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Nordic Ware Easter Bunny Cake PanLiven up your Easter table with a playful cake in the shape of the season’s signature rabbit. Our nonstick pan makes it easy, turning out a sculptural dessert to decorate any way you like. Whether you sprinkle your bunny with sugar, drizzle him with a chocolate glaze or adorn him … More My 2014 Easter Picks from Williams-Sonoma for decorating, dining, eating, crafting and of course HUNTING!

Flowers-&-Vegetables Display ~ Carrots and lettuce leaves arranged around the inside of the wide vases create a unique look. Keep the vegetables propped up by placing a smaller vase inside the larger one and laying the vegetables in between. Wrap string around the vases for a homespun accent. Place a decorative bird or bunny nearby … More Easy Spring and Easter Decorations

Simple Easter Mantel with Topiaries and WreathKeep your spring mantel earthy and serene. For the primary decoration, add moss, butterflies, and dragonflies to a grapevine wreath and hang it from a chipped old window with a piece of muslin. Add two moss topiaries flanking the wreath along with cute ceramic bunny figurines and your mantel … More Sweet Spring and Easter Mantel Decorating Ideas

Stenciled Animal MugsLook no further than the nearest pasture for inspiration to dress up plain dishware. To duplicate these mugs, print and cut out the animal shapes. Use these templates for Cow, Sheep, and Pig shapes. Place each shape atop a small piece of contact paper and outline it in pencil. Cut out with a … More Cheerful, Simple and Fun DIY Craft Projects

Wheather your putting your house on the market this season or just spring cleaning, consider these decorating habits that may be hindering your home’s potential. Entryway Neglect ~ Make a good first impression by finding another spot to pile shoes, mail and keys. Your foyer is the first thing people see when they come to … More 10 Bad Decorating Habits To Quit Now, Especially If You Want To Sell Your House

By simply changing a few colors, you can do any of these projects to transition into each new season. These are all spring colors….to get you in the mood! Floral Stenciled DresserNondescript wood dressers can often be found for rock-bottom prices at garage sales. To give them a dose of character and contemporary style, cover … More Easy Home Decor DIY Crafts and Projects for Spring

Vintage Silverware on a Cutting BoardCreate a vintage feel by pairing an antique silverware collection with an old wooden cutting board. The polished, mismatched knives and spoons seem to float on the worn board—a homey yet stark contrast to the silver’s cool gleam and a reminder of days gone by. Clocks on a “Book” ShelfThis … More Got a Collection You Want to Show-off? Check Out These Inventive Ways to Display Those Collections

Get rid of dust ~ When dusting, move around the room in a circle, starting with the highest points and working your way down to the floor, says cleaning expert Laura Dellutri of healthyhousekeeper.com, who suggests using Swiffer dusters, air purifiers, and vacuums with sealed HEPA filters to get the most thorough clean. Start up … More It's March…..The Month of Spring and That Means Time to Spring Clean ~ Here Are a Few Easy Ways to Get Your House in Shape for Spring.