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Easter pics

10:34 AM

We didn't do anything too fancy for Easter pics, but we did take them right after church in my parent's backyard. It was a fun Easter, although I think Max is catching onto the whole "Easter Bunny" thing. :( Not yet!

I decided the rock garden area in my parent's backyard is ideal for photos!

Happy Easter 2012.

D.I.Y.

my mom's favorite 4 letter word...SALE!

4:02 PM

During Christmas, Easter, birthdays or any other occasion where gifts are expected to be purchased we often tease my mom about buying our gifts in the %60-%80 clearance isles at TJ Maxx.

Whether it's a stuffed frog for Quentin or life size Christmas Elf for Cavet, you can bet she got it at a steal of a deal. And when you ask why she bought it? Her reply is, "it was a good deal!" and let me tell you she has come upon some amazing deals in her shopping adventures. We try to tell my dad how lucky he is to have such a thrifty wife, but I wonder if he really appreciates how much money she's saved us.

I am the exact same way. I love a good deal. In fact I almost never buy anything full price and when I do, it just doesn't feel right. ;) My sis is the same way, so that is why I have decided that frugality is in our blood.

Rozlynn is decorating her new home and bought the most gorgeous buffet for her dining/living room. (pictured above and below)

She looked and looked and looked in stores and online and everything she liked was expensive and... full price!!! :O So she went on Craig's List and found this buffet and dining table set that a lady had decided to sell.

I won't disclose how much Rozzie bought these for, but they were an amazing deal. A deal even Peggy would be proud of. ;)

Easter

Easter Eve at grandmas

3:20 PM

Henry made the yummy bunny above (he also made those 2 finger marks in the frosting). ;)

My mom made a dozen half circled mini lemon poppyseed cakes.

We added colored frosting, paper ears and jelly beans for eyes and a nose, et voila...it's a bunny!

Mimi made the one above, of course, it's pink. ;)

Madeline and Henry in Grandma's kitchen, loving every moment!

baby shower

Easter Garlands

1:24 PM

As those of you who have seen my blog before know, I love garlands for Holiday and party decorating. Below are garlands for all personalities and decorating styles: Vintage / Shabby Chic, Modern Minimalist / the Ikea'ist and lastly, Fabric (sewer) / Paper (crafty).

Vintage/Shabby Chic

Modern Minimalist, the Ikea'ists

Fabric/Paper

D.I.Y.

Rainbows for St. Patty's Day!

11:25 PM

St Patty's day for me has always seemed to fall through the cracks a little. Other than making green eggs or green mash potatoes, we haven't done much else to celebrate this day. I thought with all the many creative people out there on the world wide web there has to be something that I can really grab onto and run with. I found it...rainbows!!!

Here are a couple of fun and creative ways to decorate with rainbows for St. Patty's Day!

For more fun ideas and tutorials on how to make these crafts click here on pinterest.

all kinds of diy Easter baskets

10:15 PM

There are some designs here that I just love (like the fabric Easter basket pictured here). The other diy baskets are for mere inspiration.

Although I keep entertaining the idea of decorating my Easter baskets with colorful ribbon, lace and vintage brooches.

diy fabric Easter basket via moda bake shop

this is for you Rozzie (it's shabby chic) and mom (the vintage brooches!)

via family chic

more inspiration for a shabby chic diy Easter basket!

via hostess

via modern family messy kids

via delish

birthday party

BIBELOT change-up

10:15 AM

I am in the process of changing the look of my blog. Why? No reason at all except that I am one of those people who often rearranges her Living Room furniture every 4 months or so. I just like a change from time to time.

I've posted some cute ideas for fabric carrots and Easter brunch utensil ideas...