Ideas and takeaway tips to help you set a pretty gold pastel Easter table or any table that's colorful and celebrative. What is it about a few sunny days and their power to flood the soul with joy and inspire creativity? I didn't realize how much I NEEDED sunshine. There is no doubt that Jesus is our source of JOY... but SUNSHINE after winter's heavy gray shroud hanging low and heavy for MONTHS really pushes up my joy meter. Does it do that for you, too? I can't really say for sure... but as I was dreaming about my Easter table... and yes I DO do that... I just KNEW that … [Read more...]
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I'm not much for pink. Are you? Except for pink tulips... oh. my. goodness! They totally make me weak in the knees. Today I want to show you how to Turn a Plain Pot of Tulips into a Beautiful Easter Basket Garden. I LOVE pink tulips and my favorites are the May blooming pink Lily Flowering Tulips. I had huge swaths of them planted at my first home only to have them bloom and die in a day because of an unexpected 80-degree day in early May. Disappointing for sure, but it didn't stop my love affair with them. Pink Lily Flowering Tulips are not found in the stores, ever. … [Read more...]
Last night we had one of those long rumbly spring thunderstorms. Just what we needed to clean the air and the winter from our neighborhood. I love when Easter arrives late and we get to enjoy decorating our homes for Easter and spring without having to shovel snow or wishing winter away. Recently, I created a lovely Easter centerpiece and tablescape and now I'm working on spring and Easter decorating at home. To inspire you, I put together a plethora of Eggstra special Easter ideas. Cute ideas for decorating eggs, using eggs on the table, on the door, and more. They all … [Read more...]
Officially for me... it's NOW spring and Eastertime. Why do I say that? As I was looking out my treetop window on this cold misty gray morning a robin descended onto a branch and proceeded to begin the preening process. It was such an ordinary spring sight... except that it's now past the middle of March and this is my FIRST robin sighting this year. As the sun sinks into the horizon tonight, I'm going to listen for the robin's evensong. I cannot wait! Truly it will be music to my ears. There's something about hearing those evening trills. Even for a few moments... peace descends upon my … [Read more...]
Make Easter brunch amazing with this easy and inexpensive Easter centerpiece idea. Simple and colorful, you'll feel like you're celebrating Easter in a garden. It's been a while since I've been totally excited about something I've created and this Easter centerpiece and tablescape are my very favorite. I cannot express the happiness I feel every time I walk in the room. A few of my wonderful friends got together with me for a blogging challenge where our goal is to Make Something From Nothing. It's all about being creative with the gifts and talents our Creator has given us … [Read more...]
Something happened on Good Friday. I was preparing my Facebook posts for the An Extraordinary Day page... it wasn't something I wanted to do... I was just going through the motions... and then I found myself going from being detached... to totally desiring to speak and share Truth. God's Truth. Jesus' sacrifice. Something happened to my heart in the midst of writing and preparing those posts. Our church had a Good Friday service which we attended. For several weeks I had struggled to join in the corporate singing. But that night, I easily sang those songs. I sang Truth. And worshiped. Really … [Read more...]
I'm so excited to share this quick, easy, and so pretty Mason jar floral arrangement that is the perfect farmhouse style Easter centerpiece. Seriously it's so simple you don't need a tutorial... but just for fun... I created one for you... because that's what I do. I can't stop myself!!! Here's how it all came together... Last year I was blessed to participate with a group of my blogging friends in a Mason jar blog hop for Mother's Day. As part of the event, each of us received aqua blue, amethyst, green, and clear Ball pint jars. I created … [Read more...]
We were so impressed with all the bright and colorful ideas for spring and Easter at this week's link party. These are just a few that caught our eye. Be sure to check them out, pin them, and have fun getting your creativity on. Have a great weekend my friend! Colorful and Stylish Ideas for Celebrating Easter Color Blocked Easter Eggs by Simply Designing Tissue Paper Spring Wreath by Ilkas Blog Pastel Easter Mantle Vignette by Pastels and Macarons Floral Crown Inspired Spring Wreath by Making it in the Mountains Carrot Grahams Easter Treat for Kids from About a Mom Roly-Poly … [Read more...]
