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Has anyone started decorating for spring?

RetRN — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 17:54:31 GMT

So far I have only put a spring wreath on my front door.

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:12:33 GMT

@RetRN Yes! I'm finished decorating for Spring. I wanted to make sure I was ready for Easter, and I decided to decorate 2 weeks ago to make sure everything was in place and in good shape. Easter is so early this year, and I don't decorate for St. Paddy's day.

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RetRN — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:23:22 GMT

My neighbors decorated for St. Paddy's day and it looks so nice. Looking forward to seeing Easter decorations.

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Oznell — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:19:40 GMT

Good for you with your wreath, @RetRN ! I always move my stuff around before settling on one thing, so my situation is fluid, ha.

For spring, I've brought out a couple of my blue-and-white ceramics, which I've mixed in a small grouping with cream vintage pottery from the Thirties.

Even though it's a dark color, I love crisp navy in the springtime, especially with my cream colors and sky blues.

So I've brought out navy throws and 2 navy pillows to mix with the lighter colors.

And my real p ussy willows, ( which have lasted, a little the worse for wear, for several years) are arrayed in a green Floraline vase on my desk...

I'll get restless again though, and the whole thing may change.

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cheriere — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:24:14 GMT

@RetRN I haven't started decorating yet. Congrats on your wreath! 💝

I have started making a very large Easter basket though. Every year, my cousins bring their children over to have a big egg hunt after church at our house. Since Easter comes so early this year, I'm hoping to have it finished, decorated and filled with some goodies by then.💝

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RetRN — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:26:19 GMT

@Oznell, the important thing is that you sound like you enjoy doing it. I think your blues sound lovely.

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RetRN — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:26:00 GMT

@cheriere, that sounds like so much fun. I hope it is a lovely day.

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cheriere — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:29:00 GMT

@RetRN Thank you💝. I'm hoping for good weather too. The kids look so forward to coming over for this every year. With how fast they're growing, I want to take advantage of being able to do this with them as long as possible. Sometimes I don't realize how fast time passes until I see the kids.❤️❤️❤️

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Carmie — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:29:44 GMT

I don't decorate for spring indoors. I plant flowers and veggies and get my garden looking great, but it is way too early where I live.

I still have my shamrock wreath on the door. I will change that out next week.

I will move my patio furniture outdoors at the end of April.

We have been known to get snow storms in March ...a lot of snow, so there isn't much I am willing to do right now.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:41:37 GMT

I started a couple days ago and I'm taking my time but hope to finish today.

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RedTop — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:45:29 GMT

St Patrick's Day garden flag is out now. Easter one will go out on Monday. Spring one will go out on April 1st. At that point I'll be done.

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haddon9 — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:59:04 GMT

I took my winter runner off of the foyer table as well as the winter ribbon on the lantern that I keep on the floor near it.

I just got a very pretty spring ribbon to replace the winter one. I'm thinking of getting a pretty spring wreath for the front door....but that is the extent of my spring decorating.

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cheriere — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:07:11 GMT

@haddon9 You chose BEAUTIFUL items! I think it's just the right amount too.💝

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Kachina624 — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:19:47 GMT

@RetRN wrote:
So far I have only put a spring wreath on my front door.

@RetRN. That is the total extent of my decorating effort.

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wilma — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:07:31 GMT

After a week of warmer than normal temperatures, we're going to have winter weather again for a few days. I wanted to lighten up things in my house so I went ahead and swapped out my darker wintery tablecloth, throws, and pillows for lighter colored yellow and green items today. I also put some candy in an Easter basket. I don't have any other Spring decorations.

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haddon9 — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:18:44 GMT

@cheriere wrote:
@haddon9 You chose BEAUTIFUL items! I think it's just the right amount too.💝

@cheriere Thanks so much!

I purchased the bow from a shop on Etsy (she has gorgeous themed bows!) and I made the runner in my felting class.

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cheriere — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:24:38 GMT

@haddon9 The runner is beautiful! I can't believe you made it. You sure did an excellent job! I love the bow too! I sure wish I get them to turn out so nice. 💝 Maybe I'll have to check out what's on Etsy too.

Years ago, I bought a device from QVC called the Bowdabra. It was a plastic grid with long, removable dowel rods that ran up and down each side. Depending on how many dowels used etc, really nice bows could be created, even with multiple ribbons. I don't recall what happened to it, but I used to make some great bows I could never replicate now.

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Mz iMac — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:33:32 GMT

@Oznell wrote:

And my real p ussy willows, ( which have lasted, a little the worse for wear, for several years) are arrayed in a green Floraline vase on my desk...

@Oznell I was just telling a neighbor the other day, I have never seen p ussy willows growing or in anyone's home in So. Joisey. I currently live in the boonies & looked unsuccessfully in the woods & forest for them....no luck.

They grow wild in Philly which is where I am from. Just about everybody had them in their home. Even the bathroom.

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haddon9 — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:35:44 GMT

@cheriere Thanks so much! I really enjoy the class. We spend three hours once a week making felted items and chatting...it's great therapy!

I know how to make bows but I'm not very good at it. Plus this shop has a lot of pretty ribbon and I like to support other Etsy sellers ( I used to have a shop too).

If you're interested the name of her shop is GamisGifts dot Etsy dot com. She's very quick to answer any questions, etc. I like when Etsy sellers communicate well. Not all do.

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cheriere — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:50:48 GMT

@haddon9 Thank you so much for providing the name. I'd love to get a large bow for the top or side of the Easter basket I'm making. I think I'm probably the only person in the world who's never ordered from Etsy before. Your recommendation makes me feel a lot better about a first purchase.💝

The University has a local Co-op program that offers many classes to the public at very nominal fees. Actually it's pretty cheap. My mom and I have made baskets, painted pictures, decoupage, and various other fun arts and crafts activities. They offer other classes on gardening, canning, cooking, quilting, knitting, cross stitch etc. You name it, they offer it. It's really nice getting out and socializing with other women from the area too.