Quiet Time and Pinterest

Hi all!  I am sitting here this morning enjoying the chilly temperatures, but wishing the sun would come out to make it a perfect day in the South.
I am alone and the house is so wonderfully quiet - not that I don't like the vroom vroom sounds that Mason makes as he rolls his many dump trucks and construction vehicles through my legs and all around my feet!
Actually, it's not exactly quiet. I can hear HGTV playing in the other room.  It's usually Barney or Mickey Mouse.  Who knew that I would have a second relationship with cartoons.  I thought toy and story book days were in my past when both of my girls outgrew such things.  I am surprised that I am tolerating the big purple dinosaur as well as I am!!!
And, all of that to say...Life with Mason here hasn't been without growing pains, but what a blessing to have been such a big part of his first years of life. We have grown together. He has taught me as much as I have taught him.
Alex will start her last year of the three year nursing program this month and Mr. Mason will be attending a day school three days a week which will free up a lot of time for me this summer.
In a blink all of the hard work will be finished and they will move out on their own and my house will be really quiet...maybe too quiet.
So for now, bring on the bud'n sounds , screeching sirens and cries for cookies right before dinner and I will realize that this won't be 'forever' and when it's gone I will most likely long for it again.

Pinterest is holding me hostage during this quiet time.  With summer just around the corner,  I am checking out picnics and outdoor dining rooms. 

Here are some of my favorite finds:

 

A canopy of Wisteria...be still my heart!

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What's not to love about this setting

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Love the rock work and grassy path 

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More Wisteria and nice brickwork

Love the table and chairs

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How fun to picnic here

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Now this is one fancy picnic!

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I feel a nap coming on!

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Love this cozy setting

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I have some errands to run and the day is getting away from me!! Pinterest can be trouble when you have a schedule to keep!  

I hope your week brings happiness, blessings, and a little free time to lose yourself in Pinerest!!!

Rhonda

Shabby Chic Nest From 2 Bags Full

I am so in love with my shabby chic nest from 2 Bags Full

Textile artist Victoria Boster uses beautiful yarns and

 vintage laces and ribbons to create these lovely nests

Mine arrived last week and you can't imagine 

how excited I was to receive it

I have it on the antique watch makers cabinet in the great room

along side a new mercury glass lamp 

I love the lamp too -

it has a crown, French script, and wire netting

Of course, there are some tattered books

And my drying rack from Resurrect Antiques

holding vintage old blue and white cups

Resurrect Antiques just moved to a new location

make sure to check it out - use the link above

It seems to lighten the  heavy feel of this vignette,

don't you think?

 

Look at the  individual ribbons, laces, and yarns

Aren't they simply gorgeous?

 Nestled safely inside, in a fluff of feathers, are two tiny wooden eggs

 

Oh yes,  the package arrived with this sweet bird attached

Thank you Vicki...I LOVE IT!!!

Here are more of Vicki's marvelous creations

I had the choice of ordering the Woodland Nest or...



...the Shabby Chic Nest
Vicki uses vintage ribbons and laces from her precious mother's collection
I am such a sentimentalist that I had to have this one

It is also possible to send her special ribbons
and laces that you have that you want included
Unfortunately, I didn't do it, even though
she emailed me when it was time
 What was I thinking!!!
I think I will tuck in a couple of special things myself

Limited Edition - Oct. 2010  Shorebird Nest

Limited Edition - August 2011, Twinkle, Twinkle Nest

Partridge Nest - Limited Edition Nov. 2011

The Children's Nest
benefiting  the Hoop's Family Children's Hospital
December 2012

Vicki will be making more of the
Shabby Chic Nests & Woodland Nest
this fall, but you HAVE to be on the list
So, if you would love to own one of these beautiful nests,
you need to email her.

 ONE LAST THING:
  Vicki is having a Vera Grateful Giveaway

 
Here is Vicki with a wagon load of Vera Bradley totes



I am on my way right now to enter here
ends May 5th

Hope you're all having a blessed week

Rhonda

Joining:
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @  Primp
Blissful White Wednesdays @ Timewashed
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
What's it Wednesday @ Elephants & Ivy
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours
Open House Thursdays @ No Minimalist Here
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage