Natural Elements Easter - Spring Decor

I have never been one to decor with much whimsy or color.

All my life I have enjoyed using natural elements in my decor;

be in wood, metal, stone, wicker, paper, leather, etc.

(I know this was totally inherited this from my mother.)

And, as like most of you - I, too, like to mix new

 with vintage- they all mix so wonderfully together.

Pottery lamp....old pane....heavy iron decorative 

ceiling tray-turned-wall-art...old French bottles,

 antique wooden wardrobe, vintage wicker jug, burlap runner....

family heirloom cedar chest, painted wood & glass end table....

My basic anchor pieces stay put,

 but the seasonal items are always changing!

Leaves, twigs, feathers,......a frame with vintage nest print....

Rusty metal basket , moss, zinc tray
pussy-willow branches wrapped in twine....

Linen, grape vines, satin and silk....

Hand-turned vintage wooden compote

 holding a real storm-fallen bird's nest....

And to keep it safe from Kitty Romeo

and protect it from dust

I top it with a tall heavy glass cloche....

with my glass beaded crocheted doily

 on a tall painted wooden plant stand table.

I believe these doilies are actually made

to place over top bowls of food to keep the flies out.

Do any of you know for certain?

I just love the way the beads dangle here.

And flies don't stand a chance in our house, haha.

Plus it snowed the other day so

 we're basically fly-less anyway right now!

In a quiet reading corner next to the fireplace 

you will find an antique round table

with a stack of old books on a metal tray, metal lamp.....

stone bunny and raffia carrots.....burlap lamp shade...

Here's a little closer look....

"Behold the Lamb of God,

 Who takes away the sins of the world."

                                                ~John 1:29

Twigs, felted wool, rusty metal bells, wooden legs......

a little reminder of the Reason for the Season,

cute little lambs...

Stoneware Majolica cabbage platter.....old wicker

 covered bottle, felted wool...

So that's bits of our living room right as is right now.

Thank you for visiting me today.

This is a *very* busy week for many of us, 

so your visit today is especially delightful.

Time is our most precious commodity,

 and when given to me is very much appreciated.

God bless you.

♥

~Michele

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