Easter Decor

    Good morning! I wish I could say it was a beautiful spring morning here in Helvetia, but I woke up to frost and fog. But, I sure hope it's a lovely day where you are! As we approach the Easter holiday, I thought I'd share some easy decorating vignettes I set out around my home. Nothing fancy this year as I am not hosting, but I think the photos show that incorporating seasonal decor items with everyday things keeps the cost and trouble low while still making the home feel celebratory. Enjoy...and may you have a wonderful and blessed holiday! -S

You may recognize this display from my last post...a quick switch of containers and it was ready!

A branch set in plaster of Paris makes the perfect Easter tree!
I sprayed mine white to give it a birch tree effect.

The addition of faux eggs to an ordinary lantern gives it that Easter-y feel!

Kitchen countertop...paper napkins make a cute decorative (and practical) addition!

Dining room built-in buffet...I just need flowers in the little vintage pitcher!

A silver-handled dessert tray makes the perfect resting spot for this Easter nest! 

The living room mantel...vintage postcard, a porcelain gift from Mom,
and greenery livens up the usual candle sticks and art.

Piano in the entry hall...I use this vintage children's piano music
book for every holiday. Love the illustrations!

St. Patrick's Day Countertop Vignette

 I've always had mixed feelings about faux flowers, but these lily of the valley bunches have me convinced that they can liven up the place. I just wish they would smell like the real thing...ahh, wouldn't that be heavenly? Until then, I'll just patiently await the real thing's arrival in my garden next month.  In any case, just wanted to share this cute St. Patrick's Day vignette from my kitchen.  I don't have a lot of decorations for this holiday (even though my husband is half Irish), but I think a wee bit is just what the leprechaun ordered!  

Sources: Garland, Hobby Lobby. Lily of the Valley stems, Michaels. Pitcher and Candle, Home Goods. Ribbon, JoAnn.

109,000 to be exact! Thanks for stopping by...and be sure to leave a comment on your favorite projects!

 

Holiday Decorating...Gearing up for Easter!

    March may seem like an odd time to post a couple of Christmas decorating photos, but as soon as I'm past St. Patrick's Day on Thursday I'll be putting up Easter and I thought it might be fun to talk about how to use simple items to make a big impact on your holiday decorating scheme. A few highlights from the photos...decide on a color scheme, add clear canister jars filled with colorful candy (inexpensive and easy), tie ribbons (a favorite of mine, the more the better!), layout dishware, and use crisp classic table linens.  Another addition...whimsy.   I like to add collectibles gathered over the years from family, estate sales, and after-season sales to fill in the scenes I create around the house. Hope these images get your creative juices flowing, and I'll be back next week with some ideas on Easter decorating that will celebrate the true meaning of the season and have the Easter Bunny hopping with excitement!

A touch of vintage adds to the curated feel...vintage napkins, goblets, and Santa, of course!

Notice how the long tails on the chandelier ribbons add drama!