Memorial Day is three weeks away. . .a day to wave the flag, salute the stars and stripes and celebrate the Red, White and Blue! In celebration, I’m sharing some Stars & Stripe Ball Jar love with a little giveaway! The Stars and Stripes Keepsake Ball Jars are new for 2018. In addition to the…
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter! I set a table with the bunnies and eggs for an Easter celebration! I found assorted white bunny dishes, cousins to my favorite white bird dishes, at HomeGoods a couple of weeks ago. They hopped to the table layered on white plates, beaded chargers and white…
St. Patrick’s Day is less than two weeks away and I’m pulling out the green with a tablescape in anticipation! My Blooming and Edible Leprechaun Hat Centerpiece received a little embellishment for this St. Patrick’s Day table. I did a little Irish jig when I spied St. Patrick’s Day ribbon sporting leprechaun hats and shamrocks! Glittery shamrocks add wishes for…
I have cookbook to share and giveaway in celebration of Chinese New Year: *Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More, by Hsiao-Ching Chou (Sasquatch Books, January 30, 2018) Chinese Soul Food is classic comfort food you can’t resist, and in this cookbook you’ll find 80 recipes for favorites you can easily…
I love creating a table or centerpiece to add some fun and whimsy to celebrate the holidays and Valentine’s Day is no exception! I’ve been nesting this month and set a cozy table for two by our Winter Nesting Tree. Sparkly snowflakes, silver frosted branches and nesting birds help transform the Christmas tree to a Winter Nesting…
I gathered some blooming dishes and flowers for a little tabletop fun in the Potting Shed in anticipation of Valentine’s Day! Embossed salad plates are abuzz with a bee skep design. . . And transferware in shades from pink to red provide some seasonal color and blooms, ideal for celebrating a holiday filled with hearts and…
Thank you for all your visits, comments, shares and Pins in 2017. I’m so honored you find the time to visit my little blog and Potting Shed! I’m bringing you a little flower therapy on a January day! Here’s look back at how I potted, puttered, played around the Potting Shed in 2017, with highlights from the months, seasons and holidays. Click…
I hope your Christmas was Merry and Bright. . . And filled with Joy and Cheer! We’re basking in the glow of the tree this week, enjoying the twinkling lights. . . And taking some time out to join in some reindeer games after the busy December and holiday season. A reindeer sleigh is filled…
Is it just me or does December seem to be flying by? I’m trying to put the brakes on to slow down and enjoy the season with 12 days left until Christmas! I set a table by the tree to enjoy the twinkle and glow of the lights. . . Taking some time to enjoy…
Happy December! It’s the month for ‘Making a List and Checking it Twice’. . . I pulled together a round-up of Christmas tables from the archives. Click on the links to revisit for centerpieces, sources or Christmas table inspiration! A Visit From St. Nicholas Christmas Table Tartan Christmas table set by the tree with Fitz and…