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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Snowballs, Crochet, and Ironstone

We have a cold front blowing through New Mexico ...so, no sun in the sunroom today!

Today it is 40 with a strong north wind , but yesterday it was 65.  The snowball bushes were in full bloom...

So, Kyleigh cut me some flowers ...we had so much fun!

I decided to do a tablescape this morning with our beautiful snowball cuttings...

I used simple white ironstone....

and lots of crocheted pieces.....

See Kyleigh's tire swing on the right....H made it for her and she loves it!


In the corner of the sun room,  I have an old ladder with ironstone and crochet displayed on it... 


I have tied the ironstone to the ladder (I don't want it to get knocked off) and concealed the ties with my crochet display...

H has been busy painting birdcages white, you can see a stack of them out on the deck ( left side of the picture).   You may not remember, but this table was on a different wall in the sun room when you saw it at Easter.  I am cleaning and moving stuff around (as usual, lol)  I will show you the sun room when it is finished!

Til next time.....



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64 comments:

  1. Hi Penny, even though it might be cold and stormy outside, your sunroom looks very 'sunny'..Kyleigh is darling cutting those snowballs. They make a really pretty display..Happy Thursday..Judy

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  2. Penny, your tablescape is so pretty and romantic! Love the lace tablecloth, beautiful piece! :)

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  3. What a lovely sun porch and your arrangement is so lovely!

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  4. Such a pretty tablescape-wonder what your going to do with those white birdcages...hummmmm

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  5. Just beautiful and love you little garden helper! Di

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  6. What a great tree do you have in the garden, Peggy. Love the white flowers

    Have a nice evening
    Hugs from Holland
    Patricia

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  7. What a gorgeous and romantic sunroom my frend! I love all your lace and ironstone lovely white pieces! Thanks for your wonderful visit. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  8. Your sunroom is beautiful. I am not real familiar with snowball hydrangeas, but we both posted about them today! They are beautiful and arrive here before our regular hydrangeas.

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  9. Your sun room is so pretty with it's cottage look. Love the snowballs. They're perfect in the pitcher. I used to have a small one, but sadly it died. Yours makes me wish I had another. Happy Spring.
    Visiting from Favorites on the First.
    Babs

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  10. Dera Penny, your tablescape with your snowball cuttings is very adorable.Your sunroom is a dream!!!!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  11. Very romantic and peaceful. You have such a beautiful ironstone collection. Wish I could come over, sit down and enjoy a treat. ;)

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  12. So pretty Penny... I love Snowball bushes!... and your ironstone is gorgeous with your crocheted items... your little garden helper is adorable too!... we had the cold front yesterday... it's a bit warmer today but still has a ways to go!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  13. Love the snowballs and your little helper. We are expecting warmer weather over the weekend - yippee! I can hardly wait.
    What a pretty table you've set - all creams and whites and texture.

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  14. very pretty...and I love your sunroom..
    Mona

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  15. Penny,
    Well for once, we have nicer weather than you do!! It was 75 here and beautiful. It will be in the 60's here for the next few days with no rain and I am off until Saturday night!! Yippee!!!

    Such a stunning vignette you created. Love the lace and the flowers!!
    Kyleigh is such a darling!!

    You have more birdcages than anyone i know!! LOL!! They are all so lovely!!
    Your sun room is amazing and i am so jealous of it!!LOL!!

    Hugs,
    Deb


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  16. Me again... I meant to say in the 70's for the next few days not 60's....

    At least you are not getting snow like some parts are....

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  17. It would be so nice to dine at your pretty table in your sunroom. What a lovely spot! The snowball blooms are beautiful. Blessings, Pamela

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  18. Penny, You have some gorgeous crocheted pieces and the snowball flowers add such a romantic touch. Your porch looks so inviting! Linda

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  19. Wow..how lovely that snowball viburnum looks. Mine has yet to bloom. We are so far behind this spring. Cooler weather coming in AGAIN..and my poor garden needs warmth..
    I love your crochet table linen. It is so lovely.Such a soft warm look to everything!

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  20. Your snowball bush sure is pretty and seems like it's early! I love the big beautiful blooms and used to have one in NC. Love seeing your pretty room...hope the sun comes out soon!

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  21. Oh! I wish we had a sun room and snow balls! :)

    What a beautiful display! Thank you so much for sharing you lovely table at Fresh-Cut Friday. :)

    ~Liz

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  22. Viburnum don't seem to like it here - so no snowballs for me. Yours are lovely and once again, a beautiful tablescape. Of course, I am totally envious of that display of bird cages and can't wait to see how you display them.

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  23. Hi Penny, Your sunroom is gorgeous. Love the crochet lace on the ladder and table. I have some just like that and one big enough for a queen size bed. Your little helper is darling and the flowers are gorgeous. We have that cold spell here in Texas too. Never got out of the 40's yesterday and so strange for us here in May.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs, CM

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  24. Your sunroom is so beautiful. This is a compliment: your style reminds me of Carolyn Aiken's. Feminine, soft, just gorgeous!
    xo Beth

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  25. Beautiful! I have one bush and it only has a few blooms. I think your flowers are perfect for this setting. Love it!

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  26. Wow, I love your display! Those blooms are so pretty and look perfect in the vase. Lovely!

    Visiting from The Old Time Party :)

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  27. Hello Penny
    a snowball tree is a sure sign that Spring has arrived!
    Love all the bird houses too, just waiting for the little families to arrive!
    I'm visiting from Mary's Thursday Inspiration.
    Shane ♥

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  28. Penny,
    The crochet display ladder and ironstone is breathtaking, dear one!
    I adore the photos of your granddaughter in the Garden cutting snowballs!!! She seems to enJOY the Garden, as well!
    I'll be back for another visit to see the Sun Room with its new re~arrange.
    Are those "pink" vintage patio chairs I spy through the glass??? ;)
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  29. Hi Penny!
    What a beautiful vignette AND such a romantic setting you have created here! I am so thrilled that you came by and linked up at Favorites on the First. Your snowball bush blossoms are just perfection in your shades of white setting. I love those bushes and wish they bloomed for a longer time period, don't you?!

