Lilacs and Vintage Mirrors
After a long winter’s nap, I find myself craving fresh flowers and lots of natural light. Whatever I can clip from the garden makes its way into the house. Shades aren’t drawn until absolutely necessary. And this year, I’m collecting mirrors in order to bounce light around the room. But first, the flowers …
Lilacs smell divine! And you only need a few branches for a full bouquet.
Awww. Baby Kitty adds a little softness to the spring decor.
The vet told us he has an “out-y” belly button. Who knew cats had belly buttons?
I like the lilacs in the living room. But it’s too easy for the kitties to play with them in here.
Let’s move them into the family room where I can keep a better eye on them.
Uh oh. Trouble is in this room too, in the form of our little Puddy!
(This is not the same cat as Baby Kitty – although they look similar.)
This is my latest collection of vintage mirrors, found at local stores and the flea market.
I’m still on the lookout for old mirrors …
… and on the lookout for mischievous kitties who play with flowers.
I’m dreaming of the next mirror to grace the wall …
Thanks for making me laugh. All my flower arrangements are up high…up away from my boy Boots! I would love to have a aromatic bouqet next to my chair, oh well I would rather have him curled up on my lap.
Gorgeous arrangement.
What is it about flowers and plants that make the kitties so attracted to them? They must appreciate their beauty and scent too. Your lilacs are gorgeous. Mine haven’t bloomed yet but when they do I will be bringing in some. I just love the way they smell. Your house is looking pretty and springy.
blessings.
Danielle
Your lilacs are beautiful. I’m waiting for mine to burst into bloom. You’ve found some wonderful mirrors.
Mary Alice
Your lilacs are so pretty and I love that table in the first pic. Love the kitties too. I am your newest follower!!
I love your blog!!!!
I just love lilacs. The mirrors are great. I do love your stuff.
Beautiful pictures and your cats are very handsome! I use to have cats all my life until last year when our last one died. I don’t think I want to deal with litter any more.
Mirrors! That’s what I need for my living room for light & to make it look bigger, definitely! Thanks for the reminder… beautiful decor, love the flowers! =)
Love lilacas and all your vintage mirrors….
I love your mirror collection and the way you have displayed them. Beautiful! Lilacs are so gorgeous aren’t they? I have to ask my neighbours for some from their huge tree but they won’t be blooming for a few weeks here. Blessings, Pamela
This looks so French to me! Classy and simple!
I would love if you link your creation to the French party on Monday!
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The lilacs are beautiful, your white, chippy table is beautiful, but the most beautiful of all are your two gorgeous kitties!!!
Your feline statue is so lifelike!
~Bliss~
The lilacs are gorgeous. I don’t have any in our yard, but I miss them so much I may have to plant one this year!
First I adore your kitties!! I have Miss Belle a Prissy Himalayan!
Your flowers and mirrors, and and the table in the first image, love, love!
I hope you will stop by and see my new Annie Sloan Projects Revealed!!
xoxo
Karena
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I have lilacs out back. I put mine in vintage aqua jars, and yes, the smell is wonderful.
Great mirror collection.I love old mirrors.That add a little sparkle to a room.Your lilacs are so pretty.My lilacs are not opening yet.This is my second year.They get plenty of sun in the afternoon.
Anne
I had a small vase of white lilacs (from my lilac rustling adventure last week) sitting on my kitchen windowsill. While I was outside, one of the bad kitties here pulled it off and scattered the flowers all over the kitchen counter. Bye bye, lilacs.
It’s good to find another mirror addict. I was just telling a friend earlier today that I need to find a program to deal with my mirror ‘problem’.
Lovely lilacs!
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
Your mirrors are just gorgeous! I just love vintage ones, too! Even the ones with the silver peeling away,(they’re my favorite!). You have displayed them beautifully.
Thanks so much for linking, we love having you.
Hugs,
Patti
I love that the new kitties are always in the photos, so like Frank 😉
I love that your mirrors don’t match. I’ve been thinking of doing something similar on one of our walls but felt compelled to spray paint the frames. Now I see I don’t have to! Thx!!
Beautiful lilacs! I love your mirrors!! They are one of my favorite things to collect too! They help brighten up any room!
Ha! Your cat is great! I have one that won’t leave my roses alone! Your lilacs are just gorgeous and your mirror look even better in person I bet!
That is one cheeky cat! I am quite allergic to cats so have never had one but I always amazed at their intelligence!
Gorgeous flowers too!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Your photos are so pretty~ your lilacs are gorgeous and loving your sweet kitty too! 🙂 Thanks for linking up at FNF! 🙂
Love the mirrors. I would love to know what shops you have near you that are your favorite. I need to get out of my DeKalb bubble. 😉
Love the mirrors. I would love to know what shops you have near you that are your favorite. I need to get out of my DeKalb bubble. 😉
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BEAUTIFUL pics Jennifer, baby kitty is a cutie!!
I miss lilacs SO MUCH!!! I had them on my little farm and down here….NADA….boo hoo…lilacs WERE Spring! And the smell is incomparable! You lucky!