Friday, March 11, 2011

LITTLE PINK BLOOMS & WELCOME TO FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY


Little pink blooms...


Sweet little treats have begun appearing on our camellia tree.


I saw the little pink blossoms peeking out the other day
and gathered a few of them up to put them into a little vintage monogrammed silver creamer.


Their delicate petals tattered a bit by the recent snow- but beautiful nonetheless.
Placed with a stack of vintage books
and the bust that I found at a flea market a couple years ago
they bring a little touch of sunshine.


Love the sweet soft pink of these flowers
and seeing the hints of Spring starting to appear!




*Keeping Japan and everyone affected by the terrible earthquake and tsunami
in thoughts and prayers.*

WELCOME TO FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY!

I want to say a BIG THANK YOU for all of your sweet comments and compliments about my
French Cottage Bedroom
Wow!!! I am so touched that you liked it!
I really appreciate your comments and feedback- they mean much to me-
so thank you again!
(If you missed the bedroom post- you can find it here or just scroll on down to the next post.)

Last week the party had link up issues once again-
I want to apologize to the participants whose images were not showing up-
the links were working but with no images.
Linky tools assures me that EVERYTHING should run smoothly this time.

Thank you again so much to everyone who joined in and shared and to everyone
who visited the party goers!
Hope you all gathered up some inspiration for feathering your own nests!
I know I did!

The Frosted Gardner shared this amazing old card catalog-
it is just fantastic!!
Tallulahs Antique Closet shared their collection of pottery-
it is beautiful and inspired me to share the pretty bust above with the flowers.


Lillyfield Life shared her darling french harlequin desk makeover-
so sweet!


Rosemary at Ozma of Odds shared this sweet vintage setzer bottle makeover-
it's just darling!

Chari at Happy to Design shared a beautiful spring inspired table-
love these pretty plates !
If you were featured please feel free to grab the
I was Featured button from my sidebar.

Let's get this party going!!
Share your decorating, flea finds, designs, etc.
Anything related to feathering your nest!

Link up an old post or a new post, doesn't matter-
just share what you would like to share this week!

I would LOVE for you to become
a FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE Friend/Follower
if you aren't already~
Just click that little follow button on my sidebar under
'Fabulous French Cottage Friends'

Please, NO links to stores

PLEASE BE A GRACIOUS FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY GUEST
& make sure you post a button or a link back to the party,

Go out and mingle!

I try to get by and visit each of the participants,
but would love help in spreading the love!
So please visit the other party goers
&
Show them some love.
Meet new friends and get some new inspiration for
Feathering your Nest!!



sharing with these lovely parties- go by and check them out!
link up every friday!





67 Friends said ~:

  1. I love that card catalog! I've been on the search for one ever since I saw it! Thanks for hosting!

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  2. Everything you do is so beautiful and professional. If only I could be like you. Thanks for being a gracious hostess!

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  3. Those are such pretty blooms and I love the tarnished silver pitcher they are in.

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  4. Your camellias are absolutely beautiful Courtney. I took so many pictures of those when I was on vacation in Florida. I wonder if they grow in Minnesota? I'm thinking probably not. Hope you have a nice weekend. Thanks for hosting :)

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  5. You have inspired me to go and find some pretty flowers and feather my nest this weekend! Thanks.

    Thanks also for having me.

    Best wishes for a wonderful weekend,
    Natasha.

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  6. A great post,Courtney. Love your flowers and the old silver pitchen. I love the photo of your roses and the bust and books...gorgeous. xxoo Diana

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  7. I am beyond jealous that you have things growing outside that you can bring inside and enjoy! I'm counting down the days until I can do that too and so I will just enjoy looking at yours in the meantime. :-) Thanks so much for hosting and being a party friend with us!
    Vanessa

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  8. Those flowers look so velvety and pretty and your arrangements are nice too.

    Danielle

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  9. Those vignettes are gorgeous. I'm SO ready for spring. I found you through At The Picket Fence. I've linked up two projects and I'm a new follower. Thank you for hosting. :)

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  10. Thanks for hosting! I'm a new follower and just added you to my linky list

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  11. These blooms are so pretty, we don't have them around here. And with your silver, just stunning!
    Thanks for linking, Courtney!
    big hugs,
    Debra

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  12. The camellias are beauatiful. I don't know that I've ever seen them in person - never been at the right place at the right time. Another thing to see in my lifetime - thanks for the inspiration and for hosting this party. Sally

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  13. How pretty, Courtney! I love seeing some blooms at last...so ready for spring! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  14. Such beautiful flowers and that creamer is dreamy! Nice styling too--
    Mary

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  15. Absolutely beautiful flowers!

