May Tablescape with a Touch of Victorian Elegance!

Holiday & Hearth Holiday and Hearth Lisa Novelline Lisa Anne Novelline author writer The Dance of Spring craft blog creative blog creativity vintage roses blog festival celebration seasons nature blog spring equinox easter ostara oestre beltane may day tablescape table decor Victorian sterling silver silverplate silver plate elegant chic shabby cottage french romantic alencon lace napkin holders raised pedestal floral centerpiece dancing figures lefton candleabra crochet cameo hurdy gurdies toffees lace tumblers sugar cubes heart tea cups Victorian Trading beeswax tapers lovebird placecard holders

The flower is the poetry of reproduction. It is an example of the eternal seductiveness of life. ~Jean Giraudoux

May, oh May! Love and passion most definitely ring through our midst. Flowers bloom everywhere while birds serenade us with their joyful mating songs! This is the time to celebrate love and to honor our passions for life, creativity, and all that bring us joy! What better way to focus our energies and encourage loved ones to follow their bliss than to get together for a joyous May Fair?!

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Random Acts of May Day Kindness!

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The tradition of spreading cheer to others by making and gifting May Day baskets is a lovely way to celebrate this day! [Continue reading...]

Magical Fairy Side Table!

Fairy Side Table Overview marble Holiday & Hearth Holiday and Hearth Lisa Novelline Lisa Anne Novelline author writer The Dance of Spring craft blog creative blog creativity vintage roses blog festival celebration seasons nature blog spring equinox easter ostara oestre beltane may day tablescape table decor beads milk glass chic shabby cottage french victorian romantic pearls china decorated eggs fairies milk jar recycled Cicely Mary Barker Wild Thyme Fairy Sycamore Fairy Honeysuckle Fairy cameo summer solstice fair

“Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame.” ~William Butler Yeats  What could be more fun or better add a touch of magic to any season’s decor than a [...]

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Vintage Pearls and Hankies: Romantic Spring Dining Table Décor!

Centerpiece Holiday & Hearth Holiday and Hearth Lisa Novelline Lisa Anne Novelline author writer The Dance of Spring craft blog creative blog creativity vintage roses blog festival celebration seasons nature blog spring equinox easter ostara oestre beltane may day tablescape dining table decor beads Bethany Lowe milk glass bone china bunnies chic shabby cottage french victorian romantic pearls china crochet crocheted cupcakes crystals decorated eggs decoupage

  Oh how I adore the spring!! Colors are returning. New buds are emerging. Time for all of us to bring forth our new thoughts, ideas, and imaginings, and let them blossom! Hope you love my spring-inspired table!

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Bunnies! Bunnies! Bunnies!

Holiday & Hearth Holiday and Hearth Lisa Novelline Lisa Anne Novelline author writer The Dance of Spring craft blog creative blog creativity decorator blog festival celebration seasons nature blog spring equinox bunnies hare hares rabbit rabbits bunny peeps DIY crafts crochet crocheting crocheted yarn march gifts baskets

Spring is just around the corner, and I am so excited! I so love all the natural signs of rebirth and new beginnings! I love putting spring baskets together for loved ones too. In these baskets, I generally try to combine the vivid colors of the season with signs of growth, plant and animal life, [...]

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Gorgeous Icy Crystal Winter Tablescape!

Holiday & Hearth Holiday and Hearth Lisa Novelline Lisa Anne Novelline author writer The Dance of Spring craft blog creative blog creativity decorator blog festival celebration seasons nature blog Winter Christmas Yule yuletide Winter Solstice December gorgeous icy crystal winter tablescape decor

 ”Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.” ~Pietro Aretino Celebrating winter can be amazingly uplifting. From a seasonal standpoint, this can be a tough time of year for many as it is often quite cold, and the limited sunlight can affect one’s moods. A winter holiday allows families to support one [...]

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Winter Candy Box Place Cards

Winter Candy Box Place Cards Holiday & Hearth Holiday and Hearth Lisa Novelline Lisa Anne Novelline author writer The Dance of Spring craft blog creative blog creativity decorator blog festival celebration seasons nature blog Winter Christmas Yule yuletide Winter Solstice December gorgeous icy crystal winter tablescape decor Imbolc Imbolg Candlemas

What a fun way to combine favors and place cards!  They look like little matchboxes, and indeed, you could cover actual matchboxes. I decided to construct them myself, however, and this turned into a fun and easy holiday craft that could be enjoyed with children as well. Specific details and instructions follow. Have fun!

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Sparkling Winter Votive Holders!

Group of Votive Holders Trimmed With Rhinestones Holiday & Hearth Holiday and Hearth Lisa Novelline Lisa Anne Novelline author writer The Dance of Spring craft blog creative blog creativity decorator blog festival celebration seasons nature blog Winter Christmas Yule yuletide Winter Solstice December craft votive holders rhinestones sparkling

If you guessed that I am planning a deliciously icy winter celebration, you are right! I saw very similar votive holders for sale from an expensive retailer, and I thought… I can make these myself! Easy and lovely… here are the details…

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