Hello Dear Ones!
Well, I decided to freshen up my mantel.
I chose to go the easy simple route.
You may recognize this basket I had used in an Easter display.
Well probably a trillion years ago, when we bought this house,
I was determined to find a basket to sit on my mantel.
I was successful!
Then I bought flowers, fauxs, and just poked it full to overflowing.
I've always loved this basket of flowers but it has been put away for a very long time.
I decided it was time to use it again where it was born to serve!
I'm still using my little scrapbook paper covered books here with a new addition.
A little new parrot I found for 50 cents! Yep! 50 cents!
Ain't he purdy?
Now I would normally have gotten a female parrot but there was no female to be found.
How can I tell this is a he?
He's just got that look in his eye! :)
So there you have my easy simple silly mantel.
I'm joining Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday
Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia ;)
I'll leave you with a little Note Song ~
The Bird Is The Word
A-well-a everybody's heard about the bird
B-b-b-bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, the bird is the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, well the bird is the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, well the bird is the word
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, well the bird is the word
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a don't you know about the bird?
Well, everybody knows that the bird is the word!
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a...
B-b-b-bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, the bird is the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, well the bird is the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, well the bird is the word
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, well the bird is the word
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a don't you know about the bird?
Well, everybody knows that the bird is the word!
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a...
A-well-a everybody's heard about the bird
Bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a don't you know about the bird?
Well, everybody's talking about the bird!
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird...
Bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a don't you know about the bird?
Well, everybody's talking about the bird!
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
A-well-a bird...
Surfin' bird
Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb... [retching noises]... aaah!
Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb... [retching noises]... aaah!
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Oom-oom-oom-oom-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-oom-oom-oom
Oom-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-a-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Papa-oom-oom-oom-oom-ooma-mow-mow
Oom-oom-oom-oom-ooma-mow-mow
Ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Well don't you know about the bird?
Well, everybody knows that the bird is the word!
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Oom-oom-oom-oom-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-oom-oom-oom
Oom-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-a-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Papa-oom-oom-oom-oom-ooma-mow-mow
Oom-oom-oom-oom-ooma-mow-mow
Ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, ooma-mow-mow
Well don't you know about the bird?
Well, everybody knows that the bird is the word!
A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word
Papa-ooma-mow-mow, papa-ooma-mow-mow
~ sung by The Trashmen
~ sung by The Trashmen
I LOVE baskets and yours is beautiful!!! Now that I have fireplace mantel, I'm inspired by yours!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used all the different colors Shelia, It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am taking a little time away from renovation to visit a few blogs this evening. I am way behind!!
Shelia,
ReplyDeleteSimply exquisite! What an elegant choice of florals! Stunning!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Spectacular basket full of posies, Shelia. And that darling bird is the perfect touch ... you have such wee dainty magical fingers creating such beautifuls for us.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
The basket is perfect for the mantel! The flowers look so pretty in it!
ReplyDeleteCute little male parrot! You crack me up with "the look in his eye!" LOL!
Katherine
Absolutely beautiful! Love the color, you are so talented! =) xo ~Liz
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful! I love that basket with such pretty arrangement of lovely color flowers. I should make an arrangement as yours on my Mil's flower vase I have now empty on my mantel. Love the parrot, you got as a GIFT..NO, just a bargain!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week pretty friend.
FABBY
Beautiful Shelia! Perfect for spring and summer. Love your pretty header too!
ReplyDeleteFantastic statement on your mantel.... LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteGreat color for spring and summer!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Lovely. Simple and effective.
ReplyDeleteDiana
Awe. how sweet is your mantle. Love the basket and the birdie. Never thought about covering a book with scrap paper! You never cease to amaze me at how you think outside the box! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHi darling, Love your beautiful basket, it makes your mantel smile. What a steal of a deal on your parrot.. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteSheila I LUV it! I absolutely luv the fresh, spring look you gave your mantel! It's stunning!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia! Your bird figure is adorable! Perfect for your mantel. There's always something cheery at your place!
ReplyDeleteI am inviting you to come and be part of my blog hop:
ReplyDeletehttp://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/05/show-your-stuff-22.html
I am so glad you told us those flowers were fake, hmmm, I mean faux. I was about to turn in my gloves and spade. Those are some beautiful flowers and the basket is perfect for the mantel. Love Mr.Parrot and I believe you are right, he is male. He is flirting with me.
