Hello sweet friends! ! Welcome to the March edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the fabulous Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from Lora Bloomquist Create and Ponder let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Lora’s spring vignette was so lovely. I adore the scalloped chair. Today’s post here on DTA is all about Springtime Dreams.
The Inspiration
This month’s theme is an Easter chair vignette. Our lovely inspiration photo was created by Anderson and Grant.
The image features:
- An antique cane bottom chair.
- A straw basket.
- Faux flowers.
- A white lacy drape.
- A rabbit.
Springtime Dreams
My version features:
- An antique cane bottom chair.
- A straw basket.
- Real flowers.
- A white lacy drape.
- A rabbit.
The chair was found at a second hand shop years ago for $20. The finish and cane was and is in perfect condition.
The straw tote and bunny I also have had for years. Mrs. Bunny was most recently seen on my spring tour.
I used an antique crocheted tablecloth that was once belonged to Grandma Jingles for the lacy drape.
Indeed the only money spent was on the flowers. However, they came very cheaply from the discount bin at my local grocery store. The store marks down the week’s prior blooms on Mondays.
The arrangement stayed on the porch for two days providing my neighbors, who pass by on daily walks, a happy bit of spring.
It was brought inside when the rain set in.
Desk Set
It was then set up in this corner. So I thought I’d share a little something that I recently purchased to go with my sweet seat.
This solid maple beauty was recently found on Facebook Marketplace for $30. (I’ve been looking for 4 months.) She has dovetail joints and curves I adore.
Now this is where 49% of people might go berserk. She will be getting painted.
Please note that I am not in the habit of painting wood furniture that is in good repair. However, someone at some point tried to give her a blackwash (opposite of whitewash) on her top and front drawer. Then they stopped. So she will get sanded. I shared the color I am thinking of in Sunday’s post.
Up next is WM Design House. You will love Wendy’s cheerful floral decor ideas!
Laura
More Spring Décor To Adore
Oh, i love that tablecloth. It caught my eye immediately. Beautiful vignette.
Your vignette is so pretty. It’s perfect for Spring! I love it.
I love everything about your springtime dreams vignette Laura! The elements you combined including the roses, lace tablecloth and beautiful vintage chair could not be more perfect!
Lora, what a perfect interpretation of the chair vignette. I love your sweet rabbit and the adorable basket filled with flowers.
This is alwasy one of my favorite posts of the month. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.
Love your gorgeous bunny, so cute and that basket filled with tulips is perfect. I really like that you show how it could be used on the chair and the dresser. Great ideas and tips.
hi laura, that bunny and basket are too cute! Happy Spring! It’s still chilly and snowy in Colorado! laura
Super cute, Laura. What a wonderful springitme welcome!
Very cute Laura, that tablecloth is beautiful! Happy Spring
Your spring vignette is perfect for this Pinterest Challenge, Laura! Love the roses you used, instead of tulips! So pretty!
So smart to use a tablecloth! And I remember seeing that little bunny before. Each time I look at it I think it’s human hair! LOL! I keep waiting to read that you made it out of baby hair from your kids. When I type that out it sounds creepy but I know someone out there has done it. :0 Thanks for joining us. I love your vignette. And I totally get bringing in in from the rain. I had to move mine to the window to photograph it. SO many clouds. Happy Spring and Happy Easter Laura. Glad you joined us this month. pinned
Your crochet tablecloth is such a treasure, Laura! It drapes beautifully in your sweet vignette. And your vintage desk is a score for $40! Lucky you! It will look great with a makeover:)
Laura, I love your new entry table/desk!!! It looks really nice with your cane chair and will be beautiful when painted. I love painted furniture but freak a bit when beginning to paint, lol! I often think I should paint my dresser (really a commode) and have seen many painted. But I digress…. 😉
Your sweet bunny looks lovely sitting on her chair with the roses laid gently into the market basket. The lace tablecloth is a nice addition and they alllook sweet on the chair and on the new desk. Bravo on the new desk!!!
Happy spring and happy painting,
Barb 🙂
Laura, our weather has definitely messed up outdoor vignettes. Love your vintage desk. It’s a perfect place for any vignette. Cute bunny and love the tablecloth/throw.
What a lovely vignette! Your bunny is precious and I LOVE your new desk. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!