Thursday, April 2, 2009

Opening the windows

and letting in the fresh air - it's SPRING!!!!And with the warmer air and longer days comes the freshest holiday of them all - EASTER!!

I love decorating the house with fresh spring time colors and at Easter there is no shortage of pastels and flowers. Here are a few ideas to help bring a spring Easter palette indoors.



Found these adorable porcelain bunnies and chicks at a trade show I attended a couple of years ago and still love! While traveling I also found these beautiful glass tea light holders – love the oval egg shape and think they would work wonderfully in a more modern décor setting.

Tulip Delight
To make this elegant centerpiece, put white plastic eggs (or blown-out white egg shells) in a clear glass bowl. Add a few inches of water, then arrange tulips so the stems are in the water.

Candle-Holder Egg Tree Almost any type of candle holder can be transformed by using it to hold beautifully colored eggs. Consider setting eggs on a silver candelabrum, brass candlesticks, or even inside little votive cups. Use tacky wax to secure eggs, if necessary.

Hanging Egg Collage A tumble of pastel eggs makes a cheery welcome at the front door.

Directions: Wrap plastic foam egg shapes (available at craft supply stores) with strips of crepe paper, attaching ends with glue or a small straight pin. Embellish with ribbon secured with small straight pins, leaving a long end for tying. Gather eggs at varying heights and tie ribbons together. Hang from a removable adhesive hood or wreath hanger. Add a ribbon bow.
I am off to decorate myself - more Easter ideas to come!

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