Pink, lilac, sky blue, sunny yellow & minty green...
Yes....Spring is almost here!
This week I'm linking with my favorite blog parties. Come join me!
*Sunday:
Sunny Simple Life
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com
*Monday:
The Dedicate House
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The Little Red House
www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Boogie Board Cottage
www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Etsy Cottage Style
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
*Tuesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Tuesdays at Our Home
www.mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
Friends Sharing Tea
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
A Stroll Thru Life
www.astrollthrulife.net
Cozy Little House
www.cozylittlehouse.com
Knick Of Time
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
*Wednesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Sue Loves Cherries
www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Blissful Whites Wednesday
www.timewashed.com
Open House Party
www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
A Sheltering Tree
www.ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com
Wow Us Wednesday
www.savysouthernstyle.net
Whatever You Want Wednesday
www.freeprettythingsforyou.com
*Thursday:
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
www.jannolson.blogspot.com
A Delightsome Life
www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com
The Thrift Groove
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bernideen's Open House
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
Faith Grace Crafts
www.faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com
Little Homestead On The Hill
www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com
*Friday:
Country Whites Weekend
www.thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com
Lady Bird Ln
www.ladybirdln.com
Find A Friend Friday
www.sewmanyways.blogspot.com
The Charm of Home
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
My Turn For Us
www.myturnforus.com
Rooted In Thyme
www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Homemaking Link Up Weekend
www.bloggingwhilewaiting.blogspot.com
Common Ground
www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
I Gotta Create
www.igottacreate.blogspot.com
Meet and Greet Blog Hop by Laurie
www.createdbylaurie.blogspot.com
*Saturday:
Mockingbird Hill Cottage
www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com
Show-Licious Saturday's
www.sew-licious.blogspot.com
Yes....Spring is almost here!
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| Eggs are everyday reminders of new life. Little Baby Chicks Even our gardens are showing new signs of life.. Sunny yellow daffodils Purple Crocus Golden Forsythia |
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| The sweet little girl is my husband's Mother, Anne. The photo was taken in the 1930s. She is such a loving and wonderful Mother-in-love. My bedroom is a peaceful respite decorated in powder blue, soft pink and buttery yellow. |
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| I love sewing. One of my favorite things to make are Heirloom baby garments. I, especially, love Christening Gowns. Soft white batiste, dainty pin tucks and embroidery. What treasured keepsakes they make. |
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| "Desert Rose" from my sweet Gramma. I have many fond memories of family gathered around Gramma and Grampa's table on Easter Sunday. She always served us on her beautiful Franciscan Ware. |
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| A pretty little Rose teacup and saucer from my Mother. |
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| Vintage touches... Lace that my Gramma crocheted Vintage plates from my thrifting adventures. |
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| This pretty little cream and sugar are thrifted. I love the feminine touch they give my cottage shelf. |
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| A tiny little tea cup Yes...Another thrifted treasure! And now for a SNEAK PEEK!  for the Easter Swap. Can you guess what I'm making?
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This week I'm linking with my favorite blog parties. Come join me!
*Sunday:
Sunny Simple Life
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com
*Monday:
The Dedicate House
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The Little Red House
www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Boogie Board Cottage
www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Etsy Cottage Style
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
*Tuesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Tuesdays at Our Home
www.mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
Friends Sharing Tea
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
A Stroll Thru Life
www.astrollthrulife.net
Cozy Little House
www.cozylittlehouse.com
Knick Of Time
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
*Wednesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Sue Loves Cherries
www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Blissful Whites Wednesday
www.timewashed.com
Open House Party
www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
A Sheltering Tree
www.ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com
Wow Us Wednesday
www.savysouthernstyle.net
Whatever You Want Wednesday
www.freeprettythingsforyou.com
*Thursday:
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
www.jannolson.blogspot.com
A Delightsome Life
www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com
The Thrift Groove
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bernideen's Open House
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
Faith Grace Crafts
www.faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com
Little Homestead On The Hill
www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com
*Friday:
Country Whites Weekend
www.thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com
Lady Bird Ln
www.ladybirdln.com
Find A Friend Friday
www.sewmanyways.blogspot.com
The Charm of Home
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
My Turn For Us
www.myturnforus.com
Rooted In Thyme
www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Homemaking Link Up Weekend
www.bloggingwhilewaiting.blogspot.com
Common Ground
www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
I Gotta Create
www.igottacreate.blogspot.com
Meet and Greet Blog Hop by Laurie
www.createdbylaurie.blogspot.com
*Saturday:
Mockingbird Hill Cottage
www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com
Show-Licious Saturday's
www.sew-licious.blogspot.com
64 comments:
well, I most certainly cant wait to see what youre needlefelting! Im off to bed the clock says 10:33.. but I know its really 11;33~ and I am pooped out!