ReplyDeletexo, Ginger
I love your big basket of flowers!! It looks perfect on your mantle.The parrot is so cute.Your mantle looks fabulous for spring, and summer.
ReplyDeleteKathy
What a beautiful basket of flowers. I agree, that bird is a male. His chest is all poked out! :) He was a great bargain too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Oh wow Shelia I LOVE your basket on the mantle. The flowers are awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteJocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
Love the mantle. Looks so fresh and Spring-like.
ReplyDeleteGood to catch up with you again.
Smiles.
Just Ruthie
Hello Shelia! I just love your basket! It is so fantastic! I'd love to find a long slender basket like that! You've filled it beautifully with the flowers and love your parrot - may he find a mate soon!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a blessed day!
YOU'RE the Sweetie!!!
Kathy
An elegant & charming update.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great TTT,
/CC
Your basket and flowers look so pretty and cheery, Shelia! Such a great size basket, too!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely time to put the basket/flowers back to use-very nice. the parrot is way cute too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVelva
That looks really pretty Sheila, love the little parrot too.
ReplyDeleteHE DOES have that look in his eye. Tee,hee.
ReplyDeletebeautiful mantle. I have never lived in a place with a fireplace, but I've always dreamed of having a mantel
Hi Shelia, I see the twinkle in the parrot's eye, yes it is a "him"! Love the basket and the flowers look so pretty there on the mantle. Lovely spring look for your mantle.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely week Shelia.
~Emily
The French Hutch
That looks gorgeous Miss Sheila. I love the abundance of color.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely! That is quite a basket! Your new bird find is great (50 cents no way!!) Maybe a lady friend will show up soon!
ReplyDeleteLove your song choice...made me smile!!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila, your basket is ideal for the mantel. It looks as though it was made for it. Love the cheery colorful flowers!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Shelia, great minds...Ha! I posted my mantle and fireplace makeover! I'm loving your basket and all the pretty flowers. Thanks, Helen
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely, Sheila :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
And, you're right..... the whole shabang is super purdy... :-)
ReplyDeleteHuggies,
Spencer
Your mantel looks beautiful, Shelia. Your "olden" basket is perfect -- definitely a keeper! It's so wonderful when you find an item that can serve so many purposes & look beautiful in each one.
ReplyDeleteI adore your pyrex "Cherries & Checks" bowls. I do remember Mervyns & thought they were a pretty good store. I loved their kitchen dept.
~CAS~
The mantel looks great and, since I am a bird person, I love the new addition for 50 cents (really?) - wow! He does have a certain look in his eye and deserves that song you included!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, he DOES have that look in his eye. Love the basket, everything looks so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteOh Shelia, your mantel looks fantastic! Colors are just brilliant and am loving that basket! Perfect! Love the note song too!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great Shelia! I have my mantel on the list for a makeover next week! I love those vintage parrots. They are perfect and a great collectible for a tropical feel.
ReplyDeleteSherry
I so need to do something with my mantel. It has not changed since Easter..the bunnies..yep..still there. You've inspired me. Gotta get busy!
ReplyDeleteTo this day I am still stunned by the value of the silverware! I guess it's what hooked me totally on shopping like that!
The trick is that you have to go every week. Usually an area has a day that folks sell on..and you have to be up and out every Saturday. It's usually PH that is in a rush to go. Probably the French Toast that REALLY lures him out there.
Hugs!
p.s. Sheesh! I'm sorry. Did I tell you that your mantel looks charming..just charming! :)
ReplyDeleteShelia, thanks for coming to Your Cozy Home Party and showing your pretty mantel. I like the variety of colors that you used in the basket. I also like the way you covered the books. You are talented that way, you know!!------Shannon
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteThe basket is perfect for the mantel! The flowers look so lovely in it!
I hope you have a wonderful Mothers Day with your family.
XXOO Diane
It is lookin' gooood, Shelia.
ReplyDeleteBaskets of flowers just say SUMMERTIME...
xo bj
It's such a beautifully shaped and decorated basket that it SHOULD be on display again!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks great, I love that basket!
ReplyDeleteOh how bright and cheery and so perfect for spring and summer. Love it. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
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