It has become somewhat of an unofficial tradition that my bestie, Caroline, and I spend Easter weekend together. Preferably on a beach somewhere. After a bit of deliberation, we settled on Galveston. Caroline lives in Houston, so it’s a simple little hop on down to the coast, and her parents were kind enough to open…Continue Reading “Island Time”
Let me begin by saying that any holiday that promotes tequila drinking and incredibly lively music is something I totally embrace. Cinco de Mayo is most certainly that day. As with any holiday, a well-laden spread of bold, flavorful food is a must have. This year, I’m skipping the tacos, the enchiladas, the tamales, and…Continue Reading “Open-Face Chicken Tortas”
As you all know, I love an unconventional way of decorating Easter Eggs. Especially when that medium involves vintage newsprint. I love the time-worn, golden color and the small typeface of the lettering. From old newspapers to the pages of tattered books, any newsprint you have on hand will work beautifully. And no well-deserved newsprint…Continue Reading “Newsprint Easter Eggs”
Take a hop back in time and celebrate Easter with some vintage inspiration. By revisiting some family heirlooms, your Easter or spring party table will evoke memories of a bygone era, when pastels and patterns of vivid color were all the rage. While reorganizing a spare closet a few weeks ago, I came across an almost…Continue Reading “Easter Tablescaping”
A boring dessert is for the birds. For your next Spring party, create a mini butterscotch birds nest, laden with delicate cake eggs that are chocolate covered in just the right shade of Robin’s Egg Blue. Since most of the components are pre-packaged, whipping them up is a cinch. Which leaves plenty of time for…Continue Reading “Butterscotch Bird’s Nest”
Custom napkin rings are one of the easiest ways to create a themed or seasonal table. With little more than a paper towel roll, you can craft up some serious style. Fabric remnants in bright, bold colors really capture that Spring vibe. A single yard of fabric with make well over a dozen rings and…Continue Reading “DIY Napkin Rings”
Make sure your table is set not only with fabulous food this Easter, but also lots of bright pastels, cheery spring blossoms, and of course, a bunny or two. The real star of my Easter table may also be the cheesiest. I came across this vintage table cloth loaded with fuzzy bunnies, baby chicks, and…Continue Reading “Eggcellent Easter Table”
Deviled Eggs are a staple at any Southern table. Especially on Easter Sunday. You wanna know what else is a staple at my table? A Bloody Mary. Bloody Marys have a dear place in my heart and also in my belly. So, why not combine the two and have the best of both worlds! The…Continue Reading “Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs”
One product of any renovation is an abundance of sawdust. Depending on the cut there are even varying grades of sawdust from fine to heavily grainy. After much deliberation on what exactly to do with all of this “dust”, I finally settled on a bit of Easter decor. I love the contrast of the golden…Continue Reading “Sawdust Eggs”
Leftover egg shells have so much more potential than heading to the compost or trash can. They can easily become adorable mini place card holders and the ideal way get that Springtime vibe. Small eggs, candies, or even old timepieces make great takeaways for guests. Pair them with floral dinnerware for that extra bit of…Continue Reading “Egg Shell Place Cards”