Spring Mantel with an Added Element

I've been working on my Spring Mantel and have a couple of versions to show you. Here's the first version. 

The left end of the mantel stays the same in both versions. I used a stemmed hurricane with an aqua candle, my aqua vase, a small floral arrangement of pinks and whites, and a white bird. I think I am happy with the end side of the mantel.

Now to the right end. I am thinking it doesn't have enough color or pop. My walls are an off white and the mantel is white so not much color going on.

I do have an inexpensive cheap small springy wreath that I have been carrying around in my SUV for a few weeks. I purchased it at Goodwill for $2.00 with no plans how to use it but thought the colors could easily work with something Spring. 

I think I like the balance at each end a little better now. Take a look and see what you think.

What do you think? Would you use  the small wreath on the mantel even though I have a larger wreath handing over the mantel?

Version 2

Happy Spring everyone - Judy.


Here are my prior Spring mantels

   

Linking to:
Craftberry Bush - Mantels on March 17

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make-It-Pretty Monday’s at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Metamorphosis Monday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life

Mosaic Monday

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish  at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday at Sunny Simple Life

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

 DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party on Sundays

My Favorite Colors for A Spring Tablescape

Do you have favorite colors to use for a Spring tablescape?

Yes, I do love green and white for Spring, it's always so crisp, so springy. But my very, very favorite combinations of color always include . . 

You guessed it, aqua or turquoise! I am always drawn to these gorgeous colors, whether it is a soft pale aqua or a bold beautiful turquoise, it always catches my eye and draws me in. Does this happen to you when you see your favorite colors?

You might as well hit me on the head because I am taken away with this color. It takes me to a calm, peaceful and relaxing place. Life is good!

Now that you are reminded, once again, of this aqua turquoise obsession of mine, I can talk about the rest of my tablescape. 

As my guests gather to take a seat, initialed tags are circled around the centerpiece. Each can choose a tag and turn it to the seat of their choice. Now everyone is sitting exactly where they want to be. (Unless someone grabs the seat they had their mind set on.)

The centerpiece is a white pitcher filled with faux ranunculus and other flower buds waiting to bloom. The pitcher is sitting on a small white pizza plate by Fiesta ware.  

My stack of white cabbage dishes are Bordallo Pinheiro. The cabbage design makes a great spring pattern. The veins and edges of the pieces make it interesting.

My stack starts with a charger or chop plate, a dinner plate, a salad plate and a bowl. There is a small fruit bowl to the upper left of the stack. 

Green napkins, yellow flower napkin rings, and green flatware were used to accent the green and yellow in the tablecloth.

The stemware has a tint of a transparent blue and the stem is a transparent green. 

There you have it, a lovely centerpiece . . .

and a spring tablescape with my favorite colors.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have your favorite colors for a spring tablescape in mind - Judy.

Here's another tablescape of mine using the pink Bordallo at Easter. 

Linking to:

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make-It-Pretty Monday’s at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Metamorphosis Monday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life

Mosaic Monday

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday
The Scoop Spring Link Party
Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish  at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for FabulouslyCreative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday at Sunny Simple Life

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

 DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party on Sundays

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Spring and Easter Tablescape Inspiration

I find myself already thinking about tablescapes for Spring and Easter so while I was out shopping, I stopped in Pier 1 for a little inspiration. 

I love the vibrant colors in this Amelia Dinnerware Collection with the oranges, yellows plus a little blue and green .

Egg and vine vase.

Here are two collections together Martillo Sage and Mango. Notice the wreath with the bright orange carrots.

Love the shape and detail of the bunny egg plate.

Soft and elegant.

Such an elegant napkin ring made with faux rose.

White stack of plates and salad plates with orange and yellow napkins.

Miss Rabbit seems to have her eye on us.

Soft yellow dishes from the Martillo Square Mango Collection and a Gingham Bunny Table Runner .

Another set of white dishes with the rose napkin ring and a beautiful cloth napkins. The egg has lots of sparkle to it. The goblets are Purple Crackle.

Don't know about you but I am inspired from so many collections for Spring and Easter. How about you, what do you like?

Collection 1

Collection 2

Collection 3

Collection 4

Collection 5

Leave me a message and tell me which Collection you like or your plans for a Spring or Easter tablescape. Thanks - Judy.

PS - Easter Sunday isn't until April 20, 2014 but Spring is, hopefully, just around the corner. It's never too early for a girl to plan.

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make-It-Pretty Monday’s at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Metamorphosis Monday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life

Mosaic Monday

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish  at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for FabulouslyCreative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday at Sunny Simple Life

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

 DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party on Sundays

Waterlogue Wednesday #1

I'm playing along with Rhondi's Waterlogue Wednesday over at Rose Colored Glasses for her first Waterlogue Wednesday. I have some images of daffodils to share that have had a watercolor effect applied.

There is an app for iphones for the waterlogue effect that I plan to download for next Wednesday's party but for today, I used Photoshop and a watercolor effect. 

I'll get with it for next time and use the waterlogue app. I may even try these same images and see the different between the Photoshop Artislic Filer - watercolor and the new waterlogue app. 

I still had fun today - Judy.

Linking to:

Waterlogue Wednesday at Rose Colored Glasses
Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper

New Ottoman Cover in the Living Room

It's time for a change in the living room. The ottoman needed a new dress for winter. 

We are excited about her new look for the season. 

A new cover was made to slip right over the ottoman and give a fresh new look. Here's the fabric from Nell Hill's in Kansas City.

My daughter wasn't unhappy with the look of the ottoman before but felt it wasn't working for the Fall and Winter holidays. You know how she loves those Pottery Barn pillows and changing them for every season.

Here's how the ottoman looked last winter. The ottoman and pillow were made from match fabrics from Nell Hill's and looked great together but she wanted a new look for different occasions. 



So new fabric and new pillows for winter. The center pillow on the couch is PB with a winter berry wreath design. 

The new cover can easily be removed and back to the spring look when the time comes - Judy

Linking to:

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make-It-Pretty Monday’s at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

MetamorphosisMonday@ Between Naps on the Porch
Monday Funday at Creative Living

Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life
Project Inspire @ An Extraordinary Day
Every Room in the House @ A Joyful Cottage

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish  at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday
Chic by You Wednesday at Chic by Tab

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday
Anything Goes Linky @ Bacon Time

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for FabulouslyCreative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday at Sunny Simple Life

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

 DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party on Sundays