NEW HOME GOODS, WHAT'S ON THE MENU AND PROM NIGHT

Welcome back to a visit at Estelle's,,,
It has been spring weather in Texas which
has meant unpredictable weather, such as
a bit of rain, overcast days and tornado chances... 
But right outside my bedroom window,
I noticed how beautiful our Japanese Maple was looking...



My spring cleaning has been in full swing, so I am organizing
and keeping busy in the house....
I have a few new favorites to share with you today....

A new candle is a gorgeous shade of blue
with scents of summer.....
Washed Beach Wood....

I have a few beautiful pieces from
My Texas House and this planter stole my heart

I love wicker accents for the summer months...
and now I bring you a few items that were noteworthy
from Estelle's kitchen...

A delicious Sunday night dinner of

BBQ chicken, yellow rice, fresh green Salad with boiled eggs
and a mayonnaise dressing with hot yeast rolls....

This was a delicious appetizer I served while the boys
watched the hockey game....
four cheese stuffed pastry with a raspberry dipping sauce...

Oh my gosh....the best lemon cake ever.....

This uses a boxed cake mix, lemon pudding and fresh lemon juice

The highlight of the week was Prom night in Atlanta....
They looked like a million bucks and it was a very happy night
for our Prom Couple, Grandson Luke and darling Susie....

We are off to a wedding this weekend and will spend
a few days at a beautiful Air B&B...
I love weddings and am so honored to see our
sweet Amelia tie the knot..

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....

COTTAGE CORE BLUE and MOSS GREEN

Welcome back to Estelle's my kindred spirits...
today the sun is shining down and
I find this warmth to be such a marvelous thing.....

My desire has returned to begin my spring transformation
in decorating our home and what came to mind,
was a country cottage core vibe of soft blues,
with a touch of muted green.....yes, that is what I am going with...

I love decorating in lighter colors for spring and  Easter
and I know you will probably ask, what is the inspiration
you draw from for a "country" cottage core vibe?

Well, I draw my design from the things I love....
it's a romantic version of rural life....
flowy dresses, ginghams and floral patterns...
vintage botanical prints, gardening and picnics.....

And, as always, I first choose the color story....
And, the surprise that bonus that comes with these colors
is that I can change the look to the table by changing
the primary color feature....

Creating a special look at your dining table, can make your meal
an "experience" and not so much like an ordinary dinner....

Use some of your favorite things and remember the details....
a centerpiece is not always about a floral arrangement....
little things mean a lot, don't they?

SPRING REFRESH

 

Now is the time to plan for the gardens..
This year I decided to purchase a journal to document my thoughts
and design...what a very pleasant thing to do!
New ribbon was bought and boy, do I love it...
going to use it for the Easter table and lanterns!
I have the most darling bunny for the centerpiece for the dining table...
and by the way, faux florals have really gone up in price!!!

We have had some outside updates going on and it
is the time to plan the spring and summer garden....
I love this time of year as we spring forward...

A new design for the farmhouse table is currently underway,,
perhaps enjoy an afternoon, taking time to search your collections
for the well loved pieces you would like to put on display for a bit...
You loved them once, so why not love them all over again....

Are you lighting your candles?
It's time to refresh and renew with lighter scents...
I am currently loving this Homeworx scent of Golden Bamboo...

I have a new look in the kitchen window....
bunnies are coming out for their seasonal appearance...

It's been warmer nights which are perfect for grilling burgers...

I love having fresh citrus on the table for our daily Vitamin C snack

And a little change I always love to do, is
replace the garden flags for a new look.....
I feel lighter and more joyful already....
how about you?