A berry good day to you! 🍓🍓 Welcome, Sweetie Pies , please do join me in the kitchen. I am sure I can rustle up some sweets to eat. And how about some iced tea or a cup of coffee with side helping of good ole' chit chat? 😀 
Guess what? I have some country clutter to share with you. My hutch is filled to the brim with strawberry goodness. I would love for you to join me as I show you what I have done. I sure hope you like it.
Can you tell that I am a maximalist? Lol. I love the country clutter. ! ❤❤❤🍓🍓🍓
For shelf liners I used 1 yd of red buffalo checked fabric from Walmart. I divided into thirds and folded each rectangle to line the shelves. I then added in the plates. Did you know I am a plate-aholic? I just love plates! Do any of you suffer from the same affliction?
The plates that I used for this month are all from the the thrift stores including the red Pioneer Woman plates.
On the top shelf , is Strawberry Manor, a house that I have not shared yet.
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It is sitting in wee red colander. Below it is Spring on the Farm which I finished in a Dollar Tree tray that I painted white.
We have always had a red truck on our family strawberry farm so I added a ceramic truck candle and gingerly place a strawberry toothpick holder in it.
Sitting on the vintage bowl is Spring Farmhouse which is modeled after my Nanny and Pa Pa's country home .
Are your eyes crossed yet? 👀 I sure hope not for there is still more to see.
On the 2nd shelf is a stack of white bread plates. The vintage juicer sits on top of them. Can you tell that I like to layer?
Well anywhoo , I placed a Pioneer Woman bowl on the juicer and filled the bowl with lovely stitches as well as a knitted dish cloth gifted to me from dear Patricia.
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In the bowl is Red Heart Mini Sampler ...
one of Lori Holt's stitch cards design...
and "Strawberries" . Is this a Lizzie Kate? My mind escapes me.
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I placed the Strawberry Jam Jar on top of the vintage sugar bowl.
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A wee strawberry postcard quilt created years ago is next to it .
The 2nd bowl on the shelf is filled with strawberry goodness as well .
There is a large pinkeep .
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| Strawberry pinkeep |
. "Strawberries" is from Little House Needleworks. I also tucked in the "Eggs and Chickens " quilt. It is all rolled up into a teeny bundle. I shared the Eggs and Chicks Doodles in July of 2023.
Plates, plates and more plates are on the bottoms shelf.
Though you can not see them, there are 4 ironstone platters in the background.
The strawberry tea pot is nestled among some white ironstone with 2 mugs in the corner.
"Sweet Strawberry " is a freebie from Caroline at Cosmic Handmade. It is a strawberry favorite of mine.
Front and center is Spring Farm Pasture . It is the 3rd and final stitch in the Spring on the Farm series.
Isn't this the cutest Lizzie Kate stitch? Strawberry is a freebie found on the Lizzie Kate website.
Two more quilts drape from the shelf. One is a simple quilt made from leftover red fabrics.
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The 2nd is a wee strawberry mug rug.
So tell me do you think I can squeeze one more berry on to this hutch? I would I end up making a"strawberry jam " of it all!🍓🍓🍓
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If you have a hankering to look at more of the same old clutter, I invite you to check out previous strawberry or spring related hutch tours. You will see some of the same things, but just dressed a little different.
In 2023, I did not post my strawberry Valentine's hutch. It included lots of jadeite and chickens.
In 2022 I posted my Berry Spring Hutch
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2023 Who Left the Gate Open in my Spring Farm Hutch
I hope your day is filled with sweetness. Thank you for dropping by for a visit and...
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
Melisa
"Life is like strawberries- sometimes sour and sometimes sweet. "
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness I'm crazy about everything in your hutch! It doesn't look like clutter to me - just lots and lots of eye candy! I'm going to pump up the tires on my bicycle so I can come visit you. Could take me a few days but I'll be there ASAP. LOL Enjoy your Tuesday and stitch, stitch and stitch some more. Darlene J
ReplyDeleteLol you just ride on over, Darlene and we will have strawberry cheesecake and play in the quilting room. Lol. Thank you so much, Darlene. I went a little overboard on the strawberries, but oh I love them so. Hee ! Hee! Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteWell, agree. I also would come, it takes only an eleven hours flight. But wonderful things you show. I always wonder how you do all that. The day has only 24 hours. I think you can stop the time or you have a magic lamp to do housework etc,.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day and greetings,
Gabi
We would have a time, Gabi. I sure wish you could come on over. I had a ball pulling out all of my strawberry pieces . Lol I do wish I had a magic lamp and a genie to help me with all of those pesky chores so I could quilt and stitch the day away. Wouldn't that be nice? Hee! Hee! Hope your day has been sweet. Hugs.
