Bunnies in the Farmhouse Kitchen

We had a little time before our dinner reservations

so we strolled through a few shops.

My mister knows me well.

He spied this bunny garden pot holder and asked if I wanted it for my birthday.

Well, yes...I think it's adorable!

Once home, I had the perfect spot for it in my farmhouse style kitchen, on the island.

The spring flowers have been gorgeous this year

and I've really enjoyed bringing them indoors to use in centerpieces for the keeping room.

This bunny garden pot holder is iron, so it's got some weight to it.

There are three separate pieces, the basket can be removed.

Granny's dish full of ivy was placed inside.

I gathered some pink azaleas, hosta leaves and an ironstone pitcher.

A wide mouth Ball jar is used to hold the flowers.
The small glass jar used to hold a candle and is being used to add a little extra height in the pitcher.

The Ball jar opening comes just to the top of the ironstone pitcher when the small jar is used underneath it.

If you've never used hosta leaves in arrangements, you should give them a try.  They last such a long time when cut and placed in a vase of water.

I always wash my flowers before using them in arrangements.

I fill a wash tub full of cold water and dip the flowers in and out of the water to loosen anything that may be on them.  Afterwards, I give them a little shake to remove the excess water.

I brought in some red azaleas also,

to use in the keeping room alongside a bunny in a basket.

This bunny was a birthday gift too, given to me several years ago from a friend.

The azaleas sure add a bright touch of spring, don't you think?

We have really enjoyed having an island in our new kitchen.

There is so much extra storage, seating, and the prep sink has really come in handy.

It's been fun decorating it too!

I love this time of year, just wish spring lasted longer!

Are you bringing spring indoors?

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