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Fiesta Time ~ Plant mini succulents and cacti in empty Mexican food cans. Let these charming centerpieces double as party favors. In Vino Veritas ~ Turn an old wine crate into a blossoming centerpiece, with the help of hydrangeas and a collection of glass jars. Place taller containers in the middle to give the arrangement … More DIY Outdoor Centerpieces That Will Impress Your Neighbors, Guests, or Just Yourself

So I just LOVED how this “basket” turned out! My boys have just tubs filled with candy and eggs stuffed with lotto ticks and cash since they are high schoolers BUT my daughter has been begging for a Vera Bradley backpack and told me that she just knew the Bunny would bring her a new … More My Darling Daughters 2014 Easter Basket

{Jelly beans, eggs, chocolate bunnies and Peeps are pretty much the norm in most Easter baskets, but what if you want yours to be more than candy? Something that will be meaningful and inspiring to your child’s interests. Here are some ideas for themed Easter baskets ~ use your imagination to fill those baskets. AND … More 15 Themed Easter Baskets for Kiddos of All Ages

Coiled Fabric Easter BasketsAll you need for these pretty Easter baskets is cord, fabric strips, and glue. Fill them with spring treats for a sweet Easter present. To make one basket, you’ll need about 3/4 yards of colored print fabric (cut into 16×1-1/2-inch wide strips), 4 yards of cotton piping cord, and a hot-glue gun … More 6 Easy DIY Easter Baskets

Easter GarlandOur fun Easter garland is also an engaging hands-on project for the whole family! For extra Easter fun, tuck little treats inside the eggs before hanging, then invite kids to choose a critter to open for a sweet surprise. Make the garland: Use black and pink dimensional paint to draw facial features on one … More Easter Crafts for Kids

 Pastel Design Eggs ~ Each decorative egg in this set is crafted of kara wood, which is hand turned on a lathe and then expertly painted in a springy palette of sunny pastels. Crafted by skilled Indian artisans, the eggs are eco-friendly and non-toxic, and, best of all, the income derived from their sale provides … More My 2014 Easter Picks from Crate and Barrel for decorating, dining, eating, crafting and of course HUNTING!

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Get Creative With Your Cabinets Get creative with your kitchen cabinets. Inspired by a vintage printer’s desk, Monica Bhargava had the cabinets in her California kitchen made to look like drawers. Try An étagère for Extra Vertical Storage An open shelving unit adds more storage, but doesn’t take up too much floor – or visual … More Put a "SPRING" in your step [and your house] With These Unique and Useful Ideas To Get Your Kitchen Organized and Decluttered!

Outdoor Happy Easter FlagWave a flag of welcome and good wishes. Natural linen creates a warm, textured backdrop for this iconic critter. 30″ wide x 38″ high and made of natural linen. Bottlebrush ChicksNo Easter display is complete without our natural mama bird and baby chicks. Small: 1.5″ wide x 2″ deep x 1.75″ high, … More My 2014 Easter Picks from Pottery Barn for decorating, dining, eating, crafting and of course HUNTING!