Scrolling Pinterest one day I came across the most adorable vintage Easter advertisements. They were mostly desserts and they all had darling graphics. Each of the recipes were quite unusual, or I should say not the norm. I find it so interesting how trends in recipes have evolved throughout the years. I made it my mission to try a few of these unique retro recipes and here is how it went! Jello Pudding Pie On this ad, you will notice a few different recipes. I focused on the Easter Sunday Pie because that looked the most delectable for Easter. I made the mistake of purchasing instant pudding, but this was really a blessing in disguise. The instant pudding was so easy to make and just ...
3 Tips for the Perfect Easter Table
Easter is fast approaching and nothing is more beautiful than a carefully, curated Easter table. Each year the bright Spring colors bring so much joy to the season and set the scene for a splendid holiday. These are three considerations that help to coordinate a well thought-out tablescape that is captivating, but also functional. Set a THEME Each year I devote a lose theme to center around for my Easter tablescape. It can be as simple as a color, animal, or concept. Last year I was very inspired by the antique putz sheep I had found and I developed an entire table around lambs for Easter. Another was focused on all pastel colors and the use of a chenille bedspread as my tablecloth. Other ...
This or That – Easter Basket Edition
It is amazing how when you look closely at a new product, its roots are deeply grounded in vintage products. Which makes it no surprise that vintage inspired items are highly sought after today. Unlike their vintage counterparts, these newer vintage inspired products may lack the original character and often have a much lower price point. I love to compare the two side by side, so I started this segment, where each week I share different vintage inspired products and their vintage counterpart for you to choose which is your favorite! If you see a product you are interested in you can shop each picture! Here is an example of a vintage inspired product and it's original vintage (or sometimes ...
Our Favorite Easter Treats
Carrot Patch Chocolate Muffins This recipe is so fun! I love to purchase chocolate muffins for this recipe or make your own! Add in a cute strawberry "carrot" and you are sure to have a delectable Easter brunch! Carrot Patch Chocolate Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder2 t. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt6 T. unsalted butter, melted1 1/2 cups buttermilk2 eggsStreusel Topping1/3 cup all-purpse flour3 T. brown sugar2 T. unsalted butter, softenedStrawberry "Carrots"6 strawberries1 package orange candy melts Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 6 jumbo muffin pan cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, ...
Vintage Easter Wreath DIY
Last year I fell in love with a vintage Easter wreath that was chalk full of adorable vintage Easter trinkets. The colors were so vibrant and it was such a charming arrangement of sweet little Easter baubles. I made it my mission to start hunting for these small Easter collectibles to create my own wreath and the process was very simple. Vintage Easter items can be slightly more difficult to find and on the more expensive side, so I did incorporate some vintage reproduction pieces into the wreath. Overall I love the arrangement and all the cheerful colors, it just screams SPRING! Supplies Foam Wreath Form Iridescent Tinsel Garland (I used this garland) Vintage Style Easter ...
Spring & Easter Book Wall
One of our favorite things to unpack within our holiday totes, is the seasonal books we tuck away in each one. Halloween, Christmas, Fall, Spring, and Summer all play host to some fabulous children's books. These books are all wonderful to read, but also offer so much character and charm to any book wall. Here are just a few of our favorites for Spring and Easter. They make great additions to any Easter basket or to curl up and read with your kiddos. The titles are listed under each photo and each link is clickable if you want to add one to your collection! The Tale of Peter Rabbit - This is the classic tale of Peter Rabbit! Little Cow - The Look at Me series that details the ...
