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Saturday, April 30

Welcome To The 18th Masterpiece Monday

God's masterpiece......


 While taking a picture of our avocado tree in our backyard, I noticed something else.

 A humming bird's nest! With two precious babies inside, thier eyes not even opened yet.
 The nest is so intricate with little pieces of leaves woven on the outside and pieces of lint lining it. Truly a miracle to see!
 For my own masterpiece this week, I'm showing a couple of thrifty finds and adding them to a table scape.

 I used my .50 cent tray from last week to display a new glass pitcher from GW.
 Everything else I had already and hubby picked the rose for me from our yard.


 I love the detail on this aluminum tray!
 I stopped by a yard sale today and saw a box marked "free". After poking around a bit, I found two really cute owl candle holders. The inside candles were long burned out. So I just stuck a little votive candle inside and they're good as new!


 Everything I used on the table, I already had on hand, the dishes....


 and my favorite table cloth. The only exception was...........

 My other great yard sale find this weekend was this vintage ice cream maker for $3.00! I decided to use it for  the centerpiece. I gleaned some flowery branches from outside and added the remaining rununcula's from Trader Joe's.















Linking to Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday



Masterpiece Monday Linky Guidelines
Boogieboard Cottage


1. Please link to the specific post, not your blog!
2. Feel free to link up any of your masterpiece's whether they're crafts, recipes, decor, thrifty finds, etc.
3. Please include a brief description in link up.
4. Grab my Masterpiece Monday button on the sidebar and include it in your post or a link to Boogieboard Cottage so people can find you and more great ideas.
5. Please check and make sure your link works. If it doesn't you can delete it and try again.
6. Please no direct links to sales sites, i.e. ETSY or just a plain ol' commercial site, we are looking for your home made masterpieces we can recreate, thanks!

Have fun! Mary










22 comments:

  1. Desire EmpireMay 1, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Thanks for hosting . I find myself posting early so I can join in.
    Best Carolyn

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  2. Confessions of a Plate AddictMay 1, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Oh, Mary! Thank you so much for sharing that wonderful hummingbird nest! I have never seen one. It is truly a little work of art...and the babies...so sweet! Love your tablescape...such pretty dishes! Happy weekend...hugs..Debbie

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  3. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorMay 1, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Hi Mary, loved the baby birds in their nest,very cute. Nice shot! All your weekend finds are now my favorite especially the vintage ice-cream maker. The flowers look gorgeous in it and loved the blue vase with the red rose in it, so vibrant! Just added my link, thanks for hosting and letting us share our creativity! Happy Sunday!~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  4. Simple DaisyMay 1, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Love the sweet little hummingbirds! So fun to watch them grow:)
    ps...i'm having a little give-away on my blog! Stop on over if you have a minute:)

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  5. Susan FreemanMay 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Mary! I love everything about your post today. Those precious hummingbirds, your avocado tree and your beautiful flowers! Makes my heart sing and they are all masterpieces!! Thank you for a fun party.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  6. LynnMay 1, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Lovin' your beautiful tablecloth and avocado tree Mary! The bird's nest it truly amazing-thanks for sharing:@)

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 1, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Oh how fun, I have my parents old ice cream maker, and what a great idea of how to use it. Love it. Hugs, Marty

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  8. Handy Man, Crafty WomanMay 1, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Very pretty photos! thanks for hosting!

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  9. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 1, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Thank you for sharing the hummingbird nest...amazing! Enjoying your party, thanks so much for hosting! :)

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  10. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful pictures, especially that second to last one where we see more of your room. Your home looks so inviting and cozy, and there is always something happy about the fun spring colors. Thanks for hosting the party!

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  11. beachcomberMay 1, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    what a sweet nest. love your tablecloth!
    cheryl x

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  12. Savannah GrannyMay 1, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    You are so blessed to have that hummingbird nest. In my 71 years I have never seen one. Fantastic. Love the tablesetting, so coastal. Ginger :)

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  13. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 1, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I love your avocado tree and specially your parents ice ceram maker and our idea of how to make it, you're very talented lady. Love it.
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  14. Amy ChalmersMay 2, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Thanks for hosting. I love the icecream maker as a centerpiece. It has the perfect weathered color for a finish that goes just right at your table.

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  15. ArabellaMay 2, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Mary - I hope to be here on a more regular basis 'cause it's so much fun! Have a wonderful week :O)

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  16. Diana LaMarreMay 3, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Love the ice cream bucket used as a centerpiece--it has such a nice patina. I am going to have to remember your linky party. It looks like a lot of fun!

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  17. JanetMay 3, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    The ice cream maker was a good find for $3.00! It looks really great as a centerpiece, too! There's a lot of great ideas at this party! Thanks for hosting!
    Blessings,
    Janet

    P.S. Just wanted to say about your last post, we love Disneyland, too! My husband and I met at the Golden Horseshoe!

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  18. The French HutchMay 4, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I love the vintage ice cream maker, it makes a great flower container. Also your flowers are so lovely. Thanks for hosting this party.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  19. MarthaMay 4, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I love the ice cream maker as a centerpiece!!! What a terrific idea! It really makes the table!

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  20. MarigeneMay 5, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Love your table with the ice cream maker taking center stage as the holder of flowers! Hummingbird nests are so tiny I am surprised you spotted it...the babies are so cute. Thanks for sharing, Mary.

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  21. Denise at Forest ManorMay 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Mary,

    I'm your newest follower. I just LOVE this table!! The vintage ice cream maker with mixed flowers looks straight out of a magazine. And your embroidered tablecloth is beautiful. Your GW vase is such a pretty find. Please stop by and visit my blog is you have a chance. I usually try to participate in Tablescape Thursdays. Have a great weekend!

    Denise at Forest Manor

    P.S. The hummingbird babies are adorable. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Great hummingbird photos! They are the sweetest little birds.

    Your table is wonderful. I love that you used the old ice cream machine as a centerpiece. Very cool. I'm also in love with that beautiful tablecloth; I can see why it is one of your favorites.

    Lovely vignette with your new pitcher and those cool glasses on the vintage aluminum tray. Love!
    Tammy

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