Mellow Yellow Springtime Décor & Gift Ideas

The Color Yellow Gives Us a Mellow Feeling!

When I think of Springtime, the primary color that comes to mind is 'yellow'. Sure, the new green buds appearing on the trees are noticed as a fore-bringer of Spring, but yellow stands out brightly in the early blooming Daffodils and the golden warming rays of the sun.

Spiff up your house for Spring with Yellow accessories, get a gift in Yellow for those Springtime holidays, birthdays or special occasions, or just add some touches of Yellow here and there for the warm, glowing, Spring feeling the color yellow gives you.

Sunny Yellow for your Wall

To me, nothing is sunnier looking than a Sunflower. Having a Sunflower on your wall is a welcome sign of Spring. Yellow is also a symbol of happiness and hope. No wonder sunny yellow makes you feel happy!

Yellow Bird Song by The Kingston Trio

The song "Yellow Bird", was first recorded in 1957 and is probably best known by Harry Belafonte, but my favorite version comes from MY folk music era by 'The Kingston Trio'. Listen to this mellow music while you browse these Yellow Gift Suggestions.

The chirping of birds is a sure sign of Spring!

The Goldfinch is the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington. It loves sunflower seeds at feeders.

This Goldfinch yellow bird photo print by SuRI Photography is available on Zazzle makes a lovely Springtime print for your wall.

Yellow in the Kitchen

Early Morning Coffee on the Deck

 

Source: Pixabay

Nothing I like better in the Spring than being able to sit outside on the deck with my morning coffee.  The warm air with the scent of the springtime blossoms on the dogwood trees and the twittering of the birds is a very relaxing way to begin your day.

Start your Day with A Cup of Coffee or Tea

 

...In a sunny Sunflower Mug!

Having lived in Kansas (and married to a Kansas boy), Sunflowers naturally became a favorite flower in my life and in my home.

This is such a bright & sunny start to my day to have my morning coffee in a Sunflower mug.  

Available on Zazzle, this beautiful cup is created by Patti J. Adkins.

 

Yellow Floral Dishtowel for a Cheery Kitchen

Yellow flowers on a dish towel

A beautiful print of yellow flowers in a jar and lemons on a handmade waffle weave dish towel with personalization will be a lovely bright yellow addition to your kitchen. 

Created by Jennie for her Shop Inked in Thyme, Jennie's creations are made in her workshop in Arizona.

Mellow Yellow Home Decor

Cotton Paradise 100% Cotton Turkish Towel Set, Soft Absorbent Quick Dry, 6 Piece Towel Set, YellowCheck Price

 

Fill your bathroom with a whole set of bright and cheerful sunshiny yellow towels and washcloths.

Erosebridal Cute Yellow Duck Bathroom Rug Set,Kawaii Rubber Duck Bath MatCheck Price

 

Get whimsical with a 'Yellow Ducky' Bathroom Rug. Kids will especially love it for bathtime. 

 

Bring the Color of Spring... Into the Bedroom or Living Room

Fengek Yellow Spring Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 - Set of 2, Summer Floral Watercolor Pillow Covers, Outdoor Pillow CoversCheck Price Bring Spring inside by decorating your bed or living room sofa with pretty pillows. My favorite is a design of yellow flowers, like this beautiful yellow Daylily.

This bright flower design will bring a touch of Spring sunshine into your home.

 Yellow Gift Suggestions for Springtime Occasions! 

New Baby, Birthdays, Weddings, Easter Holiday....

Sunny Yellow  Plush Penguin

This handmade crocheted plush penguin toy in a bright yellow color makes a darling baby gift for a baby shower in the Spring.

This cuddly little roly-poly penguin is the creation of Coastal Crochet Crafts on Etsy and is just one of several plush penguins available in traditional black & white, plus a wide variety of different colors.

Which is YOUR favorite Springtime Color?

Yellow Lady Bug says...

