Peter Rabbit Spring Mantle

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Have you seen the trailer for the new Peter Rabbit movie?  I am super excited to take my kids to the movie so they can watch mischievous Peter and all his farm and field friends get into a bunch of shenanigans!

My FAVORITE thing to do when I'm not busy with the hundreds of things going on in my life is to curl up in a quiet corner and read.  I am such a book worm!  I remember being a small child, in nursery school (does anyone else remember nursery school??? Was that a thing everywhere or just where I grew up.....I digress) and there was this lush bright yellow carpeted corner of the classroom that had shelves filled with books upon books.  I was always drawn to books with the brightest illustrations!  I didn't really 'read' at such a young age....but I certainly remember the images.  One of my favorite books to thumb through was The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. 

The images of Peter running through Mr. McGregor's farm, getting caught in a few traps, and finally returning home always stood out to me.  It's a book that I would always grab and look through during quiet times.  Suffice to say, I'm beyond excited to catch this tale on the big screen.  I'm also  inspired to start decorating my home for spring with all the fabulous items that Cost Plus World Market has available that are inspired by the new movie!

Recently, I was perusing the Cost Plus World Market site to see what items I could nab to decorate our home to create a Peter Rabbit spring mantle.


The first item that I immediately want to put on my list is this adorable Felted Wool Peter Rabbit Figure quite naturally, it's the star of the show and would be the perfect center piece for my mantle.  To give it some height, I would place the figure on top of a stack of Mini Peter Rabbit Story Books . 

The next item I found was this Peter Rabbit Snow Globe  it's a treasure!  You can see Peter doing what he does best -  sneaking vegetables from Mr. McGregor's garden!  This is such a fun collectible  - I consider this a MUST HAVE item....additionally, I would definitely add these Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail  Paper Pulp Peter Rabbit Sisters Figures and each figure has the character's name added to the base.  The Blue And Green Peter Rabbit Ceramic Egg Cookie Jars are DARLING!  I love the silhouette shape and that they can be used as a jar or vase!  They would look perfect positioned on opposite ends of my mantle!

This tale takes place mostly on a farm....so quite naturally my mantle will need to scream Farmhouse style!  When I saw this decorative Metal Wheelbarrow  I knew that it would be a perfect fit.  It would look so festive filled with Bright Green Exelsior, Faux Heather Bundles and these Peter Rabbit Candied Sunflower Seeds - I love that they are wrapped in a carrot shaped package - so fun!

Every mantle deserves certain key pieces that perhaps, wouldn't necessarily be used as decoration, but could certainly serve a dual purpose, whether that be a decorative plate or a tray, and these Peter Rabbit Melamine Egg Shaped Plates  or these Peter Rabbit Veggie Plates are and 'eggs'-cellent choice!  I'd either place some of these treat-filled Peter Rabbit Easter Crackers  on them or prop one up on a plate stand and present it as a display piece.   I also like the idea of stacking these Veggie Bowls on top of each other and filling them with decorative pastel eggs!  The good thing is that the bowls and plates are also great for kids parties and because they're Melamine, they're practically unbreakable! 

I'd be amiss if I didn't include either this vibrant and colorful Wood Happy Easter Garland  to the my spring mantle.  It would look perfect swagged across the front.  I would even add this Pastel Egg Wreath Decor  the twisted vine and leafy accents reminds me of the berry vines that Peter gets tangled in and it will work seamlessly into my Easter decor.

I'm so excited that spring is upon us and I can get my home ready for the Easter holiday.  I'm equally anxious to see this movie!  I'm definitely heading to my local Cost Plus World Market store  at Pentagon Row in Arlington, Va to zshush up my home, If you're as excited as I am head to your local store HERE.

1 Felted Wool Peter Rabbit Figure 2  Mini Peter Rabbit Story Books 3 Peter Rabbit Snow Globe  4 Paper Pulp Peter Rabbit Sisters Figures 5 Blue And Green Peter Rabbit Ceramic Egg Cookie Jars  6 Peter Rabbit Easter Crackers 7 Faux Heather Bundles 8 Peter Rabbit Melamine Egg Shaped Plates  9  Pastel Egg Wreath Decor  10 Pastel Eggs 11 Peter Rabbit Candied Sunflower Seeds 12 Veggie Bowls  13 Peter Rabbit Veggie Plates 14  Wood Happy Easter Garland 15  Metal Wheelbarrow 16 Metal Wheelbarrow  

How are you getting ready for Easter?  Are you excited to see the new Peter Rabbit movie?  Leave a comment below!  I'd love to hear from you.  

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8 Simple and Easy Easter Projects and Treats

Easter is just a few weeks away.  I've celebrated many Easter treats and parties with you all and was taking a walk down memory lane.  I thought a round up of my favorite Easter ideas would be pretty fun and maybe give you some inspiration for your own holiday celebrations.

I'm not a cookie artist by any stretch of the imagination.  I do however know how to work some buttercream and a piping bag.  So, when I learned how to decorate shaped cookies with buttercream frosting like these Buttercream Easter Cookies, I was hooked!

Mason jars make great vases.  Add a bit of whimsy with a burlap ribbon and a large cotton ball shaped into a bunny tail.  Find more Farmhouse Easter ideas from this farmer's market Easter party I styled.

Put those plastic eggs on a pedestal....literally.  You can make Easter Egg 'nests' using dried moss, then place a candy filled egg treat on top.  I displayed mine on cupcake pedestals.  These would also look really nice displayed down the center of your Easter table as a centerpiece or on top of your mantle!

