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Summery Shells

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:21:00 +0000

I am eager to get the sea shells out. I took these pictures a few years ago. They are just a collection of shells displayed for a more summery feel.

Do you like to put out sea shells for summer decorating?

Sherry
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Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Flowers in May

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:56:00 +0000

The flowers are laughing in May. I bought these way too early this year. I bought them in February. I know right! I kept them in the house as long as could and then I finally put them out in April. It kept getting too cold at night and the cold seem to put an end to them, but here in May they have snapped out of it with a smile!

All of the flowers are smiling in May!

Sherry
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Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Storybook Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:49:00 +0000

There is a little garden at our grade school called the "Storybook Garden." I walked over there this past week in all it's glory it was coming into full bloom for spring. It is really pretty. I hope the teachers knew and took the children out there for a brief moment.

And, in a small maple tree not five feet from where hundreds of children play each day a brave little Mother Robin has her nest right on eye level! Such a tempting shot for my camera.:)

Sherry

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A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home

Home Sweet Home #119

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:45:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home! This week I showed off some Great Finds from the thrift store.

I shared my summer roses from last year In the Garden.

And, to keep the kids full I made Strawberry Bread.

Now, I would like to feature some of the great blogger's post that caught my eye from last week's Home Sweet Home.

Kathryn at The Dedicated House showed off a really nice laundry room makeover.

Susan at Through My Porch Window shared her gorgeous kitchen.

Kathleen at Decor Amore showed us how she made Cinnamon Roll Waffles.

Jamie at Better With Age showed us how to turn a closet into a butler's pantry. This is such a smart idea!

Laura at Sunday View showed how to create an Instant Vintage Dress Form. Another really smart idea!

There are so many talented people joining me each week! It is really hard to feature a few. And, remember to be featured you must have a link back to the Home Sweet Home party. Thank you to everyone who joins me at Home Sweet Home! It is wonderful to have you here!

Sherry

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Attention: To link up you must have a permalink back to this party in your post or you won't be featured.

Link up anything in your home or garden. I love seeing neat shops too!

My button is on my sidebar for the party, if you want to use it. If you are new here I hope you will become a follower. Please don't link up more than two posts. No Etsy link ups or direct advertising, please. Please visit some of the other blogs and get some great inspiration. Thanks.:)

Now let's see your beautiful homes, delicious recipes, crafts, or whatever makes your home special!

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In the Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:16:00 +0000

I am so excited about my roses this year! Here you can see the roses behind this table. They were only a year old in this photo and this year they are twice as large and full of blooms.

Do you have any roses? I can't wait to see mine bloom!

Sherry
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Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Strawberry Bread

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:31:00 +0000

I made the children strawberry bread this past week. They always love it and it is a nice filler when they keep asking for food. I have made this before on the blog but, I didn't post the recipe. Here it is:

Strawberry Bread

Ingredients:

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups sugar

4 eggs (beaten)

1 1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 cups sliced strawberries

1 1/4 cups pecans (chopped)

Sift together dry ingredients. Combine remaining ingredients and make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Stir enough to moisten. Pour in two greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Makes 2 loaves

My teacup has the perfect flower for May, Lily of the Valley. The teacup is made by Adderley, it was made in England.

Do you test your baked goods with a toothpick to see when they are done? I do and I put my toothpicks this week in my new milk glass toothpick holder. I found this at the thrift store for $6.

Sherry
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Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm

Strut Your Stuff Saturday at Six Sisters Stuff

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season

Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky at Your Home Based Mom

On the Menu Monday at Stonegable
Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
A Pinteresting Party at Tutus & Tea Parties
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Great Finds

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:15:00 +0000

I have been on a roll hunting in the thrift stores lately. First, I found the Brambly Hedge sets and then this week I found purple transferware.

I have looked for this for a long time. When you find it you must buy it. The transferware won't be there when you come back. I only paid $6 a piece for two dinner plates.

I also found triple silver plated vintage flatware with a shell motif! A perfect set of flatware for summer! This was on clearance it was only $10! I got a whole 4 piece place setting and a few extra pieces. Happy Mother's Day to me! Well, when the kids get out of school I hardly ever go to the thrift stores. They aren't into thrifting.
What great finds have you made lately?
Sherry

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A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Cuddlebug Cuties Sunday Link Party
Fabulously Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo

Transformed Tuesdays at PJH Designs

Happy Mother's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:39:00 +0000

Happy Mother's Day to all of the hardworking Mom's today!