sweet dreams!
xoxo
What a beautiful post and your MIL was a beautiful little girl, wasn't she? I love your sweet cups and beautiful eggs. I can't guess what you are making but I bet it is going to be PINK! xo Diana
I love the Dessert rose pattern! What a great picture of your mother in law and I am sure it was hand colored, such a treasure! It looks like you are making little pink eggs?
Carol
I am so excited for spring to be here!! Your vignettes and treasures are so beautiful! Love all your beautiful rose dishes! So pretty! Wishing you a blessed week Carolynn! xo Heather
What pretty and special treasures you've shared here. Wishing you a wonderful week up ahead.
Blessings,
Danielle
I am so intrigued! What could you be needlefelting? The details on the christening gown are divine! A keepsake for sure. I have never seen a desert rose teapot, how lovely!
Morning Dear, wonderful Spring post, such pretty vintage goodies you have pictures.....love the tea cup.......also the quilt on the sides of your post is so beautiful.......Blessings Francine.
What a lovely sentimental display of things that are important to you! Love the picture of your MIL!
Warmly, chris
What a lovely, Spring post Carolynn. Love all your beautiful little treasures. A very happy new week to you.
❤Ana
Wowee this is quite the post! I love all your sweet little cottage touches. Thank you so much for always stopping by with such kind words. I'm so glad you appreciate and can use my graphics. As far as the felting question.....I think you might be making Easter eggs, or pink bunnies, or maybe those are just the bunny tails???? I used to do felting about 15 years ago, but I stopped when I kept punching my fingers more than the wool. Have a lovely week.
Hugs,
Meri
Hello Carolynn, Love the Desert Rose pattern. My MIL had the Franciscan apple pattern - it's at my home now. Love the little cream and sugar that you thrifted too - what a lucky find!
I'm guessing a bunny on the needlefelting. Can't wait to see what you are up to. We like so many of the same things. I love that picture of you MIL. Priceless!
Truly a wonderful post...
Love all of your pretties ;)
Thank you for stopping by today and leaving such a sweet comment...
Smiles~
Mari
Hi Carolynn~
You make me feel like a slug! Such wonderful talent you have!! The Christening gown is gorgeous, so fine and dainty. My Mother had Desert Rose as her good china. It has stood the test of time. I love the picture of your dear Mother-in-Law, so sweet.
I know nothing about needle felting so I have no idea what you're making, I just know I'm going to love it!!
xoxo
Joyce
I love all your pretty spring lovelies. A beautiful post!
Nancy
Carol,
Oh my...once again, you have made my heart smile! So many cherished memories of Mom and Grama...
Happy spring to both you and your sweet hubby...
PEACE
Marsha
Hi Carolynn,
This is such a gorgeous post-the colors, are so soothing and appealing!
What a dear and pretty picture of your Mother-in-Law.
Love your goodies!
Jemma
Darling Photo of the little girl! All your treasures are lovely in the photos. It is so perfect to display your treasures from your family where you can enjoy them. Thanks for sharing the memories of your family.
Pam
What a gorgeous post this week. So many wonderful pictures to capture our imaginations. It is hard to even begin to pick a favorite....maybe the one of your MIL as a little girl. Loved reading your notes. genie
Well I think that Spring has arrived to your beautiful home. Can't wait to see your pretty projects that your are working on. :)
Have a great week!
