EASTER DINING TABLE, and MRS. BETSY'S CUSTARD PIE

 Good Morning Loves.....



the Hyacinth is in bloom so surely
Spring must have arrived.
I have a few spring delights for you today

I still have a collection of Bath and Body Works candles
but I have not been to the store in quite some time.
Their candles are rather pricey these days so instead,
I have been quite happy with the candles from Walmart!

I love the designs, the scents and the price!



Welcome back to Estelle's...



A pretty spring garland graces the mantel.....



I added just a few spring touches to the bar cart



Time to bring out the vintage green cocktail glasses



I miss going home for Easter...so many years, so many egg hunts when the children
were dressed in their Easter finest and dinner with Mother and Daddy....



I am in love with this table runner....



This darling little thrifted find of Fitz and Floyd is new this year!
These were marked down at a marvelous price and
I simply could not resist adding them to my collection



I wish I could remember how long I have had this garden rabbit..
he comes out during Spring and sports a festive bow each year...

I purchased this set of Churchill dinnerware from QVC
years ago and love using it every Easter

A darling little salt and pepper shaker came with 
the rabbit pitcher....a lovely set from Valerie Par Hill

And, as is a must have each season is
the glass bunny candy dish filled with Jelly Beans

Mother always had her formal dining table
decorated with collectibles during Easter...
I always loved seeing what she enjoyed putting on display

Last year's egg plate....I thought it was darling...and delicious too

Our darling little Lucy...so curious about everything

Now if you are in need for a perfect ending to your Easter dinner'
then Jay's Custard Pie recipe was a real hit with our family.....

SPRING SHOPPING

 I decided I needed to get out of the house and
go to Kroger...I needed a mood booster and honey.
it was the most wonderful morning.......
I browsed the isles at a leisurely pace and found
sone delightful goodies to add to my cart.....
Check out was a breeze and we chatted about
the weather and the BAKERY cookies I purchased
which were from Collin Street Bakery down in Waco...
I love a day of successful shopping......
Never forget that the grocery store can have some
lovely home goods......

I love everything about this candle....

Mediterranean Citrus...the name had me at hello..
.the soft yellow color of the jar
and the scent...it's just lovely

Oh this sign...it's going to be a beautiful addition to the patio

I couldn't believe the price was only $9.00

Beautiful little spring cupcake holders

And a package of six taper candles for $3.00

A little package of spring green basket filler

And a must have....white chocolate bunny

I gave this little bunny dish to my mother almost fifty years ago...
now vintage and ever so sweet

I love the time when the isles are filled with Easter candy....

And lastly, a darling little vintage Easter sign.....
Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of retail therapy to lift the spirit

EASY LIVING ON SPRING AFTERNOONS

Good Morning Kindred Spirits...
Hello from the great state of Texas
where the sun is shining and the trees are budding... 
it's been a very productive week as we move toward the end of March

Good news from the ranch....
Warrior and Annabelle have come to actually like each other
and this is great news that they can now reside in the same pasture....
Annabelle can be a bit territorial in sharing her property
and that's to be expected....she is thirty plus years and has lost her teeth..
but sweet Warrior has won her over to be pals....

Very productive work in the garden....
we completed the task of putting new potting soil
in all the planters and the seeds and bulbs have all been planted

We are so grateful to our son-in-law for installing these
beautiful stair rails for us last November

It's been delightful porch sittin' in the afternoon

Right now it's been gorgeous .but I think pollen is soon to appear

It''s a great feeling to bring out spring touches on the patio

We are enjoying light lunches and it is just enough to keep the calories low...

I did want to share my latest thrifted find from Etsy...
this precious creamer which is a Marks and Rosenfeld pottery piece...
this was part of the collection produced from the 1940's to the 1970's
of cottage ware and farmhouse style of decor pieces...

I purchased this from the vendor above and she included this
sweet note of thanks...and yet, I connected with another KINDRED SPIRIT....

AN EARLY SPRING CENTERPIECE

 This is going to be a fun creation   

I am thinking a Cottage Core design,  representing
Nostalgia, a bit romantic, soft and serene.....
let's pull together a few elements to 
create a little early spring centerpiece....



The first step is to decide on the color theme....
we are going with neutral linens and a wooden base.....
which is actually a Lazy Susan......

Each decor piece needs to be on the smaller side..
the next element chosen was a small glass vintage vase
to hold the creamy, soft floral stems...

Next, a romantic and vintage rose print in neutral colors....

A gingham napkin for a charming accent....

The Liz Marie brass bunny for a touch of spring

And, lastly the scent....
Coffee Espresso Bean,
with a wood burning wick

And there we have it....
charming, quaint and romantic....

This was created on a budget and most items
were found at Walmart....
I hope you have been inspired to create something
special and unique for your home to
celebrate the spring and Easter season....