Spring Comes to Our Boudoir

Warmer weather ushers changes in our bedroom decor!

 Dark and heavy blankets are banished!

Light colored linens take their place.

Our bedroom is painted a beautiful shade of red!

 I adore red!

Laura Ashley Russet 6.

 When my sweetheart was painting that first coat on the wall he had one question.....

Are you sure this isn't going to be PINK? 

He loved the deep red, too!

Yaaaay!

We use a warm white trim to bring a creamy contrast.

I love to decorate with lots of layers!

This bed hanging starts with a cream sheet, then a lace valance, 
then scraps of lace over that!

We found this French Botanical for 20 dollars!!! 


Topping all is a white rose garland from Michael's.

 My mom bought these luscious sheets for my birthday.

 Soo very soft! Love them!

 But, word of caution for those that hate wrinkles! Don't buy 100 % cotton!
 I don't mind some messiness when the sheets feel so soft!

The bedspread is a cream matelesaaise...pretty...pretty!

You can buy the sheets online from Wally world,

 the set comes with four pillowcases.

This niche was our closet.....we built a walk-in....that left us loads more room for our bed.

 My sweetheart built these sweet cubbies....more places for me to decorate....on each side of our bed.

I love creamware!

Our lovely children tease me about needing a step ladder to get in bed!

 Just because every one in the family is taller than me doesn't mean I'm short!

There are loads of parties coming up!

Don't miss out on all the fun,

 get to know some of these awesome and wonderful fellow bloggers.

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life

And a big Thank you, Anita at Cedar Hill Ranch for featuring my post
Sunshine In My Soul...you all are so kind!

http://www.cedarhill

ranch.blogspot.com/2012/03/cowgirl-up-linky-party-5.html

Thank you, Honey, at 2805 for featuring the same post!

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com 

Thank you, Sweet Sarah, at Alderberry Hill for featuring my Birdie Under Glass post!

http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-scene-monday-17.html 

Don't be a no-reply blogger!

Remember to check your profile page to make sure your comments on other blogs can be returned....go here to find out how.

http://bet1975.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-plea-to-no-reply-bloggers.html

Say NO to word verification! You will be glad you did!

 If you turn off your "word verification", it will be ok!

 Blogger has you trying to figure out two words now! This is the thing {that is supposed to prevent spam} where you have to type strange words to prove you're a human. I took a chance & turned mine off last year.

 SO FAR, no problems!

Here's how-- If you use "Blogger", click on "design" - then "settings"- then "comments" to turn your word verification off.

Have an awesome week!

Blessings, Audrey

I will be linking to these fun parties.

Monday-

Mosaic Monday at dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Metamorphosis Monday at betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
Show It Off Monday at Get Outta My Head Please

Meet Me Monday at youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com

Tuesday-

CowgirlUp Tuesday at CedarHill

Knick of Time Tuesday at knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com

Tablescape Tuesday at astrollthrulife.blogspot.com

Tuesday’s Treasures at www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com

Turning The Daunting Into the Do-able at projectqueen.org 

Wednesday-

Primp Your Stuff at http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/

Wednesday is Rednesday at suelovescherries.blogspot.com

What’s It Wednesday at ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

Wow Us Wednesday atsavvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com

Thursday-

Open House Party at nominimalisthere.blogspot.com

Pearls and Lace Thursday at faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com

Tablescape Thursday at betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
Time Travel Thursday at The Brambleberry Cottage

Treasurehunt Thursday at frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.

Friday-

Air Your Laundry at www.freckledlaundry.com

Freestyle Friday at www.happyhourprojects.com

Home Sweet Home at thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Kiss Me I'm Irish at I Gotta Create

Potpouri Friday at twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com

Show and Tell Friday at romantichome.blogspot.com
Simple and Sweet Friday's at Rooted In Thyme

Vintage Inspiration at commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com

Saturday-

Pink Saturday at howsweetthesound.typepad.com

Sunday-

Sunday’s Best at my1929charmerblog.com
Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

I Heart Red Dishes

As you may already know this it still bears repeating.

I LOVE RED dishes! And clocks and Natural element like the moss in the cup above.

Hope you aren't tired of seeing RED, because I have only just gotten started with my RED posts.

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

 I would like to say thank you to Ivy and Elephants for featuring my post 'Plays Well Together' in their 'What's It Wednesday'! You ladies are too kind!



Wednesday is also the Rednesday at Sue Loves Cherries.

http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/

Until next time.


