
Hello everyone! Hope you’re having a good week. Does it feel like spring in your corner of the world? Yeah…not so much here. Looking out the window at all the drifts of snow piled high and kids sledding down the hill, I have a hard time thinking that spring is only a few short weeks away. Since I’m starting to feel like winter is never going to end, I figured it was time to bring a little bit of a springish feel indoors with some flowers. I bought tulips for the dining room and hydrangeas for the living room…I’m saving the living room until next week though since it’s always so hard for me to think of things to post about.
Because my light fixture is so large, I wanted to use a flower container that felt in proportion. I really like this galvanized bucket…the only bad part was that I needed a lot of flowers to fill it! I ended up getting forty stems! Oh, I just remembered that I’ve never shown you the new light fixture that I got for this room until now. I ordered it last fall, let it sit around in the box for a few months, and then shortly before Christmas, finally talked the Mister into putting in up. I just love it! It’s covered in a warm white burlap…it seems more me than the old fixture that was previously in this room.
After I set up my flowers, I thought a basket of grapefruit would look nice in the dining room too. With the flowers, it seems so springy and fresh. My mother-in-law sent us two boxes of freshly picked grapefruits from the tree in her yard. Mmm, wouldn’t you love to have citrus trees growing right outside your door?! I can hardly even imagine how wonderful and delicious that would be. I’d be putting lemons in everything and before too long I probably wouldn’t have any enamel left on my teeth!
Well, peeps, that’s all for now! I hope things are warming up for you and you’re feeling a spring in your step…lol. Have a great weekend! Chat later…
xo
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Sandra van Doorn says
these pictures put me in a mood to go flower shopping! i love the orange / pink combination, you are right it's so fresh. can't believe the size of those grapefruit! xo sandra
Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale says
as your neighbor slightly to the south in IL, i can very much relate to your feeling about winter. we have snow piled high here too 🙁 we just got back from sunny AZ, where there were citrus trees in my mom's yard…really miss those! bet your grapefruits are yummy! your dining room looks gorgeous with the tulips and light fixture AND everything else in it…sooo pretty! lovely photos too, of course! have a great weekend!!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
Tricia, I have to admit I started pinning photos before I even finished reading your post! (I did go back and finish reading it 🙂
I got so excited to see your beautiful dining room! Your new light fixture is stunning! You are always a master at styling and photographing flowers! Your post is such a beautiful treat! I can't wait to see your living room post soon!
I hope spring comes to the midwest soon!
Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) says
I love your elegant, yet casual style. Beautiful decor and photos! Enjoy your day. 🙂
Ann says
Those flowers are so pretty
and I love your dining room
it looks so inviting with a touch of relaxed elegance.
Brandi says
So very pretty! Tricia, you can do no wrong!!!
federica says
wonderful colors those flowers!! F.
Dagmar says
I have learned so much from your blog about taking photos..you are simply amazing and I thank you for you sweet way you share!
Thanks Tricia!
Xox
Dagmar
Lara says
Your new light fixture looks so nice over your diningroom table! I have a similar pale burlap lampshade on my nightstand lamp and I love the soft light it gives off. Everything looks so pretty ~ enjoy those bunches pink tulips! I think we have the same table runner ~ PB, right? 😉 I so hear ya.. I keep watching the weather reports to see when all this snow will melt. Me and the kids are just aching to be outside.
hootnonny says
The pink tulips are so rosy! Love the new light fixture.
Shannon says
I love the pops of pink especially those tulips! They definitely put me in the mood for Spring 🙂
The Farmers Daughter says
Just Lovely!!!!!!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says
How beautiful, Tricia…just what I need to think of spring!
Blondie's Journal says
I love your new light fixture! It makes your dining room look totally different. Didn't you use to have a ladder in the corner? Your flowers are gorgeous. I need to get some to perk up this house, I think it has cabin fever more than me! ;-D
XO,
Jane
Tereza says
wow these photos are just beautiful!!!!! your place is amazing 🙂
A Cozy Cottage in the City says
Oh Tricia,
Your posts always make my heart go a pitter-patter! lol It's all so gorgeous! I'm lucky to have such an inspiring blogger friend! Sorry to hear about the cold – it's warming up over here, though it can get way too hot in the summers where I am! 🙁 Wishing you a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Jessie
Tiffany says
Love the tulips and the light, beautiful! Lots of snow here too although with the sun shining today it feels a little Springy:)
Tiffany
Sherri says
Tricia, what a beautiful post! I love your home. The pink tulips are just gorgeous!!
Bente says
This is just beautiful.
