Spring is arriving a little slowly this year...something I am grateful for here in the South because it postpones those long, hot summers! It's overcast and cool today so I decided to give spring a head start in my house with a centerpiece starring lots of sunny yellow! My inspiration was this bouquet of yellow tulips which, believe it or not, are actually faux! I tucked them in a zinc vase that I found at a bargain price at Pottery Barn. I could not leave without the smaller version also :-) and added a couple of springy yellow napkins to it! The napkins were a favorite new find at Wo ..read more

I am hoping that spring may really be here since we have now had that last cold snap that we usually get! Sooo…I am starting to think of ways to display my spring flowers…both inside and out! I love to use interesting and unusual items as planters and vases and, since I thought that you might be ready for flowers, too, I decided that I would share them with you today! Here are twelve different ways that you can spotlight spring flowers in your home!  #1. Dollar Store Vases My Pottery Barn inspired burlap-wrapped vases are a fun and inexpensive way to show off some spring blooms! Clust ..read more

I would like to wish a joyful Easter to all of you, my dear blogger friends and readers! Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy this special time with your family! Also find me at…   Enter your email to have Plate Addict's blog posts delivered Delivered by FeedBurner ..read more

Easter is just around the corner so it's time for me to start planning my table! I usually start pulling out some of my favorite plates, napkins and accessories and "play" with them until I get a look that I like. Today I am sharing ten of my go-to tips for creating the perfect holiday table that help to make planning a little easier and certainly a lot more fun! 1. Bring in nature Add fresh flowers, cuttings of spring branches or even moss to add a natural touch to your table. My MOSS-COVERED EGGS serve as great little toppers for your place setting and give a nod to Easter as well. 2 ..read more

Bunnies aren't just for Easter! Spring is almost here and my bunnies are itching to get out of the storage box! I try not to go overboard and be too cutesy, but for me, it just wouldn't be spring without a few rascally rabbits scattered about! Sooo...I am sharing my 14 favorite ways to add those iconic bunnies to your spring décor. On the Mantel Of course, it's the prime location for bunnies! Check out my WHIMSICAL EASTER MANTEL starring my natural fiber bunnies for a little rustic touch. In a Centerpiece Here's a chippy favorite...MY RUSTIC BOX DRESSED FOR EASTER! Add a few Easter eggs a ..read more

I know, I know...it's still a few more weeks until spring officially arrives but you can have spring indoors already if you wish! For me, just give it a little farmhouse spin and it's perfect! Sooo...I thought I would share a few ideas for adding some farmhouse spring touches to your home using what you may already have on hand, some super-easy DIYs and a few inexpensive additions. 1. Add some touches of galvanized metal Nothing says “farmhouse” to me more than galvanized metal…and luckily enough, it’s also very inexpensive! In the last few years, its growing popularity has made it even mor ..read more

I have a confession. I pretend that spring arrives on March 1st. That way I get three extra weeks of my favorite season! And no matter what my neighbors think, my spring wreath goes up on my front door! So if you are like me and can't wait for spring to get here, it's time to get your craft on and make your wreath. Here are seven fun and easy ideas! My DIY TULIP WREATH is my favorite so this one may be the first to make an appearance. It just says spring! My EASY FLOWER POT WREATH is another one I love...and it has lots of possibilities since it's easy to change the flowers to whatever ..read more

For most people, February signals Valentine’s Day and the continuation of winter. But for me, it signals something else as well…the arrival of tulips…both fresh and faux! They are not only one of my favorite flowers but also one of my favorite ways to add color to my home! And… they are so versatile! Just in case you are as excited about these wonderful gems as I am, I thought I would share my favorite ways to use them! I have to share my favorite first…my DIY SPRING TULIP WREATH! I can’t wait for it to get warm enough for me to put it on my front door! Doesn’t it just say spring? You will ..read more

I just love that farmhouse look…so simple and cozy, especially this time of year! And with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s even more fun to tie in farmhouse style with all of its texture and rustic elements! Sooo…I thought I would give you six easy ways to achieve that look using some of what you may already have on hand, some super-easy DIYs and a few inexpensive additions. 1. Add some touches of galvanized metal Nothing says “farmhouse” to me more than a few touches of galvanized metal…and luckily enough, it’s also very inexpensive! In the last few years, its growing popularity has made ..read more

Can you believe that Valentines Day is nearly here? If you like to create your own décor like me, there's still time to get started! So I am sharing 14 of my favorite fun and easy Valentine projects just in time for February 14th! You'll find everything from candles and pillows to wreaths and tea towels! And, as always, any graphics that you need are included absolutely free! Enjoy! My VINTAGE FRENCH SHEET MUSIC CANDLES  add a frenchy touch without a lot of fuss. And here's another version...my FRENCH SCRIPT VALENTINE CANDLES that use a Dollar Tree vase as a base. Here's one that ..read more