Southern Scraps

image source Spring officially rolled in this past weekend! I'm always excited to see the grass turn green and the flowers blooming. It makes me want to plant and grow things. With that in mind, here are seven innovative ways to plant flowers outdoors.   Dresser planter by Eclectically Vintage         Vintage wagon planter by Common Ground     Turn an old grill into a planter by Cottage at the Crossroads     Wash tub planter by Samplers and Santas     Tire planter by DIY Show off     Vintage wheelbarrow planter via The Gardening Cook     Convert an old bicycle via homedit     You might also like 7 Ways to Spruce up the Porch for Spring     and  Chair to Planter       Linking up here: Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * * DIY Sunday Showcase * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece M...

Happy New Year! I hope this year brings you all you wish for. Before we get too far involved in the new year, I thought it would be fun to look back at the top ten viewed posts of 2014. You guys really like organization and round up posts.   Must Do Monday- Get organized! The Kitchen- 10 Ways   Organize it: The craft room- 10 ways     Get Organized: The bathroom- ten ways     One Dozen DIY Photo backdrops       5 Fabulous Ways to Decorate for Spring       Fall porch decor- six simple ways with thrift finds       Metal stamped initial necklaces     One Dozen Valentine's Day home decor crafts   Organizing the entry- 7 ways         DIY PVC photo background stand   Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link *...

When I saw these fun chevron striped and polka dot plates in the Target Dollar Spot, I knew immediately I wanted to set up a fun tablescape with them. With Easter coming up, what better time to use them. I've set the back porch table in a fun casual Easter theme that would be perfect for an Easter brunch. You may have seen many of these items before- the napkins, egg candles and polka dot painted eggs I used as place holders. While I was getting the plates, I snatched up the fun paper straws from the dollar spot too. I got a pack of each color. I love to mix and match, and here I'm using the pink and green ones in some mason jars.   I used my simple spring arrangement as the centerpiece and a couple of bunny figurines to give it an Easter feel. Take the eggs and bunnies away and you've still got a fun Spring party setting.   Hope you have a fun and blessed Easter. Linking up with Tablescape Thursday and these fun parties: Think ...

1. Fill on old washtub with flowers and  chicks. Paint a chalkboard label on it so you can announce Spring.   A Day in the Life

We keep being teased with spring by mother nature- a few spring like days, and then more cold. Nonetheless, spring will be here soon. Here are five fabulous ways to decorate for spring. It's all about bringing in those earthy, green and natural elements. 1. Decorate with moss .  A Mommy's Life with a Touch of Yellow     2. Use bird nests ( ready made or make your own .)     Stone Gable   3. Birdcages         Sand and Sisal   4. Use fruits and vegetables for fresh spring displays.     BHG     Asparagus vase     5. Bring in green plants.     Succulent gardens by Southern Scraps   Sharing these ideas here:   Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Mo...

I set this table just before Easter. I had some egg picks in the flower bouqet and then removed them after Easter, leaving everthing else in place. It's a very simple tablescape but it worked for the season. I decided I had better share it before it's time to set up for summer.

I hung my spring wreath out last week (a little late I know, but we're still in season.) I made it a couple of years ago and I still enjoy it. When I do get ready for a new one, there's lots of inspiration out there. Sand and Sisal     Making Home Base     Addicted 2 Decorating   This Girl's Life     Happy House of 5     The Cards We Drew     La-Dee-Da Creations     twelve O eight     Positively Splendid       Chic on a Shoestring

Easter came so early this year! I hope you all had a blessed day celebrating our risen Lord.   photo source Even though Easter has passed, there is still plenty of time to celebrate Spring. My home could certainly use some spring touches. I've been particularly drawn to earthy things this year, so here are five ideas for creating terrariums and mini gardens.   Centsational Girl     Spring fairy garden- DIY Showoff     Pieced Pastimes     The Inspired Room     Tatertots and Jello   These are on my "Must Do" list. (Oh and pretend this posted Monday. I know, it's Tuesday.)   Here's a link for top plants to use in terrariums .