(This is the present my son brought home from school Friday.:)

Sherry

Home Sweet Home #118

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:46:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home! This week I gave a makeover to last year's summer wreath and put some daisies and origami butterflies on it in Origami Butterfly Wreath.

For May, I set up a Blue & White Tea.

I compared Limoges and Austrian china in May Day Place Setting.

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Now, I would like to feature some of the great blogger's post that caught my eye from last week's Home Sweet Home.

I adore the beach! So, Liz at Quirky Vistas captured my heart with this beautiful bunch of beach photos.....

...and this vignette she created with her beach inspired decor.

Trudy at Looks Like White always has a great eye for featuring beautiful homes like this one designed by Found Design.

Sarah, at Hyacinths for the Soul gave us a garden tour that was stunning! I had never seen her home's exterior but, visited her blog many times. It is so gorgeous!!!

Kassandra at The Attic of Kassandra showed us how to create adorable beach bags out of recycled plastic grocery bags! Yes, this is a plastic shopping bag. Click translate at the top of her blog to get the instructions in English. Brilliant!

At Poetry in a Pot of Tea she showed us two fairy gardens she has created. So perfect a project for May.

Sherry

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May Day Place Setting

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:15:00 +0000

I haven't created a tablescape in awhile so, I decided to try a soft look for spring.
Here I have used a very shabby chic look for a romantic table setting. True to 'Shabby Chic' style the china doesn't really match but has similarities.

Both the dinner plate and the luncheon plate here are Austrian china.

Where here the dinner plate and the luncheon plate are both French Limoges. All pieces are vintage and can blend together easily on your table. Just a quick set up for a romantic look for spring.

Sherry
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Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Efforts and Assets at Hickory Trail Blog

Blue & White Tea

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:02:00 +0000

In May I always think of using my blue and white transferware for tea. This is Johnson Brothers ironstone and the pattern is Coaching Scenes.

The teapot came from England. It is made by Johnson Brothers the pattern is Denmark.

I found this toile Chinese tea tin at the thrift store. Isn't it pretty.

Enjoy your Mother this week over tea. This coming weekend is Mother's Day!

Sherry
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Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage
A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Share the Shelter at A Sheltering Tree

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites

Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations

Cottage Style Link Party at Lavender Cottage Garden

Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog

The Winner of the Shabby Apple Gift Certificate is.....

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Sun, 05 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2013-05-05 05:51:13 UTC

The winner of the Shabby Apple gift certificate is Stephanie.

Congratulations to you! Thank you to all who entered!

Thank you Shabby Apple for the opportunity!

Sherry

Origami Butterfly Wreath

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Sun, 05 May 2013 00:41:00 +0000

I made a fern wreath last year for summer that I really enjoyed. Click the link for directions on how I made it. I wanted to recycle it this year and add something to it for a different look.

From my new sponsor Wholeport.com , I ordered origami paper. This paper is the nicest quality paper in 6 inch by 6 inch squares. It worked beautifully and was so sturdy it gives your paper folding creations a lot of body to hold up for any project you use them on.

I created these origami butterflies to go on the wreath. They were really pretty and I love how they turned out. Here are the directions on how to fold the butterflies. Looking back at the directions I can tell I made my butterflies backwards, but they are so pretty they look good from front or back.

Here is my refashioned wreath. I just tucked some daisies in it and pinned in four of the origami butterflies.

Now my front door is all ready for summer!

The origami papers were supplied by Wholeport.com in a sponsorship program with The Charm of Home.

Sherry

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A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home

Cuddlebug Cuties Sunday Link Party

Fabulously Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo

Before and After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Make It Pretty Monday at Masterpiece Monday

Home Sweet Home #117

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:20:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home! This week I created a Hat for Tea. Someday we'll have some future tea parties around here.;)

I showed off More Brambly Hedge china I found in the Spring pattern.

I also created a May Day cone basket for the first of May. Finally the weather is getting beautiful!

Please enter the Shabby Apple $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway! It will be ongoing till Saturday at midnight central time.

Now, I would like to feature some of the great blogger's post that caught my eye from last week's Home Sweet Home.

Steve and Meg of Furniture-Ology showed off this great thrift shop side table makeover.

