I LOVE JOE!

I WISH I could say these breath-taking PEONIES are from our garden.  

 I went a bit flower CRAZY when I stepped into our local TRADER JOE'S and saw these lovelies.  

 As the blooms open, I place them in mason jars spreading their beauty to each room in our home.

 Yes, I love JOE!

Dining room centerpiece

Fresh flowers always inspire me to decorate.  The PINK HYDRANGEA plants are from....TRADER JOE'S, of course.  I placed 3 large plants in my old dough bowl (thanks, Janet!)

 I added a candle wrapped in a "sweater" I made, a metal crown, a Madonna statue, a few twigs, books...

 and a vintage birdhouse (thanks, Nikki!)

I love these vintage player piano scrolls.  Thanks, Bev and Nick!

On the other side of the dough bowl I placed another Madonna statue inside a glass enclosure I filled with old books.  I'm sure my husband is wondering why there isn't room on our dining room table for plates! 

 I also made a few changes to the living room.  See what fresh flowers can do?

 I moved our small round table and rustic chair from near the armoire to a cozy spot behind our overstuffed chair.

This yard sale find has a new home in front of our overstuffed chair.  Love the original chippy paint and the New York shipping tag on the bottom.  The storage is also a PLUS!

I purchased this old basket from the Topanga Vintage Flea Market (Thanks, Marilyn!)  While our fireplace isn't in use, I like the basket on our hearth.  I lined the basket with a curtain panel from Jeanne d'Arc Living which you can find here.


Yes, I love JOE!  He sells gorgeous flowers and motivates me to rearrange our home.