An Earth Day Project

Happy Earth Day to you! I believe that we should reduce, reuse and recycle each day...but it is nice to have a special day to remind us of the importance to do so. I spent a little time today on a quick and easy Earth Day project.

This ceramic shell planter is something I found at a yard sale several years ago. I believe it was 50 cents and since I knew I could use it, I bought it. It has served as a coastal-themed table centerpiece on more than one occasion and, most recently, has been filled with shells as an accent piece in one of our bathrooms. Not long ago, I decided to upcycle it so that I could use it as a planter on one of the nightstands. Armed with gold spray paint that I had on hand (I have a few cans!), I transformed its look and then added a baby airplane plant I recently rooted.

I like the planter's new look and I think the plant will be happy in this sunny spot on the nightstand.

It brings me a sense of satisfaction to reduce, reuse and recycle!
 

Tuesday Tablescape

I always think of my paternal grandparents' wedding china as being perfect for a cheery, spring tablescape. 

I find the colorful flowers so appealing! You can read about this treasured set here on a post written in 2017 when I received this china.

Dogwood, redbud and Lenten rose seemed a fitting centerpiece for this spring table...

or should I say "spr-inter" since it's a combination spring-winter weather day? 😉 It has turned cold and, for a while this afternoon, it looked like we had powdered sugar on the lawn!

No matter what the weather,  this tablescape makes me happy! 

Good Morning!

 

Good Morning!

May your day be a wonderful blend of joy,

PROFESSOR SPRENGER CRAB (SHOWN ABOVE AND BELOW)

 FOREST PANSY REDBUD

CLOUD NINE DOGWOOD (SHOWN ABOVE AND BELOW)

LENTEN ROSE

love and

BLEEDING HEART

and the Lord's promises.

A VIBRANT RAINBOW IN OUR BACKYARD

Happy Monday!

Springtime Mantel

I hope you had a wonderful Easter! Even though it's over, most of my decor can remain in place for now since it represents springtime. Our mantel is an example of that with its simple and earthy touches. 

The mirror makes taking pictures tricky!

Greenery spheres, moss balls, clear glass and white accents were all welcome touches when I did this mantel back in late February when I was going from a "busier" wintertime look. 

My rabbit is a timeless piece that I enjoy using each spring. Faux dogwood blossoms are a reminder of what is to come. In fact, our dogwood tree is just about ready to burst and I can't wait!

I hope your day was good!

Easter Blessings!

 May you and your family be richly blessed as you celebrate Easter!

An Easter Salad

This recipe appeared in my blog five years ago and since it goes well with ham, I thought it was worth resharing. 

                                                    Orange Pineapple Salad

1  20 ounce can chunk pineapple

2  11 ounce cans mandarin oranges

2  3 ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix

2  T. orange-flavored breakfast drink mix (Tang)

2  sliced bananas

Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices.

Combine dry pudding mix and Tang in a bowl. Add scant 1 1/4 cup reserved fruit juice. Lightly toss. Add pineapple, oranges and bananas and gently mix (be sure all banana slices are coated with pudding mixture to prevent browning). Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight so that juice is absorbed. Fold before serving to make certain that no "powder" remains in corners.

**I sometimes omit the bananas when making this.

For a printable version, click here, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and click on "print page". This enables you to have a copy of the featured recipe without including the listing along the edge.

                               Enjoy!