I knew I wouldn't be able to do a lot after I got chopped up so I tried really hard to get some decorating done that would last for some time. All of my pretties are in the basement and I had just gotten brave enough to go up and down the stairs. So I'll live with this a while.
I love cloches and brought up these two and my trio of white birds.
Books can be used so much in decorating and I used these as a 'lift' for this cloche. I poked the birdie upon a cupcake stand and then added a little bit of greens just because.
I grabbed a handful of Fostoria dinner plates and a little Fostoria compote (I guess) for this little bird. Had to add a touch of the greens again.
Then I used my modge podged platter that I made a zillion years ago, I love it, as a backdrop for this little birdie. The platter has fabric on the back and I really think it turned out so pretty and of course it looks like spring!
What's spring without a bird's nest with a couple of eggs? I also added lots of crocheted pieces. I love crocheted doilies and runners, do you?
That's my little vignette on Little Richard. He gets a little neglected since he doesn't sit in the dining room any more. One day I'll paint him and he'll fell special.
Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia ;)
I'll leave you with a little Note Song ~
The White Cliffs of Dover
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see
I'll never forget the people I met
Braving those angry skies
I remember well as the shadows fell
The light of hope in their eyes
And though I'm far away
I still can hear them say
Bombs up...
But when the dawn comes up
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see
There'll be love and laughter
And peace ever after
Tomorrow
When the world is free
The shepherd will tend his sheep
The valley will bloom again
And Jimmy will go to sleep
In his own little room again
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see.
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see
I'll never forget the people I met
Braving those angry skies
I remember well as the shadows fell
The light of hope in their eyes
And though I'm far away
I still can hear them say
Bombs up...
But when the dawn comes up
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see
There'll be love and laughter
And peace ever after
Tomorrow
When the world is free
The shepherd will tend his sheep
The valley will bloom again
And Jimmy will go to sleep
In his own little room again
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover
Tomorrow
Just you wait and see.
~ sung by Vera Lynn
So glad you are on the mend! I love your pretties and it's nice to have a new look while you're recuperating from surgery.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
You are definitely good to go for spring. It looks terrific. And I am shocked at the modpodge platter! When I saw it first I was convinced it was part of an elegant chintz collection you must have had for eons! VERY nice work! It looks so springy and cheerful with the birds! Keep getting well!
ReplyDeleteI love the platter, the flowers are so pretty. And the song, fitting for the white birds.
ReplyDeletePlease do recoup from your precedure, beautiful weather to soak up the bones.
Kathleen in Az
Thank you, sweetie!
DeleteI am so glad that you are okay. Just take it easy and you will be fine. Love your vignette of birds and the beautiful platter. So Spring!
ReplyDeleteRest and heal up that knee so you can have a great summer.
Hugs,
Mary
Every thing looks beautiful! I'm glad you are on the mend and I hope you are up and running up and down the stairs real soon. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Nelda! Have a lovely week.
DeleteI love all your vignanette and
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Have blessing day
Isora
Shelia, I absolutely love this song. :) I do love your birds and how you have displayed them. You showed me a new one....using a doily over the books, how very clever. I really like that. Hope you will be dancing a jig after getting those staples out. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteAfter I read the words to the song I had to go to youtube and actually hear Vera Lynn sing it. Such a lovely song. So glad you are getting along. Now do what the doctor says so you are up and around quickly for this lovely weather we are having. I love your little birds and I truly thought your platter was hand painted china. I would never have guessed it was modge podge. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteThe White Cliffs of Dover was my Granddaddy's favorite song. He would burst out singing it whenever he felt nostalgic, all the way until he was 102 years old! Such sweet memories!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are starting to mend and recover. Those Fostoria plates are so classic and timeless. Nice to know you have lots of pretties to look at while you heal. Cheers to you!
I'm glad that you're doing well, Shelia, but please be careful with your sweet self! Your Spring vignette looks so pretty...love the birdies and especially your mod podge plate!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are home again and resting up. Enjoy looking at your pretty things!! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia! I am so happy to know you are okay. I am sure your knee will mend and you will be able to do lots of amazing things again. For now, rest well and let time time and your body work wonders.
