With spring in the air we are all ready for a few updates. I decided to start with the mantle since it's the focal point of the family room and of course it has the all important television over it. LOL.
Many years ago when home parties were all the rave I had a Southern Living Show. Oh, the beautiful home decorations they offered. They were a little pricey but depending on your total sales from the show you got a percentage to spend. This was definitely "Thrifty Sissy" type of shopping.
One of my first picks was two pottery vases. I had a friend who was really good with floral design so she decorated them. I have used these for a long time on each side of the mantel and I still like them. But they needed a new do. Here it the original version.
Now I did take the tall sticks out of this vase and incorporate them in the new design.
I bought a bundle of pussy willows at the Lawn and Garden show to put with the sticks from the two vases. The earthiness of the pottery vase, the brown sticks with a little greenery thrown in creates a new look. The total cost of this update was $10.00 and a few minutes to place all of the design together.
If you are considering a spring update Joann, Hobby Lobby and Michael's always have 40% off coupons and plenty of spring flowers and greenery to choose from. You really don't have to have a decorating degree to replace old flowers with a few fresh ones. Or you could buy one of those flower bundles and stick them in a pitcher or vase for a quick update.
Either way it's spring. So let's celebrate. Remember to stay "Thrifty!"
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