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”
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”
Spring has sprung and that means all things pastel, floral, and bright are in season. What better place to showcase the colors of the moment than the exterior of a creatively decked out egg just in time for Easter. I’m particularly partial to eggs that have a rustic, natural feel and exude rich, earthy textures….Continue Reading “Moss Covered Easter Eggs”
Green is the eternal color of the Irish and also for their patron saint, St. Patrick. But green is not only for wearing on St. Patty’s Day to safeguard against a stout pinch. In the words of Pedro Calderon de la Barca, “Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its…Continue Reading “St. Patrick’s Day Decor”
Basic mushrooms, found in the produce section of the grocery store, are transformed into their seemingly real-life counterparts. Insert a wooden toothpick or skewer into the stem end of each mushroom and firmly press into the pots of moss. Mimic nature and consider grouping your mushrooms in groups of three or five. Apply a light…Continue Reading “Mini-Mushroom Containers”