ReplyDeleteTake good care of yourself and thanks for the lovely photos!
Arlette
Thanks for your well wishes, Arlette. I can't find your blog!
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ReplyDeletesheila, it's good to hear you are doing well. Your vignettes are lovely. Birds are such a pretty accessory for Spring. Rest up sweet Sheila. I hope you join us for our link party today.
Beautiful vignette, Shelia. Glad everything went well in surgery. Now you get some rest!....Christine
ReplyDeleteglad you are doing well. eveything looks lovely
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia- I'm glad your doing well. I hope you'll be able to get around better from now on. Your new arrangement is very pretty. Love the green platter- nice pop of color!
ReplyDeleteYour springy decor is so pretty, Shelia. I love the modge podge platter as a backdrop for the clear glass things. :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful! Take care of yourself, sweetie, let that handsome man wait on you... xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Donna. I'm doing my best to milk it! :)
DeleteI love that platter, Shelia-so springy.The who;e vignette just says spring. Glad you are over this surgery. I know you'll be "springing" around soon!
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart! I thought that platter was a piece of fine china...oh my word! You amaze me, Sheila. You could make an old shoe and a rat's nest look good! Best wishes on your "new" recovery...so sorry you had to go through another surgery :(
ReplyDeleteShelia, happy you are doing well. I called staples 'barbed wire' because that's what it felt like to me when I had surgery. Your pretty white birds and all the greenery are perfect for this time of year. Take care my friend.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
Bless your heart! I cannot imagine staples. I have only broken a couple of bones in my feet and for those I had a rigid boot. Never surgery. I love your positive outlook...and wish you the best. By the way I love your vignette and especially the green fostoria plate. Gorgeous. Sheila
ReplyDeleteIt's all so beautiful! Love birds and nests, and the platter is gorgeous. Get well soon!!
ReplyDeleteI am happy to hear that surgery is behind you and you my dear are on the mend. With your can do attitude you'll be in top-notch shape very soon! Isn't that so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWell, I love all of this and the tender freshness and soft romantic touches to your home.
Jemma
God bless on your recuperation of your knee. Everything you've done is so pretty and I especially love the old song.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Connie, for popping in to see me.
DeleteI am so glad you are on the other side of this surgery. You hang on and soon you will be up and dancing all over that parking lot that took you down. I love your vignette with your birds and that beautiful plate just brings it all together!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up your sweet table on Dishing It & Digging It. Hopefully you'll continue to feel more like yourself soon. As someone who had back surgery last year, my only advice is to listen to your body.
ReplyDeleteThat sweet vignette will surely bring a smile on your face while you recuperate. Good job on the platter!
ReplyDeleteTake care
Jeannette
Hi Sheila,
ReplyDeletesorry to hear you are laid up recovering...........will say some prayers for a very
quick recovery. Love your pretty white birds, they are beautiful and this is a lovely
vignette. Hope you are feeling great again real soon hon,
Blessings, Nellie
Well wishes, get feeling better soon, and a full recovery back to your "sweet-self". Your "spring" vignette is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSheila, I do pray my friend that you heal quickly and that you are back in full swing again soon. Loving your spring there! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful to hear you felt good enough to create this beautiful vignette! I'm crazy about your modge podged platter, it's awesome. Please take care and get well soon. Take it easy, sweet lady!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Nancy
Omygoodness, Shelia...I missed all this...things have been busy around here and I've not been on my computer too much...so so sorry you are going thru all this. One thing I am so afraid of is falling...being 78, I am afraid I wouldn't bounce back like you are doing. I know it seems like a long time...my sis in love had a knee replacement several yrs ago and then got an infection in it and they had to take the replacement back out and give her knee time to "get well"...she spent 6 months in a nursing home...
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are doing as well as you are...and I pray for a full recovery...xoxo
Just stopped in to check on you
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are getting better! Love your sweet bird vignette.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy