Spring Fever Decorating Ideas

"Spring Fever Decorating Ideas"
Right after Christmas my husband and I were shopping at our local

Fred Meyer store and we saw this peacock...this one little purchase has turned

into a big transformation at our house...we both just feel in love

with the bright and vibrant colors...

so I've been busy doing some spring cleaning and decorating... and I've finally finished...
now all I have to do is the upstairs....well I'll do that tomorrow...maybe!

I had to have two!

We have really dark furniture and most of our

accessories were dark as well...so here are some of the simple changes we made
to brighten up our space!

We bought a new rug for the living room...our other rug was very dark...

and so were our pillows

 we got new pillows, new lamps and new wall art...this is the

picture we had up...I live in Washington where it rains almost every day...

so this picture had to go!

This is what we put up to replace it....

I got the set of 3 pictures at Target...

it's light and cheery!

We got these new peacock lamps...they are so pretty...

 at night the shades give off this really pretty soft blue glow...these

lamps I found online at Kirkland's on sale.

On this table and on the wall we had dark brown picture frames...so

we tossed those in the closet...and found this beautiful peacock clock, peacock candles,

the pretty leaf shaped bowl and glass balls at Pier One...

one of my favorite stores...

But my favorite thing is this clock...

my husband bought me the tin peacock on the table...

there's a spot for 3 tea lights.

These peacock candles are so pretty...don't know if

I'll ever light them though!

 Here's another picture we replaced...because it

just screamed fall...



 this one below is just so cheery and very inexpensive...
I got this one at Tuesday Morning!

Out of all the pillows we bought this one is my

favorite...I got all the pillows at Pier One!

 You can change a room with simple little inexpensive touches...I watched

out for specials, sales and clearance items...in the store and online...

the deals are out there...so go and find them...my husband and I

had so much fun shopping for everything...when we were done

it was find of sad...but I've already told him we have the

upstairs to do...with the response I got from him...I think I

had a little more fun shopping then he did!

We had a dark red picture here...we found this one at our Fred Meyer Store...

it too wasn't expensive...the peacock candles were purchased at Pier One!

I found this is a peacock display plate at Pier One as well!

This is the room where I hung my

DIY Easy Wall Hanging Flower Vase Project, that I shared on

my blog...and here's the link!

http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/2015/04/diy-easy-wall-hanging-flower-vase.html

 We found these peacock plates at Marshall's...
they too were super inexpensive!

I had wine colored drapes in my dining room...so we replaced them for

these pretty plush teal colored ones...I got these at Pier One!

This tin peacock is also from Pier One

 

The weather here is very gloomy and sometimes you won't see the sun

for days...so adding bright and cheery colors to a room

is always a feel good idea!

We are so ready for summer, motorcycle rides and trips to the beach!

I cannot wait for sand, surf and sun!

Happy Decorating!

Connie

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DIY Easy Wall Hanging Flower Vase Project

"Easy Wall Hanging Flower Vase Project"

Make one for your mom this Mother's Day or for yourself...very easy to do...you

can put flowers in it or a candle...this would look so pretty on a patio or

along a fence with candles...make several for a beautiful

wall grouping!

Here's how and what you'll need:

A raw wooden frame, paint (I chose white because I didn't want my flowers

to have to compete with any color) paint brush and a varnish to seal...

put at least 2 coats of paint on and then varnish.

Once you've found exactly where your going to place the jar...

make 1 mark with a pencil on each side of the jar.

I had my husband drill 1 hole right where each pencil

mark was....

The wire I used was really easy to work with and

really easy to cut...this is the wrapper it came in.

 

Now mount, add some water, ribbon (I chose a turquoise ribbon because that

is my accent color, my husband went to the store and searched all the 

flowers and he couldn't find one blue tulip or any blue flower) 

then get some of mom's favorite flowers or yours...

I love my wall hanging flowers and I hope you will too!

When you tie the ribbon, place it under the wire...

It will help keep the ribbon in place.

Happy Crafting!

Connie

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Free Purple Teddy Crochet Pattern©

Free Purple Teddy Crochet Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©

Hello everyone...Here's another cute Free Pattern.

