Spring Is Arriving!!

Finally! Spring is just a few days away, or according to the
calendar it is. Hopefully the cold weather and snow are gone.
As I am writing this, it is 80 degrees where I live. I love spring;
the cool mornings and the warm afternoons. The anticipation
of rebirth in nature is exciting and beautiful to watch.
Do that spring cleaning, make a fresh start, open the windows,
and add some color to your world.

We have a wet bar in our home, which I love and we use it all the time.

The other day I was dropping off a few donation items at Goodwill. I decided to go in and check out the merchandise.

I found this aluminum ice bucket for $6. After doing some research, I found out that it is from the 1930's-40's. On the bottom of the ice bucket there is a marking which helps in researching pieces. It was manufactured by the Cromwell Hand Wrought Aluminum Company.

I have already found a use for it. When we have a party or guests over for dinner, I can use it to serve the silverware and napkins from.

I have always loved the Moravian Star. I purchased this one about 5 years ago in a garden/vintage store. I placed a battery powered pillar candle inside. The candle has a timer that allows the candle to glow for 5 hours before turning off. The timer is designed to turn on and off at the same time daily once set.

The Moravian Star is an illuminated Advent, Christmas, or Epiphany decoration popular in Germany, the United States and Europe. The star takes it's English name for the Moravian Church in Germany. It is also known as the Herrnhut Star. The star was first commercially produced in Saxony, Germany. From sources that I have found, they were first produced around 1850.

I found this basket at a thrift store for 98 cents. What a deal!
It makes the perfect nest for an addition to my springtime decorating.

Spring is almost here so I have been switching some things around in my house. I love spring and Easter! It's so refreshing when the buds on the trees start to bloom and the flowers push their way out of the ground.

I have even refreshed that garden window that can be an eye sore unless you stay creative.

An alternative magazine rack for your bathroom. Use a toilet paper holder for magazines that you want in your bathroom. It takes up much less floor space.