Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Springtime in Texas

Springtime has definitely arrived here in Texas. As you can see, our Bradford Pear tree blossomed this week!


It's covered with these pretty flowers...


Also growing like crazy, is the ivy in my backyard. I brought some of it inside and put together this arrangment. I took a painted flower pot, put a cereal bowl inside and filled it with water and then floral moss. I gently bent the ivy branches into an oval and tucked the ends into the bowl of water and moss.


Hidden among the moss is a small birds nest and egg.


This nest happens to be a real Mourning Dove nest. It was built on top of our internet cable box out by our back patio. It was a home for two baby birds and we had lots of fun watching them grow up. Last fall, the box needed to be replaced, so I had the repair man gently take down the nest for me to keep. The eggs aren't real. ;0)


Nests and eggs seem to be my spring theme this year...here is the spring wreath I made for my front door. I took a grapevine wreath and wrapped ivy around it.


Nestled in the soft moss, a bluebird sits on her nest of eggs.


Uncle Stephen went home this morning. Everyone is feeling sad so we are trying to keep busy. Today, the bedrooms got a deep cleaning and tomorrow we are going to the garden center.

Thank you for looking at my springtime decorations!

35 comments:

Karen said...

Kelli, I love your spring decorations! I think the nest and eggs theme is original and fun, too!
I enjoyed my visit!

Charree said...

You did a great job on your wreath. I really like the bird's nest on it. I love the blossoms on your tree too. My neighbor had the same type of tree and I must admit I have been a little envious that it isn't in my backyard.

Have a great evening!

Momma Roar said...

Thank you for sharing your springtime decorations.
I wanna move to Texas!

Christie Belle said...

Hi there, I'm Karen from Kindred Haven's daughter, Christie. I'm new to this blogging network, but I took a little time to look around your blog tonight and really enjoyed it. I too, love your decorations. Definately gave me a case of spring fever. I will for sure be visiting again soon!

Jodi said...

How pretty! We're kind of into birds at our house this year, too. Your little nests and eggs and so cute. And I really like the way you used your ivy -- potted and on the wreath. Very pretty, Kelli. Spring must be just around the corner! :o)

CONNIE W said...

The signs of spring are welcome. Your 'picnic' sounds so nice. The ivy is so pretty. I am partial to ivy. The wreath on the door says "welcome". If I were in Texas, I would certainly come to ring your doorbell and say, "Hello, Kelli!" :)

Amber said...

I love Bradford pears. We are going to plant some here.

That is the neatest idea with the real bird nest. I would have never thought of that. I will have to keep my eyes open for any unused nests.

Rebecca said...

I just absolutely adore your ivy arrangement with the nest! It is SO precious!

Happy SPRING!

Jenn4Him said...

There are no springtime signs yet in Indiana, but your pictures give me hope for the future! Thank you.
Jenn4him
www.homeschoolblogger.com/jenn4him or www.abundantrain.blogspot.com

LadySnow said...

I love your decorations! I love the idea of an egg/nest theme. ;)

Terri said...

So not fair! I want blooms and growing things instead of sleet and mud!

I keep telling Joe we need to move back south where winter is more civilized! LOL
Terri
P.S. The wreath is very pretty too.

Carole Burant said...

Well I'm glad Spring has found YOU at least! lol Oh Kelli, all your little nests and eggs are just so adorable...to me there is nothing that says "Spring" more than that!! Wonderful pictures as always:-) xox

Sharon said...

Kelli, I love your decorations! You are so creative!

JacquiG said...

Spring! I'm so envious because we are still buried under snow with freezing temperatures. I can't wait for the weather to change and for the newness of spring to show itself around here.

Jackie, waiting (im)patiently in Ontario!

Susie said...

Hi Kelli,
Glad you're enjoying springtime too!
We may get some spring showers today, but that's OK. Gotta keep those flowers watered.
Love your birds nests and little eggs.
Very decorative!!
hugs!!

copperswife said...

I love your front door wreath!!! It's scrumptious! I will be doing my spring decorating next week, I think. You all are always ahead of me!!! I love all the nests and eggs, very indicative of the looming season!

Anonymous said...

Happy Spring, Kelli!

Seeing these beautiful photos reminds me to ask you what type of camera you have. (I meant to ask you some time ago.) The photos you take turn out so well. :-)

Patty said...

Very pretty decorations. Isn't spring a wonderful time of the year. Our fruit trees are all in bloom right now too

Candy said...

Kelli!!! These pictures are SO PRETTY!!! I love everything, very, very beautiful!

Candy :)

Heather said...

Kelli,
I love your wreath it is so beautiful. Spring has definitely come to Texas. As long as the tornadoes stay away, I will welcome spring! ;o)

Love, Heather

Heather @ Marine Corps Nomads said...

Everything looks beautiful. We're slowly seeing signs of spring here as well.

Reviekat said...

OOO, our area looks like that, too!! The girls have been collecting flower buds on our walks. :)

Paula said...

The "spring things" add such a welcoming touch. Thank for sharing!

Kelli said...

Hi Karla! Phillip takes 99.9% of the pictures for me and he uses a Digital Rebel XTi. Happy Spring to you too!
Kelli

Rowan said...

Your springtime wreath is so pretty. Reading your blog, and Morning Ramble's as well, I'm beginning to think that I'd really like to see Texas. Previously I've thought of it as one big cattle ranch with a 'South Fork' ranch house here and there:) There's obviously a lot more to it than that.

Boxwood Cottage said...

Your so lucky to have spring weather and trees in blossoms already Kelli! I love the wreath with the bluebird nest!

Lisa said...

Beautiful decorations! *Smile*

Uncle is gone? *Hugs-a-bunch*

Wendi said...

Love what you did with the ivy. Too cute!

Julieann said...

Hi Kelli,
Your pear tree with blossoms is gorgeous--what a beautiful picture.
That is so cute your husband takes all the pictures for you--is he into blogging too? My husband sometimes looks over my shoulder and will read certain things if I point them out to him--but he doesn't have too much interest in my blog (LOL)

Have a great day Kelli--and I enjoyed your post very much:)

Julieann:)

homespun living said...

So glad you are enjoying spring. Your decorations are beautiful~I really love the birds' nests and eggs. Debbie

Ash said...

Hi Kelli,
I just wanted to come over and say Hi. I love Spring time. Some things have started to bloom here, but not a lot yet. By the way, I love your top display picture, kind of looks like Thomas Kinkade, he is my favorite artist. If you have some time you can come over and visit my site.

Creative Life Studio said...

Does your pear tree have aroma with those blooms? It's lovely.

And, of course, I love your little bluebird in the nest. Bluebirds are my FAVORITE!

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

Kelli, your springtime decorations are so pretty...I especially love the nests and eggs!

Randi said...

Lovely decorations! I have a nest that we found last year but I like the idea of getting some tiny eggs to put in it! Cute!

Stepsingrace said...

Kelli, just visited your blog for the first and have enjoyed it so much. I love the idea you used for a Spring wreath and hope to creat my own. Enjoy this beautiful season. I will return again, for sure.