Easter Cloches...

Its Time...

For Easter Cloches!!

This sweet little chick...

lives in a cloche by the window...

She is covered in velvet...

and has layed an clutch of pastel eggs.

This rabbit is also covered in velvet

(see a trend here?).

I just loved him when I bought him because..

he reminds me of the velveteen rabbit

(in his early days, before his fur was rubbed thin).

and trend alert number two...

rabbits with baskets on there backs.

I now have three & never saw it coming!

This rabbit is made of iron..

I showed him a couple weeks ago,

in his dark natural coloring.

Then I painted and distressed him white,

(maybe that is trend three?).

he is carrying paper larkspur on his back.

Hope everyone is planning a great weekend?

I am off on a daytrip to LaConner,

to visit tulip festival today.

I'll be sure to take some pictures to share :-)

I am gonna try to upload my post today from

my laptop... we'll see how it goes!

Today I am joining two great parties!!

Please go visit Marty at A Stroll Thru Life

For A SPRING CLOCHE PARTY

and...

Please go visit Cindy at My Romantic Home

For SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY

Thanks for stopping by,

Easter Table...

Happy Easter!

Tonight I am going to share with you my Easter Table.

(click photos to enlarge)

I have set a pink and green Easter table,

with a bit of yellow.

I don't usually use so much color...

but for Easter I couldn't resist!

Here is a birds eye view...

The plates are Wedgwood for Martha Stewart,

in the Rose pattern.

I bought these at Macy's a couple of weeks ago..

they were originaly $19.99 marked down to $5.99,

 then take 30%  off.. which equaled a great deal!

The pink chargers are from Ross many years ago

The silver belonged to my grandmother,

pattern unknown.

Here is a view of the center..

I set sweet ceramic chicks around,

and lit candles in my pink flower votive holders.

The bouquet is fresh from the garden..

pink tulips with pink hellebores around the edges.

I used a cabbage leaf bowl..

with bunnies holding up the sides,  as my vase.

these little trays are from Michaels Crafts dollar bins

(don't you love their dollar goodies?)

Jordan Almonds are my favorite Easter Candy.

The napkin Rings are simple silk flowers...

I love the white on white embroidery,

on the vintage cotton table runner....

and just because...

I'm still..  a little obsessed with photo play,

I edited this with a heavy oil painting setting.

It looks dreamy blown up,

just click the photo to see.

Today I am Joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch

for Tablescape Thursday.

Thanks for stopping  by,

White Rabbits...

I thought today we would brave the nasty weather..

and look around the garden..

for white rabbits...

(click to enlarge photos)

First to set the mood though..

I wanted to share this gorgeous Easter post card,

of  yes... white rabbits!

O.K. grab your boots cause it is muddy here today!

Here is a white rabbit on the patio..

guarding the tulips.

This white rabbit is a weathervane topper...

on top of the gazebo.

At night his silhouette...

 reminds me of the cow that jumped over the moon,

just the rabbit version.

I have a few rabbits in this style...

they strike me as guard rabbits,

so I like to set them beside pathways.

My lady of the garden even has her own rabbit..

do you see it?

At the edge, by her knee.

A vase of garden fresh flowers...

viburnum burwoodii & bridal wreath spirea.

and some lounging rabbits,

they are salt and pepper shakers.

Today I am joining two fun groups!

Please visit Kathleen at Faded Charm

For WHITE WEDNESDAY

and.. 

Be sure to visit Susan at A Southern Daydreamer

for OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY

Thanks for stopping by,