These fun Bunny Cotton Tail Cupcakes are so easy to make!  Just dip frosted cupcakes into coconut and you've got a hoppy little treat for your Easter celebration.

My kids ABSOLUTELY loooooove Jelly Bean Bark!  Ever since we made these  about two years ago, they have become an Easter Basket staple in our house.

I am pretty sure these pompom chicks are an Easter party activity that will save the day!

My kids absolute love marshmallows AND cupcakes.....these Lamb Cupcakes are a total 2-for-1!  These are made with white mini and regular sized cupcakes.  The faces are the mini cupcakes, placed on top of a regular frosted cupcake and decorated with tons of mini marshmallows

I'm not kidding.....I made these twine wrapped Easter Eggs a few years back and thought they were the bees knees!  I'm seeing them all over the place now - pretty cool.... and I think they have a very Pottery Barn feel too them.  With Farmhouse being the new trend in home decor, I think they are perfect for anyone loving that style!

I hope these easy and affordable Easter ideas gave you a little inspiration.  Choose your fave and have crafty weekend!

{Fab Friday} Weekly Blog Love: Spring Ideas, Easter Crafts & More

I've been blogging going on four years now.  Within that time, I've come across some pretty darn cool blogs and bloggahs I heart.  I LIVE for the creativity and inspiration I get from these amazing ladies.  In my quest to start putting a lot more 'give it to ya' on my blog, I will feature a weekly grouping of  super swagged out blog posts that might inspire you all, as well.  So, here is the first in a little round-up of posts I am crushing on this week.

Easter Printables

A bright and colorful Free Printable Easter Party from Hello My Sweet is just delightful.

Free Printables and Easter ideas from Magnolia Creative is stocked with ideas and inspiration and even comes with an adorable printable set.

Bella Grey Designs is taking full advantage of the chevron trend with this cheerful printable Easter Chevron Party Collection

I admit I'm a sucker for Seersucker and Mirabelle Creations hits this Printable Seersucker & Bow Ties Easter Collection right out of the ball park!

Parties, Giveaways & More!

I love Spaceships and Laser Beams' Boys Only style and this Bug birthday party is no exception to the rule - it's disgustingly cute!
Trying to figure out what Children party games to play at your child's party?  Well, ‎Party Printables has a Top 10 for you that will put your party planning woes at ease.
This Girlfriends Guide to Party Planning by Soiree Event Design will be your go to guide for the consummate party planner.
How stinkin' cute is this Boba Carrier???  It could be yours.....Everything Mommyhood has a review and giveaway!

DIY Crafty

This Little Mama shows us how easy it is to create a simple and easy DIY faux flower arrangement perfect for Spring!
I am in love with this gorge' Ombre Cake Stand  made by My Paper Pinwheel!
Calling all paper crafters.....this Sour Cream Container Tutorial by D & P Celebrations is 'squeezable'!

Sweet Tooth

Get Creative Juice shares a fun way to make rainbow french macarons - super easy!
I must say my Marshmallow Peeps Easter Ideas on Pinterest this week is one of my personal faves.
Fun and easy Easter Bunny Food idea over at Bloom Designs - totally making this over the weekend!
Finally, ff you're looking for easter desserts for your holiday table, Frog Prince Paperie has a delicious recipe for Mini Lemon-Raspberry trifles.

{Pin-tastic 'Tuesday'} Colors of Spring: Mint & Melon

mmmm-Hmmm.....yes, it is Wednesday.....moving right along!

I am so in love with these soft melon and minty colors for spring....

Check out my Pinterest board to find more spring time color inspiration!

{Party Craft} Yarn Pom Pom Chicks

I created these yarn pom pom chicks for an easy last minute Easter craft.  These baby chicks are a perfect craft activity for kids to do on Easter Sunday after the big egg hunt or while Easter dinner is being prepared.

Make your own chicks using the listed supplies and  following these simple steps: 

(I know my hand are in need of a manicure - don't judge me - just make the chicks!)

Since Picnik is shutting down in a few weeks, I thought I'd have a little fun with some photo editing.

 Hope you have a great Easter!

 

{Etsy Shop} Easter's On It's Way

I mentioned in other posts that I'm working on adding a few new non-personalized party items to my shop.  One of the collections I created is this cute 'Bunny & Carrot' set for Easter. My new line is still a work in progress, I have plenty more to finish and photograph, but I am so happy to FINALLY be able to add at least one completed collection to the shop.

This adorable set includes:

One 'Happy Easter' Banner
6 Bunny Cupcake Toppers
6 Carrot Cupcake Toppers
8 Bunny & Carrot Favor Bag Tags

You can purchase the set in my Etsy shop for a limited-time reduced price - order today and it will be shipped to you in time for Easter!

Cannot wait to share with you the guest post that this set is featured in - more on that next week!!!!

 

{Pin-tastic Tuesday} Colors of Spring

Happy Spring!

Today is the first day of spring, and despite the congestion, watery eyes and sore throat I have.....spring is still one of my favorite times of the year.  Here are some lovely color of spring photos on my Sweet Spring Pinterest Board.

Follow me on Pinterest for more inspiring images. Feel free to repin the photos in this post by clicking on the photo description links below; clicking on source will take you to the direct link for the original post/image.

Spring Home Decor (source)
Hanging Eggs (source)
Fabric Wrapped Planters (source)
Utensil Wrapped Carrot Sticks (source)
Spring Watering Can With Flowers (source)
Fiddlesticks (source)
Badgely Mischka Spring 2012 (source)
Spring Swing (source)
Crepe Paper Bunnies (source)