    So pretty.
    Thanks again for sharing, Penny.
    :)
    xox
    Alison

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  30. I love, love, love snowballs and ironstone! Needless to say, I am loving this beautiful decor! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  31. Wow, the snowballs are really beautiful. Your stilleben, too.

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  32. Oh how I wish I had a sunroom like yours, you lucky gal! Thank you kindly for boot scootin’ on over to the Old Time Party!
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  33. How nice that you've already got flowers on your snowball bush! Your ironstone and lace is all so pretty...what a great setting you created!

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  34. Penny, this makes me wish for a snowball bush in my garden. I'm going to see if I could grown one here in TX. It's gorgeous! Your table setting looks so pretty.

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  35. What a beautiful room! Love the snowballs. Mine are in bloom now too.

    We'd love to have you join us at the Creative HomeAcre Blog Hop!
    http://acultivatednest.com/2013/05/the-creative-homeacre-blog-hop/

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  36. WOW ... Ironstone and crochet are big winners in my book just anytime, anywhere. Love your tablescape and your sun room is so inviting. Thanks for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  37. I love your pretty sunroom, even if it was missing the sun. The snowball blooms and your little helper are lovely. Pretty tablescape! Have a happy week ahead!

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  38. How elegant! Lovely post for MM ~ very creative !

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  39. So pretty. I love how you've dressed up your ladder.
    Mary Alice

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  40. I adore your vintage setting and displays! The snowbals are blooming here in North Carolina also and they are really trees of Wonder! Not much beauty can compare anywhere! Your ladder idea is awesome and tire swing is so much fun added!

    You have made a beautiful room, I would love to have my morning coffee with you there. White Ironstone, I have some also and vintage , White china, finding the Devine in thee Everyday! Smiles, cyndi

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  41. Hi, I'm a new follower and new blogger! I found you on Inspire Me Monday and I love this post!! I too have a passion for vintage and it seems we have alot in common! Thanks for sharing... Please follow me on my blog at http://mybutterflyhaus.blogspot.com

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  42. This is so pretty! I look forward to you stopping by My Dream Canvas. I am hosting a spring soiree at my home :) The party also includes a giveaway by the famous tabletop and giftware brand Mikasa. Hope to see you there!! Have a great week.

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  43. love snowball shrubs! thanks so much for coming over and linking up to the first garden party of 2013 over here at Fishtail Cottage! mine are just about to come into bloom - this week hopefully! xoox, tracie

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  44. Your snowball cuttings are so pretty. I would love to sit out on your pretty porch.

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  45. You are so creative on how you take such simple things, put them together and make magic. I love rearranging my things. Looking at your pictures make me want to get out and garage sale this week. Find more treasures for my home. Thanks for sharing at The Gathering Spot. Have a wonderful week :)

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  46. Loved seeing the beautiful crochet, ironstone, and snowball blooms all displayed together. So romantic and lacy.

    My mom used to call the annual cold spell that we get around this area when the snowball bush flowers turn white "snowball winter" It usually happens for a few days during the first couple of weeks of May. It always came a few weeks after "blackberry winter", which was usually around mid April.

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  47. Oh wow, this is so beautiful Such a gorgeous setting. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  48. Hi Penny! I'm hosting a new linky party at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-1.html

    I would love to have you!
    Angela

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  49. Gorgeous and romantic! I love the whole look and those flowers!! thanks for linking up to Centerpiece Wednesay each week!
    http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/05/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up.html

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  50. Everything looks so pretty. Those snowballs are gorgeous. Hope you will link this up to my Swing into Spring party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

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  51. Such beautiful blooms. You have such a wonderful collection of crochet pieces. Especially fond of the first picture...so ruffled under the pitcher! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  52. So lovely! Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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  53. So pretty!

    Thanks for being a part of SEASONAL SUNDAYS.

    - The Tablescaper

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  54. So pretty, you brought back childhood memories of a snowball tree. I remember admiring one my friends mom had, and told myself when I get big I want on in my yard. Ya know, I still don't own one. I think I will hit the local nursery and find one. Thanks for sharing at the Cabin's BUDGET DECORATING PARTY.

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  55. Your sunroom is gorgeous! Thanks so much for linking this up to the Pinworthy Projects Party!

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  56. Hi Penny! Beautiful flowers with a wonderful helper.
    Thanks so much for linking up at the Creative HomeAcre Hop. Hope to see you again this Sunday!

    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-creative-homeacre-hop-im-co-host.html

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  57. Love hydrangeas!!! What fun to have a little helper! Thanks for linking up at Give Me the Goods Monday link party!
    XO!

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  58. Hi Penny! Everything is so pretty! I love your sun room and especially your decorated ladder. I also like those white bird cages outside. Thanks so much for sharing with Transformed Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  59. Beautiful! My favorite things...crochet and snowball bush!

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  60. Your sunroom is just so charming, no matter what the weather outside! and I think I need a snowball bush!

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  61. Beautiful vignettes...I love white on white. Your snowball viburnum is so lovely....it's planting time; I think I'd like one in my yard too! Lynaea @ EveryDayBloom.com

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  62. I love ironstone and have a few pieces in my collection - your pieces are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at Project Inspire{d} linky party last week!! Hope to see you at this week's party up now : http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/05/project-inspired-linky-party-no.html Pinned your post to our group linky party board! Heather

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