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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Pottery Barn Inspiration

Don't you love this sweet Easter tablescape from Pottery Barn?


The pretty pink blossoms inspired the mantel design for our tag sale.




We loved the yellow version too.



It inspired our kitchen table design. But we kept it simple to let the beautiful table take center stage. Can you believe that Susan found this table in an alley waiting for the trash pick-up? She had to call a friend to come help her get it in her car. A lovely lady bought the table, the hutch in the background and a sage green table runner. She wanted the ironstone pitcher too, but that was from Megan's wedding and not for sale. Just goes to show how much of an impact a little staging can make.



The Pottery Barn Happy Easter eggs are super cute too. And Susan came up with her own version for a fraction of the cost.





She started with two bags of paper mache eggs from Michaels.



And gave them a coat of creamy acrylic paint.




Transfer letters were used to spell out Happy Easter.



And after a quick spray of black metal paint, screw eyes were attached to the eggs.



A bit of glaze gave them a nice aged look. And jute was attached for hanging.





We thought they looked pretty cute just sitting in an egg carton!





Great job Susan!





And thanks to Pottery Barn for the inspiration!



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59 comments:

  1. time worn interiorsApril 12, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Your creations are so cute!
    theresa
    aka:tot

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  2. Maggie MasseyApril 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    OK, these are adorable...I think they look fantastic!!!!

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  3. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeApril 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    OH I adore those eggs! The whole tablescape is beautiful but LOVE those eggs!

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  4. CindyApril 12, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Such a fun idea!

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  5. RachaelApril 12, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    These are so cute! I bought a bunch of cheap-o plastic eggs and was going to book page them, but now I might try this. Thanks for sharing!
    http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com

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  6. Rachel @the house redeemedApril 12, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Very cute!!! I wish I lived close so I could come by your shop!

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  7. Patti @ Pandoras BoxApril 12, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Love those eggs, especially displayed in the carton!

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  8. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    LOVE THE EGGS I HAVE TO TRY THIS...

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  9. NanaDianaApril 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Everything looks great! I love the way you took the Inspiration look and made it your own! Naughty girl you- putting out a pitcher for someone to drool over only to find it is NFS (not for sale);>) xxoo Diana

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  10. HilaryApril 12, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Just jumped over from Uncommon slice of suburbia.I had my eye on those darling eggs as well. Thanks for the great idea...I love it.

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  11. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementApril 12, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for the tutorial too!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  12. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalApril 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    The flowers on the mantel are gorgeous. The eggs are a cute idea. Much better deal then PB I'm sure!

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  13. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Oh, I remember the first time I saw that Easter Display for PB. Love the look...not the price. This is a great idea! I want to try it! So cute! Thanks for sharing, Sharon!
    XO,
    Michelle

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  14. very merry vintage styleApril 12, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Wanted you to know I featured your Burlap & Ruffle runner from last week's Share the Love party--thanks so much for linking up and I hope you'll be back again!
    Mary

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  15. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Beautiful everything!

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  16. Simply BungalowApril 12, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Very cute. I love the eggs!
    ~Heidi

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  17. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyApril 13, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I love the pink blossoms! Everything looked so festive and beautiful!

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  18. Sonia ValdezApril 13, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I love the inspiration pics, and very creative way to stylize an item for probably a fraction of the original.

    Visiting from Rook No. 17

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  19. Designed by ChanceApril 13, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Nice!!! I saw those too and loved them.

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  20. Tammy @ Type AApril 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    love them, the eggs are adorable. thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  21. SueApril 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Thanks for the info on the paper mache eggs. ..so much cuter than the plastic eggs we always see. :-) Visiting from Mary's party. ~ Sue

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  22. Simply JessabellsApril 13, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Very cute!

    Visiting from Someday Crafts.

    J.

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  23. DonnieApril 13, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    That's a cute idea.

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  24. very merry vintage styleApril 13, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Your eggs are so sweet--they turned out lovely! Thanks for linking to my Share the Love party!
    Mary

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  25. Kindra-At Home With KApril 13, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Love these! I wonder how much Pottery Barn wanted for their eggs. :) Don't you love creating knock offs for a fraction of the cost! Great job! Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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  26. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 13, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    The eggs look adorable. I agree they look good just sitting there in the egg carton, but I also like PB's version with them hanging too.

