Friday, March 29, 2013

Easter Eggs Galore!

So, it's Friday and you are panicking because you have only 2 days to come up with the perfect Easter table setting.  I think a great place to start is decorated Easter eggs because they are adorable and it gives you a reason to use egg cups.  Plus if all else fails and you don't have the time to get it done...it will make a great project for the kiddos.

Handwritten sharpie eggs



Sequined eggs

Chalkboard eggs

Ombre eggs

Taped eggs








Thursday, March 28, 2013

Crispy Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus

This is not a new dish by any means but I think it is a good one that deserves a reminder.  Asparagus is at its peak for the next couple of months and the flavor and price are just right.  I think this is a great dish to incorporate into your Easter event.  It's great as an appetizer, can be cut up or layed on top of a salad plus it could be great along side a roasted meat.  It's easy and makes a beautiful presentation...what more could you want.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Hometown Jigsaw Puzzle

Do you need a unique gift for that hard to buy friend or family member?  Do you know someone who loves jigsaw puzzles but is tired of the same old fuzzy animals. With the Personalized Hometown Jigsaw Puzzle ($40), the center of the puzzle is the home address you provide! The information comes from the USGS, each puzzle is customized to include your town's primary roads, bodies of water, notable buildings, and more!  It's a gift with personalization and hours of fun.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Link Love

Red Ted Art's Blog
Drip art rainbow eggs are groovy!

Baker's Daughter
Coconut bread could be a nice Easter takeaway.

Fash for Fashion
What do you think...after Easter or Memorial Day?

Sweetapolita
Vanilla blackberry marscapone cake for two.



Monday, March 25, 2013

Easter Decor

Trying to kick up your Easter decor a notch.  All of these little Etsy beauties are just a click away.

Tulip Wreath


Egg Cozy

Possible Placecard

Porcelain Egg Planters

Small Felt Bunnies


Friday, March 22, 2013

Red Onion and Olive Tart

Who could say no to a red onion and olive tart...not me.  When I saw this beautiful creation over at Sweet Paul, I knew the ingredients were going straight to my grocery list.  This is a delicious lunch or a great side for a spring soup.  And don't forget if you are entertaining it would make a beautiful centerpiece cut up into pieces and placed on a cake stand.


Thursday, March 21, 2013

Spring Trend: Ruffles

I honestly don't know how I feel about this new Spring trend.  But no matter what I think you had best make some room in your closet for BIG ruffles.  Check out these pieces and let me know what you think?

Jessica Simpson

Etsy

Wild Rose

Alexander McQueen





Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Lemon and Raspberry Whoopie Pies

Easter is a couple weeks away and time to start planning your menu.  I think these adorable whoopie pies from tatertots and jello would be a welcome addition.  The colors are beautiful and the flavors remind me of Spring.  Plus check out the fun they had making them.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Link Love

On Sugar Mountain
Samoa Baked Donuts

It Happened Like This
Never sweat not having a birthday card again.


Green Kitchen Stories
Super cute idea for brunch.

Recyclart
Adorable sock art spring project...but my socks are not this fetching.


Monday, March 18, 2013

Spring Veggies

When this time of year rolls around the anticipation of Spring is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Everyone is ready to get out of the house and out from underneath their blankets in front of the fire and spend a little time outdoors or at least with the windows open.  Spring makes you a little more adventurous.  The weekends become about meeting friends for brunch, strolls through parks an afternoon cocktails somewhere under the sun.

Spring also brings with it a few veggies that are just now ripening.  Check out these recipes from Yum Sugar using the seasonal beauties.

Warm Artichoke Salad


Radish Tartines with Bagna Cauda Butter


Asparagus Pizza

Spring Peas with Mint