Have a nice weekend
Hugs
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Simply beautiful!
Pam says
Your tulips are gorgeous. A real blast of spring is exactly what I needed. Your new light fixture is awesome. I'll have to go see what the old one looked like, but this one is pretty special!
Pam says
OK, just checked it out. I can't believe what a difference a new light fixture can make. Totally different look.
Pink Overalls @DIY Home Staging says
Can I come live at your house?
I can tell you are going to get Pins for these photos. I pinned one already.
Thank you!
*Smukke Ting* says
Dear Tricia,
wonderful pics!!! I love the atmosphere in your beautiful home!!!
Greetings from Germany,
Birgit
La Vie Quotidienne says
Love your beautiful pink tulips…so pretty! And the new light fixture is great.
Custom Comforts says
Your pink tulips are just gorgeous in the galvanized tub. The whole room is so full of light and looks like a breath of spring blew in. The only times my rooms are that bright is when there is snow on the ground and then I take as many pictures as I can. You have a most lovely home.
Cindy
Deanna says
The only spring I am feeling is what I buy at the grocery store wrapped in florist paper…love your pink tulips, wow 40 that is a goodly amount of tulips. But they look terrific in that galvanized bucket. Sweet!!
Just B @ Love Where You Live says
Gorgeous, love the tulips! Thanks, Tricia, for this pretty glimpse of Spring. 🙂
michele says
absolutely delicious!
smiles to you.
michele
Myplace4tea says
So pretty!
Evelyn S. says
Oh, no one can make a galvanized container look as classy as you do, Tricia! Absolutely fabulous images!
Cindy Garber Iverson says
Your bucket of tulip blossoms is DIVINE! And I love the pairing with the grapefruit. I'm one of those lucky people (like your mother-in-law) that can grow citrus in my own garden. I've got a whole bunch of lemons hanging on the tree right now… so many I can't find enough uses for them. I'm sure you wouldn't have any trouble finding ways to consume them. *wink*
Pieces of Sunshine says
I'm loving your abundance of tulips and grapefruit! You have an amazing eye for styling, just stunning photos.
tinajo says
Gorgeous photos!
My Little Bungalow says
Oh my goodness, those pink flowers are stunning! And your photos too!
Claudia
Nook and Cranny says
Love, love everything!
Michele
Vintage French Hen says
So elegant! This really turned out beautifully, so glad I stopped by! Marcia
Caroline says
Your styling is gorgeous! And man…you have A LOT of grapefruits to eat! LOL
The Rosegarden in Malevik says
just Lovley 🙂
like the photos…..
and do not miss…..
SATURDAY SHOW OFF
it is FUN 🙂
Welcome
Håkan ( The Roseman)
Lisa Gordon says
Your springish feel is wonderful, Tricia, and much needed here.
Last night "they" told us it was supposed to be just a lot of rain.
They lied!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Eva (http://buildhousehome.blogspot.com.au/) says
Your new pendant is fabulous!!! You are creating the most amazing home and your photography is fabulous!!
Priscila Peters says
Your dining room is fabulous! Love the pastel colors and the flowers.
Inspired by you says
Simply gorgeous! I love your flowers!
Silvina Soave says
Bella decoración, las flores son preciosas y las fotografías excelentes!!.Abrazos y feliz fin de semana.
Rosie Grey says
What a beautiful composition! I also bought tulips to bring spring into my home 🙂 Can't wait to see your hydrangeas – I love them, too! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sandi~A Cottage Muse says
Gorgeous dining space!
Love the new lighting (where did you get it?)!!
The flowers are a beautiful invitation for Spring to hurry up and arrive!
* Villa Lieblich * says
so wonderful
♥doris
Linda R says
What a beautiful post. I just love your photos and your house looks so pretty. My sister used to have a huge apricot tree in her yard. I loved to go pick bag fulls of apricots. Then she moved. Now I find it hard to buy them. They are so expensive and they don't even taste as good. I do hope you get some spring weather soon..
Hugs~
Pilar says
Unas fotos fantásticas que ya anuncian la primavera. Un beso
Sherrie St. Hilaire says
So, so very gorgeous! I love your home…your style! You have an eye for beauty!
Rosemary and Thyme says
Wow, your photos are stunning. Talk about inspiration. If this post doesn't speak spring, I don't know what does. Your home is just so welcoming and bright. I love it. I am your newest follower. I hope you can follow back.
Janet
Nola Grasby says
Love your dinning room-cant wait to see more of your house. Pink tulips are my favorite.your photos are beautiful.