~Liz
Hi Carolynn!
Glad you came for the Etsy Cottage Vintage Style Blog Party.
What great finds! Love the quilt background. How'd ya get that as a background for blogspor?
Hello Carolynn,
Your thrifted finds are lovely as are your treasures from family members. Gorgeous laces and china. Thank you for sharing them with us and coming to tea.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hi, such wonderful pictures. I love vintage ware ; )
Christening gowns are so beautiful, especially the old ones.
Thank you so much for your visit and sweet comment.
It is great you met Jan Karon. By the way she wrfites she must be a very special person.
You've got a new follower.
How sweet and fresh and spring like - I love it all! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven.
xo,
Lisa
You blog is beautiful and I dded you to my Pinterest Blogs Board!
I am also a new follower!
Smiles, Cyndi
Wonderful post and such talent. I love the Christening gown. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
You have some lovely things in your home. My grandmother had the desert rose pattern. I always loved it! Your sewing is just awesome....a talent I wish I had!
What a sweet pic of your mother in law.
Love the eggs too! :)
Have a great day!
Tammy
I adore all your beautiful pictures. Fresh eggs are so pretty and taste so god! Yes, they remind me of Spring, too. I love the Desert Rose <3 It is so pretty!!
Blessings,
Susie
PS Love your header !!
I love all your pretties! The dessert rose tea pot is so pretty. I have an ivy pattern platter by them that was my moms and I just love it. Seeing the crochet lace that your grandma made reminds that I need to go through my diolies and find a beautiful handcrocheted table rummer that was my aunts. I just love dishes and handcrafted things from the past. They are all so beautifully done with so much love and care. Have a beautiful day!
Oh, Spring! Spring colors are my favorite colors. I could decorate with them year round. My husband calls them ice cream colors! :-) If you could picture it in a bowl of ice cream (or an Easter Egg basket), then I'll like it! :-)
~Angela~
Thank You so much for visiting my button Post, I do like my buttons
That Desert Rose dishes brings back old memories, When I was first married , well we ran away and got married so I didn't have a shower or anything, back to my story
I met a new friend who just got married and she choose Desert Rose dishes for her china, I thought it was so pretty
Oh how I love the sweet colors of all your photos. Like a breath of Spring! The photo of your mil is so precious. And you know that I adore your vintage dishes. I have a freind that collects Desert Rose. I love it but vowed to not start anything new. When ever I run across a piece at a thrift store I can't leave it behind so I pick it up for her. I am mailing my spoolie swap tomorrow. Oh my gosh, I received mine from my partner yesterday and it's FAB-U-Lous! Have you got yours yet? So glad that you will be sharing this with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Having family things around us give us such a sense of purpose. You surround yourself with beauty, my friend!
You have alot of pretty treasures...it is nice to have things around that remind you of loved ones :)
I can't wait to see what you are making...I've never tried felting before
You have surrounded yourself with some many sentimental items to enjoy - lovely!
Isn't it nice to have family all around? I just posted some sentimental Spring thoughts myself!
I don't see you listed to link with Country Whites Weekend! Starts Friday!
Spring Blessings,
Dru
Oh how I loved seeing your beautiful photographs of your treasures. I want to live where you live is flowers are coming up. We have fresh snow on the ground!
you always have such lovely posts; happy spring!
Bah Humbug it is snowing here today! :)
We enjoy many of the same things - china and lace. :)
What a beautiful blog, such a bright cheery place to visit. Thank you for sharing your heart on my blog post. It was an encouragement to me, and I'm sure to others who read it. So happy that I discovered you. I'm your latest follower. ~ Abby
Hello, Carolynn! Your vignette pictures are so lovely! I'm a big fan of teacups and teapots and anything vintage! I'm so glad you stopped over at my blog and left me a sweet comment, so that I can start following your adorable blog on Bloglovin'. From one cottage "sister" to another, have a blessed day!!
