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Showing posts with label Table Top Vignettes.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Table Top Vignettes.. Show all posts

Friday, March 22, 2013

McGregor Vignette. . .

Dear Ones,
Most of the time, On Crooked Creek
I take myself  w a y  too seriously!



I  k n o w  I need to lighten up,
let my guard down,
and en J O Y life more.



. . .and that's what prompted 
this McGregor vignette!



On Crooked Creek
I have an on~going affair with b u n n i e s! 
I  l o v e  b u n n i e s!


Most of the bunnies in my collection 
are very neutral and realistic appearing.
There is, however, one exception. . .ah~h~h!



This was my first pastel bunny purchase!
Largely acquired as a token of my years
as an Early Childhood Educator, he reminded me of Peter Rabbit!



Just look at that innocent little face!
Don't you know I truly lost my heart when I first saw that face???



Who could resist???
Certainly, definitely. . .I couldn't!!!



The same day, on another shelf in the store,
I purchased this  b u n n y  couple!
Aren't they just the cutest thing???


Because they weren't inexpensive. . .
I wasn't able to bring home the tallest b u n n y of this grouping!



Later, while at a local Antique Mall,
I found this "cutie" in a booth marked @ 20% off!!!



Now, my  b u n n y  family together at last!
I've brought them to the dining room for Springs arrival!



"Mr. Ed's" box has been painted a soft gray
and filled to the brim with Bordallo Pinhiero Majolica collection.

Two newly acquired additions to my collection
are this cabbage leaf and vine plate. 



I adore how the little blossoms are intricately detailed.






Also, this cabbage leaf  plate
is a match to my collection minus the brown trimmed rim.


While perusing home decor shops,
I'm always on the hunt for  unique embellishments
that enhance my collections and displays!

These faux cabbages definitely fit the bill!!!



 A few faux asparagus spears
tied with twine create more visual appeal!



Grouping large and small cabbages
creates a greater impact!



Creating a realistic environment,
I used my cabbage leaf place mats 
to line the top of the built~in china cabinet.


These bunny figurines certainly appear to have been
made in the likeness of those illustrations of Beatrix Potter.


But, does this adorable bunny 
appear to have a rebellious nature???
  


Could he possibly defy his mother 
by trespassing into the garden. . .



while attempting to find some vegetables on which to snack???


Mischievous, perhaps. . .
one thing I know for sure,
these four bunny figurines have stolen my heart
and will always have a space On Crooked Creek!!!




Until next time. . .



On Crooked Creek will be joining

www.betweennapsontheporch.net
Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for
Metamorphosis Monday!

And. . .

www.astrollthrulife.net
Table Top Tuesday!

Be sure to visit
for you’ll come away
filled with amazing inspirations
for use in your own home décor!


Friday, January 18, 2013

Let It Snow 2013. . .

While working on A Frosty Tablescape,
I realized that the buffet needed a bit of winterizing, too!























I  l o v e  Snow! ! !
So, when I saw this intricately designed plaque
years ago, I knew it would be a Winter design accessory
for On Crooked Creek's decor!























I adore this stove pipe hat with Frosty's famous message. . .
for I truly am saddened to see the Snow leave.
Adorned with a touch of red icy berries
and combined with the silver candlelabra
leaves the message to ones imagination, doesn't it?























As I finish the preparations for our meal each evening,
this is my view from the kitchen into the dining room.
The tiny metal hat with the plume
is really a candle snuffer!























On Crooked Creek,
it is always my wish for Frosty ~
and the Snow to return!


Until next time. . .


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On Crooked Creek will be joining
Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life
for Table Top Tuesday
where inspiration abounds for the loveliest
vignettes in the Land of Blog!!!
Be sure to visit!!!

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

SNOWballs & SNOWflakes!

Oh, I am just giddy here On Crooked Creek!
It  S N O W E D! ! !



I  love S N O W ! ! !

When putting together a new vignette
for my built ~ in china cabinet On Crooked Creek,
I wanted to continue to display my SNOWball Ornaments.
I love how it shimmers under the glass cloche!!!



The leaf pattern in our everyday white dinnerware
is what sold me on these dishes. . .to me,
the leaves appear to take on the resemblance of SNOWflakes!

 
 
I adore how each SNOWflake is unique!
Although each is composed of the same particles,
no two patterns are exactly the same.
 
 
 
 
The wonder of time
when one gathers, presses and compacts
those flakes together to form a SNOWball!
 
 
 
Each unique SNOWflake emerges with the other
to make a SNOWball that becomes a firm body!
 

 
In this New Year 2013, I challenge each of us
to bring our uniqueness  ~ gathered together,
pressed down and compacted ~ and emerge as a firm body!
 
 
 
Our families, our communitites, our country
need us to form a more perfect union.
First one with another, then as a whole unit!
 
 
 
 
Truly, a SNOWball effect! ! !
 
 
Until next time. . .


Monday, December 31, 2012

Winter Blends!

Once the really cold temperatures arrive On Crooked Creek ~
it's time for Winter blends!



Winter blends!
Not only for the blending of decor accessories as shown here,


but in the change of our hot, steaming mugs of coffee, cocoas
and teas consumed with the chill in the weather!


Once I removed all of the Christmas decor
from the built~in china cabinet,
I began to think. . .
 what would "I" like to see in this space?
       How will "I" use this space in 2013?



When I purchased these vintage rose etched glasses,
I knew they would be something that I wanted to view everyday!



In my mind's eye,
this narrowly built space m u s t have been built
with stemware in mind.



The upper shelf
is the only shelf
with height to accommodate a dinner plate or serving tray.



Blending silver trays, a creamy ivory serving platter
and cut crystal glass seemed the proper mix of accessories.




The lowest shelf
will accommodate a small dinner plate, dessert / salad plates
cups, saucers and a host of other serving pieces.



Sweetly mixing my need for warm,
comforting blends of drink choices,
I chose this shelf for the over~size cups and saucers
from my everyday whites.



Winter blends!
Creamy ivory, crystal ~ be it cut or etched,
silver and white add a touch of calm during the storms of Winter.



Cranberry Orange Tea, Creme Brulee Coffee,
Double Mocha Cappuccino for "Mr. Ed"
and French Vanilla Cappuccino for me
are the blends that replace our regular Colombian Blend Coffee
during the Winter months On Crooked Creek.




Winter blends!
Traditional Winter blends.
Streamlined to bring tranquility.




On Crooked Creek
the weather forecasters are predicting snow!
A Wintery blend of snow and ice
with accumulations of 3 inches.
Come, let me serve you your choice of Winter blend ~
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow !


Until next time. . .


www.betweennapsontheporch.net


On Crooked Creek
is joining dear hostess Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch 
for Metamorphosis Monday! Be sure to visit for inspirational
make~overs throughout the Land of Blog!