Hydrangeas

We were having such beautiful Spring weather this past week then suddenly a cold front decided to move through and with it brought some freezing temps.  At least it wasn't the snow some of you are still experiencing.  But I have a brand new hydrangea bush and it had such beautiful blossoms on it I didn't want them to freeze.  So I decided to bring them in and enjoy them indoors.

I placed one stem in each of four milk bottles that I tied with twine.  Then I placed all four bottles in a galvanized trough I had painted with black chalkboard paint.  You can read about my obsession with painting metal containers lately. 

 I decided to place the trough on my French sewing table I painted last year.  I love how vintage this table looks with the stenciled words.

I then place a mercury votive candle holder on top of a stack of old books sans covers tied with raffia.  Next to them I placed my favorite vintage looking bird.

To the right of the trough I placed a vintage looking wire egg basket I found at WalMart for $5.  I filled it with balls of crochet thread and yarns in neutral colors.

I am so happy now that the cold front came through and forced me to bring these lovely ladies in. I love how the bright pink contrasts with all the whites and neutral colors making such a beautiful statement in a usually ignored corner of our kitchen.  

How have you brought Spring into your home - did Mother Nature have a hand in it.  Tell us about it in the comments below.  

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