Ann @ Cairn Cottage
What wonderful precious photographs, Laurie. I reall admire all the handwork that must go into those beautiful Christening gowns. And I love the pretty teacups and thrifted pieces you have. I have some Desert Rose Franciscan ware from my grandmother as well... a mug and the salt and pepper shakers. Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Hello Carolynn. You have some wonderful vintage treasures and you have displayed them very prettily in your home. I love old china dishes too. I'm visiting from Daily Cup Thursday over at Jann's. Blessings, Pamela
Something felted? What a dear photo of your MIL! Love all your pretty things especially the Desert Rose teapot and the tiny thrifted tea cup.
Wonderful treasures!! My mom inherited a set of desert rose. Yes, I saw your beautiful blueware. Still deciding what box to pack. I can imagine how Oregon is today! Hope as pretty as texas!
Hmmm, I didn't read the other comments, but it looks like needle felting??? Eggs??? Something cute I know!! And I'm so excited to have you visit and share such pretty lovelies with us this week!
My Grossmutter had that same compote jar (the one with the pearls dripping out of it), when I was a child. She had two of them in her hallway as soon as you walked in her front door. I had to dust them. When she retired to a retirement home, my sister and I each got to choose one. I actually chose the red one, because red was my fave color as a child, but as soon as I saw yours, I remembered it!
Have a lovely week!
Blessings,
Doni
I love the Desert Rose pattern dishes. Tt looks like you are felting something in pink. Roses? Bunny tales?
Will have to wait to see in the next post. Have a wonderful weekend!
Oh, this post is filled with so much loveliness! Everything is so pretty! Thank you for sharing at TTF. Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The crocheted lace is my absolute favourite... especially because your grandma made it. :)
I think you are felting,but I have never done it,so not sure. I see you love heirloom sewing and christening gowns just like me. I love the batiste and voile too. I am now following to see all your projects. :)
I've added your lovely blog to my RSS feed! Love the vintage feel!
Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog!
This such a nostalgic post and you have such lovely treasures and so well displayed!
Beautiful:)
Blessings from over the big pond!
I was looking at the picture of your husband's mother. I have several pictures of myself in those days...when they painted the girls faces with bright rosy cheeks. A wonderful memory.
Balisha
Carolynn, This is such a sweet post. It's such a loving tribute that you have used your husband's mother in your header. I am so excited to see your Desert Rose teapot. I gave my newlywed daughter my complete set. She uses them as her everyday dishes, and she says it reminds her of her loving childhood. I love these tender connections from one generation to the next.
LOVED your underwear story! Thank you so much for making my day! E
I love this picture of your husband's mother. All of it is lovely!
Sherry
You certainly have many wonderful family treasures. All so very pretty. Best wishes, Tammy
Happy Country Whites Weekend! Thank you kindly for embracing your country whites and sharing your pretties at the party. That's pretty special that you make heirloom baby garments.
Farmhouse hugs,
Cindy
Thank you Carolynn for sharing your pretties at my HOME. Hope you're having a delightful weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Everything is lovely, Carolynn - I so love vintage china. I could spend hours looking at it! Will you share some photos of your heirloom baby gowns someday? I am in awe of your talent!
Thanks so much for joining in today.
xo
Claudia
Such a simple and sweet post! It just FEELS like Spring here! Thanks for linking up to Country Whites Weekend. Always enjoy your posts.
Blessings from the Farmhouse!
Dru
such a refreshing light color scheme... surely just right for rest and relaxation for your guests and the kitties too! thanks for sharing on the Farmgirl Friday Blog hop!
Deb xo
What a lovely post. I am visiting you via No Minimalist Here. I would love for you to stop by My Dream Canvas. I am hosting a Giveaway for my blog's birthday. Please join in if you like it :)
Hello! All your posts are filled with sweetness and graciousness...and a palpable sense of warm gratitude for the people and things in your life.
Hugs!
Wonderful Springtime post.
It would be great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays. The link goes up at 7 pm Saturday night.
- The Tablescaper
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