Easter Blessings!

Giving thanks and rejoicing this beautiful day! This heart felt rendition of 'How Great Thou Art' sings to my soul each time I watch it.

Wishing you all a Very Happy Easter!

Saturday Sparks Link Party 5

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 5!

A place to share your latest creations and find inspiration from the talent of others.

Go here to see the viewer favorites from last weeks party.

A few of my favorites included:

This DIY Vintage Photography Props from The Blissful Bee. Amy created these beautiful vintage inspired headpieces  to use as photo props in her photography business.

This Master Bedroom Makeover from Suburbs Mama. Rita shares her splendid bedroom makeover. I love every gorgeous detail!

This Piece of Music from Delusions of Ingenuity. Andi shares this delightful dresser she transformed to give to her music major daughter.

This Easy Pillow Tutorial from Suburbs Mama. Rita shows a variety of ways to make these pretty envelope pillows.

This Paris Love from Creative Passage. Ellen made these wonderful L-O-V-E letters using Mod Podge and a map of Paris to create a personalized birthday gift.

This Limed Up Cream Cheese Pound Cake recipe by Zu Haus at Home. Moni shares this scrumptious recipe that sounds like a great dessert for Easter dinner.

This Cavacas-Portugues Popovers recipe by My Portuguese Kitchen. Margaret made these traditional Portuguese pastries and shares her results in this delicious post.

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Saturday Sparks 4 - Viewer Favorites

Saturday Sparks 4 was another fabulous gathering of inspiration and once again my oh-so-smart smart readers have selected some amazing links.
For this Friday feature post, I am sharing the most viewed links.

Now, onto the Fabulous Features.....

The most viewed link is - Early Birds from Every Little Birdie. Marsha tells us about her early visit to the Warrenton/Roundtop Antique Fair.

The 2nd most viewed link is - View from the Stairs from Chateau Chic. Mary Alice shares this lovely area she created using a mix of vintage items.

The 3rd most viewed link is - Fabric Artichokes from Old Light Bulbs from Bliss Bloom Blog. Mel has a wonderful tutorial that explains the steps involved to make these faux artichokes.

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The next party starts tomorrow at 9am EST - Come join the fun!
PS - I will be featuring some additional personal favorites to kick off Saturday Sparks 5!

2013 Spring Mantel

The calendar tells me that we are in a new season but outside it's still Winter. I know our turn is coming soon, so it was time to refresh the mantel.

I wanted our Spring mantel to have a warm and natural look with a vintage feel. Old books are such an easy way to add a bit of color and charm.

Vintage bottles are a favorite find of mine. I love the details of the raised letters and the unique stopper style tops that once held ale and tonic.

Warmer days and the welcome return of our feathered friends will let me know that Spring has arrived.

The simple wreath was made with split peas following a tutorial at Love of Family and Home.

The lovely vintage bird tags are from Lilac and Lavender. I simply printed them and placed them into the dividers of the printer drawers.

I am looking forward to hearing the lovely music of our seasonal guests.

 Are you in the midst of Spring or are you anxiously awaiting its arrival like I am?

PS - Have you linked up to Saturday Sparks 4 yet?  The party is open till Friday. Hope to see you there!

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Saturday Sparks Link Party 4

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 4!

A place to share your latest creations and find inspiration from the talent of others.

Go here to see the viewer favorites from last weeks party.

A few of my favorites included:

This Living Room Reveal from The Blissful Bee. Amy inspires us with this wonderful living room she created in her new home.

This French Chest from Rendition Road. Stacey Anne worked her magic on this curbside find.

This Is Red Just For Winter post from Chateau Chic. Mary Alice  created this pretty vignette with touches of red for Spring.

This Dream Catcher Mural from Artsy Vava. While away on vacation, Artsy Vava's daughter and her friend got creative and painted this fabulous mural on her wall. What a nice surprise to come home to!

This Coconut Orange Pineapple Smoothie from M Double M. Monica shares this yummy recipe for a tropical treat that I must try. It happily reminds me that summer will be here.....eventually.

This Slow Cooker Ham Recipe from The Wilderness Wife. Sheryl shares this delicious recipe that sounds like a great choice for Easter dinner.

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Link up your latest inspiring posts including:
Home Decor
Crafts
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Gardening
Recipes
DIY
Repurposing

I will post features next week to Pieced Pastimes, Facebook and Pinterest.

I can't wait to see what you have been working on!

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- Share your own projects - that are made by you.

- Follow Pieced Pastimes via one of the social media links at the top of the sidebar.

- No advertising, Etsy shops or giveaways.

- Pin feature photos to Pinterest from the original source and not from this blog.

- Visit other links and leave a kind comment.