easy easter treats

cake pops bouquet

as inspired by my insanely creative and talented blogger friend christine of pure joy events, i tackled this easy cake pops bouquet project for the easter weekend festivities. simple and easy as 1, 2, 3! 

all you need are cakepops (i used cakepops from starbucks $2.50/2)

 tulip cupcake liners (mine was from lulu's cupcake etsy boutique)

 styrofoam and a vase (i used my ikea pots) 

just make a slit using a pair of scissors at the bottom of the cupcake liner enough to fit the cakepop stick. finally, arrange them accordingly by piercing each cakepop in the styrofoam inside the vase.     

that's it ~ now you have your own cakepop blooms! 

happy easter ! 


linky parties : 

TATERTOTS AND JELLO

keenan's first birthday

my good friend shelly, emailed me her son's first birthday party pictures and i was thrilled to receive them in my inbox. it was a pleasant surprise as not too long ago we were both pregnant with our first borns and now her second baby boy just turned 1! 

the easter/spring-themed party is so cute, i just have to share. getting cue from the anders ruff printables, shelly decided on a fresh light blue and orange party colors. she did most of the party decor and i simply love some of her great finds!

she found these bunnies on sticks at a local gift shop and planted them on terracotta pots, covered with moss and adorned them with ribbons. they are perfect party decor but then they will be transformed as home easter decor that can be displayed year after year! 

shelly served french macarons, bunny-shaped sandwiches and she even tackled on making cakepops with a resounding success - kudos to you, shelly! the bunny decorated cake was baked by a local baker.

they planned on an egg hunting activity for the guests but due to unfavorable weather, the kids get to play pinning the bunny tail indoors that i'm sure they all enjoyed!

the little birthday boy, keenan pictured here and big brother dryden trying his luck with pinning the bunny tail!

thanks for sharing these priceless photos, shelly! it was surely memorable and fantastic!

easter basket [my simple DIY]

inspired by blogger friend meredith of the sweet T family, i managed to still find the same bucket from hobby lobby and grabbed a set of stickers for our little guy's name and monogram. fast, easy and for under $5 (thanks to their 50% discounts) ~ i love it! 

linking to : 

centsational girl's fair weather forum spring decorating and cleaning

easter decorating [by martha]

you've seen my early easter tablescape i set up a few weeks ago highly inspired by some of the most gorgeous centerpieces and tablescapes from martha stewart. i've compiled a few of her easter tables over the years and i especially love the use of eggs, eggcups and flowers in one arrangement to signify easter! 

all images from martha stewart 

my easter tablescape [spring decorating]

my own spring tablescape blogpost last friday got me going with this easter table centerpiece and placesettings and i just had a blast putting it together. i started with my old ceramic birds in our home and i just added a few bunny friends, egg chocolates, sugar cookies and pretty flowers and voila - it made for a lovely easter tablescape! i hope you all like it! 

linking to :

BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH

Centsational Girl Fair Weather Forum

this BLESSED NEST

all things HEART & HOME

SHABBY CHIC COTTAGE

friday faves [spring tablescapes]

spring forward is just around the corner and that means easter and mother's day is not too far behind. not to mention the countless baby and bridal showers that seems to be in full swing this particular season. it will be a busy and exciting few months ahead. 

with that in mind, i have gathered a few gorgeous tablescapes that can easily be translated to your own homes  and your celebrations. all photos from house beautiful.