~ Vintage Ticking and Farmhouse Containers ~

Are you daydreaming of spring and planting a garden? 
Of sunlight that carries a warmth with its rays? Longer days? Me too!! 
(Though I am holding out hope for one more snow - - the kids love it so much!)

Since most of the yard is dead dormant, 
I've been craving plants, flowers, freshness and life.

So, my son and I headed to Flower World yesterday. This time of year in the Pacific Northwest, there aren't a lot of colorful options for plants...even at Flower WORLD! (The African violets weren't speaking to me.) 

We did find some nice varieties of green plants to add life to our bare porch.

But first, I wanted to show you this vintage ticking duvet cover that we added to the bench on the porch. I found the duvet while antiquing with my sister... it was love at first sight. :)

We planted these pretty succulents in an old tin feed pail...

And this rusty chicken waterer, purchased at a garage sale

 for $3, makes a sweet farmhouse-style planter. 

Baby's Tears (below, in French container) in January is like clockwork for me. Granted, there are not a lot of options right now... but still, I adore this bright green little leafy plant! (Why the sad name? I'd prefer "Baby's Tears of Joy!")

 And last, a rosemary plant. 

You'll notice the common thread in our plant selection was... 
They're alive... and it's January. Plus, I think they're pretty!

In case you missed it and are interested, the winter wreath DIY tutorial is here.

Wishing you a full-of-life winter kind of day!

Stay warm and plant on...

xo

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