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Spring vignette

March 11, 2012 by Barb 28 Comments

I think I’m ready for spring. In my mind anyway, so as my hutch display needed some brightening up, I went to my newest favourite store, The Country Pumpkin. Serious addiction going on there. I want everything I see!

So I have to be very careful and choose wisely. I tried to think of things I could use for spring, right through summer (if necessary). I started with a new table top runner – light green checks – gorgeous! Oh and that yellow birdhouse – must have . . . hmmmm . . . I love that little black lantern – how very country! That pretty green and white berry wreath – Superstore . . . OK, I did buy that bird too. But, I did re-use my antique books, chicken wire basket and of course my old window frame mirror stays put.

Spring Banner Mantle

Then I made a banner!! Yippee! how long have I wanted a banner? I simply cut the banner from cardstock, printed the word spring, cut the letters out and sewed them onto the paper. Then I stitched along the edges of the banner and added some paper flowers and other embellishments (of which I have a trillion due to my earlier paper scrapping days). So easy! I didn’t try to make it perfect either – I just had fun.

I love my old window frame – so chippy!

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I love using birds in my decor …

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… and bird houses …

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… and wreaths.

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… just love!

Filed Under: HOME DECOR Tagged With: mantel, spring

Comments

  1. Seraphina´s Phantasie says

    March 11, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    All these things are beautiful. I like the little birdhouse especially. Great work. Kind regards, Synnöve

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  2. Moogie says

    March 11, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Perfect for spring. Love the banner!

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  3. Kathy says

    March 11, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    How creative! I really like that banner :)

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  4. leslie says

    March 11, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    I love everything. You have inspired me to make a spring banner too!

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  5. Deanna says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    You always have the best little vignettes…and that banner is really precious. I love banners and I MUST make one…you have inspired me!!

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  6. Jan@southernjunkin' says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Ahhh so cute! The banner is perfect! Bring on spring!!

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  7. Lori says

    March 12, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    I was looking at that wreath just yesterday trying to figure out whether I should “invest” in it or not! I think I am going to head out to Home Sense tomorrow night ~ give me strength. Happy Monday ~ love that birdhouse.

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  8. Tricia says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:54 am

    That looks so pretty, Barb! I feel like I need to do some spring freshening around here too :)

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  9. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I love your style! The banner is soooo cute. Great job. So glad you linked up =)

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  10. Lorrie says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:48 am

    Very springy! I love your banner!! New follower!

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  11. How to Nest for Less says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:57 am

    Oh, I’m SO in love with this!!! I want your mirror :) THanks for linking up this week!

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  12. joetterer says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I am a banner FREAK! Love this scene & your photography is so bright & crisp.

    http://www.minnesotajunker.blogspot.com

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  13. thistlewoodfarm says

    March 17, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Visiting from Transformation Thursday. I absolutely love this project and you are truly talented!

    Thanks for the inspiration and have a great weekend.

    blessings,
    *thistle*

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  14. Connie Smiley says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Barb, this is so beautifully decorated. I love your banner! So cheery!

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  15. Keeping it Cozy says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Love your banner!

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  16. Becky says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Really like the mirror in the old window with the banner stretched across…double the affect! Good job…

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  17. chateau chic says

    March 21, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Love your spring display, especially the old window and banner!
    I’m a new follower and hope you’ll stop by.
    Mary Alice

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  18. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:29 am

    I love the rustic frame with the gorgeous spring banner! Beautiful job!

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  19. Tonya says

    March 21, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Love your little vignette! That mirror is beautiful & that spring banner is fabulous!

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  20. FRENCH LAUNDRY says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Your vignette is darling and I love the banner. It looks perfect to me!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  21. Gloria Fox @ Potentially Beautiful says

    March 23, 2012 at 1:29 am

    LOVE your banner over that great old window. Beautiful!

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  22. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...Pernilla says

    March 23, 2012 at 1:49 am

    Beautiful spring vignette!
    … Visiting from Home Sweet Home. I’m #66

    Greetings from Australia♥

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  23. Sheila says

    March 25, 2012 at 6:50 am

    I love old windows and banners. Looks great!

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  24. Jennie Louise says

    March 25, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Ohhh that banner is so sweet, I LOVE it… and it reminds me that i don’t have long to start creating for easter. This post would be wonderful as part of my Sunday School (craft) link up party. I would be most gracious if you would consider linking up as my followers would LOVE to see your spring mantle.
    Jennie. x
    http://www.snapdragonshots.com/2012/03/welcome-sn-apdr-agon-diar-ies-sunda-y_25.html

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  25. Sherry says

    March 29, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Lovely! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  26. Judy says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Your spring vignette is just lovely. You have created such a gorgeous space. Thanks for sharing at the Bunny Blog Hop.

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  27. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    March 7, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Love your spring mantel… that pendant sign is adorable. I’m going to be featuring them during the Countdown to Spring round-up @ Domestically-Speaking. Thanks for joining the party!

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