~Love Lavender~

Who doesn't love Lavender!

The scent is so relaxing and fresh,

and

 I love the color purple!

I have placed it,

here and there in the house.

I can't get enough of the smell.

Some new purple Italian appetizer plates,

I found on a shopping day in Little Italy.

A lavender wreath hanging in our entryway!

Just got these pretty lavender edible papers from 

Fancy Flours

Can't wait to make lavender sugar cookies!

I ordered 

The Lavender Cookbook

by Sharon Shipley

from Amazon. 

There's lots of delicious recipes inside. 

Lavender always makes me smile!!

~Fresh Flowers on the Table~

I love having fresh flowers in the house, 

especially stock.

I wanted to share some photos of just how pretty they are.

The white ones look so soft.

Together in a vase, love the colors.

Add some fresh lavender to the bouquet.

Setting the table outside.

No matter where you put them, they're beautiful!

~Hanging Macrame Bird Feeder and Simple & Sweet Fridays #121~

I've been wanting to make a project with macrame.

Something simple for the garden.

I had the perfect spot for it under our Birch tree.

We've had so many birds this year,

I knew we can always use another bird feeder.

I used a 9" inch clay saucer and a 12" inch wreath.

Some mixed wooden beads from Michael's. 

I cut 6 pieces of jute twine about 80" inches long.

I had made projects in the 70's using macrame.

I needed a refresher lesson so I looked up macrame knots on the internet. You can make it in any design you'd like.

I wanted something easy. 

I did an alternating square knots and then

 added 3 beads every 2" inches.

Tied it altogether at the top, then added a hook to hang it from.

Then added the saucer in the center.

I love the look of fresh cuttings from the garden.

I added some of the birch branches to it...

Fresh flowers and some herbs.

Can't wait to see what kind of birds come.

I found a great buy this week at Trader Joe's.

Lavender for $3.49 a bundle.

Love that store!

Can't wait to see all your inspiring projects

 you've been working on this week!!

Last weeks features:

Southern Seazons - Don't Worry Bee Happy

My Vintage Life - Thrift Finds

Life in my Empty Nest - Herbs and Zinnias

My Country Cottage Garden - La Vie en Rose

Gold Country Cottage - New Beginnings...

Art and Sand - Changes to Our Garden Room

Rosemary and Thyme - Blue and White Tablescape

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~Loving the Color Purple and Simple & Sweet Fridays #119~

I love the color Purple.

I went shopping and found some purple treasures.

I spotted these purple etched glasses and had to buy them.

Found them at our favorite store,

Home Goods.

I went to a new thrift store and found these antique linens.

They were $2.00 each, 

I couldn't resist!

This is an embroidery French (Avignon- Southeastern) 

sachet with lavender in it.

Smells so heavenly!

A whimsical cake with violet flowers on it.

I made some pretty ice cubes with lavender flowers.

I added some miniature roses just for fun.

Loving the color Purple!!

Last weeks features:

Something Sweet - Ricotta Cheesecake

Debbie Dabble - My Little Whimsical Cottage Garden 2014

Penny's Vintage Home - Neighborhood Yard Sale

A Stroll Thru Life - A Few Updates to the Kitchen

Life & Home at 2102 - Mudroom/ Coat Closet Done

Bella's Rose Cottage - Roses on Patio

Restyled Junk - Hanging Shutter Birdhouses

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