Sping Into The Holidays: Easter Is Near!

It’s almost Easter, so you know what that means. It looks like Mr. Rabbit is going to come hopping through my house at any moment now :-) Luckily, I was able to pick up some really good deals at Target (and the Dollar Tree), and the rest of the décor was items I already had. Check it out:

 

When I came across this bunny garland I just couldn’t pass it up, good thing too, because it was only three bucks! She scores!

Here's a close-up. I just love that the bunnies are wood & a tad bit distressed :)

Next I picked up these little woodland friends. Originally, I wanted to use moss covered rabbits (super cute right?),*clears throat* but these were the right price. I thought they’d look awesome with burlap, since they have brown streaks running through them.

Hopping Merrily! Perhaps you can't see it, but underneath that moss is a burlap ribbon that I'm using as a runner. It just gives it an added something.

  As you can see, I recycled my 'Christmas' trees that I made. I think they work well with the bunnies.

I also grabbed these glitter eggs from the Dollar Tree. My intention was only to use the gold eggs, but I needed more. Because I wasn’t going to spend the money to buy more packs  of eggs (just for two gold eggs), I decided to suck it up and just use all of them for a more colorful display Whomp!

All the colors of the rainbow!

And that's that!

Moving right along to the table setting. I would have liked a more Easter themed table, but the way my bank account is set up, it just wasn’t happening. So I dug up my boxes of decorations and tried to make it look as spring like as possible. Let’s take a look-see, shall we?

I mixed and matched a few pieces to give it a bit of a new look. The Hydrangea garland is from my Mother's Day tablescape. The golden elephants are from my mantel, the is, of course, from my writing room (which was also the center of my Christmas table), and the chargers are also from Christmas as well. Again, I stole the marble encrusted candle holders from my mantel. So the table has a bit of a new look, but it's filled with all things you seen before.

 

I also decorated the outside of my home. Unfortunately, we had a wind storm last week that literally ripped my little décor apart :( The things that weren't destroyed are waiting for me to hang them back up, like my Easter tree--it looks like this one:

 

Isn't that something? The only difference is I live in Michigan so the grass isn't that green yet, and my flowers haven't bloomed, and the days aren't consistently sunny, but besides that--my tree looks just like this one...once I pick up all my eggs and rehang them, lol :-P

 

Well, that's it. That's the Harris House for Easter. And I think that's the last holiday that I have to decorate for until Halloween :) Yay! My mantel can finally go back to being an adult. If you'd like to share your holiday décor, I'd love to see it. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season, and have a very happy Easter!

 

XO!

 

DIY Ribbon Wrapped Wreath

Easter is right around the corner. Of course I debated decorating the outside of my house, but I eventually decided that I would not. That is, until I went to the Dollar Tree...DUN DUN DUN! The inside of my house has been decorated for about a week, and it's cold here, so I said "forget about the outside." But as I was moseying the aisles (had to take my aunt to the store and I always pick up something that I don't need when I'm taking someone else out) I came across some cute yellow and white ribbon. I couldn't use it for anything so I put it back, until I came across the same patterned flower stakes. I had to have them!

I picked up the yellow and white ones!

 

I decided to make a wreath with the yellow ribbon, however, I didn't want to spend much. As you probably know, the dollar store sells wreaths, I've used them for many projects before. But I wanted something larger. So I continued my journey up and down the aisle searching for a suitable base. I found just the thing in the toy aisle: a hoola hoop! :) There were various sizes, but I decided to get the smallest one they had, since there was not a lot of yellow and white ribbon available. For this project you will need:

 

• 1 hoola hoop
• 2 rolls of Ribbon
• 1 package of Rope
• Flowers
• An Easter Sign
• Glue gun/Sticks

Here's a look at all of my supplies



See how well the ribbon matches the outdoor stakes?

 

The first thing you want to do is wrap the ribbon around the hoola hoop. I love ribbon wrapped wreaths because they take absolutely no skill! I must say, for this wreath I would have liked a thicker structure, but beggars can't be choosers! So I rolled with it.

 

Once the hoola hoop is completely wrapped, it is time to attach the flowers with the rope.  



Once the flowers are secured it's time to wrap the bottom to give it a nice, clean look. For this step you can use just a bit of the ribbon to cover it. I had an extra burlap ribbon that I decided to use. I then wrapped the leftover yellow ribbon as well as the burlap ribbon into a bow in the exact same space. Once you have prepared the wreath to your liking, take the sign and glue it into the center or wherever you see fit. Here's my finished project!

