So....I took a 2 month unexpected blogging "BREAK",,,, I have been lurking around, but, not in a mood to be creative or share.  I really do not like my blog to be negative or whiny so I became silent until I could be more cheerful.

Scene of the accident: Stairs 
Time: New Year's Eve, about 1:00 am
Reason: No glasses on, dark stairs, socks on feet

And down I went - All the way- 13 stairs.

Results: Broken wrist (Thank GOD that is all I broke!)
              Very bad bruises
              Possible cracked ribs
              Surgery
              Metal Plate and pins (spikes)
              Occupational Therapy

Now, to be positive- I was very lucky that I did not break my neck.  My surgeon has released me unless I need him. My OT is pleased with my progress so far.  I am not 100% with  range of motion and may never be but it will be functional.  I feel 200% better!!

See - I even got out some Easter decorations!

 I am really looking forward to Spring and warm weather.   I am so sensitive to cold and this metal plate seems to absorb the cold!

 Love the bunny family on the mantle!

 And a touch of Easter in the hall...

Bunnies under glass...

 

Here's a cheerful idea that I have shamelessly copied from Wanda's new blog.  A bowl of vintage flower pins!  Cute!

Spring Fluffing

I've been fluffing my nest a little bit with some Easter/Spring decorations! I just found these cute chick silverware holders that I bought last year at Target -after Easter 75% off!
Last week I had bunny napkin rings out with some thrift store napkins. I added the carrot embroidery.

This was my Salvation Army haul last week. I don't usually find much there-but the prices are usually less there when I do find something! Notice the tarnished, old cheap tray... I had a project in mind for that. I'll post about that if it turns out!


Do you remember these loopy daisy place mats? 70's style? I think they were made on some kind of loom.

Stuff for some outside fluffing- hanging tealight, chenille pillow sham, little violet plate and berry bowl.

This Italian tray was SO dirty but I liked the green color. So for a quarter, I cleaned it up and I think I'll use it for St. Paddy's Day decoration next year. I know it is not Irish....but neither am I!! Also I got some fabric pieces for a quarter- veggie print and fish print- I was thinking patio napkins....

The chenille sham and daisy place mats have found a home on the front porch. All ready for a warm day, a new magazine and a glass of sweet tea!

Wordless Wednesday

Spring Forward!

Looks like it is time to get out in the yard and do LITTLE work!!! Last spring our yard looked the best it ever has.....then came the drought. By August the yard looked the worst it ever has! I'm afraid we lost a lot of plants. So I'm happy to see these guys back this year!



I was reminded that I need to set my clock ahead this weekend -so Spring is really here- at last! I love to decorate for holidays. This year the construction project has limited me to just a few places to put my stuff/clutter! Here are a few of my egg cups with paper mache eggs. When I moved in the neighborhood I was lucky enough to have a real artist next door. I took a class from her to learn some of her paper mache secrets. I love to play with it! See the little Easter Card - here is a close-up. My Mom just sent it to me in a treasure box. My Aunt and Uncle sent it to her Y-E-A-R-S ago. It looks like it belongs here.



A few of my White Rabbits have come out on the Kitchen mantle. Sadly most of the rabbits will remain packed away this year. Maybe next year......