DeleteI just love your strawberry display. I have a small strawberry collection but am adding to it slowly when I find things. Looking forward to your sharing strawberry manor. I am working on all the strawberry stamps as well. It amazes me how you can put all of what you call clutter together and it looks great. You have a knack for it. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Joy. I have been collecting strawberry items for about 18 years. I wish you all the best in adding to your collection. I am so excited that you are stitching along with me on the stamps. I will be sharing a new one on Sunday . I hope you like it. Thank you for bringing a warm smile to my day. Hugs.
DeleteHello - I'm back! LOL This time I'm crossing my arms and tapping my foot - yes again. We're gonna need that Strawberry Manor chart soon, very soon! I'm getting demanding and bossy. ROFLOL Darlene J
ReplyDeleteLol , Well I certainly think I can do that . Hee ! Hee! I will try to post Strawberry Manor next week as soon as I am back from camping. It is about time for a new house don't you think? Hee! Hee! Thank you , sweet Darlene. Hugs.
DeleteYou are certainly ready for strawberry season, it doesn't happen here until the middle of June. I'm ready for a fresh strawberry pie. Your cupboard looks so cute, happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy strawberry season though it seems short here. Oh yes, strawberry pie is one of my favorites to enjoy along with strawberry shakes made from fresh berries. Thank you so much for the sweet visit, Gretchen. I hope you are having a good week. Hugs.
DeleteI am always up for a tour of your country clutter;)
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Vicki. LOL. I have a whole lot of clutter to show. Hee! Hee! Thank you for dropping by. Hugs.
DeleteYou do country clutter so well, so many pretty things to see. Your strawberry stitchers are all so cute, it's hard to pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteAaaw you are so very kind, Kate. Thank you from the bottom of my berry picking heart. I hope your day has been a good one. Hugs.
DeleteYour Hutch tour was a lot of fun--you have a collector's heart for sure;)) Very nice layering of all your pretty goodies;))) hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Julierose. I think the collecting comes naturally from both of my grandparents. Nanny loved to thrift shop and Granny saved what she had because it was a must . I hope your day has been a wonderful one.
DeleteStrawberries are so pretty and versatile for decorating, and you have so many pretty treasures Melisa! Do you have specific containers/boxes for your seasonal decorations? I think you need a gigantic wall-sized hutch for all seasons. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love when it is time to pull out the berry decor. Most of the berries are stored in a cabinet, but I do have bins for a lot of the items. I am definitely a seasonal decorator. LOL. I need you to tell my hubby I need another hutch! Hee! Hee! I would love to have a big one to fill to the brim. Lol. Thank you so much, Linda. Hugs.
DeleteYour hutch looks fantastic in its strawberry decor, Melisa.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you kindly, Robin. I had a ball pulling out all of the berries to play with. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteYour spring strawberry hutch decor is fun as can be, Melisa! You have a lot of sweet dishes and stitches that just make the display. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Diann. I have been collecting for years . Every now and then I am lucky enough to find a strawberry piece at the thrift store to add to my collection. I hope you are having a great week. Hugs.
DeleteLove the strawberry hutch and all it's goodies - the red and white, the pretty pinkeeps, the little quilts, all wonderful! Thanks for another lovely tour! Have a great week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Brenda. It was fun to pull it all together. I may have gone a little overboard, but gosh I sure love strawberries. Have a wonderful day and Happy quilting. Hugs
DeleteYour "seasonal" hutch display is always amazing! This strawberry season one I think is my favorite so far. You have such a flair for making a beautiful display. I loved the strawberry tea pot!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteAaah you are so kind, Terry; you made my day! Thank you so much. I have to admit the strawberry decor has a soft spot in my heart too. Warm Spring Hugs.