Make this cute Little Bear out of your scraps...its quick & super easy!

(To make the Teddy Bear I used Red Heart Yarn in Lavender, not Purple).
To make Teddy Bear: with Purple & F Hook

The head & body are all one piece

Ch2

Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.

Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.

Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.

Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.

Row 6. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.

Row 7. 1sc in each st around -36sts.

Rows 8-15. Repeat row 7

Place eyes in row 10 about 6sts apart

Row 16. 1sc in 4, dec1sc-30sts.

Row 17. 1sc in 3, dec1sc-24sts.

Row 18. 1sc in 2, dec1sc-18sts.

Stuff

Row 19. 1sc, dec1sc-12sts.

To make the Teddy Bears Body:

Row 20. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.

Row 21. 1sc in 2sts, 2sc in the next st-24sts.

Row 22. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.

Row 23. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.

Row 24. 1sc in each st around-36sts.

Rows 25-27. Repeat row 24

Row 28. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.

Row 29. 1sc in each st-42sts.

Rows 30-32. Repeat row 29

Row 33. 1sc in 6, 2sc in the next st-48sts.

Row 34. 1sc in 48sts.

Rows 35-36. Repeat row 34

Row 37. 1sc in 6, dec1sc-42sts.

Row 38. 1sc in 5, dec1sc-36sts.

Stuff Body as you go

Row 39. 1sc in 4, dec1sc-30sts.

Row 40. 1sc in 3, dec1sc-24sts.

Row 41. 1sc in 2, dec1sc-18sts.

Row 42. 1sc in 1, dec1sc-12sts.

Decrease stitches until closed and FO.

To make the Ears: with Purple & F Hook (make 2)

Ch2

Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.

Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.

Rows 4-6. Repeat row 3

Dec sts until closed and FO.

Sew ears in top of head.

To make the Purple Muzzle: with Purple & F Hook

Ch2

Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.

Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.

Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc in 2sts, 1sc in 4sts-22sts.

Rows 5-8. 1sc in each st around, FO at the end of row 8.

Stuff muzzle lightly and sew on to the face just under the eyes.

To make the Black Nose: with Black Yarn & D Hook

Ch5

Row 1. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.

Row 2. Dec1sc, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.

Row 3. Dec1sc and FO.

Sew nose on the muzzle.

To make the Arms: with Purple & F Hook (make 2)

Ch2

Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.

Rows 3-5. Repeat row 2

Stuff as you go

Row 6. Dec 1sc 3x, 1sc in 8sts.

Rows 7-21. 1sc in 9sts

Row 22. Dec sts until closed and FO.

Sew each are into place.

To make the Legs: with Purple & F Hook (make 2)

Ch2

Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.

Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.

Rows 4-7. 1sc in each st around-18sts.

Row 8. Dec1sc 6x, 1sc in 6sts.

Row 9. 1sc in the FLO in 6sts, 1sc in 6sts.

Stuff as you go, when you get to top part of leg stuff it lightly so the legs bend easily.

Row 10. 1sc in each st-12sts

Rows 11-28. Repeat row 10, ch1.

Row 29. Seal up leg by working 1sc through both sides you should have 6sts, ch1 & turn.

Rows 30-33. 1sc in each st FO at the end of row 33.

Sew legs onto the body, tie a cute ribbon around the neck and you are done!

 Free Purple Teddy Crochet Pattern©
 By Connie Hughes Designs©
This pattern is for personal use.
Do no sell this pattern it is Copyright Protected.
All Rights Reserved.
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making it for enjoys it even more!
Happy Crocheting!

Connie

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By Connie Hughes Designs©
Meet Blossom and her Buddy Blue

"He's the Fastest Carrot in the West"

And they are here in plenty of time for Easter!

I've had a few people ask me to make something for little boys...

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Blossom is sweet and innocent...perfect for that sweet

little girl in your life...she comes with a bonnet, 
sweater & skirt that are loaded with

springtime flowers and her own little

drawstring flower bag!

I made them with Suncatcher Craft Eyes in different eye colors...

one purple and one light blue...just because!

Blossom is 18" tall

This little bag is easy to make and so cute!

Blue is 20" tall

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