March 22, 2011

Thrifty Finds & Spring Vignette

Last weekend, Emma cleaned out her closet and had 3 bags of clothes ready for Goodwill. While dropping off her donation, I found a few items that I repurposed into a spring vignette for my couch table.

The tall glass container was used to display a peat pot filled with silk flowers, leaves and a tiny bird nest.



The green velvet thrifted ribbon was used on a bundle of books. I tied the ribbon, added a millinery flower and a clip-on earring to the center of the flower.


I took apart a few branches of reproduction pussy willows and tied them together with lace trim. A container of cream and white buttons sits next to the bundle.

A glass dome is filled with a reproduction bird nest and shredded paper.

I'm having fun decorating for spring.
Who am I kidding.

I love decorating for every season.
XOXO
I'm linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party At Blackberry Vine
and Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
and t2t Tuesday at Sassy sites
and Very Merry Vintage Style
and Faded Charm White Wednesday

and Free Pretty Things for You - Whatever you Want Wednesdays

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13 comments:

  1. Number 6 and no more counting!March 22, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I love decorating for all seasons also. Change and fun is good!

    these are very nice.

    lea
    xo

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  2. CourtneyMarch 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    So cute. I love that green flower with the earring in the middle. Happy Tuesday!

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  3. JodiMarch 22, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Love love love!!! I love spring too!

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  4. My Vintage MendingMarch 22, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Gorgeous. I love all the added touches with the ribbon and clip earring. So much to see I had to read it twice...Smiles...Renee

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  5. La Vie QuotidienneMarch 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    These are all very pretty and you did some seriously great repurposing. Super!

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  6. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYMarch 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Aw the little birdnest is my fav!

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  7. Nik's KnacksMarch 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    COME ON SPRING!! It hasn't yet sprung around here...so far the end of winter was better!
    Can you tell I'm a little anxious for better weather?!?!?
    Happy crafting :)

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  8. HeatherMarch 22, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Up until a few weeks ago, I never went to the Goodwill. After seeing all sorts of great finds from fellow bloggers, I finally visited my local Goodwill and was pleasantly surprised! I'll be posting about what items I bought soon. You certainly found some great spring stuff! :)

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  9. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMarch 22, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Lovely spring vignette Kim, I would have never thought of shredding sheet music - I love little touches like that (and of course pussy willows just whisper spring).

    PS Emma must be growing! I hope to do a clothing inventory as well.

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  10. very merry vintage styleMarch 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Love this. The way you put the leaves on and the sheet music base--very nice! Your are featured today on my Share the Love on Wednesday party!
    Mary

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  11. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingMarch 24, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    What a great idea! I just love the green ribbon around your books...I think that I may use that idea on my mantle! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Saw your link via Very Merry Vintage. Love your Spring/Easter vignette. I enjoyed browsing your blog..I am a new follower. Please visit me sometimes at my blog, Thanx for sharing, Tiff & Keep Junkin'

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  13. JamiMarch 29, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I love all of the sweet details in your spring vingette. You were featured today on the Tuesday To Do List Makers! Feel Free to stop by and grab a button!
    Smiles!

    Jami

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Thank you for following our adventures. I always enjoy reading your comments. Happy crafting! Happy thrifting! PS. Ignore that "robot" verification. You can ignore/skip that step since I can't seem to remove it from blogger.