Happy day, the sun has come out and I am definitely getting spring fluffing fever! I finally removed the two dried up evergreen Christmas trees from either side of my front door (still complete with white holiday lights) and set them in the backyard. I stopped watering them awhile back and they were shriveling up. Yeah, that is a great look. Shriveled crunchy evergreen trees with Christmas lights still strung on them should be banned from front porches after January 15th. GASP! I know! I agree. GUILTY! I should’ve been fined for that decorating offense. Luckily, the decorating police didn’t catch me and I have removed the evidence. And I didn’t take any photos because I didn’t want to suffer the additional humiliation. So go ahead. You can laugh if you want to. I’ll wait until the laughter subsides.
Now to plant some spring flowers in the empty pots.
This week Neutral Dwelling featured some Spring Vignettes. I loved that idea. You might laugh about this too but my dining room buffet was featured, still decked out in its Christmas attire! Good grief, I definitely could be fined for having Christmas decorations in a Spring Vignette post. That has got to be a serious offense. Thank goodness Paula of Neutral Dwelling graciously didn’t mention the Christmas wreath showing in the dining room mirror, eek. So nice of her to include me in her post (maybe out of pity) even though there was no sign of spring at my house. Thank you Paula, you are a sweetie.
SPRING FLUFFING GAME: PARTICIPATION REQUESTED
Today for our Sweet Escape I thought I’d try something new, a Spring Fluffing game. I’ve never used a Mr. Linky before (not so fond of that name, I’m kind of embarrassed to say it). But if you have a Spring Vignette in your home, if your front porch looks springy already or if your garden is blooming, do share it with me! Have a fantastic spring weekend, friends! If you do anything remotely springy or have an idea to offer, come on back and link up a photo so we can all see what you’ve been up to! Then leave a comment in the post so we know what you are sharing. And, if you are in Australia and it is not Spring, you can still play along with our Spring Fluffing game. Because I like you. I’m posting this early to test it out because I don’t trust anything named Mr. Linky.
Meanwhile, you can read my Spring Nest Fluffing ideas at CWO. Ready, set, FLUFF!
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN IN! YOU CAN ADD YOUR SPRING POST LINK ANYTIME!
Instructions: Click on Mr. Linky to add your link. I have no idea why it says You’re First, because you are not first. Mr. Linky lies. The links will not show up on this page, just click Mr. Linky to see everyone’s links to their Spring Fluffing!
How fun! Can’t wait to see everyones! I posted mine.
Melissa – good to see you’re having a 3 day break my dear – I couldn’t agree with the comment you left on the decor8 interview more.
hugs bug
Okay, you have inspired me. Off to fluff.
i have some photos today…one with my pansies..i have missed you…r
This was such a great idea Melissa. I have enjoyed checking out everyones vignettes the past view days. I keep coming back for more.
I cannot wait to see what you’ve been working on. I’m sure it’s FABULOUS! You have the decorating knack sister!
Ooo, what a delightful post! I have missed you so much. I am looking forward to getting a chance to sit down and catch up with your blog. You inspired today’s post though, with your tiny nest!
Great idea! I can’t wait to see everything! Mine is a springy dresser make over.
Jen R
Ok everyone. I have been a major Spring Fluffer, running around like mad trying to organize, fluff and redo. I added four photos for your amusement.
Photo 1 from me is our first Spring Fluffing project, a new spring hairdo for Winston.
Photo 2 from me is the BEFORE PHOTO of a door in our kitchen. It was just a out of place looking oak door and I always wanted it to be a magnetic chalk board to write notes and put my son’s artwork. I decided after four years of putting that off, it was time to get busy on it!
Photo 3 is the photo of the door IN PROGRESS (not done yet!).
Photo 4 from me is my little spring birdies who have come out of their nest.
The other thing I’ve been doing is organizing my emails! I am learning about how to combine all of my business and blog email accounts into one so I can be more on top of things! I found out that Gmail could do what I wanted, so that is what I’ve worked on all afternoon. No photo of that process though. Not so pretty.
