easter – Long Island Chick

Easter Celebrations: Easter Basket Cocktail

Kathleen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:25:48 +0000

I came across this image on Pinterest and how could I resist???? And, it is garnished with a Peep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So run out and pick up some peeps, coconut and cherry vodka – for the recipe please visit Feast of Fun. Also, check out the comments – one person suggested dropping a few jelly beans in the glass for a little surprise at the end

: Happy Easter!!!

Easter Is On Its Way: Wreaths to Make

Kathleen — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:28:15 +0000

What a beautiful first day of Spring here in New York! I don’t remember it ever being this warm in March – the trees are blooming, I see crocuses and daffodils everywhere and the birds are chirping away! It is time to get the house ready for Spring and Easter. Many talented crafters are posting tutorials for Easter and Spring wreaths and I thought I would share some to inspire you to make your own:

Peep Wreath from Spittin Toad

I just love peeps!!!!! They are such a symbol of Easter and so very colorful! Make sure to read her tutorial carefully to avoid disastrous results!

Easter Washi Tape Wreath at Tatertots & Jello

How beautiful is this wreath? A foam wreath base, white plastic eggs, ribbon and some washi tape and you have a spectacular wreath!

Butterfly Wreath at Alisa Burke

This upcycled newspaper wreath is breathtaking – love, love, love the butterflies!

Spring Wreath at Dollar Store Mom

At first, I thought this was made with paper mache yarn eggs but no, she managed to find rattan eggs and dyed them!

All Things Spring Wreath at Crafty Sisters

Stock up on that craft moss whenever you can – it certainly comes in handy!

These are some of the wreaths that caught my eye. Please link up your wreaths and share your Easter creations!

Hooray! Spring is Here!

Kathleen — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:55:00 +0000

Never mind the calendar, Spring is here. I know that the first official day of Spring, or the Vernal Equinox, is March 20, 2012, but you can’t tell that to Nature. Also, we end Daylight Savings Time this Weekend and Spring Ahead the clocks (that part I am NOT looking forward to in the mornings). So don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday evening. AnywayI started noticing the signs this past week during our daily walks after dropping the kids at school.

First, it was the buds on the trees. Our months of barren sticks is coming to an end!

Then, the crocuses’ green shoots pushing up in the gardens that line our path. How I love to see the bright colors ranging from yellow to purple. By Matt’s school, I noticed Daffodil shoots and tulips coming up as well. I know I have flowers coming up from bulbs I planted some past autumn.

Last, and the most telling, the red robin I saw this morning. He wasn’t very trusting and I don’t think appreciated me sneaking up on him so please forgive the lack of clarity. But you can see exactly what he is – the harbinger of spring.

I’m looking forward to all the bright pastels, airing out the house and decorating for Easter.

Have you noticed the signs of Spring? What are your favorite Spring activities?