I really tried to wait before showing you the pictures of my Easter decor. I really did.
I had all intentions of showing you one sneak peek DIY project at a time.
But the tutorial on how to age flower pots will have to wait…
…and so will the instructions on the bunny boxwood wreath.
You see, I have the patience of a toddler in a grocery store (sans the temper tantrums).
Unlike a toddler, I like to share. I just couldn’t wait another day to share what I’ve been up to.
Progress has been made on the board and batten hallway redo. My husband and I have made plans for a “DIY date” so we can build the gallery shelves and the air return cover together.
The work on the hallway was held up a couple of days because Mother Nature brought us our first (and probably only) snow fall of the season. It just happened to be on my birthday!
I should have relaxed my birthday weekend, but decided to take a hand-me-down picture frame from my Nannie and give it a little transformation. This is what I started with.
I took the picture out of the frame and gave the frame a good cleaning with mineral spirits. I painted it with primer and finished the frame with a coat of Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint in Provence. The picture was spray painted with flat black spray paint. Don’t worry! It wasn’t an expensive piece of artwork. Although, it is priceless since my Nannie gave it to me. I think my crafty Nannie would have been proud.
Have you noticed that I have an affinity for the color turquoise? There is a reason why I use the color blue so much in my home. You see, four years ago on Easter weekend, I found out that I had a half-sister that lived in Austin, Texas. This is my beautiful, half-sister, Tifani.
We found out we had a lot in common, such as our favorite color, turquoise. A year after finding out I had a sister, she lost her battle with cancer. So, the turquoise, or as I like to call it, Tifani Blue, is not totally random. It is a tribute the strongest woman I’ve ever met, my sister, Tifani.
Click here to see more holiday decor.
I’m linking this up so some of my favorite blogs, such as:
Tater Tots and Jello
It’s Overflowing
Sand and Sisal
Uncommon Designs
Home Stories A to Z
Coastal Charm
Under the Table and Dreaming
Dragonfly Diva says
Love the frame redo! Makes me think of some of the old wall art I’ve gotten rid of. Wonder what I could have done with them? I lost a sister to breast cancer four years ago, so I totally understand your special affinity for the love of a color that the two of you shared. Glad you at least got to know one another ~ something to treasure!
Lily says
the design looks so awesome! Thank you for sharing this!
Tricia says
Thank you, Lily!
Anja says
So sorry about your sister! I just loved your Easter decoration, though – it’s a really nice tribute to include her favorite color.
Meggie says
Your entire spring set up is precious! I love the bunny wreath! I am definitely going to have to make one! I have one question, where did you get the precious Happy Spring Banner on your plant! I love it!!
Thanks!!
Tricia says
Hey Meggie! I made the little spring banner with Picmonkey. I will add it to the post soon, but for right now, I will email it to you. Glad you like the Easter display!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
Love your spring vignette… that bunny is so sweet & that blue is gorgeous. I’m going to be featuring them during the Countdown to Spring round-up @ Domestically-Speaking. Thanks for joining the party!
Tricia says
Thank you, Maryann, for the feature! You made my day!
Erin says
May I ask who makes the paint that you used? I love that shade of turquoise.
Tricia says
Hi Erin! I used Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint in Provence Blue. It’s my favorite!
Erin says
Thank you Tricia! 🙂
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
Beautiful mantel and beautiful tribute! So bright and pretty!
kristin says
This is just gorgeous! I’ll be featuring with Kim as well 🙂
XO
Kristin
Tricia says
Sweet! Thank you so much! I will go back to your blog and thank you again later. (I’m on my phone right now.) Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
That little boxwood bunny put such a smile on my face today! Thanks for linking it up to our Countdown to Spring Party. I’ll be featuring it tomorrow! 😉
Tricia says
Thank you, Kim!!! I’m so excited that you’ll be featuring it! That will work out well because I’ll have the tutorial for the bunny wreath up by then.
MsChic says
The green plants and beautiful flowers can be the best decorations of the house! Love them and the cut DIY thing.
Stacey says
You’ve made everything look so pretty and spring. I absolutely adore your bunny. The turquoise is beautiful and a great way to remember your sister.
Andi @ Estella's Revenge says
This is a beautiful post. Loved seeing your Easter decor, and thank you for sharing about your sister as well.
The White Barn says
I love your Spring display. Soooo cute. I need to get myself busy.
Joyce says
Tricia,
What a precious and darling post! Your have created and then inspired your readers to get busy and
decorate!! Love, Love!!
`Jemma
Debbie says
I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. It’s wonderful you found each other, but sad you didn’t have more time together.
Your Easter vignette is adorable! I love the colour you painted the frame. A lovely tribute to your sister.
Debbie 🙂
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says
There are a million details I’m loving in those photos!
Shannon Fox says
What a sweet little way to remember your sister every time you come and go, by seeing “her” color. I’m so sorry for your loss Tricia. I really am… Shannon
Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says
This vignette is just way too adorable not to pin!! I love the bunny shaped wreath! And the bright red tulips play so beautifully against the turquoise frame. Simply lovely!
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
What a beautiful story…she was beautiful as well. So glad you can remeber her when you have your Tifani Blue out! Such a stunning display. Thanks for sharing over at Monday Funday! So happy to have you share!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
This is so funny…I pinned this darling bunny earlier today…then found that it was YOURS!!! Sorry that you didn’t get to spend more years with your sister. Congrats on winning those MMS tickets…you are one lucky gal:)
Blessings,
Linda
Tricia says
Hey Linda! What a coincidence about the pin! I just found out about winning the tickets when I checked my email. I can’t believe it! I texted my husband and told him that me winning the tickets must be Tifani’s way of saying “thank you” from the heavens. 🙂
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
What a beautiful tribute to your sister Tricia. I love that you call it Tifani Blue. Cancer is a terrible thing that touches too many of us sadly!! I’m just so glad that you got to meet her before she passed.
I love your vignette…all of it. I look forward to the tutorials. And your hallway is looking fabulous. 🙂
xo
Nancy
mary anne says
First of all, turqoise is also my fave color. Your sister was beautiful! That story just brought tears to my eyes.
Great job on all the projects.
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
I love everything about this! The bunny wreath is especially cute! It’s great that you use turquoise in your house to honor your sister! You are helping to keep her memory alive.
Allison
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
That bunny wreath is adorable!! Pinning & sharing this on FB page today!!
How fun that you found your sister – love that you have the same favorite color!
Kelly
Sonya Barker ~At Home with The Barkers says
The Tifani blue is perfect…
The entire display is gorgeous but that bunny is SO Stinkin’ cute!! LOVE IT!!
julie@renew-create-restore.blogspot.ca says
First of all, I love the bunny wreath, that is just adorable, but the whole display is beautiful.
The story brought tears to my eyes. It’s amazing that you found out about your sister before she died, but so sad you didn’t have more time to spend with her. Tifani blue is such an appropriate name in so many ways.
Hugs,
Julie