Babs of Upstairs Downstairs painted some of her sea shells in Indigo which was stunning. Love how this turned out Babs!

Laurie of Heaven's Walk showed off her visit to Melinda Graham's shop Surroundings. Gorgeous!

Christy of Our Southern Home showed off her screened back porch. A little slice of Southern heaven!

Sherry

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Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life
G' Day Saturday at Natasha in Oz

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Attention: To link up you must have a permalink back to this party in your post or you won't be featured.

Link up anything in your home or garden. I love seeing neat shops too!

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May Day

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:45:00 +0000

I have some tulips here in a little May day cone basket I created a few years ago. All I did was make a cone out of poster board and mod podge the graphics all over it. The graphics were a page of script, a vintage looking nest, and a bee.

Happy May Day!

Don't forget!
Enter to win $50 gift certificate from Shabby Apple here!

Sherry
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Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

More Brambly Hedge

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:59:00 +0000

I have a Brambly Hedge footed mug and tea plate to show you today. This is more of the wonderful Brambly Hedge I found at the thrift shop.

The footed mug looks like the footed tea cup, it is just bigger. This is all from the spring pattern. This is the back of the mug.

This is called the afternoon tea plate.

I covered my violets in sugar. They are edible. I have never done this before but, the table sugar (on right) wasn't as pretty as the sugar glitter (on left).

Here is my other spring Brambly Hedge post, where you can view the teacup and sugar and creamer.
Have you taken a moment lately to enjoy a little tea?

Don't forget!
Enter to win $50 gift certificate from Shabby Apple here!
Sherry
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Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage

A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Share the Shelter at A Sheltering Tree

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites

Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations

Cottage Style Link Party at Lavender Cottage Garden

Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Shabby Apple $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:21:00 +0000

How about a new dress? Shabby Apple is a clothing company with artful designs that have a vintage flare. It is your day to own some new clothes because one lucky reader will get a $50 gift certificate to order something from Shabby Apple!

Shabby Apple has a lot of style recreating the look of vintage clothing with their fashion forward approach. This dress, the Mint Tea would be the perfect look for many spring events!

This dress called Decadence looks like it came right from a vintage couture clothing store.

I love the play in texture in this combination! The top is called the White Queen.

Then there is this dress with the retro butterfly print. Love this!

So many beautiful styles represented all in one place with Shabby Apple. So how about some new clothes?

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for all who entered!

To Enter for the Shabby Apple $ 50 GC giveaway:

Visit Shabby Apple and tell me which product you would like by leaving a comment. (1 entry) This is mandatory to win. Always leave your email or make sure it is visible in your profile. You do not have to blog to win.

For extra entries after you have done the mandatory entry above:

For another entry visit Shabby Apple's Facebook page and like them. (2 entries)

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. This giveaway will end on Saturday May 4, 2013 at midnight. Winner will be announced on this blog Sunday May 5, 2013. I will email the winner. Feel free to leave your entries in separate comments or all together. I will add up all the entries and use random.org to draw a winner.

Good luck! I am so excited to offer you this opportunity! Thank you Shabby Apple for this opportunity and for providing this great giveaway!
If the winner doesn't respond after 7 days a new winner will be chosen.

I was not compensated for my participation in this giveaway. The Charm of Home is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Sherry

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Giveaway Directory at Someday Crafts
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Strut Your Stuff Saturday at Six Sisters Stuff

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

The Scoop Party at Cedar Hill Ranch

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
A Pinteresting Party at Tutus & Tea Parties

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season

Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky at Your Home Based Mom

A Hat for Tea

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:09:00 +0000

I found a great hat at the thrift store. It still had the tags on it. I decided it was a perfect tea party hat. It just needed a few embellishments.

I hot glued a 1-inch ribbon around the top of the brim.

I took a 1 1/2-inch ribbon and made an inpromptu bow.

Then I hot glued a small sunflower over that.

Now, I just need a few more hats to give the girls I babysit and we can have a tea party some day.

Sherry

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A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Cuddlebug Cuties Sunday Link Party
Fabulously Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo

Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits at Stonegable
Transformed Tuesdays at PJH Designs

Home Sweet Home #116

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:47:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home! This week I made a Fairy Wind Chime for the garden.

I showed off a new thrift store find, my Brambly Hedge tea set.

I made the best blueberry pie and talked about how no one can wait for it to cool in When you Make Pie.

I would like to introduce a new sponsor the Cuddlebug Cuties Blog where talented Anna Stillwell creates adorable artwork and shares all things creative.

image by Anna Stillwell

Anna at Cuddlebug Cuties holds a Sunday Linky Party also where you can go and share anything creative.

Anna is also co-hosting a Recipe Swap Hop on Fridays. Go and visit Anna and see her amazing talent.

Now, I would like to feature some of the great blogger's post that caught my eye from last week's Home Sweet Home.

Susan and Bentley from Ash Tree Cottage showed off the Springtime Touches in the Entry. This is such a wonderful English cottage look. Loved it!

And, you don't want to miss Kristen from Sophia's whole house tour! So many great decorating ideas and such gorgeous style throughout! Even her laundry room is gorgeous! Great job Kristen!

Leslie of Paper Daisy Designs showed off her media room makeover. Again this space has a lot of ideas and many different functions going on in one room. Great post and beautifully decorated space!

Laura of The Turquoise Home showed a living room makeover that was stunning. With The Turquoise Home graphic in the corner this looks like it was in Country Living Magazine. I am pretty sure that is a graphic like they use. It is either them or House Beautiful.

And, Lizbeth at Just Dip It In Chocolate is getting our mouths ready for summer with this Lemon Meringue Pie Milkshake! Oh, yum!

You guys way outdid yourself!

We had our biggest party ever 171 entries! Way to go talented people! It is really hard to feature a few features. This week I had 11 features in draft and then I narrowed it down so the post wouldn't be so long. And, remember to be featured you must have a link back to the Home Sweet Home party. Thank you to everyone who joins me at Home Sweet Home! It is wonderful to have you here!

Sherry

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Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life
G' Day Saturday at Natasha in Oz

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Attention: To link up you must have a permalink back to this party in your post or you won't be featured.

Link up anything in your home or garden. I love seeing neat shops too!

Now let's see your beautiful homes, delicious recipes, crafts, or whatever makes your home special!

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When You Make Pie....

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:57:00 +0000

Today I made The Best Blueberry Pie. You see in my picture it isn't quite cooled yet. No one in my house could wait that long. There was lots of anticipation over me cutting this pie. I kept waiting and waiting but it was still warm. The recipe is on the link. The pie took a good portion of my day and I am just too tired to write the recipe all out. I noticed a funny thing about making pie. Every one no matter what's going on will make it back home for pie...hot..out of the oven. And...I made them wait..so I could get this picture!
* Note on the pie...family decided it could be made with 3/4 or 1/2 cup of sugar instead of a full cup. The blueberries were already sweet and most of my family added ice cream so the cup of sugar made it too sweet for us.

My ferns are unfolding in the flower beds. I always love it when they do this.

I picked up some pretty violets at the supermarket today. I will try one more time to plant them and hope it is finally warm enough to enjoy them.

Sherry
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Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Friday Recipe Swap Hop at Cuddlebug Cuties

Brambly Hedge

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:46:00 +0000

Do you have a thrift store bucket list so to speak? I have a few items that I would love to find when I am on the hunt at the local thrift stores and a few weeks ago I came across some of them. I found the Brambly Hedge tea sets. If you have no idea what I am talking about Brambly Hedge is a series of children's stores created by Jill Barklem. Created in the 1980's and made into to china by Royal Doulton. This story of community of mice living in an enchanted hedge in the English countryside has been a great success around the world.

The stories feature the four seasons and a season is depicted on each tea cup and saucer, this being spring.

Here are the little mice.

Here is the creamer front and back below.

The sugar is an open sugar bowl. I found all the tea cups from each season I am just missing the tea pot.

Yard sale season has begun have you found a treasure yet?
Sherry
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Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage

A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Share the Shelter at A Sheltering Tree

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites

Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations

Cottage Style Link Party at Lavender Cottage Garden

Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Fairy Wind Chime

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:37:00 +0000

I ordered a sea shell bead packet from Wholeport.com. Eager to craft something creative, I decided on a Fairy Wind Chime. I have every intention of creating a Fairy Garden corner in the garden this year. I said that last year too but, then we had a drought and everything got ugly. So, this year I at least am going to have a wind chime.

