with peeps, reeses eggs and jelly beans (my fav!) filling the shelves, Easter is right around the corner...one week to be precise. Easter is always a fun occasion to decorate with bright colors, pretty dresses and of course, candy. i love egg trees as centerpieces. if you buy artificial they last forever. if you don't they aren't as difficult to keep looking good as fresh flowers are. it's also fun to decorate a tree outside your house to welcome the Easter holiday. no matter what your age, dyeing eggs is always a good time. check out the basics and beyond to create colorful egg masterpieces. i love the carrot napkin rings to add a pop of color to your linens. for a sweet treat, gather different colors...think light orange, green, yellow, pink and baby blue...of jelly beans and fill fun apothecary jars of different sizes to decorate your dessert table or to add a fun treat around your house. plus, the jelly beans are perfect to fill your eggs for your hunt!
in my family, Easter treats included a lamb cake -- white cake baked into a mold, covered with white frosting, coconut and a jelly bean nose. we also bake a grain pie...recipes to come.
with a hand-painted look, this colorful floral printed dress is perfect for Easter with a higher neckline and short sleeves. or choose a brightly colored strapless dress, and pair it with a sweet white cardigan. a floral spaghetti strap option keeps things fun and flowing with the silk material. alternative to a dress? a skirt, of course!
enjoy decorating your house and your Easter wardrobe this week!
the very best, always,
alexandra
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
day twenty-one
greetings from sunny virginia! i hope you're going to keep up with the excitement of the masters this weekend.
the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about your home for spring is flowers! i know i know, it's not always sunny in the month of april, but bring some sunshine into your home with freshly cut flowers. i love bundling hydrangeas together to look like big puffy snowballs. you can't go wrong with daisies. remember your filler greenery! some simple tips to keep your flowers happy...and hopefully for more than one week!
the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about your home for spring is flowers! i know i know, it's not always sunny in the month of april, but bring some sunshine into your home with freshly cut flowers. i love bundling hydrangeas together to look like big puffy snowballs. you can't go wrong with daisies. remember your filler greenery! some simple tips to keep your flowers happy...and hopefully for more than one week!
1. cut your flowers using scissors under water
2. cut your flowers at an angle
3. remove all leaves that will be under water
4. don't use all the flower food in the first watering! change the water after about 4 days
5. add ice cubes if they start to look sad. you will be amazed, especially with roses, at how they bloom with just a few ice cubes in the water!
if fresh flowers just don't last long enough for you, whatever you do, incorporate a few fun, bold pillows. these are perfect for outside as long as your patio is screened in.
if you're looking for an inexpensive fun but messy project, check out the thrifty chick's how-to on moss covered letters. i love how the moss makes such a statement against a mirror and looks great as any door wreath. speaking of wreaths, i have been working very hard at a cork wreath...okay i know drinking wine is such a drag... pictures to come soon!
update your coffee table with must-have fashion reads. great conversation starters, and such a simple way to make a change to your living room. i hope you find inspiration in your every day adventures and bring them into your life in many ways.
the very best, always,
alexandra
if you're looking for an inexpensive fun but messy project, check out the thrifty chick's how-to on moss covered letters. i love how the moss makes such a statement against a mirror and looks great as any door wreath. speaking of wreaths, i have been working very hard at a cork wreath...okay i know drinking wine is such a drag... pictures to come soon!
update your coffee table with must-have fashion reads. great conversation starters, and such a simple way to make a change to your living room. i hope you find inspiration in your every day adventures and bring them into your life in many ways.
the very best, always,
alexandra
Sunday, April 3, 2011
day twenty
oh april, the joy you bring, the showers you bring, finally, spring is here.
spring cleaning is always fun -- you get to make room for more decor, apparel and even people if you are deciding to renovate! pull out your spring wardrobe and see what is in, is out, what fits and what doesn't. donate any clothing you didn't wear last season, that doesn't fit or is really out of style. if you have certain high-end pieces that you coveted -- think purses and designer jeans -- and think someone else will, too, look for a consignment shop, you'll make some money and some room for your spring closet.
perhaps you've scoured the magazines, websites even blogs, looking just searching for what's new, what's over and what is here to stay. i'm sure you've seen the neon and bold colored trend and in my opinion it takes a lot of gusto to wear bright yellow pants and to spend a lot of money on them because i know i won't be wearing them in a a year. plus, i always feel like when i wear something more bold than usual, people always remember the occasion i wore it to -- a birthday party, a wedding, etc. find a fun bracelet to pair with your outfit. a hot pink pedicure (manicure if you're feeling daring), will have your toes spring ready. hate the color? take it off! it's not as permanent and a hell of a lot less expensive than that pair of espadrilles you are so saving for. oh, kate spade... orrrr check out my other girl, tory's take on the wedge...
moving onto the tribal trend, turn a simple white tee into something more dramatic by adding an awesome necklace. you can't go wrong with a great flat sandal. the beading is fun without being over the top.
now where would a blog post be without some inspiration from my all-time go-to, jcrew? when it's spring, i always think cardigans! their jackie cardigan is wearable again and again, and not just in the spring. you can even pull the neon trend out with this favorite! a blazer is a must and can up the sophistication factor of any outfit. pencil skirts are hotter than ever this spring, and this is my go-to. dress it up with a blazer, dress it down with a patterned shirt.
stay tuned for spring decor and easter preparations!
the very best, always,
alexandra
spring cleaning is always fun -- you get to make room for more decor, apparel and even people if you are deciding to renovate! pull out your spring wardrobe and see what is in, is out, what fits and what doesn't. donate any clothing you didn't wear last season, that doesn't fit or is really out of style. if you have certain high-end pieces that you coveted -- think purses and designer jeans -- and think someone else will, too, look for a consignment shop, you'll make some money and some room for your spring closet.
perhaps you've scoured the magazines, websites even blogs, looking just searching for what's new, what's over and what is here to stay. i'm sure you've seen the neon and bold colored trend and in my opinion it takes a lot of gusto to wear bright yellow pants and to spend a lot of money on them because i know i won't be wearing them in a a year. plus, i always feel like when i wear something more bold than usual, people always remember the occasion i wore it to -- a birthday party, a wedding, etc. find a fun bracelet to pair with your outfit. a hot pink pedicure (manicure if you're feeling daring), will have your toes spring ready. hate the color? take it off! it's not as permanent and a hell of a lot less expensive than that pair of espadrilles you are so saving for. oh, kate spade... orrrr check out my other girl, tory's take on the wedge...
moving onto the tribal trend, turn a simple white tee into something more dramatic by adding an awesome necklace. you can't go wrong with a great flat sandal. the beading is fun without being over the top.
now where would a blog post be without some inspiration from my all-time go-to, jcrew? when it's spring, i always think cardigans! their jackie cardigan is wearable again and again, and not just in the spring. you can even pull the neon trend out with this favorite! a blazer is a must and can up the sophistication factor of any outfit. pencil skirts are hotter than ever this spring, and this is my go-to. dress it up with a blazer, dress it down with a patterned shirt.
stay tuned for spring decor and easter preparations!
the very best, always,
alexandra
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