Yellow Ladybug

Thank You ~

For visiting my bright and sunny world of yellow Springtime décor and gift ideas

 

© 2012 Wednesday-Elf. Last Updated 7/17/2026
 

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Wooly Sheep and Lovable Lamb | Gift Guide

Sheepishly Cute and Clever Gifts

CUTE LITTLE SHEEP PHOTO PRINT
by PizazzCanvasPrints

Sheep and the little lamb are favorites in all forms. Children love them in nursery rhymes and as plush pets. Sheep are popular as décor and decorations. The sheared wool is favored by yarn crafters who spin their own yarn.

Sheep are raised for fleece, meat and milk and sheep husbandry is practiced throughout the world. There are more than 200 breeds now in existence.

From Big Horn Sheep to the tiny baby lamb, this gift guide will introduce you to many sheep-related items, along with some fun facts about sheep.

From Big Horn Sheep to tiny baby lambs....

*A sheep from birth to one year of age is called a LAMB.

*Adult female sheep is an ewe.

*The male is the Ram.

Brief Facts in the Sheep World

An English Country Scene Poster by Purdy
 

• Sheep are probably one of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purpose.
• Sheep are raised for fleece, meat and milk. A sheep's wool is the most widely used animal fiber, and is usually harvested by shearing.
• Meat from young animals is called lamb. Meat from older ones is known as mutton.
• Sheep husbandry has been practiced all over the world, but today sheep production is most well known in Australia, New Zealand, the southern and central South American nations, and the British Isles.

Suffolk Sheep are a Well-Known Breed

They are a black-faced, open-faced breed of domestic sheep from England

The Suffolk Sheep Originated in England

 

Suffolk Sheep Pair - Photo Print on AllPosters

• Suffolks were developed in England by crossing a Southdown ram and a Norfolk Horned ewe. The end result was an improvement over both parent breeds.
• They have black faces and legs, and a large frame, with the rams weighing between 250 to 350 lbs. and the ewes around 180 to 250 lbs.
• Suffolks are mainly raised for their wool and meat.

A Plush Stuffed Suffolk Sheep...

Aurora® Adorable Miyoni® Tots Suffolk Lamb Stuffed Animal - Lifelike Detail - Cherished Companionship - White 8.5 InchesCheck Price

Soft & Cute. This suffolk sheet is cuddly, with soft curly coats and realistic appearance. It is well-made and serves as a perfect gift for all ages. It is particularly appreciated as a baby shower and baptism gift.

Big Horn Sheep

The Big Horn Sheep is native to North America and got its name from their large horns. The horns can weigh up to 30 lbs. on a 300 lb. ram.

Coming to North America originally across the Bering Land Bridge from Siberia, they became the most admired animals of the Crow people, and what is today called the Bighorn Mountain Range was central to the Crow (Apsaalooka) tribal lands. The sheep were hunted for their meat and for their horns, which were used in ceremonies.

Plush Big Horn Sheep

The Petting Zoo Big Horn Sheep Stuffed Animal Plushie, Gifts for Kids, Wild Onez Wildlife Animals, Sheep Plush Toy 9 inchesCheck Price

This adorable cuddly plush toy Big Horn sheep makes a great gift for children.  have very distinctive features, including endearing gestures and expressions.

It has a soft, cuddly texture and is a quality stuffed. animal.

This Big Horn Sheep by The Petting Zoo measures 9 inches tall in a sitting position. A fun wildlife animal in the form of a plushie!

Black Sheep

 

Black Sheep (source: Pixabay)

In sheep, a recessive gene sometimes results in the birth of a sheep with black, instead of white coloring. These sheep stand out in the flock and is probably where we got the expression 'black sheep of the family' used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group.

Sheep in the Kitchen...

 

Sheep Potholder!

Black Sheep Potholder on Etsy

Bring a sheep into your kitchen with this Black Sheep potholder handmade in crochet nice and thick. 

Cute country kitchen decor, this Lamb potholder measures 9" x 7"  and is made from 100% cotton yarn.  It is the creation of Michelle of California and can be found in her Etsy Shop Littledarlynns.



Have your Coffee with a Sheep

CafePress Black Sheep, White Sheep Mug 11 oz (325 ml) Ceramic Coffee MugCheck Price

 

This makes a really cute gift for the sheep-and-lamb-loving people on your gift list.

Baa Baa Black Sheep...

