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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Keeping It Simple

The newest arrival.  I love the pedestal base and the crown-look finial on the top.

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I picked up a trailing look garland at Hobby Lobby.  I was actually looking for a boxwood garland, but they didn’t have one {that day anyway}.  I also picked up these two small grapevine wreaths.  They came two to a pack.

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I wanted to use the garland to make something like this for my new pedestal cloche, which I saw over at Shabby Story and pinned to my Pinterest boards.

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Simple.  Here it is with a nest and eggs grouping that I ordered a couple of months ago {either from Décor Steals or Antique Farmhouse}.

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I love how some pieces hang down longer than others.  Some of the really long ones I wrapped around the circle I made to sit on the pedestal.

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This piece is 31 inches tall! 

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I love how the finial on the top looks like a crown.

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One of the grapevine wreaths hangs off the top with a tag and some burlap garland. 

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I attached the garland pieces to the grapevine with some green wire, since hot glue seemed to be melting the garland.

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I just added some twine and hung the other one off the lampshade finial on this lamp.  I love the way it looks against this linen look shade and combines the elements of the birds nest, the moss balls underneath it, and the faux potted daffodils. 

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Very nature-inspired looking, especially when you expand that view and take in my egg prints above.

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{That air purifier on the side of the chest will not be there long}.  So sometimes simple is the way to go.  These pieces are enough for me exactly as they are.

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Oh, and the reason I went to Hobby Lobby in the first place was to see if they got in more of that fabric for my sunroom valances.  They did! So I picked up more yardage and hope to get started on those soon.   

30 comments:

  1. thats beautiful Kathy...

    I might have to " sorta " copy that:) for my bedroom.

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  2. Love this, I will be copy catting you!

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  3. this turned out really pretty, wow, 31 inches is pretty tall! It makes a gorgeous statement, love how you have it decorated!

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  4. Cute as can be! This DOES make a statement! Kathy, you get MORE done! Do you ever sleep? I'm impressed with all you accomplish.
    Donna

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  5. I was hoping that was for your Etsy store. Darn! Beautiful.

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  6. Those kinds of trips always seem to add more to the shopping cart! Like the look of the wreath on the lampshade.
    xo Cathy

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  7. Oh Kathy that is so cute! It may be simple but it makes a statement!! I'm still waiting on a candle chandy that I ordered from Decor Steals and I have yet to receive it...they take forever. I received an email last Thursday stating that it had been shipped. I can't wait to see your valance for the sunroom.

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  8. Very, very pretty Kathy....and can't wait to see your new drapes in the sunroom!

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  9. Very, very pretty Kathy....and can't wait to see your new drapes in the sunroom!

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  10. Love it! You're right, it fits in so well with the decor you already had in place. Nature at it's finest:)

    Kathleen

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  11. Oh it turned out so wonderfully. I love the color you gave it! It is super!

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  12. Love it Kathy! And love the wreath on the lampshade, too! What a great idea! Too cute! I would never have thought to do that! Guess that's why you're the decorator!!
    Have a joyful Friday and weekend!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  13. Wow that's a pretty piece and you have embellished it beautifully!
    Love it and your new closet light :)

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  14. Just beautiful honey. I really do love it and you
    Maggie

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  15. Kathy, this is great! I love the grapevine wreaths, greenery and nests! This is such a nice piece! I also love the wreath on your lamp! This area is one of my favorites!

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  16. I love what you did with that. It looks good with the greenery hanging out.

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  17. Kathy, this is gorgeous! Now I have to have one. I absolutely love it! I also love the lamp shade with the wreath. You are giving me great ideas.

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  18. I just love how that turned out! I remember seeing that item at Decor Steals too and really liking it. You made it look even better. Such a cute idea to add some greenery to those twig wreaths!

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  19. Hi Kathy,
    That is so pretty! I'm your swap partner for the Hat Box Swap! Your home is beautiful and I hope I won't let you down with the swap!
    Deb

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  20. LOVE the tall blue piece, and the egg prints. Did you get them off The Graphics Fairy, or buy them already complete someplace else?
    Brenda

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  21. Kathy, you are just one clever chickie!! LOVE all the new decor!

    LuLu~*xoxo

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  22. Hey, Kathy. I love how your look turned out even more than the Pinterest picture. The whole nature themed wall is lovely! I adore the table and the lamp. Your table and lamp were on Pinterest and that's how I found your blog in the first place. :) Have a great rest of the weekend! ~ Jamie

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  23. Love it! The Cloche is so cute! and I love how you used the the wreath on the lamp shade, I'm now a follower, I pinned and I'm following you on pinterest! Have a great day!

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  24. Love the color and all your touches. Very pretty!

    Jeanine

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  25. Love it Kathy!! Both of them! I am going to check out your other posts ad I am behind!

    Lou cinda

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  26. You make just the prettiest vignettes ever Kathy! Love the new piece you made for the kitchen...so very lovely! Angie xo

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  27. Kathy,
    I love this little bird cage! It turned out so cute! Great colors! And, I love the little wreath you hung from your lamp. I love the hang things from my lamps!

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  28. I love that Kathy! It turned out perfect and now I think I need to go and make one too!:)

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy