If you don't like veggie's...decorate with them!

I'd like to show you a quick little metamorphosis that I created for a fun and organic look. I did this last year and thought it was the perfect time to show you all how you can take a bunch of grocery store flowers and create an artistic arrangement.




It starts off with a clear glass or vase. I used a straight vase, but a water glass would work just as well.




The next step is to go to your local grocery store and buy one bunch of asparagus. This will be perfect for you Easter table.






Then you simply take the rubber band that was holding your asparagus together and put it around the vase..... you get the idea, right? Start inserting the asparagus between the glass and the rubber band.





I got lucky, and was able to use every last one... it filled in around just right.








Now, just look around your house and find a ribbon, raffia or a piece of fabric and tie it up, trying to cover up the rubber band.





Insert your garden or grocery store flowers inside and you have a fancy smanscy designer bouquet. I believe it couldn't be simpler or more elegant.



Simple and inexpensive , if you are one of the lucky ones that gets to skip the cooking this year and just have to show up at your relatives or friend's house, the hostess will be impressed when you hand them this arrangement.











This teapot caught my eye while shopping at Marshalls. Just my style... hand painted and so cheerful.









These are called Italian Fruit.. sugar and creamer... just in case!















































For more Metamorphis Monday post, check Between Naps on the Porch

Black and White with a Citrus Punch

What could be more cheerful than a splash of citrus colors on a canvas of black and white?

After too many rainy gray winter days...






I went to the grocery store...

bought a couple of oranges...

a couple of lemons...

and a few sunflowers...







filled my black and white $1.00 garage sale vase...

and .... tah dah.....







homemade sunshine on the dining table...

Thanks for joining me.............check Susan's blog BNOTP for great tablescapes

Hungry for Mexican......

Yes we were..............food, that is! But little did we know that going to No Mas Hacienda, a Mexican restaurant in downtown Atlanta, were we going to "feast our eyes" with beautiful Mexican art as well !




Our lunch was delicious, but the best part about it was strolling through the No Mas Hacienda gallery and gift shop afterwards.







I can truly say that there is no place like this any where that I've visited out side of Mexico.





These items are meticulously hand crafted and created.






There is a wonderful mix of old and new,







traditional and modern......



These chickens were so vibrant, they brought a smile to my face.....








I particulary identified with this sculpture... exactly how I was feeling after feasting on their delicious mexican cuisine...



Love how they mixed these elements to create a mod yet rustic feel..........




The lighting is so unique and sculptural and surprisingly affordable...

























To me, this looks like a painting...


Oh yes.........This pottery belongs in my kitchen !



Hand carved doors........



Can't get enough of the pottery... and what a beautiful vignette it makes here....











I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves........






















No need for a passport, Mexico and an exquisite array of art work is as close as Atlanta...



The next time you are hungry for Mexican.. you should go to No Mas Hacienda...... not only are you going to enjoy the food, you'll feast your eyes on delicious art !