A little magic for your spring garden, a fairy wind chime. Only 5 inches by 4 inches. Shells and a magical little bell tinkle in the garden to call the magic of fairies.

Tie three pieces of wax string to the piece of driftwood horizontally. String the seashells to each string as desired. Tie the bell to the center string. Tie string to the drift wood for hanging. Hang in your garden to charm the fairies. The overhand knot and the bowline are secure knots that will hold the shells on the string without slipping.
The shell beads were $2.99 and the string was $1.99. I purchased these supplies from
Wholeport.com.
Happy Earth Day!

Sherry

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A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Cuddlebug Cuties Sunday Link Party
Fabulously Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo

Home Sweet Home #115

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:28:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to Home Sweet Home! This week I took a picture of A Little Vignette I had in my kitchen window to share with you.

I re-posted A Mother's Tea from two years ago.

I went about town this week and took some pictures in Spring Blossoms.

I introduced a new sponsor Wholeport.com online craft supplier. They are now sponsoring a Craft Party Thursday giveaway. Where you can take any craft supply you purchase from Wholeport and create a craft and enter to win $30 of craft supplies in Craft Party Thursday.

There supplies are of nice quality and very reasonably priced. Check them out.

I would like to highlight another sponsor. Vision Blinds is a family business that has been operating in the UK for over 100 years. They supply the finest quality window blinds, awnings, and conservatory blinds. They also have a line of Perfect Fit blinds by Louvolite® and cane furniture. Visit this sponsor to take care of your window fashion needs.

Now, I would like to feature some of the great blogger's post that caught my eye from last week's Home Sweet Home.

Lani of Simply Fresh Vintage shared some Vintage Tablecloth Love. So many inspiring ways to sew up vintage tablecloths!

Manuela at A Cultivated Nest showed several ways to decorate a tin can.

Anjana from At the Corner of Happy and Harried shared this recipe for Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk. If you haven't given coconut a try yet you should try it. I have been on a diet that is anti-inflammatory for allergies and it works for many illnesses (almost all modern illness is based in the immune system and is from inflammation in your body). Coconut is my favorite thing in the world right now. It is healthy and it is good for you. I had to share this simple stew recipe, a winner with a coconut milk base.

So many great post each week and so many talented people! It is really hard to feature a few! And, remember to be featured you must have a link back to the Home Sweet Home party. Thank you to everyone who joins me at Home Sweet Home! It is wonderful to have you here!

Sherry

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I will join these ladies today:
Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life
G' Day Saturday at Natasha in Oz

Guidelines for Home Sweet Home Party:

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Link up anything in your home or garden. I love seeing neat shops too!

Now let's see your beautiful homes, delicious recipes, crafts, or whatever makes your home special!

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Wholeport Craft Party Thursday: Win $30 in Crafting Supplies

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:19:00 +0000

Let me introduce you to Wholeport online craft supply. Wholeport provides a wide variety of online crafting supplies with affordable prices. Many of the women behind Wholeport are talented crafters and artist themselves. With the discovery that there was a need for crafting supplies sourced from around the world they created Wholeport.

With categories such as baking supplies, soap making supplies, jewelry making supplies, craft paper, fabric, lace and more. Wholeport has something for every crafter. The prices are very reasonable and the supplies are of very nice quality. I am eager to order lace for a project. They have nice cotton lace very reasonably priced.

Hand made soap stamp.

Enter Wholeport's Craft Party Thursday to win free crafting supplies. When you purchase craft supplies from Wholeport, you can load the photo of the finished product up on their website and enter to win $30 of free crafting supplies. So shop and enter Wholeport's Craft Party Thursday to win free crafting supplies. This week's giveaway is $30 worth of baking molds.

Wholeport.com is a sponsor of The Charm of Home.

Sherry

Spring Blossoms

noreply@blogger.com (Sherry Thecharmofhome) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:04:00 +0000

Spring could easily be a time for fairies. Everything has exploded in blooms. Even the grass; which would normally not be magical, looks as if the fairies have been tending garden here.

Here is my town's most famous resident, the albino grey squirrel. He comes down from a tree to investigate what sort of magic has been at play.

This is one of my favorite spring flowering shrubs the flowering quince.

So many beautiful blossoms all blooming at once due to the long winter. Has spring's magic been at work in your neighborhood?

Sherry
I will link this to:

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Country Whites Weekend at The Country Farm Home