EGG-cited for EASTER
Pull out your pastels, bring out your Easter bonnet, and set the table with a scene of spring—Easter is on its way! Easter offers up baskets brimming with brightly colored eggs, pretty home decor and of course the chocolate! We are looking forward to Easter, not only to enjoy a long weekend but as a time to reflect on the most important things in life. During Easter, many spend the time gathering with family and friends so we have a few ideas on how to egg-cited at this special time of year.
EGG-static to try …. DIY EGGS to dye for
Metallic- Dipped Easter Eggs
source: better Homes and Gardens
These pretty Easter egg dyeing techniques are perfect for the kid in you. This season’s Easter eggs are getting a makeover with a wide variety of must-have spring colors and designs.
My egg crush was on these Metallic-Dipped Easter Eggs and the colour combination. Gold can add a sophisticated touch to even the simplest of decorations. These Easter eggs will look too good to hide in baskets – so put them front-and-center in your seasonal décor. To make this Easter egg design, turn to metallic-hue paint pens after dying your eggs. Simply draw whatever suits you — try polka dots, stripes, or a dip-dyed effect
Black & White DIY
source: Obviously Sweet
Easter just got a little more mod! A black Sharpie is the only tool you need to create these striking black-and-white eggs in whatever bold graphic you like. Here’s a link (http://obviouslysweet.com/blog/2012/04/easter-eggs/) to the tutorial
You Crack me up, Mosaic Eggs
Photo: saynotsweetanne.com
Ingenious mosaic move: applying broken eggshells creates a beautiful mosaic pattern that both stands out and perfectly blends with the egg beneath. Get the tutorial at Say not Sweet Anne http://www.saynotsweetanne.com/2012/crackin-me-up/
DIY … A sweet project for anyone…
Photo: Lolly Jane Easter mason jar craft lovers
Easter is full of sweet treats. Find the inner diy in you with these simple DIY Mason Jars for Easter craft lovers. So easy, filled with goodies and oh so cute! For more information on Lolly Jane and her easy instructions http://lollyjane.com/easter-mason-jar-craft-favors/
In The Home
Bunny Topper
Menagerie bunny topper, Umbra
Top your wine bottle off with an accessory that shows just how cool and decorative you really are! Bunny wine bottle topper from the Menagerie collection of wine accessories by Umbra, (hyperlink http://www.umbra.com/cad/flagship-store) which is as darling as it is effective.
Egg Cups on Etsy
Etsy, The French Rooster
Add vintage style to your Easter mornings. Whether you’re dining solo or you set one of these egg cups before your guests, you’ll love to indulge in the vintage charm of an egg cup! I have a vintage crush over these hard to find Vintage French Jadeite Egg Cups crica 1940s on Etsy. Etsy is great source to find vintage and handmade items for the home.
Craving Chocolate from Casalife!
Tux Cushion Chocolate, Casalife
Chocolate is everywhere at Easter. I have a craving for this stylish Tux cushion from casalife. Tux’s svelte pleats add an engaging texture to an ordinary couch. Casalife with it’s now 3 locations in Toronto make it easy to shop for the perfect home accessory to make your home come to life this spring.
Egg Shaped Candle Holders
Candleholders, Artemano
These simple and zen tea light egg shaped candleholders are carefully handcrafted and each have subtle variations and unique characteristics making no two alike. Artemano now has a location in Toronto and a great retail therapy must!
Keep your sunny side up with Tulips
As we welcome Spring, we bring in the beauty and freshness of spring flowers and with an Easter favourite, tulips. Tulips are the classic flower of Easter, bring Spring to life in your home this special Easter time with a few tulips. The pastel Easter colours of the season is sure to add spring to your guests appetite.
Photo Chris Astley, source Norwestflorist
Subtle Statement
Photo boxwoodclippings.com
Napkin + ribbon + tulip = simple pretty Easter place setting
Did someone say Cake!
DIY: Speckled EGG Cake
source: thecakeblog.com
A spring tradition baking goodness in the kitchen at Easter, showing of our inner baker. What better way to show off your baker masterpieces with colour and a pinch of pretty!
Stay Calm and Bake a Cupcake
source: Pizzazzerie
Cadbury Egg Cupcakes. These divine Cadbury Egg inside homemade chocolate cupcakes topped with vanilla butter cream are the perfect treat this Easter. For the full recipe (http://pizzazzerie.com/desserts-food-2/cadbury-egg-easter-cupcakes/)
Cheers to an Eggsellent Idea
Sparkling Punch
Source myrecipes.com photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
This sparkling punch recipe (http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sparkling-punch)
pairs tangy pink lemonade with tart cranberry juice for an irresistible sweet-and-sour combination. Add some bubbles by mixing in club soda, and garnish with a few fresh mint springs to celebrate the season.
Mimosa Time
Photo: theberry.com
Setting up a mimosa bar. There are so many reasons to love the concept of a ‘build your own’ mimosa bar, especially when entertaining during brunch. Such a simple way to offer a wide variety of choice for your guests and also visually appealing.
An Eggs-cuse for Chocolate!
Chocolate Buttons, Mrs Bridges
And there’s always room for Chocolate at Easter. Cadbury’s is always a favourite in our home. A quick trip to our friends at Mrs. Bridges British Bakery for some British Chocolate is always a fun Easter road trip.
Happy Easter!