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  27. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 14, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Hi Sharon, The mantel looks wonderful and I love the cute eggs. Thanks for sharing this at my party.
    hugs,
    Sherry

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  28. Purnima@a creative projectApril 14, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Lovely idea!! Looks fabulous!!

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  29. Ladybird LnApril 14, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    What a sweet idea! I will have to look for paper machet eggs!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com

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  30. Malinda Jane SiegApril 14, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love them! So classy and fun!

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  31. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    So cute and what a cheap "knock-off!" LOVE!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

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  32. HollyApril 14, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I saw those eggs in the catalog and thought they'd be a great knock-off. Susan's look really good!
    Found you at CSI.

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  33. The Autocrat: HaleyApril 14, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Those are pretty fabulous!

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  34. d e l i g h tApril 14, 2011 at 8:18 PM

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  35. d e l i g h tApril 14, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Sorry about the other post. I love the eggs! Just as cute as PB. I found your entry AT The Picket Fence and now I really enjoy your blog and the ideas. I have an entry also...the Denim Cake Stand. Also, I am a new follower. Would love for you to visit my blog.
    Linda

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  36. Petie@inspirednesting.comApril 14, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Great idea! Love "borrowing" ideas from PB. They look great in the carton :)

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  37. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}April 14, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    They look so cute! Fabulous job and they are so easy! Thanks for linking up! I'll be featuring this tomorrow.

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  38. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydApril 14, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Love this idea, PB is always so expensive...

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  39. JennApril 15, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I really love the eggs in the carton!! And I was drooling over that first PB tablescape too!

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  40. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaApril 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    very cute,, i like them sitting in the carton too.

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  41. Kirsten @ Mushki LovesApril 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    How cute! Love 'em!

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  42. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsApril 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Love these... and the pink and yellow blooms are gorgeous!

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  43. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    *sigh* simply gorgeous!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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  44. Gabriela Delworth - Adult Learning & DevelopmentApril 15, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Just fabulous!


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  45. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    The eggs in the carton are darling!! Pottery barn is fantastic for inspiration too! :)

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  46. ThepearsonfamileeApril 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    breathtaking! Love the frugal idea! Happy pink saturday!

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  47. Tammy@Beatrice BanksApril 15, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Too cute! Love the carton!
    Happy PS!

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  48. French CuriositesApril 15, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Love those eggs and what a great idea for Easter for the kids.
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrenchCuriosites

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  49. Susan EvelynAndRoseApril 15, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Terrific Easter eggs - they came out great!
    Happy PS,
    Susan

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  50. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Adorable...great job!

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  51. HollyApril 16, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    how wonderfully creative you are! I love the eggs. I hope you have a very successful tag sale - wish I could come. =0)
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  52. Lynne MoncrieffApril 16, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Hi
    Love these.
    Understated but with impact and elegance.
    Wishes for a Happy Pink Saturday.
    Lynne

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  53. Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.comApril 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Everything is so darn pretty! I love those eggs and Susan did a great job!

    Happy PS,
    Jacalyn

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  54. TaraApril 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love that Pottery Barn! Terrific idea with the papermache eggs, then you can use them year after year. I do believe the hard boiled version wouldn't hold out that long! Happy Pink!

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  55. LynnApril 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    The eggs are adorable:@)

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  56. Jenn EricksonApril 19, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Sharon, definitely one of my most favorite projects linked up this week! Your eggs were so beautifully done -- sophisticated and timeless!

    Thank you so much for bringing such class and creativity to "A Little Birdie Told Me...".

    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  57. K K StoneApril 19, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Love this idea, especially since the eggs do not have to be blown out as had first thought. Adding this to a must do list.

    - Kelly
    http://kidtimes.wordpress.com

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  58. Tammy @ Type AApril 19, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    i featured you this week! http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/04/anything-goes-party-13.html

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  59. LorraineApril 22, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Seriously, I don't know what I would do if I got 58 comments on a post!! :D
    I love Pottery Barn tablescapes!

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