Aurora® Playful Shaun The Sheep® Stuffed Animal - White 17 InchesCheck PriceShaun the Sheep Cuddly Plush Toy, Black & White, 12inCheck PriceAurora, 61420, Shirley, Shaun The Sheep, Soft ToyCheck Price

 

This soft plush sheep is based on the animated television series called "Shaun the Sheep".   Shaun is the very curious, clever and cool leader of the flock.  This 19" soft squeezable plush sheep will bring the lovable character of Shaun the Sheep to life for children who are fans of the animated Shaun, both in the TV series and in the Shaun the Sheep movie.

  

Shetland Sheep

 

Flock of Shetland Sheep (Wikimedia)

Flock of Shetland Sheep on the Shetland Isles

• The Shetland Wool is commercially important to the wool industry of the Shetland Isles
• Shetlands occur in many different colors and patterns.
• The wool produced by the Shetland is a valued commodity. Shetlands produce numerous shades of wool colors .
• Shetland sheep can show almost all possible sheep colors and patterns and eleven main colors are recognized. These are light grey, grey, white, emsket (dusky bluish-grey), musket (light greyish-brown), shaela (dark steely-grey), black, fawn, moorit (reddish brown), mioget (honey-toned, yellowish-brown), and dark brown.

Shetland wool yarn

 

Handspun Wool Yarn

Bulky Weight Yarn - PRISM - Hand Dyed Bluefaced Leicester, 165 yards, hand spun.

This Shetland wool yarn is available in the Etsy Shop of Black Sheep Goods.

Border Collie Herding Sheep - A Working Sheepdog

 

• The Border Collie is a herding dog breed developed for herding sheep and other livestock.
• Border Collies come from England and Scotland.
• Sheepdogs are extremely energetic and acrobatic, and are noted for their intelligence.
• Border Collies need considerable daily physical exercise and mental stimulation.

Max the Pet Border Collie

A Border Collie named Max - A Family Pet

My brother-in-law has a pet Border Collie (not working) named Max who is confined to his (large) yard by an invisible fence.

His home is in the country and the property is surrounded by a forest. Deer often come out of the woods to nibble grass along the edge of the lawn. Max cannot leave his yard (and the deer seem to know this), but he just quivers with excitement, wishing he could go 'herd' the deer. :)

Meadow, the Border Collie

Border Collie in Plush

A plush stuffed version of a beautiful Border Collie. 

Douglas Chase Border Collie Dog Plush Stuffed Animal | 16-inchCheck Price

This is an 8 inch plush Border Collie named Meadow, who enjoys herding and traveling everywhere with you!

*From the Douglas cuddle plush toy line. 

Thank 'Ewe' for Visiting my Sheep Gift Guide

MUTTON MORE TO SAY - THANK EWE GREETING CARD by BLUEPUPPYCARDS

© 2011 Wednesday-Elf

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The Elephant in the Room

Elephants Make Delightful Room Décor

Pixabay

The phrase Elephant in the room is an idiomatic expression used when trying to ignore an obvious problem no one wants to discuss. Since it would be impossible to overlook an elephant in a room, why not make it a focal point in room decor to remind us that all problems are small compared to the looming big size of an elephant.

Lets look at a few decorative elephants and how well they would fit in various rooms. Then see how delightful it is to have an 'Elephant-in-the-Room'.

An Elephant Never Forgets~

And you'll 'never forget' an

Elephant-in-the-Room

Decorate an Entry Way - With this Elephant Print

Acacia Elephant Sunset Poster by WalterArtStore
 

Place the picture so that it always faces the front door. This will bring good luck and good fortune into the house.  

Wild Elephant Homes

• African savannah elephants are found in savannah zones south of the Sahara Desert.
• African forest elephants live in the dense rain forests of west and central Africa.
• The Asian elephant is found in India, Sri Lanka, China and Southeast Asia.

Elephants in the Kitchen

Have your morning coffee with a colorful elephant

Start your day off in a fun way with this delightful pastel elephant cup for your morning coffee. 

Elephant mug is a design created by an Idaho crafter and can be found in her Etsy Shop called Bashful Yak! 

Elephant Mug Found on Etsy

Don't Forget the Cream & Sugar

... for your cup of coffee!

