Spring Mantel and more!

“The sun just touched the morning;
The morning, happy thing,
Supposed that he had come to dwell,
And life would be all spring.”
― Emily Dickinson

Hello sweet friends!!  Happy Friday-and Happy first day of Spring!!!

With all the projects going on in our house (kitchen, foyer, and stairs),  I finally took some time yesterday morning to add a few touches of Spring to the dining room. After all- it may be the only room in our home (for awhile), that we can enjoy, because it won't be filled with dust, drywall, tools, and furniture from other rooms!!!

Blue's and greens are the theme for this years Spring mantel.  And believe it or not-this 'non-crafty' gal actually made the moss wreath that takes center stage!!!  I won't bore you with the details-but let's just say I was doing the happy dance when I finally completed it!!  Yes, it was a VERY messy process-but SO worth it in the end!!!

I also made a few bird nests! (GASP!)   Surprisingly, it was SUPER easy-and every time I look at this one-I can't help but smile!!  Don't you just love the cute little birdie??  I sure do!!

Sometimes, simple really is the best.  The branches are from our crab apple tree, and I cut them five minutes before I shot these photos.  No...they aren't in bloom yet, but they will be, and I can hardly wait to have their amazing fragrance fill our home!

After I finished the mantel, I decided to get a start on the dining room table-in preparation for our family brunch on Sunday.  I'm sure it will change before then-but I had to show another craft project!  I actually painted those eggs!!  Can you believe it?? The best part is-you can't even tell they are plastic!!!  And that bunny-CUTENESS!!

Last, but certainly not least...I had to show you that I really do have a green thumb! (Hubby once doubted that-with good reason!)  Sorry about the poor quality photo-but as I was taking this photo-the sun was SO bright!!!!  That's usually a good thing-and one reason I LOVE our dining room-but it's not so good for a photo shoot!!!

I'm sharing at these amazing parties-so stop over and be inspired!!!

Rooted in Thyme
Shabby Nest
Romantic Home
The Charm of Home
DIY Vintage Chic
Pieced Pasttimes
Crafts a la mode
Reasons to skip the housework
3 Little Greenwoods
Under the table and Dreaming
Nifty Thrifty Things
Thoughts from Alice
Life on Lakeshore Drive


Have an AMAZING Friday!!!

Blessings,

CD