Welcome SUMMER!

In welcoming summer I added this beautiful Butterfly wreath to my door.  I found this beauty and simply added a little embellishment!  Perfect for summer and as a sweet welcome on our front door!

We're expecting a beautiful first weekend of Summer!

Happy SUMMER!...

Happy “National Flag Day!”~Patriotic Decor

“You're a grand old flag

You're a high-flying flag

And forever in peace may you wave

You're the emblem of

The land I love

The home of the free and the brave!”

I did a simple little vignette for "Nation Flag Day" and added some patriotic decor.  Hooray for the Red, White & Blue!

Happy Friday, also!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and a very Happy Father’s Day, too!

Celebrate!...

And then it was June~Time for more outdoor fun!

Well June has arrived and now Summer is right around the corner.  Time really flies when you're having fun!

My handsome companion while enjoying coffee outside this morning!

I visited the garden center on Sunday and shorty after getting the plants and flowers unloaded to the backyard we got a much needed rain shower!

}The rain was a welcome sight since we’ve had a drought here!

  

This is my happy place of a morning!

I enjoy my coffee out on our porch...My favorite way to start the day.  And end the day too!

We spend a lot of time out here, this space is a wonderful extension of our home.  Rain of shine we can enjoy spending time out here.  Morning, noon and night!

Happy June!...

  

Red White & Blue Table Decor

Wow, May is slipping by so fast!  It's hard to believe June arrives next weekend!  But first we all get to enjoy a long holiday weekend for Memorial Day!

Hurray for the Red, White & Blue!

...And, Target for these cute napkins I scored for a dollar each! {shhh...bandanas}*wink*

Wishing everyone a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

*** As we celebrate and enjoy family gatherings and cookouts over this long holiday weekend, remember all the service members who we owe so much gratitude and respect!

I’m very grateful for those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom!

~ God Bless America

Step Ladder Display Shelf

I often like things that are different, unusual, and out of the ordinary!  So the first time I saw a step ladder used to display items on each step, I knew I had to do that!  I can't take credit for the idea, but I'm so glad someone else thought of it!

We had an old step ladder we'd used over the years and of course it was handy when it was needed, the rest of the time it was stored away in the basement or a closet.  I couldn't wait to grab that little ladder and paint it up!...Chalk paint to the rescue!  Now I enjoy using it to display items and change the decor for holidays and seasons.  Such a fun decor piece!

I'm using it currently to display some of my thrifty treasures!  Isn't it a cute idea?  I sure think so! :)

   

Spring Decor~ Our Breakfast Area

I've been enjoying the Spring weather and my Spring decor!

April brought us lots of beautiful sunshine and warmer Spring temperatures!  And now that May has arrived it has gotten even warmer, so Spring is certainly in full bloom!

It makes my day to see this bright view when I come down to our kitchen of a morning.  Seeing the green progress outdoors makes a nice background to my current Spring decor!

I love the pops of green, along with lots of white and cream, it's light and bright and so nice after the drab of winter.  I definitely like the calm soothing feeling of neutrals!

I created this pretty centerpiece for our table using this beautiful large gold tray (a gift from my daughter), and a thrift store find that I gave a little makeover!  I'll share more about that later! 

I had a little fun changing up my chalkboard by doing something a little different.  I found the cute "Hello Spring" plaque/sign at the Target dollar spot and the eucalyptus vine was a 1/2 off spring-sale find.  Together they dressed up my chalkboard simply and inexpensively!

I'm enjoying Spring and I really do wish it could be Spring all year!

May in Bloom

It's May already!  

Our beautiful Privet bushes are blooming their fragrant white flowers, it smells so wonderful!

The sweet fragrance fills the air!  This is a hardy perennial.  I love how it provides such beauty year after year.

[Some say “it’s an invasive plant and don’t like it” but, I love it for many reasons.  It’s evergreen, a privacy hedge, the birds love its berries, and I love the abundant pretty white flowers and sweet smell when it blooms!]

I look forward to these blooms every Spring!

Another thing I love about perennials is...I haven’t done a thing to this planting area yet this year, and Spring has it looking beautiful!  The Salvia, Hosta, and Liriope fill this area and are such easy plants!

This happy boy loves being outside, and chasing wildlife i.e. bunnies, birds, bugs, and lizards! Hence the big smile on his face ...and the decorative iron fence to keep him off my pretty plants!  Winning!*wink*

I usually tuck in some annuals in the currently empty pots, I like that I can change those plants with the seasons.

It's nice to enjoy beautiful mornings and afternoons out here!  And, it’s nice to slow down, unplug and just enjoy!

Wishing everyone a Happy May!...

  

Spring Tiered Tray Styling

Live Laugh Love...

A favorite phrase of mine!

And, speaking of favorites, tiered trays are so fun to decorate and this is one of my favorites!  I have a few tiered trays ...or many!

I chalk painted this tiered tray, it was originally a rusty red color.  I much prefer in white now!  I’ve simply styled it for Spring using some pretty white flowers, greenery and that sweet “Live Laugh Love” painted wooden heart!

These tiered trays are a great way to add seasonal and themed decor to your home, without taking up a lot of space!  It's fun finding smaller items to add to my trays, so I'm always on the lookout for them!

Happy Decorating!...

Easter & Spring Tablescape

When what you had envisioned comes together ...and you step back and just ...SMILE!

I put this simple tablescape together using some recently purchased items and what was on hand.

Those cute painted-wood bunny napkin-rings were the final element that had me a bit giddy to pull them altogether for my sweet and simple Easter & Spring tablescape.

Sources:

} Placemats, Faux Tulips & Wooden Bunny Napkin Rings - Bed Bath & Beyond

} Green Plates - Homegoods

} Gold Chargers - Hobby Lobby

} Gold Flatware - Target

} Glass Egg Cups - Targets Dollarspot

} Gold Cloth Napkins, Cut-Glass Candle Holder - Flea market/Thrift store

I'm very pleased with how this all came together!  It definitely made me smile! :)

I hope you find something to smile about today!...