DeleteI think the different display of colors and themes are getting better & better. You have a gift of making your "clutter" look so appealing. The Strawberry Manor is very pretty and you share it if and when you want. You have been more than generous to us already and give us plenty of choices to stitch.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Ginny. I have to admit sometimes I struggle with decorating. I always tell hubby I lost my decorating mojo, LOL but then in the end it all comes together- well at least in my eyes. Thank you again for always brightening my day, Ginny. Hugs.
DeleteLove your Sweet Strawberry Hutch Tour, it was a 2 cup of coffee read and droll over each and every piece. Can't wait for Strawberry Manor!!! I am totally in love with the Strawberry Tea Pot, now I need to search for one of those to go with all of mine. Have a sweet strawberry shortcake day, hugs from sunny Arizona.
ReplyDeleteEeeh I am so excited that you enjoyed the tour, dear Mary. I found that teapot years ago with 3 cups at the Goodwill. I would love to know if there were saucers to match - wouldn't that be darling? I hope your find the sweetest berry teapot very soon. Have a berry beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa, each of your blogs just make my heart happy. I LOVE seeing all the treasure pieces you lovingly place on your hutch. You have so many pretties and I love seeing them all. You are one extremely talented designer. Thank you so much for sharing a part of your life with us. You have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteAaah Patti, you are the sweetest! I can not thank you enough for always being so uplifting and kind. Can you believe it? I still get butterflies every time that I post especially because I have so much clutter, but I am embrace it. Lol. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteI love that hutch full of beautiful details with strawberry colors and flavors!!!
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Aaaah thank you so much, Isabel. I have enjoyed strawberry season and all of the pretties that remind me of my favorite berry. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteMelisa, I hope one day you share your Strawberry Manor home with us. It is so pretty and that blue bird is a perfect addition. 💙❤️💙❤️
ReplyDeleteOh yes, dear Patti. I have high hopes to share it next week if all goes as planned. It was a delight to share and I am so touched that you like it. Warm hugs.
DeleteSo nice to see your hutch treasures.
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you kindly, Jenny. I have enjoyed this little display every time that I go into the kitchen. It brightens up the time that I spend in this room. Lol. Hugs
DeleteAlways love your "Hutch Tours". They are so filled with intrigue and surprises and things where I go oooh and aaaah. Inquiring minds want to know ... how long does it take you to set up each time, and stash away? Then in between times, whatever do you do with everything? Theme boxes for storage ? And my goodness, that must mean a lot of storage!! Love your displays and appreciate your sharing them with us! THANKS!
ReplyDeleteIt just warms my heart that you enjoy my hutch tours. I have really enjoyed changing out the hutch these last few years. It takes about an hour to take down and put up the new display. I usually already know what the theme will be and where all of the items are. The strawberries except for the quilts and stitching are put away in a cabinet, but most of the items do have there own boxes and bins. I have meant to share where I store things. I always wonder the same thing in respect to some of my favorite bloggers and Youtubers. I am always looking for ideas on storage. LOL. But I use every nook and cranny of my house and outbuildings for storage and everything is packed down tight as a whip too. Lol. Thank you again for the sweet Tuesday visit. Hugs.
DeleteYour country clutter hutch displays always make me smile. :-)
ReplyDeleteAaah , Janice. You are so berry kind. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have really enjoyed this months hutch. Hope your day has been a lovely one. Hugs.
DeleteLovely and cheerful Hutch Tour, so many pretty things in it!!
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Aaah thank you so much, Diana. I have enjoyed having all of the berries out on display. Soon it will be time for patriotic pieces. It is hard to believe Memorial day will be here soon. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteLove your clutter! I live in envy. And I love plates and bowls! I have a state plate collection and a few others I treasure. Fran in SW IA
ReplyDeleteLove all the strawberry goodness! and that Strawberry Manor!! Adorable... Thank you so much for sharing all your hutch goodies.
ReplyDeleteAaah Jennifer you are so very sweet ; thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have high hopes to share Strawberry Manor next week if all goes well so I sure hope you will pop back by for a visit. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteCutest strawberry themed hutch I've ever seen! I'm working on a strawberry quilt myself right now.
ReplyDeleteOooh I can not wait to see your strawberry quilt, Nancy. I know it will be berry beautiful! I hope you post your progress soon. Thank you so much for the sweet visit. Hugs.
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