Monday, April 27, 2009

Inspired By Nature

I've been putting together a few vignettes inspired by the great outdoors.My dining room shelf/mantle is brimming with nests resting amongst electric candles. The apothecary jars are filled with faux nature elements.
Flowering bulbs Moss and fern fronds from the dollar store.
My foyer table displays a sweet little girl garden statue that I brought inside, along with a small birdbath filled with bleached moss, both resting on a silver tray.
With indoor displays inspired by nature, I can enjoy the beauties of springtime no matter the temperature outside. For another idea inspired by nature click here.
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18 comments:

  1. TiffanyApril 27, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    I love nature inspired decor. I used to try to have houseplants, but my cats always ate them. I recently decided to bring in some herbs to grow since I didn't really care if my cats ate them, and of course they haven't even touched them. :)

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  2. AnNicole@Our Suburban CottageApril 27, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    You are so darn good at this stuff! I love the vignette on your dining room shelf. And I'm still in love with the paint color in there...and amazed by the fact that it was oops paint. Very inspiring my dear.

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  3. KaseyApril 27, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Looks great as always!! Beautiful.

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  4. PamApril 27, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    You've done it once again, my dear! You can put together such beauty with common things. I love the organic monogram hanging on the mirror in the last picture. Tutorial in the future, maybe?

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  5. Funky Junk SistersApril 27, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    It is always a good idea to incorporate the outdoors to the indoors. It lifts the spirit!

    Linda & Dixie
    The Funky Junk Sisters
    funkyjunksisters.blogspot.com

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  6. JoyApril 27, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    PAM,
    THE MONOGRAM WAS MADE FROM LITTLE LEFTOVER PIECES FROM THE BOXWOOD WREATH I MADE FOR MY FRONT DOOR. THAT TUTORIAL WAS A WEEK OR SO AGO. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THE SHAPE AND SIZE OF THE FRAME I TIED THE BRANCHES TO.

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  7. Robin JohnsonApril 27, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    What a great job you have done. I love your foyer table. It's all so sweet.

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  8. Jennifer {Studio JRU}April 27, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I love the different mirrors behind your mantle display... really beautiful!

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  9. DarleneApril 27, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I love your nature inspired vignettes. The little garden girl is too cute!!!

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  10. Cathy~Mille FleurApril 27, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    I love all your vignettes...so lovely!!! You've done a wonderful job!!!

    I hope you are having a great day!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  11. cherryApril 27, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Very pretty....as alwaysss. cherry

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  12. WhisperWood CottageApril 27, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Fun and beautiful! Love the mirrors along the back!

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  13. StefanieApril 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    You are SOOOO good at vinettes! I find them so difficult! Can we see more close ups? I have been looking for some decorating for this time while their is no holiday! Do you have instructions somewhere on your "A" wreath/leaf letter? LOVE IT ALL!!

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  14. Essential Oil Premier UniversityApril 27, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Joy, I have that exact same little garden statue. Her name is "Bashful!" Isn't she adorable?

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  15. michelleApril 28, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    I love it. Do you keep your bird nests out year round? I just put mine away after Easter, not knowing if you can still decorate them, or if its "too springy". Let me know, and I'll bring mine back out! ha

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  16. ShaamApril 28, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    How cute! I love what you did with the bird bath. Everything is so Springy and nice :)

    All the best,
    Allison

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  17. JenniferApril 29, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    I love vignettes! You have such pretty settng -right up my alley! I have an area with large apothocary jars that have pillar candles in a pale sea foam, off white and sand tone and at the bottom are matching color marbles, sea glass and shells, surround them are some larger interesting shells, spheres, etc. I have another area with moss balls, fern, rocks and marble spheres, and eggs and nests. I'll include photos - my favorite thing is to see other's ideas - thank you BRILLIANT! Jennifer

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  18. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comApril 29, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    So, so pretty! I love it all. And that little statue is adorable. What a beautiful vignette. So fresh and delightful!

    XOXO
    Jen

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