I will be linking to these blog parties;


Monday-

Mosaic Monday at dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com

Masterpiece Monday at boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com

Metamorphosis Monday at betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com

Showoff Your Cottage at houseintheroses,com

Meet Me Monday at youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com

Tuesday-

Club GW at charmbraceletdiva.blogspot.com

Knick of Time Tuesday at knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at lindacoastalcharm.blogspot.com

Tablescape Tuesday at astrollthrulife.blogspot.com

Tuesday’s Treasures at www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com

Turning The Daunting Into the Do-able at projectqueen.org
Wednesday-

Primp Your Stuff at michelleravendesigns.blogspot.com

Wednesday is Rednesday at suelovescherries.blogspot.com

What’s It Wednesday at ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

White Wednesday at fadedcharm.blogspot.com

Wow Us Wednesday atsavvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com

Thursday-

Open House Party at nominimalisthere.blogspot.com

Pearls and Lace Thursday at faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com

Tablescape Thursday at betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com

Treasurehunt Thursday at frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.

Friday-

Feathered Nest at frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com

Air Your Laundry at www.freckledlaundry.com

Freestyle Friday at www.happyhourprojects.com

Frugal Friday at www.shabbynest.blogspot.com

Home Sweet Home at thecharmofhome.blogspot.com

Potpouri Friday at twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com

Show and Tell Friday at romantichome.blogspot.com

Vintage Inspiration at commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com

Saturday-

Pink Saturday at howsweetthesound.typepad.com

Sunday-

Sunday’s Best at my1929charmerblog.com

Think Pink at www.flamingotoes.com

Christmas Sideboard

Last week I revealed my  shameful secret!!! 


I am a lazy decorator!


 Now you know the truth.


 I showed you how I layer in the winter stuff that will stay there on my buffet ALL WINTER....
right up to Valentine's Day.


 Now the Christmas Layer goes in!

 See the first layer here.

No one can accuse me of being a minimalist...nope...to me less is just that ......less.


As you can see I love layering textures and colors.

 The table is covered in ticking. 


The centerpiece is an old, old framed mirror. [will show this up close in a later post]

We put pine boards down a couple of years ago.

The candle below is a Dollar Store pillar wrapped in paper printed  with random graphics....
bird feathers, music notes,etc.and gold braid ribbon, don't burn the candle with the paper taped around it!


The ice-crystal candle ring was bought at the Dollar Store.

The globe is a music box.

Greenery came from our Royal Ranger Outpost...they sell Christmas trees every year. There is a funny story about them. Last Wednesday Night at church I asked a couple of the teens if I could have a few of the branches for decorating. "Sure," they said, "where would you like us to put them?" "In the back of my pickup." A while later [after looking all over the parking lot] they came back and said they could not find my truck.
 Oh! no!
Then our 13 yo granddaughter said, "Grammy! You drove the other vehicle!"

 OOPS! Sorry!

I try to incorporate bits of nature in all my vignettes....pine branches, birds, their nests and eggs,  seashells...

We found this shell on one of our walks on the beach years ago.

Remember the candlestick plus plate equals cakeplate in a previous post?


 You can see several in the picture below.

I hope you don't think any less of me now I have let you in on my decorating sluggardness. [I also like making up words]

Thank you, Sherry, At Charm of Home for featuring my post on my red transferware! How wonderful is that? It is so amazing the kind folks you meet in blogland!

Try to remember that this season is not about presents, but about His Presence.


I will be linking to these blog parties:

Monday-
DebbieDoo's Newbie Party debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/
Mosaic Monday at dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/
Masterpiece Monday at boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.blogspot
Show Off Your Cottage Monday at http://houseinroses.blogspot.com
http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com

Tuesday-
ClubG.W. at charmbraceletdiva.blogspot.com
Knick of Time Tuesday at Knick of Time Interiors
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
projectqueen.org
Tablescape Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesdays Treasures at www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com

Wednesday-
Primp Your Stuff at http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Wednesday is Rednesday athttp://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/

Thursday-
Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On the Porch
Treasure Hunt Thursday at F.M.B.P.T.Y.

Friday-
Feathered Nesthttp://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home Friday at thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Potpouri Friday 2805
Show and Tell Friday at http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
The Shabby Nest:Frugal Fridayhttp://www.shabbynest.blogspot.com/
Vintage Inspiration at Common Ground

Saturday-
How Sweet the Sound http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com

Sunday-
Sunday's Best at My 1929 Charmer