I started my Easter decorating yesterday. I don't really have a lot of tabletop surfaces to decorate, so my painted buffet seems to be the ever-changing seasonal focal point. This year, I used some things from my shop to decorate the house. It was pretty convenient, I must say. I only sell things that I truly love. So, I pretty much love it all and use it all in my home.
A simple basket goes over the top with candy-colored eggs and vintage millinery. The small eggs you can barely see are soon-to-be embellished and listed in the shop. Hopefully by Sunday.
I love these over-sized nesting egg containers from Nicol Sayre's collection. The largest (pink) one is the size of a Honeydew melon. I'm going to fill one with goodies for a blog friend. Anything with crepe paper ruffled trim is on my list of loves.
I filled an apothecary jar with chocolate Robin's Eggs (which are so hard to find this year! Why?) and tucked a chocolate flash card inside. Set some flowers on top and voila. Now if I could just keep Mario's little hands from reaching in there all day long......
I love this hat box (below). The top comes off to reveal a little blue egg inside. The mama bluebird with her nest and 3 eggs sit happily on top. It's just like the clip-on bluebird I have on my chandelier from a few posts ago, except it's larger and is all attached to the box, of course.
A gift of Spring indeed. I already see the birds returning to our feeder in the backyard. Every year I am in awe of Mother Nature when I see my daffodils emerging. It never fails to amaze me.
I still have more decorating to do, but I'm happy to have begun. The family room looks festive and Springy and I am so ready for warmer weather!
Pretty Pretty!
Posted by: Sarah Keith | March 06, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Love the decor! The blue bird is so lovely!
Posted by: Maria R. | March 06, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Love all of your Easter decor:-).
Have a great day!!
Posted by: Angela | March 06, 2008 at 03:28 PM
so cute!!
oxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | March 06, 2008 at 04:57 PM
I love your Easter Decor! I have to say my favorite was the bird in the hat. Sooo Sweet!
Posted by: Rebekah | March 06, 2008 at 05:30 PM
I love it all, the colors, the images, and those chocolate eggs wouldn't last around my house!
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | March 06, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Those huge nicole sayre eggs are absolutely stunning! I love them and how you have them displayed. gorgeous.
Posted by: Holly Abston | March 06, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Gorgeous!
I am seriously considering skipping the Easter decor this year. It's just coming too quickly!
Posted by: Sarah | March 06, 2008 at 07:48 PM
I just came across your site, and just lovely!
I love everything you carry and have.
kasey
Posted by: kasey | March 06, 2008 at 08:16 PM
I just love your easter decor! Every bit of it! Come to my house and give me a hand! Have a great night!
Posted by: julie | March 06, 2008 at 09:01 PM
It all looks amazing Andrea!! You did a wonderful job as usual.
The chocolate eggs would be tempting for a little one, a big one as well.
Have a great weekend,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | March 06, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Fantastic as always Andrea! There's a little something for you over at my place....=0] xoxo
Posted by: Andie | March 06, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Your colors are awesome... Love the jar alot. Your Easter decor is perfect....Stacy
Posted by: stacy | March 06, 2008 at 11:13 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: jerusalem | March 06, 2008 at 11:22 PM
i am in love with those pretty nesting egg containers. i might need a present... lol! debbie =)
Posted by: debbie | March 07, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Everything is just beautiful! I have a display made from an old door with a glass doorknob that I use as a seasonal focal point. Right now, it's dressed with ST. Pat's Day. Next, will come Easter and I can't wait.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | March 07, 2008 at 01:27 AM
What beautiful and inspiring frills. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | March 07, 2008 at 04:43 AM
What inspiring eye candy! Gotta love the foof & decorating of easter. dalayney
Posted by: dalayney | March 07, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I absolutely ADORE the robin eggs! I'm packing up the baby as soon as I sign off and we're headed on a hunt to find them. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration and ideas on how to use the cards I purchased from you! I just might have to do multiple jars with the cards. Glad to hear you had a safe and happy trip! It's always nice to go "home."
Hugs,
Rosalyn-Sue
Posted by: Rosalyn-Sue | March 07, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Gosh, it all looks adorable! And you have some of the coolest millinery flowers I have ever seen, they're just beautiful!
c
Posted by: Cindy | March 07, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Everything looks wonderful!!
Posted by: Diane | March 07, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Andrea,
You are so inspirational - have you ever thought of writing a book? I love the nut cup tree.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | March 07, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Everything is so beautiful Andrea.
Remember me asking if you would be our featured blog?
You're on tomorrow hope you like it.
Happy Friday
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Posted by: Maria | March 07, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Love that banner!
Oh what pretties you have displayed from your shop.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | March 07, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Absolutely love those blue chocolate robbins eggs and all your Easter decor. It is so springy and bright.
I LOVE IT ALL.
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Scalise | March 07, 2008 at 07:26 PM