BIA Cordon Bleu Elephant Sugar Bowl & Creamer Set - 10oz Sugar Bowl & 11oz Creamer in Durable Glossy PorcelainCheck Price

 

 Crafted from durable white porcelain, this set combines longevity with playful elegance, ideal for both everyday use and special occasions.

Generous Capacity: Designed for functionality, the sugar bowl holds 10oz and the creamer holds 11oz, making them practical companions for any tea party or brunch.

 A darling gift idea for elephant lovers! 

Elephants in the Kids Room

Colorful Elephant on a Baby Blanket

 

Baby Elephant Baby Blanket on Etsy

Darling baby elephant embroidered on a baby blanket. Perfect for an elephant-themed nursery.

It is found in the delightful Shop of DaisyMV on Etsy.

Get some elephant crib sheets to continue the theme.

HawSkgFub Navy Blue Sleeping Elephant Fitted Standard Crib Sheet Baby Boy, Dream Big Little One You are So Loved Patchwork Toddler Mattress Cover, Soft Stretchy Nursery Bed Decor Kid Gift 52” x 28”Check Price

 

Baby will have sweet elephant dreams on this crib sheet.

Using elephant decor in a child's room brings about the protective powers of the elephant energy.  The symbolism states that elephants emit an energy of kindness and strength.

Rhode Island Novelty Adventure Planet Birth of Life Elephant with Baby Plush Toy 11Check Price

 

This soft and huggable mom and baby elephant set of plush toys are a wonderful addition to a baby's nursery or the children's 'zoo' toys.  Mom is 11" high and baby is 5.5" high.  The set comes stitched together, but just by a single thread, so are easily separated if desired.

A mother elephant and her baby represent a symbol of the love and bonding between a mother and her children.

 

African Elephants

The Bush & the Forest...

An African Elephant mother and calf on the move Postcard by DanitaDelimont
 

There are two kinds of African elephants -- the Bush or Savannah elephant and the Forest elephant. Savanna elephants live in the open grasslands and, marshes of the savanna zone south of Sahara. The forest elephants live in deep rain forests of central and western Africa.

African elephants are the largest mammals on land and eat over 300 lbs. of trees, leaves, roots and fruit every day. They are now in danger because deforestation and human encroachment is leading to the loss of their habitat. At least the ivory ban since 1989 has helped to eliminate the killing of these elephants for their ivory tusks.

Elephants in the Living Room

 

IYARA CRAFT Elephant Candle Holder Set of 3 with Tray – Handmade Wood Tealight Holders with Silver Elephant Design, Black Table Centerpiece for Living Room, Bedroom & Housewarming GiftCheck Price

 

A lovely set of 3 black wood tea light candle holders with elephant artwork on a matching candle tray brings a beautiful coffee table centerpiece to your living room decor. 

The staggered heights create a balanced display. The set also makes a pretty dining table accent or mantal decor. 

Asian (or Indian) Elephant

Indian / Asian Elephants play fighting,Corbett 3 Postcard by DanitaDelimont
 

The Asian elephant is also known as the Indian elephant, because they live in India, and throughout Southeast Asia. They are smaller than the African elephant.

Asian elephants are popular in the tourist industry where visitors can experience the adventure of riding in an ornate chair strapped to the elephant's back. Many of these 'tourist' elephants once worked in the lumber industry and are now 'retired'.

Asian Elephants are friendly and are easy to tame; therefore, they have been used as 'beasts of burden' hauling lumber and crops for more than 4,000 years.

They are endangered due to ivory poaching, even though it is now illegal.

Elephants on the Patio

Whimsical Elephant  Indoor-Outdoor Planter

Elephant home decor isn't just for rooms 'inside' your house.  Bring a touch of the jungle to your garden or patio with this pretty Safari Animal Planter.

The elephant planter measures  9 ¾” x 6 ½” x 5 ½”, with a 4 ¼” x 2 ½” oval opening and is made of durable polyresin. 

Would you Decorate your Home with Elephants? Did You See that "Elephant in the Room"?

Written by Wednesday Elf on 2/10/20216.  Updated 9/22/2026

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