You know how it goes... you're out shopping... on a hunt for something specific... and out of the blue... IT calls your name! How does IT even know your name? How does IT know you are a lover of all things earthy and natural? How does IT know you would LOVE a basket that can do double duty for St. Patrick's Day and Easter? Especially a lovely mossy Easter basket! How does that happen? IT has been one busy but smart basket! I can't say that you'll have a basket speak to you like IT did me when you're out and about. But, on the … [Read more...]
I woke up to a fresh coating of snow this morning. After a gorgeous sunny day yesterday... well it's a damp blanket for the day... but I know spring and sunny skies are coming soon. Whatever your plans are for the weekend, I hope you take time to exercise your creativity. I'll be giving it my best shot. Because at our house we'll be working at getting over the flu. Ugh! It totally put me out of commission yesterday. Hopefully, I can push through it today. I'm praying for an extra measure of strength as I have several posts that are in the midst of being completed for the weekend and next … [Read more...]
With Easter and Spring right around the corner, I wanted to put together a super fun little mason jar project that would perfect for the season. It also needed to be colorful and a bit whimsical. Because I'm always game to experiment with something new, I decided to try something I've never done before... Mod Podge fabric to glass. Oh my! I am sooo happy with the results! Isn't this Easter egg mason jar the cutest thing ever? I know you'll want to make one, or three, or ten. Okay, maybe not ten. They would be darling for your Easter decor, or as favors, or even … [Read more...]
Recently I did a little thrift and antique store hopping with my good friend. We had so much fun. One thing Rochelle collects is vintage aluminum trays. They're inexpensive, they don't take a lot of storage space, and they can be used for all sorts of things. Serving beverages? Grab a tray. Serving appetizers? Use a tray. Serving several kinds of ice cream for a sundae bar? A tray makes a great slop-proof surface. And then my favorite... using a tray to frame a moment (vignette). After shopping with my friend, we went to her house and played. Do you do that too? She … [Read more...]
Yesterday, it hit me... Easter is less than two weeks away!!! Why is it that the holidays always seem like they are a long way off and then, BAM! suddenly the day is upon us? Today I'm sharing last year's Easter tablescape idea. I love how fresh and natural it is. If you are hosting Easter dinner this year, hopefully it will inspire your creative juices. Just in case you missed all the extraordinary goodness from this past week... JoyDay! | What Happens When You Get Off the Beaten Path? When Did You Last Make Time for a Good Friend? 5 Quick and Easy Ideas to … [Read more...]
I have a confession. I love Easter eggs. Or maybe it's just eggs. I have eggs for breakfast almost every morning. Do you realize that eggs are like the perfect food? And so yummy too. I could really get off on a tangent here with my love of eating eggs. However, today we're talking about Easter eggs! I have all kinds, but my favorites are the ones that nature colors. It's so fun to get eggs straight from the farm in all shades of blues, greens, and tans. So much so... that a few years ago I used those natural colors to create a theme for my spring and Easter "mantel" decor. Since … [Read more...]
Take your cues from Mother Nature and set a bird's nest themed Easter table with these simple ideas. By now you all know that I'm a big time nature lover. I truly enjoy creating with the beauties of nature...like I did here and here and here. So when my friend enlisted my help in creating a tablescape for Easter I just had to add an extra touch or two from Mother Nature. Creating A Bird's Nest Themed Easter Table This springy bird's nest themed Easter table all started when my friend picked up a variety of ceramic birds in white, yellow, and blue earlier this … [Read more...]
Written in the 1700s by Charles Wesley, Christ the Lord is Risen Today is my absolute favorite Easter hymn. So much so that if the church I attend on Easter does not sing it, it doesn't feel like Easter. Here are a few stanzas of my favorite Easter hymn. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened … [Read more...]
Raise your hand if you're just now getting started on figuring out your Easter table and menu. It's okay. Today I have a few last minute ideas for your Easter table. Generally in the blogging world these things are done in advance simply because we need time to process and post our projects. This week I've been helping my friend put together a lovely Easter table. We finished it on Friday. Because my friend will be working over Easter weekend, it needed to be done ahead. And it worked out great for me, because that meant I was able to do a photo shoot yesterday. But, it also means … [Read more...]
