Monday, April 6, 2009

Spring... a time for nesting


I thought I'd do a little tweaking to my dining room hutch...


I got a little mini-lamp from the Christmas Tree Shop for one corner.


...because I've seen so many blogs with lovely little accent lamps on their hutches, and I love that look!


It's a perfect little accent light for at night, when a full size lamp isn't necessary (this little guy takes just a low watt chandelier bulb)...


These photos were taken during the day so you can see the lamp better.


It's surrounded by favorite family photos, two little white bird/napkin rings...


... and, of course, a nest...


...because, after all, spring really is a time for nesting... Wishing you all a happy spring week wherever you are!
Donna

15 comments:

Unknown said...

What an enchanting vignette you've created on you hutch with the lamp and the sweet little nest perched prettily on the crystal! So pretty!

Joanne Kennedy said...

I love it. You have such a good eye for putting things together to look so cute.

Hey, you must tell me...where did you get those darling bird napkin rings? I've got to try and find some! I think I "need" them. LOL

Hugs,
Joanne

Shaam said...

YAY nest :) Those napkin rings are adorable!

All the best,
Allison

Shabby Chick said...

Your dresser is beautiful. Love the lamp, I think I'll have to look out for one for mine but I'm a bit wary of the children pulling the wires!!!

By the way sorry I forgot to say but thank you for the links on your post with my cushion, I had some lovely visitors :)

melxxx

Anonymous said...

I used to have a small lamp in our kitchen some years ago.... I think I gave it away to my SIL and it now resides in California. After seeing this post I think perhaps I need to buy another lamp for the kitchen.. Your re-do looks very nice btw.

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

Very pretty, it looks like spring! I love how the little lamp looks.
~Michelle

Claudia said...

I love what you've done to your hutch! So sweet and springy! And the nest is perfect. We have a little lamp like that in our kitchen. After all the day's work is done, we turn it on and it casts a lovely glow on the room. Have a great day, Donna.

Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose Cottage said...

Just lovely! Thanks for sharing with us.
~Michele

Lisa said...

HOw beautiful! But I love all your pics of your home! Thank you for sharing.

Husg, Lisa

Pink Slippers said...

The little lamp looks very nice there. You did a great job 'tweaking'.
Wendy

Cottage Rose said...

Hey Donna; Oh my your hutch is so beautiful. Love the little lamp. I have some small lamps too, I just love how they look at night when a larger one is not needed.. you have such a beautiful home... thanks for sharing it with us..

Hugs;
Alaura

Anonymous said...

Hi Donna,

I love that lamp. I am a sucker for lamps anyway. The hutch looks very nice.

Hugs,
LeAnn:)

Rue said...

Hi Donna :)

Your home always looks so beautiful... warm in the winter and cool and breezy during the warmer months. I love the look of the lamp on the hutch! I think I'll have to be a copy cat ;)

hugs,
rue

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

I'm late getting to this post, but it is lovely. laurie

Anonymous said...

Your hutch looks perfect for spring! I like your lamp from
the Christmas Tree Store. I love
shopping there!

Andrea