Oh, how I wish the weather would cooperate because I have Spring Fever. Yep, my house is craving fresh flowers, brighter colors and maybe a little birdie or two…
I actually wasn’t thinking about a bird’s nest cloche when I first spotted this little cheese dome set at Goodwill for $1 (yep, that’s right… one dollar). But somehow this little gem was chirping sweet nothings in my ear.
So of course when I got it home I gave it a fresh coat of Pure White Annie Sloan chalk paint. Once it dried I distressed the edges with some sandpaper.
For this project I only had to buy a few minor supplies: moss from the Dollar Tree, a little nest from Michael’s and robin’s eggs from my local antique store, Red Posie.
Just a couple minutes to throw the supplies together and the end result is making me sing a sweet song to Spring.
Oh, don’t you just love robin’s eggs?
Ah, a beautiful yet simple addition to my home for Spring. Now if only someone would tell Mother Nature that it’s supposed to be about 30 degrees warmer outside so I can hear the real birds chirping outside my window again.
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Kathleen says
March 27, 2013 at 8:12 amI found one at my local thrift store really cheap (cheep!) too! Mine is still sitting in the laundry room waiting for a re-make. Thanks for posting this. I am going out to find some chalk paint, and eggs. I have a real nest I am going to use. Blessings!
howtonestforless says
March 28, 2013 at 2:27 pmHaha, you’re adorable! Good luck in making one. SUPER EASY!
Stacye Hixson says
March 27, 2013 at 8:34 amYou are brilliant! I would have never thought to use a cheese server as a cloche. I have one stored away that I got as a wedding gift 32 years ago. Its time to upcycle that thing and create vignettes for every season and holiday. Thanks for your blog. I am a faithful follower.
howtonestforless says
March 28, 2013 at 2:27 pmAww, thanks so much Stacye. Glad you finally got a good idea out of me 😉
Whitney says
March 27, 2013 at 10:55 amWow, I love your ideas!! Just saw you on Great Day STL and had to check out your site and pins! Would love to support you in any way possible, cannot wait to try some of your seasonal crafts. Thank you!!!
howtonestforless says
March 28, 2013 at 2:28 pmAww, thanks so much Whitney! So glad to have you here following along!!
Ruby says
March 27, 2013 at 3:21 pmAbsolutely love this!! Going to share on my fan page over on FB!
howtonestforless says
March 28, 2013 at 2:32 pmThank you so much Ruby!!
The Partiologist says
March 27, 2013 at 8:10 pmIt is simply the sweetest little nest ever! Love how you repurposed the cheese dome!!
howtonestforless says
March 28, 2013 at 2:32 pmHaha, thank you! One man’s trash is another women’s weird decorating treasure!
Kathy Otto says
March 27, 2013 at 9:04 pmGreat idea!!!! Just watched your bit on Great Day STL……you go, girl!!!! Proud that you are a STL girl!
howtonestforless says
March 28, 2013 at 2:34 pmThank you so much Kathy!!!
[email protected] says
March 30, 2013 at 7:53 pmI’m still looking out to buy a nice cheap cloche! What a great idea, now I can look for cheese domes too! 🙂 Beautiful vignette!
howtonestforless says
April 2, 2013 at 7:32 amHaha, still amazes me that this used to be a cheese dome 😉
Debbie says
March 31, 2013 at 5:46 amVery sweet, love the robin’s eggs.
Saw you sharing at Serenity Now.
Debbie 🙂
howtonestforless says
April 2, 2013 at 7:32 amThank you Debbie!
Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise says
April 2, 2013 at 10:26 amI DO love robin’s eggs! And I had the hardest time finding any faux ones this year, for decor. I ended up using…I don’t know. Another species of birds eggs. Anyway….the whole piece is just lovely. Very pretty table display all around. : )
melissa @ daisymaebelle.com says
April 4, 2013 at 8:04 amBeautiful! I love to decorate with nests! And, I am with you. . . ready for some Spring! Life to the full! Melissa
howtonestforless says
April 8, 2013 at 2:49 pmThanks Melissa! Happy Spring to you 😉
Roeshel S (@DIYShowOff) says
April 7, 2013 at 8:01 pmSo pretty, Erin! Perfect for spring. Hope it finally sticks around!