Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Wildcard Wednesday: More Signs of Spring ......In My Kitchen

As I've previously shared, rather than completely changing my decor with each changing season, I like to just slightly alter my existing decor, adding subtle touches of the current season here & there.  (The only exception to this is Christmas, where I tend to "flood" my home with decorations!) 

Two weeks ago I shared my egg & nest-filled glass canisters, & last week I shared the "nesting" I had done on my entry table.  This week I want to share with you my Gracious Goods cake stand that rests year-around on my kitchen countertop. 

Here is how she looks "in-between" seasons.  (Yes, it's a she.)

 I could store her, hidden away in a cabinet somewhere, but she's so pretty that I think she deserves a place of honor.  {Not to mention that it would take up a good chunk of my storage space......space that is so desperately needed for other dishes!} 

While the cake stand is beautiful in & of itself, uhh herself, I like to add a little touch of the season to it when it's not in use. 

This year I'm having a little difficulty deciding how I best like it, though, so I would love to have your feedback!

Here's what she looked like last spring with a moss-covered bunny, some faux greenery, and a few eggs: 

I could repeat this look again, but I tend to like to change things from year-to-year.
So here are my options for this year:

First is the more natural look.  A brown & cream bird rests on a sheet of moss, while a nest and a few eggs gather around.









{I love the touches of blue on the bird!}

Here's the second option:

I kept the sheet of moss and simply added two turquoise birds, one of them perched on a rock.  (I absolutely love anything turquoise, especially this time of year.)  I love the pop of color this option adds.  At the end, I also decided to tie on a little burlap ribbon.








 

 





 Finally, there's this option, somewhat of a combination of the two.  A turquoise bird rests on a nest, while a few eggs are scattered about.





 






So what do you think: natural-looking, pair of turquoise birds, or bird resting on nest?  Or I'm open to other ideas as well! 

{I plan to link with A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday, This Blessed Nest for Spring Fling, & Between Naps on the Porch for Met. Monday.}

4 comments:

  1. i like the last grouping. the turquoise bird on the nest. i think bright bird with the darker cloche vase looks beautiful together. but again, that's my opinion. they are all pretty, however!

    thanks for linking up to the SPRING FLING!

    kellie

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  2. I like the first grouping, the natural one! I love the bird with the touch of turquoise. Good luck deciding!

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  3. Your little blue birds are so darling!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  4. Hi Shea...

    Well my friend, I am still following your links from your spring living room post! Hehe! Couldn't miss what you've done in your kitchen for spring! I love this beautiful pedestal and cloche...it's such a nice size! And...I also love all three options! Sheesh...I wasn't much help...huh? Hehe! But...the great thing is...you can use all three! Just change them out when you want something a little different! Now...there's a plan!!! I love the little brown bird and the two turquoise birds are gorgeous as well! Sooo pretty, Shea!

    Well my friend, I just wanted to let you know that I have really enjoyed all of these posts! I am adding your delightful blog to my list of blog follows! I'm looking forward to your upcoming posts! It's so very nice to meet you, Shea!

    Warmest spring wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

    PS...I also share your love of dishes!!! Hehe!

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