just in time for Easter! Linda

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  23. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 24, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    Beautiful nest and plants - love the hidden bunnies!! And I spied a "white kitchen" - oh, that is my dream to have an all white kitchen!! I am off to buy some tulips!! Enjoy your Easter weekend!

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  24. Kathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home}March 25, 2016 at 12:28 AM

    I love your Welcome Spring table wreath! I need to get me one of those:) I'm a tulip girl, too, and will be getting mine tomorrow. Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm! And Happy Easter! xoKathleen

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  25. handmade by amaliaMarch 26, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    The nest looks so lovely and cosy. No wonder the bunnies moved in. Happy Easter.
    Amalia
    xo

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  26. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseMarch 28, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    Your centerpiece is adorable!

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  27. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 3, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    Everything looks so pretty for Spring! I love your banner too! I'd love to make one like that! Hugs, Diane

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  28. AnneApril 8, 2016 at 4:00 PM

    Your music is the perfect choice for this lovely hommage to Spring.

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