Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Welcome to my nest...

I came across this huge jar today while shopping for something else. I couldn't resist. $12.99!



The entryway (is that one word or two?) needed some oomph. I thought this jar might be just the thing I needed to add some interest. I wanted something that people would notice right when they walked in, something that would draw them in to investigate.


So I just grabbed some things from around the house. That's a real birds nest in there, the magnifying glass is very old (hubby's great grandfather's I think). The post card is old and french, one of those things where the back is as pretty as the front...which side to display?!?). The little metal charms were given to me by students over the years.



Maybe this spring I'll fill it with dirt and put a little plant in there like a small terrerium. Or fill it with Easter eggs. Whatever the case, it's a keeper!




♥Linsey






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28 comments:

Blessed Serendipity said...

Love displaying things in jars and yours looks great.

xo,
Danielle

Angie @ Knick of Time said...

Love your jar, your entry way AND your big map!

I hope you'll drop by Knick of Time Tuesday and share this at the party today!

Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time

Myric said...

You can do so many things with that jar. The best part is.. only $13!! Awesome!

xoxo
Myric

Erin~Just*Grand said...

Love the jar, love your entry, love your blog!
Where can we get a jar like that??? :-)

Linda @ A La Carte said...

That jar is great! A wonderful size and so versatile. I love how you have filled it now!

Cindy said...

It's wonderful! You're gonna have fun changing up that big jar. That's a great combo you have going on now with the real nest!, and i'm lovin that big ole map in the entryway...(don't know if that's one or two words) ;)
Cindy

CHRIS said...

That looks terrific at your door. Happy days chrisb

Unknown said...

So in love with that idea for the entry?

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Very good look for the entry- especially love the map.

Congrats on your feature at {Primp}!

Blondie's Journal said...

I can see why you bought it...you can do so many things with and it looks lovely now the way you have it arranged. I love the nest!!

XO,
Jane

Yvonne said...

Love what you have in your jar. I have a similar large jar and I keep shells in it. for a time I used it to serve marinated mushrooms or such things at parties. I love my jar and if I ever find a fallen nest, that's what I will put in it.

Katie @ Creatively Living said...

So cute! Great job! You have a lovely entryway! (I always use it as one word, but I'm really not sure if it's one or two).

I love the map too!!!
If you'ld like to re-link it. Tell it to Me Tuesday is still open at Creatively Living. We'ld love to have you link up!
--Katie
@Creatively Living

Anonymous said...

Love your big jar....I have an old one very much like that! Mine site on my kitchen counter, you have given me some new ideas for mine...Thanks for sharing!
Love your new header!

Holly said...

Cute display and I love your new header...cool!

Ann said...

Your entryway vignette is so lovely. And, I think I have big jar envy. What a pretty creation. Inviting you over to onceuponafirefly.blogspot.com to enter my first-ever giveaway: a handmade ephemera journal.

Janette - The2Seasons said...

I pinned your jar. It is soooooo cute!!!

Susan said...

Your entry way is gorgeous!

Ann said...

Very nice addition to the entryway.
Ann

Honey at 2805 said...

Yes, it's a keeper alright! It's beautiful the way you have displayed it!

Thank you for linking this lovely post to Potpourri Friday!

Leena Milligan Lanteigne said...

Hi! I found your blog through Feathered Nest Friday! I'm now a follower! Love the large jar displayh! I have two very large jars with lids and have used them to display pinecones and vintage Christmas ornaments before. They're empty now so I think I'll try something like your's!Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing! Hugs, Leena

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Looks good Linsey...you are right, it is a keeper!

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

Perfect!!! I LOVE that! It looks soo good! I'm going to have to make something like it! Thanks! :) Have a wonderful day!

foreverdecorating said...

Ohhh, Ahhhh!

Jen said...

Perfect! I something just like that and I never thought to fill it with fabric.. going to go get my jar right now! Thanks for sharing!

The Tablescaper said...

Great job with the jar!

- The Tablescaper

Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...

Very cute! I love the nest in there. Well done.

Pam

Barbara Jean said...

well, had to leave a comment here, cause if you looked around my main blog much you know I LOVE bird nests, and make my own to put in unique finds. =)

also. love your banner!!

more blessings
barbara jean

Pamela said...

I have been looking around and I am proud to say I am your newest follower! I love your style and you seem like so much fun! Imagine when I read your bio and found out that you have a space at Old Town Spring!! It is such a small world! I will have to stop by the next time I head out to The Antique Gallery. Please come by sometime and goings for Treasure Hunt Thursday!

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