Lily of the Valley

I love lily of the valley! It’s so very pretty and smells so amazing! This little flower offers so much. Truly one of God’s spring gifts.

I was so lucky to find this antique cobalt vanity jar recently at a thrift store. The raised, hand painted lily of the valleys against the blue is so striking! Since it was missing its stopper, it’s become a vase!

So with today's picking from my cottage garden and my new little vase along with a crystal pitcher that was my husband’s grandmothers, I have this sweet vignette. It's sitting atop an antique pull work centerpiece on my tea table. Sweet and simple. I don’t think it needs anything else. I’m just sitting back and enjoying the sight and scent!

I added just few sprigs of forget-me-nots for a touch of more blue.

Detail of the hand painting

 

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A Sweet Spring Surprise!

After this amazingly warm and wonderful winter it's hard to believe that spring is still officially ten days away.  But I will take my spring surprises any time they come!  I was walking around the yard and found this pretty little touch of spring. I can't see if from the house as it's on the other side of a big old locust tree, but was a pleasant surprise!

My sweet purple crocus surprise seems to me to be a great backdrop for a few Cottage Garden items for The Pink Rose Cottage. Here are two sweet vintage pottery vases or planter is a lovely pink. They are sold separately.

Congratulations to our first Teacup Tuesdays Giveaway winner, Vivian C. of Stuart, FL! 

This gorgeous teacup will be given away on March 13th. If you haven't entered, it's not too late. Visit the Teacup Tuesdays page for all the details.

Hope you all find a sweet early spring surprise!