March 9, 2009

Egg-celent!!!

I love changing out the 'fillers' for my apothecary jars for the seasons.  This large one requires a lot of stuff because of its size.  I started collecting the extra eggs I had around the house and realized that I only had enough for about 1/4 of the jar.  
The brown and speckled ones were what I already had, but I needed some color.  I didn't want to just use the bright (neon) plastic eggs.  I wanted a soft look.



I happened upon these light blue beauties at our locally owned dollar store.  I am not sure what their original purpose was supposed to be on those sticks, but I just pulled them off (I'm brutal, like that).
Aren't they cute?  So for just a little $$ I was able to 'bring a little spring!'

11 comments:

  1. You're good. You're very very good. I would have walked right past those eggs, unless they were filled with chocolate or something, and then trust me, I'd have been brutal with them as well.

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  2. Thanks for the great idea! I'm going to go look for some.

    P.S. Thanks for the instructions for Mr. Linky. I didn't post because I only have "after" pix. I'll have to start doing some "befores" now and join in in a future party!

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  3. Oh , that is such a great idea. You smart, decorating guru, you. :)

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  4. Any thoughts on where to find pretty jars like yours?
    Thanks!

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  5. I just saw some beautiful jars at TJmaxx 2 weeks ago. They had tons and they were very well priced!

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  6. I have just found your blog and really like the things you are sharing. I loved the French-inspired bedroom, and the eggs are adorable. I'm glad to be following your blog now. Linda

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  7. I did this same thing last year with eggs that looked very similar fro m Dollar Tree. Don't you just love a good dollar store find!

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  8. Great idea! I love "seeing potential" in things. Some days I do...others I just can't seem to see it.

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  9. Those are cute! I'm heading to the Dollar Tree this afternoon to find some cheap pretty eggs too.

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