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Friday, March 15, 2013

BUNNYVILLE MANOR

Well I finally got my Easter stuff out of the garage (gee what a nightmare) and bunnies were coming out of my ears.
I painted all this statuary about 15 years ago when I was into my statuary painting mode.
I was hoping that someday I would have a grand daughter and she would just LOVE these. My dining area is open to my living room you can see my RED Couch .


Gee I hope you love my dishes, they are about 100 years old and I purchased them from a older lady and I that I worked with in Peoria, Ill when I was a bushing bride. I purchased them for $50.00.  They are Haviland Bone China and let me tell you getting them out of lower cupboard was something to behold.
These cute little butter dishes, don't they look like cake domes this close up, but they are individual butter dishes.
Look at these pretty napkins, they are from Marshalls about 4 years ago.  They match the place mats and
don't they look perfect with these pastels Easter colors.
Doesn't my table look so cute with all the egg cottages, bunnies and chicks?  It was especially fun doing my little Easter trees.
I bought this Silverware 40 years ago from Pennys.  I guess I got a good deal because I still have it and it is in great shape.  Does anyone know the pattern?

This is a close up of my china tea cup and it is paper thin. Amazing that it has not chipped.

You can see the three different pieces with the scalloped edges.  Wow you are probably thinking this is a lot of pictures and a long post, just bear with me as it's only my third post.
Oh my goodness this little bunny just hopped into this dish and he wondered how he got  there.

This is a close up of my pretty swirly water and champagne pink glasses . I have had these about 20 years from Thrifty Drug Stores, I just love the pretty pink color.
This is another view of Bunnyville Manor.  I am getting pretty good with this camera work, don't you think?

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed your visit.  I can sure appreciate the work all of you do on your tablescapes, wow there is a lot to do,  but it is also a lot of fun and I enjoyed creating this table for you.  Hope you leave a comment so I know you are there.joining  astrolethrulife astrollthrulife.net  betweennapson the porch
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  1. Phyllis @Around the HouseMarch 15, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    I sure wish I lived in Bunnyville, I bet they have great candy eggs and a lot of chocolate...love the Easter tablescape, the little cottages are so sweet, I bet you had fun painting them...you did such a good job my friend...great post...

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  2. NanaDianaMarch 15, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Mary- Do you supposed those bunnies multiplied when you weren't looking (you know how those rabbits are). I love your tablescape. It looks just beautiful and the Haviland china is gorgeous. What a find that was. I don't know your silver pattern but it is really pretty- xo Diana

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    1. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 19, 2013 at 12:29 PM

      I just love bunnies and I am always buying them so therefore they multiplied very quickly. I just love the Haviland China - can you believe Marge sold me all the china for $50.00. They serving pieces are stunning.
      Have a great week.
      Mary

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  3. Red Rose AlleyMarch 15, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Mary, your Easter table looks so lovely, and that bunny that hopped into your dish is the sweetest thing. I loved the pink glasses, they are pretty. The silverware is so special, as it is many years old. Thank you for sharing your Easter decor with us. You are all ready for spring. Have a happy weekend.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  4. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    HI Mary! Oh, I'm so glad you got your bunnies out! What a darling village. I've never seen anything like this before and it's adorable. You painted it yourself? Brilliant! Love your pretty dishes, glassware and that silverware is so pretty too. Now don't apologize for the long post - I just love it and loved seeing all of your pictures. Yes, you've done a great job of snapping too.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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    1. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 19, 2013 at 12:27 PM

      Shelia I had such fun painting the little houses, bunnies, chicks, etc. My cousin was here visiting and we had many a fun night painting. Have these for about 15 years. I also have a Christmas Village which I purchased and I set it up for Christmas. Lots of fun designing villages.
      Have a great week, my dear friend.
      Mary

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  5. The TablescaperMarch 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    So fun!

    Happy Easter.

    - The Tablescaper

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  6. Celestina MarieMarch 16, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Mary, What an inviting tablescape for springtime and Easter. You certainly created a special setting. Love the sweet cottages which are a favorite of mine. You are a fabulous artist my friend.
    When can I come over for dinner? LOL
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  7. DearHelenHartmanMarch 17, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Your pics are great - and your tablescape is precious!

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  8. Robin JohnsonMarch 17, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Oh how fun! it's all looks so festive and pretty!

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  9. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaMarch 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Wow, what a collection! I'm sure this table with be great fun for your dining guests.

