Spring Fridge Vignette

Since my fridge is one of the first things you see

when you come in through the back porch

I like to keep it looking pretty and seasonal.

It also helps keep clutter

from getting thrown on top of the fridge.

Since lilacs are my theme for this season

I used some lilacs

and some delicate light purple flowers.

I can't remember where I got this little vase

but I have had it for many years

and the purple flowers on it go perfect with this decor.

I also love the intricate work on this 

tealight candle holder.

Do you decorate the top of your fridge?

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~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

Spring in the Porch

Welcome friends to our back door.

We live in a small town where everyone comes to the back door.

I love our back door porch which has lots of space

for families and friends when they come in

to hang their jackets and take off their boots.

I have put out a few spring decorations

which makes it feel so bright and fresh.

I am loving the soft pastels

after the whites of winter.

This little box holds slippers for our guests,

just in case they get cold feet.

My mom loves to knit them and keeps me well stocked

so friends are always able to take home a pair.

This little bench is so handy to sit down on when putting on your shoes.

It is actually a toy box that my father made for my son

when he was small.

My son hasn't claimed it for his house yet

so I will enjoy while it is still here.

I always like putting potpourri in my glass vases.

I think it looks pretty and gives off a pretty, light scent

since I have to stay away from real flowers.

I hope you enjoyed my little

back porch tour.😊

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~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

Simple Centrepiece

 

I love scrolling through blogs

and seeing the beautiful and creative tablescapes.

However, as much as I enjoy creating a more

elaborate tablescape when family & friends are over,

I find that my simple, everyday table 

brings me calm and joy when I come in from my busy day.

These little owls that I am using here are actually

the salt and pepper shakers that stay on the table

and work well together with the floral display

that makes up this winter centerpiece.

I thought I should share it with you before

I change it out to a spring theme.

I love these simple shades of white

with the pussywillows.

It always feels so fresh and clean.

I hope you enjoyed this simple centrepiece.

Do you like to keep it simple or is more elaborate your way to go?

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Alana

The Odd Time Between Winter & Spring

I find the time between winter and spring

an odd time for outdoor décor.

Once it is warm enough to take down the Christmas decor

I am left with just empty space that I think needs filling.

But it's too early for flowers.

And anything I do put out

has to be able to handle the unpredictable weather -

snow, freezing rain, wind and sleet.

So, I put together this little back door vignette

to fill the empty space

and it should be able to handle the weather.

What do you do with this time 

between winter & spring?

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 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Spring Sidetable Vignette

With our backyard still buried in snow

and snow in the forecast

for almost every day

I needed to put some touches

of spring around the house.

We have a little table that sits between

our chairs and I decided to cover it

with a spring cloth.

I just love the flowers on it.

We use this table to charge our devices

and the cords can be messy looking.

But we pull them through the base of our vintage lamp

and can tuck them away

when we don't need them.

I added a vase

with some pussy willows

and greenery.

And a little white bird.

On the other side of the lamp

I added a porcelain lily

and filled it with some

colored glass painted eggs.

Every spring we have an owl

that comes to our neighborhood

so I included my white porcelain owl

in my spring décor.

Our little Storm Glass

is fun to watch

and surprising in how accurate it is.

All put together our little side table

is ready for spring

even if it doesn't seem like it outdoors quite yet.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Alana

Keeping It Simple. Keeping It Natural.

Life is busy!

School...Work...Ailing parents...Adult children moving home...

Planning a move....

It is a time in my life when I need to simplify

and one of the areas I decided to do that in

was in the decorating.

As much as I do enjoy seasonal decorating it does take time.

So for now I decided to go for an all season look.

It feels so simple and fresh.

Just what I was looking for.

After a long day the combination of fresh plants

and glowing candles helps me to relax.

So for now I'm keeping it simple, keeping it natural,

allowing me to focus my time where needed

during this season of life.

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!



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