What's for dessert

The calender may say it is Spring but the thermometer says it is cold. It was 82 one day and  the next went down to 38. it is sunny out. I had to bring in  some plants I was in a hurry to put out. It can vary here right up to June. I did get my picket fence painted and ready to be moved. The tulips are fading fast. I had about 3o pink ones done blooming.

June will be strawberry time. We used to take grand kids to a strawberry farm. We ate as much as we picked.So much better right off the plant.  We got to ride on the wagon. Those were the good days. I wanted to use my pretty dishes with the roses. Pastel tablecloth and invite someone for tea and dessert I wonder who.

I used the purple butterflys just for fun instead of napkin rings. If you know me I like to be different.Even if noone shows up I will enjoy my goodies.

My poor droopy tulips . Another day and they will fade out.  No its not Easter bunny. I have bunnys that go under my deck every winter. I hope they survived the winter. I like my china  ones with the flower garlands. He looks a little startled for all the attention.



Angel food cake with whipped cream and strawberries. Can hardly wait to eat that. it is sitting on a white pedestle.



How about cut up banana  with cream

A cup of tea and some grapes.Warm me up with tea and no sugar.



pastel green napkins and cute tea holders

Bunny likes what he sees. This angle he looks happy.

Pretty pitcher for nice cold milk if you please.

Just one more time he is so cute.

This is what I am waiting for. They look yummy.

A closer look at the butterflys.My mom used to make a great big biscuit slice it in half and pile it high with our just picked strawberries. Oh so good. May is half over and June will be getting warmer and then our summer will begin. Lots of garage sales and tourists everywhere.til the next time come see what I cook up lol http://betweennapsontheporch.net/                                                                                          

Bring onthe sunshine

Error, error! I forgot the napkins in the napkin holder. I would have put paper ones. Did you notice?haha. I will blame the dogs or kitty as they are following me back and forth. I finally had to take kitty and shut the door on him. He wanted to help.

It's a bright sunny day out. We hit about 70 yesterday. I have spent the last few days trying to get our yard  done. A momumental job as it a big area. The bulbs are blossoming and the tulips will soon burst out . Mostly pink. I set my breakfast room for two waiting for someone like you. My table is bursting with color. I found this busy colorful runner so used plain dishes in the colors of the runner.



Perfect vase for my real flowers from my yard. Love the dragon flys.Milk picture with colors of runner. I am losing part of my picket fence. Makes me sad. My dream house was to have shutters and a picket fence. We will try and use it in an other location as neighbors are putting up a privacy fence,



What do I do when I am sad. Eat my favorite foods. Eat light so I can have dessert.My new rose bush got crushed by about 3 foot pile of snow from shoveling roof. I am sad as it was gift from a neighbor.

My little whimsy loving bunny salt and pepper shakers. butterfly with pink flowers.

More colors in printed napkins with fancy corners and blue edging,

Bananas with whipped cream and drizzle of chocolate and a grape on top. Now I am getting happy. Must be the chocolate.



Wanted to show you the runner. Too nice to pass up. It has tiny button holes across the top. could be a valance. It is very wide. I didn't use place mats so. not to cover the flowers



How can I stay sad when this is a happy tablescape. Time is fleeting spring will go by fast and the summer is so short so take time to smell the roses.http://betweennapsontheporch.net/                  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Memories

Mother's day is coming soon. A time to reflect on my past. My mom has been gone for many years but memories are vivid.
As most of my followers know I come from a large family of ten. I wish that kids today could live in the sweet innocent world we lived.  Our street was a deadend street,our play ground. We didn't have to fear of being abducted,shot at, or molested. So sweet and fun times with our friends.

Our toys were cardboard boxes for sliding down the hill in winter. Chalk to play hop scotch. We didn't have electronics we entertained ourself playing games ,puzzles ,listening to the radio and buckled on ice  skates and roller skates.

I chose pink as it is dainty and lady like. My mom didn't have fancy dishes so to honor her I  used some of my prettiest dishes.


A little china basket with pink roses

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I love the handle on the teapot. I like tea for lunch. and this one is quite large. More pink roses.My mom was a great cook and she even had a coloum in our local paper. She loved to do little crafts and had a white Christmas tree every holiday with her hand made crafts.                                               Our teacups with more roses. She was a mentor to all the kids on our block. There when someone needed a place to hang out. Such a happy time.  Too bad it will never be like that again.

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Napkins are embroidered flowers vintage. No alchol in our house so crystal lite. yum                                                                         

Cookies with whipped cream for the sweet tooth.   The little bear my mom  made of felt. She had a hugh collection of bears. Little chocolate eggs and behind the bear my Dresden sugar bowl. 

Finger food on side table. I try to eat healthy.

It's a cool day so a hot dish of chicken veggie soup will be tasty.

I'm a mom so I think I will sit and eat some lunch. I miss you mom you are here in spirit.

A little fruit and cheese.

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Mantle redos

To those who haven't seen my fireplace mantle I made from scraps out of the celler my husband saved to fix antique furniture. The supports were old table legs. The shelf from thrift shop I painted. The little supports under the shelf I cut from chair spindles.. I have radiant heat so this the only place I could make it. This was Christmas 2012.

This was the first version. The garland was too much so removed it also changed the stockings. Christmas 2012

This in the making. I used marble from an old dresser for the hearth.Anything that looks tipsy is because the floor is on a slant.

this  is fall of 2012. You can see the marble hearth here.See the mouse on electric fireplace.A cart of bears my favorites.

Christmas 2012. I kept changing it. I used some of my lanterns and my bird  cages which I have several. Notice the paint is the correct color. It makes the white pop. The cabinet beside the fireplace would you believe is a bathroom cabinet that holds my salt shakers.

Halloween 2012. My ghostly village with mice waiting for their dinner.

This 2013 change. I like the blue dishes. I found another plate rack and painted it.I put up a new shelf and just a simple candle display

close up of shelf and dishes. I had to fill holes and repaint them. Moved the sconces and replace with the little angel shelves. I like the arrangement better . My life has been a little hectic lately so may be just posting less often. Spring in Clayton will open up new shops and much needed road work. There  will be a lot of traffic on my street as they are building a hugh hotel at the end of my street.there will be lots of yard work and garage sales all summer, yipee.   http://betweennapsontheporch.net/