Lilacs...A Spring Bouquet for the Dining Room

Hello my friends...I hope that you're having a fabulous day!

Oooh...the lilacs are now in bloom...here in Colorful Colorado!

  I just love all flowers but I must admit...lilacs are at the top of my

 "favorites" list.

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As soon as the flowering shrubs put on their purple hued

 blooms, I began to count down the days till I could go and snip

 a few stems to bring into the house for a bouquet.  I made a nice large

 bouquet for the living room...and a bouquet for the dining room table.

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  Mmmm...the sight...and the scent...simply glorious!

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Today I thought I would share the beautiful lilac bouquet in

 my dining room...along with a few changes that I made to the
vignette that decorates the buffet.  I hope that you enjoy!

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Lilacs...A Spring Bouquet for the Dining Room

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Here we are...in my french country dining room.

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Even though it can be a challenge...I love "lightening

 and brightening" up my dining room for the spring season.

  Dark red, olive green, and accents of gold...make up the dining

 room's color palette.  I really do love the deep, rich colors.  This room

 would be would be "dark"...if it weren't for all the bright light that the large

 windows allow in.  And...the white furniture pieces help keep the room

 light and bright as well.  I love the contrast of the white furniture

 against the red dining room walls!

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Here they are now...LILACS...in all of their glorious beauty!

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Several stems of this pretty purpley flower fill a large white ironstone pitcher.

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I kept the table centerpiece...simple.

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  A stack of white bowls and plates sit on a large ironstone platter...joined by a

 single green apple...and of course...the beautiful bouquet of lilacs.

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I used a vintage linen runner as a foundation for the centerpiece vignette.

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Lilacs...in lovely hues of varigated lavender!

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A single green apple...ready to eat!

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I do believe that this beautiful hue of spring yellowy-green is one

 of the prettiest colors to pair with lavender.  Paired along with the bright

 whites...it just feels fresh and...well...spring-like.

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I found this set of white dishes at JC Penneys last year.  Beautiful

 embossed flowers and meandering ribbon decorate the dishes...and the

 edges of the plates are made of up "ruffled scallops"...LOVELY!!!

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The dining room buffet's new look!

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I made just a few minor changes since Easter...

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Here is the buffet's Easter vignette...

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Bunnies...bunnies...and MORE BUNNIES!

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I love all sweet bunnies and my collection seems to be multiplying (wink)

...but it was time for them to go.

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If you would like to see more of the Easter vignette...you can just click HERE.

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As you can see...I just replaced the bunnies with a few simple pieces.

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On the right hand side of the buffet vignette...

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a stack of three green apples on a silver pedestal dish...all under a tall cloche!

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On the left hand side of the buffet vignette...

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A frenchy looking white pitcher filled with teaspoons...sitting upon

 a stack of white plates.

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A few months ago I found this beautiful set of flatware on sale

 at Horchows.  I have been "eyeing" them for quite some time and took

 advantage of the sale.

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I love the white handles with the embossed silver tips!  Sooo pretty!

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Voila...and there you have it!

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~LILACS~

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...a spring bouquet for the dining room.

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I am joining these fabulous parties...

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Met Monday...hosted by Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch.

Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.

WOW party...hosted by Kim over at Savvy Southern Style.

Open House party...hosted by Sherry over at No Minimalist Here.

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Thank you, dear ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!

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Well dear friends...I am so happy that you stopped by today

 for a visit!  Please leave me a note and let me know that you

 were here.  I would love to visit with you!

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Warmest spring wishes!

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