If I had it to do again, I would have probably used a different ribbon to wrap the hoola hoop. I would like a fuller look (that could  have been achieved with a different structure or the placement of ribbon). In the end, I am satisfied for $6, and it was something I wasn't even thinking about doing :)

 

After I finished my wreath I decided to Google 'hoola hoop wreaths' and I see that this isn't a novel idea. Some of the wreaths made from hoola hoops are absolutely gorg, and best of all, you can pick them up for just a buck.

 

So, since I wasn't completely satisfied with my wreath I kept thinking about what would give it the definition that I wanted. Finally, I got it: feather boas. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any yellow boas to make my Easter vision complete, but the dollar store had some green ones at the time for St. Patrick's Day, so I tried my luck.

 

Here's the materials I used. 1 20.5 inch hoola hoop, 4 green feather boas, and a hanging leprechaun :-)

 

It's the same concept as before. Simply wrap the boas around the hoola hoop and glue the sign to your liking. Here's the finished look:

 

I might move the leprechaun up a bit so that he is standing just inside of the wreath, but I have time. Because Easter and St. Patty's Day are both in the month of March this year, this guy won't be seeing the light of day.

 

 

And that's that. Two cheap, festive wreaths, well under the price of one. What wreaths have you come up with for this year?

 

 Until the next time guys, XO!

5 Things To Make You Fall In Love With Your Space

Hey Guys, I hope all is well. It's going to be another quick post today. I haven't done much around the house, at least not much that I want to share :-) Today, I'll be discussing 5 things that will allow you to enjoy your space a wee bit more. Your home is your castle, your sanctuary, your own personal retreat. It's one of the few places where you make all the rules...so why not love it? If you're like me, then you don't have the cash for your dream house just yet or even the goods to fill it with. But you can make the most of the situation, and here's how.

1. Clean Up

Chop! Chop!

 I know it may sound like a given, but honestly, nothing will do more for your space than a good, old fashion cleaning. My house looks so much better early in the morning and late at night when my little guy is in the bed, and all of his toys are put away. But kids aren't the only culprits of a messy house. Things as simple as dusting, mopping, and cleaning the windows all go a long way.

2. Declutter and Organize

My fridge will never look as good as this...

Even if your house isn't really "dirty", a ton of junk all over the place can certainly make it feel like it is. Clutter doesn't just take up space in your home, but it takes up space in your mind as well. Many people find that when their surroundings are out of order it's had for them to relax and get comfortable. By putting everything neatly in it's proper place, you will be able to enjoy your space all the more.

3. Thrift Stores Are Your Friends

Home of Judy Aldrige

When it comes to thrift stores, you never know what you may find! Although every trip isn't a success story, the times when you get lucky, you get really lucky! The room pictured above was decorated entirely from items purchased from thrift stores and Estate Sales. Crazy right? With a little work, and a lot of looking, you never know what types of gems you'll uncover.

4. Do It Yourself

Sticking with the circle theme throughout the house, I created these burlap wreaths to give the wall a bit of interest.

I love DIY décor, and I'll tell you why. For one, working with your hands is extremely therapeutic (even if the product doesn't turn out the way that you hoped). Two, there's nothing like making something yourself and proudly displaying it. No matter your skill level, whether you make a simple flower arrangement or an intricate woodworking piece, get to it! Not only will it give you something to do for the day, but you'll have something to show for all of your work too.

 

5. Set The Tone

Ahh, relaxation!

Ambiance is everything! Sure, creating the right mood in your home can get expensive, but it doesn't have to be. A coat of paint, a cheap or thrifted lamp (think warm or intimate lighting), or even just burning a candle (or my new favorite: wax melts) all add to the tone of your space. A place that's clean, smells good, and has the proper lighting is an instant pick-me-up. For even more of a bang, turn on some of your favorite tunes and you'll think you're really somewhere special. One of the best compliments I've received to date was from my husband. After a long day of cleaning, we returned to a perfectly lit room with jazz playing as we opened the front door. He turned to me and said, "It feels like we're walking into a hotel." Just that one sentence made my day of cleaning more than worth it :-)

There are certainly more things that you can do to fall in love with your space. So, what are your go-to's?

Until the next time guys, XO!