Sunday, April 7, 2013

Sweet Sweet Spring ~



Sweet, Sweet Spring has arrived ~ the temps right now are in the 60's.  Ahhhhhh ~
When Spring arrives I come alive ~ I want to refresh, fluff my nest ~ I think you know....

This week I made some laundry detergent.  We can't get Zote  soap here in Canada, so I used Linda Soap.

I love how it smells and I love that you use so little, very economical ;-)

I have been wanting to take my cupboard doors off for such a long time.  Well, I finally did it, but didn't like the look.  So, Mr. Vintage added bead board (actually Pine tongue and groove) to the back of the cupboards.

Now I love the way they look.  I put my jadite in this cupboard, so that I can look at it always ~



I had to add a little pink ~



I really do like the way it looks.  The bathroom is still a work-in-progress, but hopefully, I can show you that soon.

 I tweaked my mantel a little ~

I love these blue bottles ~

and of course, my little birds ~

Well, I am off to do a little more fluffing ~

 What have you been up to lately, fluffing? painting? creating?

 Please let me know, I love to hear from you

 Have a wonderful Sunny Day ~

 (((Hugs)))

 Marianne
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13 comments:

  1. Victorian1885April 7, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Good morning Marianne
    I am happy Spring has found you. We woke to more snow today in Saskatchewan! Yikes...
    Your cupboards looks great with the doors removed, love your jadite collection!
    Happy fluffing..
    Wanda

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  2. Primitive StarsApril 7, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Morning, love the look without the cupboard doors, the Jadeite looks wonderful as does the pink in the back, such pretty dishes........I have been rearranging and cleaning...like a little change in the house....but still winter here......Blessings Francine.

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  3. DeborahApril 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Everything looks lovely Marianne!
    It's spring here too but still quite cool.
    I've started cleaning my nest....lots to do! Lol
    Love your cupboards and dishes! Very pretty!
    Love all your little touches..happy cleaning and fluffing!
    Hugs!

    All my heart,
    Deborah xoxo

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  4. Pamela GordonApril 7, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Your cupboard re-do looks really nice. I like the 'beadboard' in behind and your jadeite really stands out. You have some really nice pieces! Doing some fluffing here and cleaning too. Where does all the dust come from when the windows are still closed??!! Pamela

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  5. GARAGE SALE GALApril 7, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I've been thinking about taking off my cupboard doors....yours look GREAT! Not sure if hubby likes my idea...
    It is in the "air" to start fluffing our homes!!! Winter was too long.
    Warmly,
    deb

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  6. Karen MaeApril 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Your cupboards turned out fantastic! I absolutely love the green plate with the roses :-)
    Karen

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  7. daisy gApril 7, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    So glad that spring has returned to you.
    Your treasures certainly give you a lot of joy, don't they?
    I've been planting up a storm!
    Good to hear from you.
    Enjoy the warmer temps!

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  8. Betty@SouthernGraceApril 8, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    I have some of those same jadite pieces in an open cabinet. Funny, I never thought of adding other dishes, like the pinks, with it. That looks so pretty...I'm going to do it right now! Thanks:)

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  9. CindyApril 9, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Hi Marianne, I love your cupboards with the bead-board and the doors off. The arch at the top is very pretty. And the jadeite looks fabulous!!! Very nice change! And the mantle looks great too, I adore anything vintage and you have some lovely pieces
    Hugs, Cindy

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  10. craftylesApril 9, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    The cupboards look wonderful. I love the jadite with the pink plate. I also keep meaning to try the homemade laundry soap. I think it looks so pretty!

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  11. Ann@A Sentimental LifeApril 10, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Love your jadeite, I have some on top of my cabinets and I kind of forget about them!
    Would love to hear about your family coming from Holland..I am sure it was a tragic time, but so much history.

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  12. elizabethApril 10, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Love your spring changes! Thanks so, so much for your encouraging comment on my post about hope deferred. You're a blessing!

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  13. Carlene @ Organized ClutterApril 12, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Great job spring fluffing. Love the scale and the jadeite. I see we have some new fluffy snow out there this morning! Grrrrr.

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