Keep the photos coming!
Hi Melissa, my first attempt with the Mr Linky, I added the link for the whole blog…then I figured it out and added just the link to the porch post!
Thanks for your sweet comment. I can’t believe I found that gate, almost as soon as I thought of using one on the fireplace!
Pat
You can keep on adding your spring projects even after the weekend, I want to know what you are up to! We’ll keep checking to see what is new!
Hi Melissa, thanks for the invite. I usually get your posts by email – I don’t know why this one hasn’t appeared yet?
I know, I know….I wish they’d change the Mr. Linky to something else LOL!
Manuela
My pleasure to particpate in the spring fluffing. I have two pups. The West Highland “white dog” is Samson and the little black dog is Licorice she is a long haired Duashund/Min Snauchser/Jack Russel mixed
Natasha
Hiya sweetie! I don’t think I can play along with the Spring fluffing because we’re in Autumn here now and I’m in full Winter mode! lol I am looking forward to seeing what everyone else comes up with though! Melisssa, when you have a minute, please stop by my place as I have something for you there! Hugs!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
What a fun idea!
So many gorgeous Spring photos. Just what I needed as it is pouring down here 
I’ve added a picture of my Paperwhites in a cigarbox planter.
You can read the whole blog post here : http://mandco.typepad.com/
You have such a fun, inspiering blog! Love it
Hi Melissa,
Okay, nothing is blooming (hardly) in my yard and it is still full of weeds, I did my best! Hmm, so at this late date I’m going to give it a try. I so wish my climbing roses were in bloom.
What a lot of fun though! Fluff up attempted, indeed!
~Tracie
Love your springtime photos above Melissa and the idea of sharing photos of spring vignettes! Thank you for your comment the other night. It is much appreciated!
xox
Constance
I am finally getting around to joining everyone…..eventhough it has been just too cold these past few days to think Spring Fluffing
So what do you do when it’s too cold to putter outside? You shop!! Come seen what I will be working with if it ever warms up! 
Rosie
I hope it is not too late to leave my photo. Coming from Australia we are heading into winter but I was able to find a little sign of warm weather left in the garden. Sally
Oh I messed that up, now hopefully you can get straight to my photo but hopefully you look at my website too!!
Oh my goodness, Melissa–Mister Linky? That’s the funniest name ever! Hope you’re having a great week so far.
Hi Melissa,
This Mr Linky thing is cute – I have never seen it before! Loved your spring fluffing ideas. I posted a link to my blog too, for a May Flower Jar how-to project. Thanks for setting this up.
I can’t wait to see how everyone approaches “Spring Fluffing!” We could all use some great tips for this fresh and beautiful season.
Connie@laughterbylakeside.blogspot.com
Hi Melissa:
Thanks for suggesting I add my “egg watch” to your Spring Fluffing! (I did it!) I’ll have an update this week on what is going on!
Enjoy the weekend!
Tara
Seriously…I wanted to participate, and still might, but after going to a couple of the other blogs all I can say is “I’m not worthy!!!”
Plus…we do NOT have SPRING in Ft. Lauderdale…truly it is like a perpetual summer…today it was 90 (what’s up with that?)
Fun! I have been doing alot of flower fluffing lately.
I’m new at blogging and hope I did this right.
When I think of “fluffing,” it reminds me of what I call “fluffing my pine straw.” I use a rake (and my hands) and literally “fluff” up the pine straw in my flower beds to make them look fresh. I do it several times a year and it’s amazing the difference it makes.
I’m not sure how to post a picture here, but will go back and see if I can figure it out. If not, you can see my pictures on my “Southern Lagniappe” blog (see link above).
Sincerely,
Janie
What a great idea! Mr. Linky! It’s great to look at everyone’s photos. Lots of inspiration.
Rosemary
http://her-home-blog.com