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  10. Happy@HomeMarch 18, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Your pretty table brought a smile to my face. I love it all... the colors, the pretty china and the adorable bunny village. What a beautiful breath of spring it is.
    If this is only your 3rd post, I am most impressed by your photos. When I look back on my early ones, I cringe :/.

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    1. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 19, 2013 at 12:22 PM

      I can't take credit for all of them, my friend Phyllis from Around R. House has helped me get into blogging and has given me lots of tips on taking pictures.
      Many thanks for your kind comments.
      Mary

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  11. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    This is a beautiful table! I can't decide what is my favorite thing, but probably the china. They are lovely!

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  12. Mimi@blueroofcabinMarch 19, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Lovely table you have some very pretty dishes. Those butter dishes are so cute, I want them ;)

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    1. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 19, 2013 at 12:20 PM

      I got them at Mrshall's about 4 years ago and there were 4 in a box. Haven't seen any since then.
      Mary

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  13. La Table De NanaMarch 19, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I can't believe all the goodies you have..You must be a child at heart:)
    I like that.

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  14. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 19, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks for coming by to introduce yourself! You have so much pastel Easter prettinesshere!!! Your Haviland china sure is beautiful! Your table would be a real wonderful for little people, that is for sure! :-)

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  15. Sunflowers With SmilesMarch 19, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Love your bunny collection. Beautiful tablescape too. Thanks for visiting me!

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  16. Art and SandMarch 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Those dishes are lovely. Your pics made me remember that I have all of my grandmother's china in the attic. I don't even remember the pattern, but I think I need to bring it down and check it out. Easter dinner might just be with her china.

    And, all your bunny stuff is too cute!

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  17. Tablescapes By DianeMarch 20, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    This is my first time on your sweet Blog. You did a Beautiful job putting your Tablescape together for Easter. I also love your Haviland China you have, my pattern on my dishes are called Apple Blossom. I hope you have a wonderful week with your family, come see me if you can.
    XXOO Diane

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  18. bjMarch 20, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    OOO, I just love this post. So much eye candy....I love all your Easter and you are going to have such a beautiful Easter table. I could hardly concentrate on it all because THAT RED SOFA seemed to be calling my name. I want to see more of that amazing living room. If you have a post showing it, would you PLEZZZZZZZZ let me know. :)

    OOO, and we just now put our house on the market with our first Open House coming up on Sat. We won't move until we sell this one. :)

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  19. we three dogs and meMarch 21, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Love your bunny village. Made me think I have a smaller set somewhere haha. I like the way you made your napkins. A little different and I like your red couch.

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  20. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 21, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Such a pretty table. Love the way you rolled the napkins. Your Easter village looks so pretty on the table, and I bet it will not only delight those who eat at the table, but will also be a conversation topic. I can't believe you got those gorgeous pink stems at a drug store! I don't know the name of the silver pattern, but it sure is pretty. Well done! laurie

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  21. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Hi Mary! I'm still enjoying your precious bunny village! Thanks for popping in to see me and I hope you have a great weekend.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  22. LizMarch 22, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    What a wonderful table setting! So colorful and full of lovely things to look at. I really love your red sofa in the background!

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  23. BonnieMarch 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Your china is beautiful and perfect with your placemats and napkins. I like your white charger that accents both the china and the linens. All your work getting everything out paid off. It is a darling tablescape. Isn't it nice to have memorable items that you have painted and collected to use to create a special table. I almost forgot to mention your swirly glasses and bunny dishes. They add so much.

    Hope you have a Happy Easter.

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  24. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 24, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Oh I love, love, love your Easter table. How fun is that. Thanks so much for your visits and your gracious comments. Hugs, Marty

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  25. annosMarch 24, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Mary, I love your Easter table. You have so many pretty things and they work so well together. I think your camera work is very good. I'm too intimidated to even try. I'll check back soon.

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  26. RettabugMarch 25, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Mary, your Bunnyville Manor post is just delightful!! So many things to look at...I adore your Haviland Bone China & I have those same pink stems!!! Very pretty tables linens, too. Well done!!!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Hi Mary! Hope you're doing well and I'd love to see your Easter wreath.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  28. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestMarch 25, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    I saw your comment at On Crooked Creek about Bunnyville and I just HAD to come over, because I just did a post on my Bunnyville and our baby granddaughter helping with it! Your collection looks so much like mine, but yours is hand-painted--that's awesome! I bet that was fun to do! Such a sweet table you put together! Your china is beautiful, and I love your goblets! Happy Easter!

