I am over winter. I am finished. Done. No more. Of course, it helps that it’s already in the 60s and 70s here in beautiful Austin, Texas. Regardless, I declare it Spring in my home, and I am making no apologies for it.
Yep, those are birds’ nests, starfish, and seashells in January. I love them, so I decided it was time for them to make an appearance in the refreshed vignette on my antique English sideboard. Shouldn’t we always display the things that we love?
(Psst! Did you notice that my Pottery Barn knock-off mirror has finally found a home? Hooray!)
My Springtime-in-January vignette is made from pieces that I disassembled from past projects. I added a starfish to my large apothecary jar filled with family photos from my husband’s grandmother’s estate and faux antique photos printed from the Internet.
In a few glasses, I added some more seashells from this project and a vintage monogrammed dishtowel my Mother-in-law gave me for my birthday last year – it actually came from her Mother-in-law. I leaned a few starfish against the mirrored topper of the sideboard.
The large ‘B’ was taken from my fall wreath that I disassembled when the Christmas wreath moved to the front door back in December.
I added a few old doorknobs from the ReStore and a handful of antique keys I picked up at the fun vintage and antique show shopping trip to one of my smaller jars.
Another small jar holds some more shells and a starfish, and a third holds some quail eggs nestled into a Dollar Tree Spanish moss “nest.” Do y’all remember my story about trying to blow my own quail eggs? Yuck! I still get the heebee jeebees thinking about it.
A couple of candles, my jars and the silver bucket stand on top of the burlap table runner that I originally created for my dining room table. It’s a little long for the sideboard, but I still love it here anyway.
I am SO with you on this! I don't care if it snows tomorrow and if the temps stay in the teens! I have switched out to spring decor with the exceptions of dragging out the bunnies and foo fah that I use for Easter. That will be my next change up. Come on spring!!
Well, it's summer here and I say bring on Autumn lol
SO hot.
I love your sideboard. I need one. Bad. So classic. Obviously you have brilliant taste! ;p
i am so done with winter! and i love your idea with the vintage photos
No apologies necessary! LOL It all looks so "refreshing". Still clinging to winter (snowflakes and hearts!) here – at least until mid-February. We're barely getting out of the 40's. By that time, I will more than ready to switch gears to Spring!
I love the vignette you've created in the silver bucket. Thanks for the inspiration.
We've had a remarkably mild winter here in Southern Ontario, but I'm ready for it to be over. It's so dull and drab, we had a green Christmas and snow after. Now it's all melted and we're expecting more again at the end of the week. I'd far rather sunshine, 60s-70s sounds ideal. LOVE your display!
Girl, I'm in Michigan. I was ready for winter to be over back in November.
LOVE the photos in the apothecary jar. Now I know just what to do with my large one that's been sitting empty since I took the antique glass Christmas ornaments out of it!
I am ABSOLUTELY over winter and ready for it to be spring again! You're lucky you're in Texas–here in Ohio it's still cold and wet and we can expect it to stay that way for another few months.
I love the contrast of the burlap with the elegant furniture and silvers. Looks great.
I think I can smell the beach with all those shells! So not what I want to hear. I am in Iowa and its snowing AGAIN and we are having freezing blowing snow!
No apologies needed. I am more than over winter and in PA it's freezing…and will be for a good 2 more months. I too am busting out the birds nests and sea shells
. Your buffet looks perfect!
I'm ready for winter to be over too! Today's temps are mild (mid 50's) and it makes me want to get a couple outdoor projects underway.
It is all lovely. I truly believe that ours homes should be the way WE love them any time of the year, regardless of what we "should" do.
There are no signs of winter in my house either.
Yes ma'am, I am ready too…looks great, a breath of spring for sure.
I'm so done with winter, too! (But I heard more snow is on the way to MI this week…ugh!) Love your vignette…makes me smile and think of warmer days!
Enjoy your week!
It's your sanctuary so go for it! Unfortunately, I don't think Mother Nature is done with winter yet.
All I know is… we surely don't have to worry about a drought this year in Atlanta!
Love your sideboard, it is stunning and all of your spring displays are just gorgeous. I do agree it is important to display the things you enjoy regardless of the season. Hugs, Marty
Beautiful! I love the silver tin!
I love the apothocary jar with the photos! I am READY for winter to end! It seems to be raining constantly here! I need sunshing! I think I'll follow your lead!
~stevie
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That looks amazing! I love your use of the clear bowls and everything you've grouped in them. It's definitely inspiration for my home decor!
and I cannot wait for the warm weather to come on through! So over the winter.
I admit there is nothing delightful about having dead plants all over the yard and no green grass. But I still enjoy the winter…gives me plenty of time to come up with ideas for spring and summer. We should all enjoy it and let winter run it's course. Because come September (right before the holiday frenzy is here) we will wish we had alot of quiet time like we are having right now.
What's the name of the color you used on your walls??? I love love love it!
It's not that I'm "over" winter necessarily, it's just hard to get into the "winter spirit" when it hasn't been very cold.