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  16. Your photos are always so inspiring, Courtney. I love the color of those camellias - a delightful blend of peach and pink. The vase is beautiful too. I'm your newest follower and have been enjoying your linky party for several weeks now. Thanks so much for hosting!
    ~Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  17. The silver pitcher is gorgeous, Courtney! The perfect piece to hold those pretty blooms. And I love that bust. Beautiful vignette! :-)

    XO,
    Janie

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  18. Hello my friend,
    That silver creamer is the BEST. Oh, it is just gorgeous and even more so with the beautiful pink blooms! I have the same starfish in my house as well....
    xo
    lynn

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  19. Courtney,
    I love your pink blooms in that silver cup. Just gorgeous pictures! Thanks for hosting!
    Sherry

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  20. How wonderful to have flowers blooming already. They look so pretty in your silver creamer.

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  21. What a nice combination this all makes, Courtney! The bust with the pale pink flowers against that old mirror is just luscious! I like silver both ways. Old and tarnished and bright and polished. Yours is so pretty!

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  22. Your photos are so beautiful! I love looking at them...Christine

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  23. Courtney.......your bedroom below looks like a shoot for a design book and your pictures above are absolutely dreamy as well, you have such a decor and photo talent it is awesome oh and I also read where you met Rachel and saw the pictures, I have followed her since the beginning and would love to meet her! I called to get a room at her prairie for this show season in texas and it is booked...........but I may just have to go when it is not during show season I have to go see it! Hugs!
    Sherry

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  24. Flowers! From your Garden? WE are still in winter mode here but hope to have some tulips up and blooming soon!

    Love your vignette and your party!

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  25. The only thing peaking through the ground around here is monkey grass! LOL! And of course the Bradford Pear trees are beginning to bloom...which explains my sneezing! Thanks for hosting, Courtney!

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  26. Fresh flowers are always so wonderful! and from your own tree! Wow! It is not warm enough here for any blooms, but the daffodils and hyacinth are peeking through..so there is hope of spring!
    Thank you for hosting. I hope you have a lovely weekend.

    Your pictures are beautiful as always.

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  27. Courtney I love your bust! *winks* I have a real thing for those....Ya know no matter what I say it sounds wrong lol! But you kwim! Everything looks so soft and pretty!....sheesh that sounds bad too! Vanna

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  28. Thanks Courtney for hosting!!~ Always a pleasure to see your lovely vignettes and finds.

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  29. Oh I adore camellia's! There is a fabulous garden of all colors and varieties just outside of Warner Robins Georgia. Lovely!

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  30. I adore that little bust! Yet another gorgeous little arrangement. :) I snipped some flowers in my own yard just yesterday- welcome, Spring!

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  31. I love camellias as they are Alabama's state flower. I live the shade of pink yours are. Ours are a bright, raspberry pink. I love the pink with the silver. So romantic!

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  32. I LOVE pink with silver and Your Camellias are gorgeous! I wish we could grow them in Connecticut! Thank you for sharing them AND hosting this lovely party...
    Have a wonderful weeks end,
    Hugs, Donna

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  33. Fun party! I've linked to your blog and posted your button on my blog. Thank you for hosting this party. I've seen so many interesting ideas from you and your guests.

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  34. Hi Courtney, Thanks for hosting another week of lovely inspirations.
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    ~ Julie

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  35. Beautiful pink blossoms and i love the silver creamer for the flowers too, the bust and the vintage books are lovely touch! thanks for hosting the event and have a great weekend!

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  36. How lucky you are to live where you can already find flowers outside already! The ground here is covered in snow with no signs of Spring. Love your display with the vintage silver cup and books.

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  37. Beautiful blooms! I love them displayed in the tarnished silver. So pretty! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this party.

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  38. i love the little silver creamer filled with sweet pink roses...pretty....i'm all linked up and enjoying partying with you!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  39. oh wow! thank you for featuring our library card catalog. it has bee one of our favorite projects yet!

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  40. Courtney I'll say it again you take the prettiest pictures. Have a great weekend, Martina

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  41. those blossoms are perfectly lovely - the most romantic touch possible. Thank you so much for hosting this awesome link party. I have so many places to visit!

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  42. Your springtime arrangement looks so beautiful! Love those sweet blossoms. they look fabulous mixed with the old books and the tarnished silver. Love the bust, too. Just makes me smile!
    Thanks for sharing. :)

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  43. soooo many gorgeous photos, thanks!!!

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  44. love that little creamer!!! I wish my camellia was blooming, but it's taking it's sweet time :)
    I'll just enjoy yours!
    thanks for hosting today!