Mari Crea says
Beautiful pink tulips
Good Sunday
Mari
Kia says
Awwww, lovely decor and photos! 🙂
Have a wonderful new week.
Heaven's Walk says
I agree, Tricia! Your new shade really warms up the entire room. LOVE it! And the pop of pretty pink against your neutrals is sooooo refreshing! Spring's gotta get here sooner or later…doesn't it….? lol
xoxo laurie
Amy Kinser says
As always, I am totally in love with your home and photography. If only you lived closer to me then you could come over and teach me a thing or two (or twelve).
Hyds says
Love the set up and your home looks so beautiful.. love pink tulips.
Cheryl says
Your post makes me almost cry for spring, it has been so gray & gloomy…. Yesterday we had just a little peak of spring with 66 degrees with a bit of sun, but today it is Michigan once again with 42, rain & that chill in the air that makes me long for spring~
thanks for sharing,
Cheryl
Rosemary Aubut says
Your photos are truly amazing and your home right out of a magazine! Truly enjoyed my visit here!
Clara {Clover and Violet} says
Beautiful photos, just perfect in every way. I love your pretty tulips they are a gorgeous shade of pink and the bucket is perfect for displaying them. Love your new light fixture too!!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Tricia,
Your pics are beautiful! I'm sure the snow will be gone soon and it will then feel more like spring in your area. I love your new light fixture, it looks erfect over your table. I would love to have you join us at my linky party that is going on.
Blessings,
Linda
Keeping It Cozy says
Tricia, your dining room is one of my favorites and has been since I first visited your blog! I absolutely love your new light fixture – it fits perfectly. The tulips and grapefruits just scream spring – love it!
Junkchiccottage says
Tricia,
Your home is beautiful. I love your dining room. My heart was racing as I looked at it. So gorgeous. I am a new follower.
Kris
Val says
You make everything look perfectly dreamy.
Dori at The Red Feedsack says
I found your blog via Amy's Girl Time Tuesday – I was featured there today also! 🙂 I have enjoyed looking around your blog and love it. I really, really love that galvanized bucket with the tulips in it!!! Brilliant idea! 🙂 Good to meet you. ~ Dori ~
likeschocolate says
What a beautiful table setting! I love all the pink tulips and I love the chair covers.
Vickie @ Ranger 911 says
Nothing says spring like bunches of tulips! Your dining room is simply stunning as are your gorgeous photos and your new light fixture is so pretty hanging over your table.
I would love to have citrus trees outside my back door!
Valerie Falcon says
Hi Tricia I started following you and i love your home your dining room and the tulips are so chic love it!! thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂 Val
sandy @ french laundry 132 says
I Tricia! Tomorrow I am heading up to Iowa! I checked the weather channel and it looks like I am sure to see snow, ice and rain LOL!
I am hoping for snow! You can slap me now LOL
Debra @ Common Ground says
That light fixture changes the whole mood of your room, it's perfect! and those amazing tulips look like a soft watercolor painting!!
Vintage Home says
oh wow…I have dropped by before and am in love with your beautiful cabinet in your dinning room…and with the great fixture..WOW! But spring it is in your home with those pretty tulips and those colour perfect grapefruits!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
What a beautiful light fixture! I love how it goes with your dining room, which is also beautiful, too!
Privet and Holly says
I am happy to report
that Whole Foods had
tulips priced at $5.99
for 10 this week! You'll
see my own bunch pop
up in my post, tomorrow.
When we go to Palm Springs
for part of spring break
each year, we LOVE the
citrus hanging in the trees!
But even better, to me, are
the orange blossoms….Oh,
how sweet they smell : )
Hugs,
xo Suzanne
Tazas y Cuentos says
Your dining room is lovely and your photos….just fantastic!!!
I've been visiting your previous posts and I enjoyed your images a lot, congratulations!
Besos from Argentina, Silvina
Eclectically Vintage says
What a stunning room! Love that light fixture and that pitch fork I see peeking out. Fresh grapefruit would be heavenly too!
Kelly
Little Cottage on the Pond says
Love the dining room! SO glad I found your blog- we share a similar style and the same first name!
Cindy says
So beautiful! My favorite flower is the pink tulip!
You have inspired me to purchase an arm full of tulips on the way home!
xo
Between You and Me says
I think I might have pinned every image in this post…
just beautiful.
where did you buy your stems? gorgeous!!!!
And, where did you get your drum shade? We have a huge one that I ordered from Pottery Barn, when we moved in this house….I love yours!
April says
I just love your style! Where did you get your burlap chandelier? I love it and have been looking for something just like it. Thank you!
Tricia says
It's from Pottery Barn 🙂