, a Spring mantel

I am running so far behind in my blog posting...

I just can't seem to "get it in gear" any more.

Between blogging,

instagram,

face book.....

I just keep running out of time.

I bought a gorgeous faux orchid plant,
pulled out things from my BLUE collection...
and
just like that,
I had a new Spring mantel for my vintage fireplace:

.I really like it.....

 This gorgeous blue and white cross was made and sent to me by

PENNY, owner of The Comforts of Home blog.... and I treasure it.
She does the most beautiful mosaic work..
when you visit her, please tell her bj said HEY.

I found the two tureens at Goodwill several years ago

and I am sure I passed gas all the way to the checkout desk....I was sooo excited.

They are beautiful and in such good shape...

a pretty platter....
another pattern but blue and white...
and I put ALL my blue and whites together, regardless of pattern.

I could never get the right color blue on these photos...

it's actually a fairly bright blue...
a truer blue than my photos show....
really lovely.

Why in the world would anyone donate to Goodwill

these two gorgeous English tureens ???

This pine, vintage mantel is, by far, the most favorite
thrifted find I've ever found.
Mr. Sweet put the brick on it,
I added a little pretty wooden appliques

and painted it white.

It was old when I found it in a thrift shop years ago....
wish I knew HOW old it was but,
regardless, I enjoy it every single day.

Ya'll have a wonderful weekend...
it's raining here and...
I LOVE IT !
 ♥
love, bj