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  29. Entertaining WomenMarch 27, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    First, I adore Haviland, and I collect several patterns. You were such a wise young bride when you bought yours! Bunnyville is whimsically fantastic! Worth the trouble to drag it all out for the holiday? Indeed! Your table is absolutely darling! Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Happy Easter! Cherry Kay

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  30. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestMarch 27, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    PS - I'm your newest follower! Thanks for following me! ~Zuni

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  31. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Mary, for only the third post and you have 38 comments. That is so good, I don't think I've ever gotten that many. You are doing a great job. Your little Easter village is so cute and to think that you made it. I love your dishes. You got a heck of a steal on those I hope you know. Just beautiful. Hope you have a very Happy Easter..Judy

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  32. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    Mary, I want to wish you and your family a very blessed Easter.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  33. Susan FreemanApril 1, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    What a pretty and fun tablescape! I didn't realize that I was not yet following you, so I corrected that!!

    Bib Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  34. Red Rose AlleyApril 1, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful Easter, dear.

    Happy first day of April.

    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  35. Celestina MarieApril 1, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Mary, Hope you enjoyed a special Easter! Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. Have a nice week.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  36. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 1, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Your table is so bright and beautiful! and, love your dishes, too. Lynda

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  37. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageApril 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Hi Mary,
    Your tablescape is really darling and you did exceptionally well on your china purchase. Fifty dollars for all those Haviland pieces is amazing! I have only one cup in that pattern. The pink goblets are gorgeous too.
    I did want to be sure to tell that I LOVE your red sofa sectional and toile drapes and cushions! I am a toile girl at heart. So happy you stopped by and joined my blog. I am following you back. Have a wonderful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  38. CindyApril 2, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your table looks so pretty. Love that china! And all the bunny stuff. So cute! Hope you had a wonderful Easter.
    Cindy

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  39. SandyApril 3, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Your china is a big "Wow". such a beautiful
    table setting. I just can't see myself doing
    all this decorating for Easter. Christmas is
    enough for me..lol
    Thanks so much for your visit to my blog and
    for your concern over my lifting too many mulch
    bags. I'm doing great really and so happy to have
    most of the scattering done for the season.
    Happy April
    Sandy

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  40. DonnaApril 5, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    What a fun table, Mary! Your bunnies are so sweet. I am in love with your gorgeous silverware, and your pink goblets! Your china is beautiful, I've never seen a scalloped edge like that before. And the butter domes are so neat, what a great addition to your tablescape!

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  41. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 5, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Mary!

    Your fun and festive Easter table is absolutely bunnilicious!!!

    And your Haviland china is to die for gorgeous!

    Well done, and such fun- thanks for sharing!

    (And thanks for your visit!)

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  42. Ann @ Corner of Plaid and PaisleyApril 5, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Wow!! Bountiful Bunnies! It is an Easter Wonderderland! Such pretty china :)

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  43. JocelynApril 6, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Love the china. And I have the same pretty pink water glasses. I bought them a few years ago at an Antique shop in NC. I love them. Wish I had more ;-)

    Jocelyn @ http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  44. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 7, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    So pretty! I love your china and the bunny on the nest...oh my! Hope you come share at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  45. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 8, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Love your table...filled with so many cute bunnies and the china is gorgeous!....i did a similar table last year with the using astro turf instead of table cloth....such a fun table!!

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  46. melissa @ DaisyMaeBelleApril 8, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    It's all so cute! Love the china! Life to the full! Melissa

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  47. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingApril 8, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Oh I agree it all looks beautiful. I am new to your blog. So glad to have discovered it!!

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  48. AudreyApril 9, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    hi Mary .. Love your table decorations. It looks beautiful. Thanks for stopping by Timeless Treasures with a nice comment and being a follower. I really appreciate that.
    Wish you all the best.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  49. sunnyskiesandsweetteaApril 10, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Hi Mary,

    You have won my give away.... If you would please email me your mailing info. clarkenvironmental@yahoo.com

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  50. LydiaApril 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    It was wonderful meeting you on the Fullerton Garden Tour. What FUN your family must have every Easter.

    I'm not an expert on stainless/ silver patterns- but you might check a catalog on vintage Oneida patterns. If yours aren't either Michelangelo or Monte Carlo- it looks like they would be a good mix with them.

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  51. PoppyMarch 2, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Hi Mary,

    Easter decor is so sweet and happy and charming, isn't it? I love your collection of bunnies and chicks and pretty plates and stemware; they all coordinate so perfectly together! Pretty soon it's going to be Easter 2014, as today we celebrated Mardi Gras here in Greece with Clean Monday tomorrow.

    Have a lovely week ahead!

    Poppy

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