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While the Cat’s Away, the Mouse Will Play

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My DH has been gone for six days, and I my attention is beginning to wander.  No, not to another man.  Two words, people.  Pottery Barn.  I think I may be in love. 

With all the freedom I have had this week, I managed to get out and do some window shopping.  Only I didn’t just stop with looking in the windows.  I was inspired to create a whole new Spring look for my family room!

The pillow above is just the sweetest thing ever.  So springy and fresh.  It is just a white muslin pillow with botanical things embroidered in a bright green yarn.  Don’t you love it?  Pottery Barn.

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Here you see the ancient looking Tuscan pot I found, filled with forsythia branches.  And look at the matching candle holder and springy candle:

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After I left Pottery Barn, smoking credit card in hand, I went home to see what other green accessories I had stashed away.  It is just amazing how many things a person has in their closets, that they don’t even remember.  Anyway, here are a few more pictures of my new Springy Decor.  Just in time for March!

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The raggedy towel on the chair in the background doesn’t add much to the look of the room, but all of you who have dogs understand, I am sure.

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I LOVE this little rabbit.  He is so adorable in his golfing knickers and his tiny bunny dolly.  He actually is probably worth more than all my other spring decorations put together.  He is a collectible made by Debbie Thibault back in 2001.  I doubt it would be easy to find another one like him–very rare.  I put him out every Easter, and my family pokes fun at me.  Honestly.  He is precious.

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I used some restraint with my Easter decorations this year.  I have to remind myself that it isn’t necessary to put *everything* out!  Oooooh, but let’s not forget Saint Patrick’s Day.  Just a few more touches of green, then I will stop.

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So, as you can see, I thoroughly had fun yesterday, playing with all my decorations.  But when the day was done, I was kind of lonely for my husband’s company and approval.  The table was very pretty, but it was just set for one.

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38 responses to “While the Cat’s Away, the Mouse Will Play”

  1. Such pretty spring decorating! Love it all! Oh my gosh, and I especially love that rabbit! Soooo cute! Thought you might like to know, today’s post shows up twice on your page. But both times thoroughly enjoyable! LOL

  2. Such pretty spring decorating! Love it all! Oh my gosh, and I especially love that rabbit! Soooo cute! Thought you might like to know, today’s post shows up twice on your page. But both times thoroughly enjoyable! LOL

  13. You have such a talent, Nicole. What a great way to enjoy and savor life, too. I love how you’re expressing your artist all over the place! Plus, the way you use the right greens. Just fantastic.
    Artistically in Love, *karendianne.

  14. You have such a talent, Nicole. What a great way to enjoy and savor life, too. I love how you’re expressing your artist all over the place! Plus, the way you use the right greens. Just fantastic.
    Artistically in Love, *karendianne.

  15. Nicole, it all looks so wonderful & springy. I love it all but especially that little rabbit. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week-end!

  16. Nicole, it all looks so wonderful & springy. I love it all but especially that little rabbit. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week-end!

  23. Nicole it all looks lovely.I like the rabbit he is so sweet. And all the shades of green.You do go into decorating in a big way.I dont know where you get all the time to do everything you do One of my grandsons will be 18 on st paddys day.
    Hugs Mary

  24. Nicole it all looks lovely.I like the rabbit he is so sweet. And all the shades of green.You do go into decorating in a big way.I dont know where you get all the time to do everything you do One of my grandsons will be 18 on st paddys day.
    Hugs Mary

  25. I love Pottery Barn! My favorite tea mug ever is Pottery Barn White porcelain mugs. They are just the perfect size and such a pretty shape and the lip curls over just a bit. Perfect!

  26. I love Pottery Barn! My favorite tea mug ever is Pottery Barn White porcelain mugs. They are just the perfect size and such a pretty shape and the lip curls over just a bit. Perfect!

  27. I love your rabbit. Your post makes me think I should pay more attention to my home and decorate for the seasons.

  28. I love your rabbit. Your post makes me think I should pay more attention to my home and decorate for the seasons.

  29. Oh, I’m ready for spring!!! I got caught in a whiteout last night. I wanted to turn my car around and head south to AZ!!! Love the forsythia. I can’t wait to pull out my forsythia wreath for my front door. Better wait till all the snow’s gone though. LOL!

  30. Oh, I’m ready for spring!!! I got caught in a whiteout last night. I wanted to turn my car around and head south to AZ!!! Love the forsythia. I can’t wait to pull out my forsythia wreath for my front door. Better wait till all the snow’s gone though. LOL!

  33. OOOOOOOHHHHHH! I love everything. Will you come first clean my house and then decorate it??? Love that quilt on the chair in the background pix and I do love the rabbit! So cute.

  34. OOOOOOOHHHHHH! I love everything. Will you come first clean my house and then decorate it??? Love that quilt on the chair in the background pix and I do love the rabbit! So cute.

  35. I really like the things you bought, especially that rabbit. Of course, your DH might decide it’s best if he doesn’t go out of town too often! =)

  36. I really like the things you bought, especially that rabbit. Of course, your DH might decide it’s best if he doesn’t go out of town too often! =)