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  45. Love your mix of antique silver and fresh blooms!

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  46. Love camellia's and vintage silver pics - what a sweet combination! Thanks so much for linking up w/Cottage Flora Thursday's garden party on my blog & thanks for sharing the party with your friends! I hope the party grows as spring/summer arrives - its so much fun to visit & see all the gardeners out there! xoox
    Tracie

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  47. Oh Courtney,
    I'm finally joining all the fun today. I've been wanting to join for a while now. I cannot wait to go visit the other participants and see what they're sharing today. Thank you so much for hosting this event and for sharing your beautiful and creative blog...BTW, love, love, love your bedroom. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana~A Petite Cottage

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  48. Love your flowers ... perfect splash of Spring! And, thanks for hosting such a fun gathering! As I mentioned the other day, I really do love your bedroom! Have a great weekend, Becca

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  49. Beautiful pink flowers~ have a wonderful weekend!Hugs,Rachel

    French Farmhouse 425

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  50. Lovely romantic pictures as always, my friend! Love the head bust! I am so into these. I have one too, that I put jewelry around. I have a picture of her somewhere on my blog.
    Thanks for hosting, I am linking up agin this week.
    xo,
    Sena

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  51. What beautiful blooms-pink my favorite-wish I had some! Have a great weekend!

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  52. Hey Pretty Girlfriend! BEAUTIFUL as always! I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the blooms but you adding them to the antiqued silver puts it OVER THE MOON fabulous!
    BTW...I am RE naming you! Martha MARTHA MarTha! {Martha Stewert}
    In a GOOD way! Everything you do is just perfectly done :)

    Thank you for hostessing...Ive linked up a couple of things...have a BLESSED weekend love!

    xoxokara

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  53. I do not know how to grab a button when there is no HTML code

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  54. Such a beautiful post Courtney! And thank you for hosting your fun party, it's nice to sit back with a cup of tea and cruise through all the posts while my hubby is glued to the t.v. watching sports!

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  55. Thanks Courtney! I'd love to see your armoire...and of course your mums LV collection *winks* Vanna

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  56. Thanks a bunch for you sweet comment on my post!
    Would love to join all your upcoming link up parties :)

    Have a great weekend..

    Sanghamitra.
    http://rainbow-thecoloursofindia.blogspot.com/

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  57. Beautiful!
    Coming by to say thanks for following and I am following right back. Maybe we can meet in the middle for a cup of tea. :)))

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  58. Hi Courtney....I always enjoy viewing your beautiful vignettes...just lovely this week! And....I also enjoy seeing how others "Feather" their nest! Have a great week!

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  59. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I'm now a follower of yours :) Your blog is gorgeous, I can't wait to look through everything! And, that monogramed creamer is tO DIE FOR!

    Looking forward to linking up to your party next Friday :D

    Shelley

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  60. Courtney, Looks amazing, Love the room , love the Trophey cup love the pretty pinks...
    Cant wait for Heather to bring you by...
    Karryann

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  61. Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog and leaving such a nice note. I hope I have another project for next week. Thanks again for hosting!
    Emily

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  62. Hi Courtney...

    I was just over here visiting your Sunday Favorites post and thought I would do a bit of meandering around! I was soooo surprised to see that you shared my spring tablescape with your viewers! Thank you!!! You are such a dearheart!

    My friend, your pretty pink camellia's are just gorgeous...and they look especially pretty in the silver creamer pitcher! I love that! This is such a pretty vignette, my friend! I love, love, LOVE your lady bust...what a great treasure find! Thank you for sharing your lovely camillias and vignette with us!

    Warmest spring wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  63. Hi Courtney!
    Your posts are always SO pretty and inspiring! My camellia's are starting to bloom, too! Yours look so sweet in the little silver creamer. Thanks for hosting such a great party! It seems that there are always such amazing posts that link up!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  64. I am loving my visit to your blog, it is wonderful!!!!
    Isabel

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  65. Hi lovely,

    Wow! So many people linked up this week! I love the card catalogue that you featured. I'd love one of those but I worry it'd become a huge great junk drawer! Haha!!

    Sarahx

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  66. Hi,
    I love your beautiful posting of the delicate pink flowers displayed so beautifully! For those of us still in the cooler areas, it is so nice to see beautiful flowers in bloom! Warms our hearts even though our bodies might be still chilled abit here in the Northwest area I live in. Just discovering your blog. The french cottage room you did is so inviting! Very pretty! Have a wonderful day today! xoxo Kim

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  67. Nice photo sharing. Love the pink blossoms.All photos are really cool.
    -Romantic Pictures

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