My house looks SO boring without my Christmas decorations. It feels like some of my stuff disappeared when I put it away at Christmas. So I'm trying to do some V-Day stuff. After that, I'll be over winter for sure!
Love it!!
i don't think i was QUITE ready for winter to be over, but now that i have seen your adorable display, i think i am officially on board!! great ideas!!
its still WAAAAY too cold here in Northeastern Utah, so I better wait a month or so before my spring items make an appearance.. i think my husband would check my temperature or something lol..
Gorgeous display! And I love that piece of furniture. : ) Being in Orlando, our two weeks of "cold" in the beginning of January was more than enough cold for the year for us, too. Yay to the warm months, and here's to them coming faster! ha. : )
You did NOT jump the gun. I usually declare it Spring right after Christmas…I think I have been rather generous in waiting until now. We hve had 5 wind/rain storms in a row and another one is on its way. Enough already! Bring on the sunshine!
I am so thankful for Texas "winters" as well, so it's good that our winters are basically springish. I might have to start decorating for Valentine's Day, in my family Valentines Day is a HUGE deal. Think teddy bears shipped in the mail and boxes and boxes of candy. Bigger than your birthday sometimes.
I have said it before and I will say it again… I WANT YOUR HOUSE!
My house is just simply not a showplace. It is your typical southern home that is chock full of little boys. 
One day…. yes, one day I will be able to blog about the beauty in mine, too. LOL!
I think it is wonderful for you to bring Spring into your home already!
SO ready…if only Mother Nature would get with the program!
When did you get the sideboard??? It's GORGEOUS!!!!!
great idea & pictures are soothing .. I can't wait to get over with winter in california…
Nope! I'm totally ready for spring! It's my favorite season. Plus, here in SoCal, a lot of our trees are already sporting white blooms! How can you not want to imitate nature?!
I don't blame you one bit. My sis is in San Antonio, and she said it was 78 last week! We have a bit of Spring here in Virginia today (47/48), but I think it's supposed to go back to bitter cold too.
I don't mind Winter for a bit longer. B/c as soon as I get Spring up, I'll be ready to Summer, then Fall, etc.
Plus, Spring/Summer means I'll have to show more of my pasty white skin, and that's just not kind to anyone.
Can I really bust out the shells to put in my cloche? Sweet! What color is that paint btw? LOVE!
Wonderful post. Felt like a breath of fresh air! I'm a spring time girl myself. Love all of your decor and your antique sideboard! Gorgeous! Happy Pre-Spring!
I'm in Austin too! I much prefer this weather to a few weeks back, but I can't call it spring just yet because I'm still sick. Love that mixture of doorknobs and keys! It's like a spiffier, organized piece of Uncommon Objects.
I'm with you on wishing winter was over. In fact, when I took down the Christmas decorations, I started using my "spring green" and off-white candles and dishes. It just felt right and we've been enjoying it. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone!
I am sooo ready for winter to be over. Unfortunately, here in Utah we still have at least two months. Sometimes it even snows in May!
I think we have to do what makes us happy. It's our home after all. I think it all looks wonderful.
Well you might have jumped the gun just a tad, but then whose keeping track. You do what makes you happy and I can see that your beautiful sideboard arrangement would definitely keep you smiling.
Lovely Display! And yes, I am ready to wear my shorts! Though, I am here in Dallas TX we are still chilly. We had one nice day and then back to the 30's today. UGH!
I am so with you. I need the sun to come back and stay! Your display is beautiful!
I am SO over winter. Bring on the warm weather already!
Your sideboard is absolutely gorgeous. Love it!!
I am over winter too! This is my first true winter in the north and I am hating it. This Florida girl needs some sunshine. You are lucky to have 60 degree weather:)
I am with you!!! Bring on the spring!!
I'm actually thinking it's time to take my winter wreath off the front door, since it's white with a blue ribbon, it just LOOKS cold. And it is cold here. In CA. Who knew?! BUT, inside, it's warm, and I'm breaking out the colors too. I say go for it! I've got my little milkglass/spanish moss/birdie display sitting right next to me in my new craft room. yep, totally, you should ditch winter!
I'm with you on moving on to SPRING! The vignette is lovely – and I think the burlap runner perfectly suits the sideboard. Don't you just love re-purposing?
More than you know. In Dallas and this warm weather has me ready to refinish something!
Totally over winter here in Ohio, we had a thaw last week and I put up all kinds of Spring stuff. Yesterday it snowed
That sideboard is gorgeous! I'm not ready for spring yet – we've only gone sledding once!
Add me to the list… over it… Love your "bring on warmth" decorating.. but what I love more is the color of your wall… please share if you know the name!!
Vicki
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LOVE IT! My dining room sports a beach theme. I felt strange using plaid fabric in red and green for Christmas with all my silver and sea oriented things but now that all the Christmas things are away the shore is back to play! I love your side table and that mirror is beautiful!
It is beautiful! It has been nice the past couple of days, but I am still cold from the 18 degree temps from a couple of weeks ago, my first in Austin!
Apologize?! I'm jealous!!!
I love the doorknobs and keys idea- so unique!