easter is a happy season Easter tables need color and other seasonable symbolic elements like eggs, chicks and bunnies. Colors can be natural, embracing gardens and a woodsy feel. You may want to be monochromic. Colors often seen are soft pastels or saturated reflecting more bold colors. That’s not as hard or as formal as … Read More about Happy Easter Table
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Easter Pysanka Ukranian Eggs
I love these beautifully painted wooden eggs. They are called pysanky, the Ukrainian word meaning ‘to write’. I bought them years ago at German flea markets and bazzars when Jim was stationed there plus the family. People from eastern countires were bring handicrafts and other goods across the border after the Berlin Wall collapsed in … Read More about Easter Pysanka Ukranian Eggs
Shrimp & Sprouts
Jessica, the future daughter in law is already a part of our family. Admittedly as the mom of her honey, the relationship is still new and I do not ever want to be the mom in law bloggers write about or the one who is the target or jokes or… I just want a rich … Read More about Shrimp & Sprouts
Whimsical Easter Centerpiece
It is a time of whimsy! Bunnies hiding eggs? That is whimsy! using skill and creativity Many of my blogger friends are amazing who are so skilled in floral arranging. I’m am not! Simple bouquets in short vases are more within my skill group! Lacking that skill means I have to come up with other … Read More about Whimsical Easter Centerpiece
Whimsical Easter Tree
It’s a Whimsical Easter Tree! Sparkly eggs, rubber duckies and dainty bows of pretty ribbon! our first full sized easter Tree This is a first for our home, to have a full size tree decorated for Easter. Maybe it was the need for comfort and enjoying the fairy lights on our Christmas tree that made … Read More about Whimsical Easter Tree
Spring Door Arches Inspiration
My spring inspiration this year comes from a visit to Bavaria Germany in March a few years ago. I love how spring is welcomed there even when there’s a little snow on the ground and grey skies. But some German homes don’t need extra seasonal decorations. Creativity and appreciation for beauty is apparent as we … Read More about Spring Door Arches Inspiration
Aunt Ellen’s Waffles
The granddaughters came bounding in with good cheer and anticipation of a second breakfast pretty early this morning. I still had my PJs on and just started my second cup of coffee. Sweet greetings first thing this Friday morning. Grandma’s, at least this one are generally good for food without strings! We had a discussion … Read More about Aunt Ellen’s Waffles
Tips for Early Spring Table Spring Blog Hop!
Good morning! I’m so excited to be joining many other creative bloggers for the Spring Blog Hop! For creative inspiration, check out the posts. Our Spring Blog Hop host is Cindy from Cloches and Lavender . I’m joining you from Kimberly at From Farmhouse to Florida who is sharing her Tips for Styling a Garden … Read More about Tips for Early Spring Table Spring Blog Hop!
Gold and Green Table for Saint Patrick’s Day
Gold and green for Saint Partrick Day, gold for the leprechauns and green for Ireland’s adopted home of Saint Patrick. And the colors are so pretty for the spring season. March 17 is a special day for green and gold decoration, Irish influenced meals and children search for the pot of gold at the end … Read More about Gold and Green Table for Saint Patrick’s Day
Saturday Morning Week Review
Saturday mornings are generally peaceful for me. A typical Saturday morning starts with a cup of coffee. Jim takes off for early Saturday morning men’s small group. I love early morning light that welcomes the day. The soft afternoon light often brings a feeling of calm espicialy when the day has been a busy one. … Read More about Saturday Morning Week Review