The Easter Collection

The Easter Collection

Easter is always a welcome celebration in our family.  We've had a welcomed rest after the holidays, usually suffered through a boring winter and are ready to celebrate the emergence of blossoms, blooms and fresh air.  I've compiled my Easter Essentials here - many are actually Everyday Essentials, too, that can be used in many different ways.

Table Setting :

-Basket Centerpiece made using Wet Foam Block
-Terracotta Pot Place cards with Eggs or Bulbs
-Buttercup Blockprint Napkins
-Gingham wrapped gifts

I'll walk you through creating the centerpiece and the place cards later this week!

The Bunny Cake!

One of my post popular posts of all time : ).  Granny would be proud!

I use an 8" Cake Pan + Parchment Paper + Sage Moss to create this entire look.  Details are in this post.



I'm planning an entire post to creating darling Easter Baskets later this week - stay tuned for that.  But in the meantime, here are the supplies I use.

Cello Bags
Ribbons
Tags
Wrapping Paper

Parchment Wrapped (parchment paper's use is endless) Banana Bread tied with Blue Bunny Tag

The Classic Bunny Tag

Speaking of darling Easter Baskets.  These little tiny mice in boxes are just the cutest thing to tuck into an Easter Basket.  We just restocked them!

Sister or Bother Mouse in a Box

The softest little bunnies for baskets.  Each year, Emma gets a little bunny tucked into her Easter Basket - these are the sweetest, softest little versions.

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Little Lemon Tarts are a great make-ahead dessert for Easter - or any spring party.

 I've added Preserved Green Moss to the store - I use it often to hide dirt in potted plants.

I love these little pots.  I used them here for place cards, filling them with moss and little buds.

For the place card, you can write a name on an egg with a sharpie, or plant a little bulb in it.  Easily tie a ribbon around with a tag for the name.  So sweet for a luncheon or shower favor.

I created this centerpiece using a block of wet floral foam - I've added them to the store!

More DIY details to come!

Watering Can Tablets & Tags

Basket Tablets & Tags

Spring Wrapping Papers Collection

Pale Robin's Egg Wrapping Papers, 4 for $15

Tessa's Spring Bouquet Wrapping Papers

Tessa, from NineandSixteen.com, has long been a source of inspiration for me.  We've gotten to know each other personally over the last 7 years through our blogs.  I'm constantly consulting her for product ideas, travel recommendations and decorating my own home.  Her insights are always spot on - one of those people that knows your own style better than you do!  I asked her to design a wrapping paper for the Holiday Collection with the direction - "What is your dream paper?"  We texted back and forth for about 20 minutes and this design was born.  

**I"ve updated Tessa's paper for spring in another one of her signature colors, a slate grey blue.

4 sheets of wrap packaged in a Kraft Tube.

Each sheet is 36" x 24"

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Meadow Linen Napkins

Slate Linen Napkins

Hydrangea Napkins

Cocktail Napkins

Linen Tea Towels

These are lovely for a hostess gift - I often include one wrapped around a loaf of banana bread (in parchment or a cello bag), tied with a ribbon.

I've perked up our hearth room with fresh linens.

Meadow Linen Pillows + Buttercup Block Print Pillows

Our Pillows come in the following sizes :

22" Large Pillow Covers
20" Medium Pillow Covers
Rectangle Accent Covers


I use Ikea inserts for all of the Cushion Covers in my store.  So, you can invest in the inserts from Ikea (inexpensive!!) once, and then switch out covers from my store each season like I do.


Ikea 26" Insert  ($9.99) for my 22" Pillow Covers

Ikea 20" Insert ($5.99) for my 20" Pillow Covers

Ikea Rectangle 26x16" Insert ($6.99) for my Rectangle Pillow Cover

Fern Embroidered Pillows 

Meadow Linen Pillows

I'll update later this week with DIY tutorials for the floral arrangements later this week!

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Lemon Scones

I know that posting a scone recipe is no surprise for me.  However this is one of my tricks, I really believe that you don't need a million different recipes, just a few that you can alter each season or occasion.  These scones are the simplest that I make (except maybe vanilla?).  Just a basic recipe with a little lemon zest, then smothered in a buttery lemon glaze.  

Do you want to know the best way to enjoy this?  Before you put the glaze on, slice it in half and smear blackberry or strawberry jam, then put the top back on then top with the glaze... great for dessert.  

Lemon Scones

8 scones 

2 cups plus 1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, small diced
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon of lemon zest
.....1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons of butter
fresh lemon juice

In a mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt using the paddle attachment.  Cut the cold butter into 1/2 inch pieces.  Add the butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low until the butter is mixed in and is the size of peas.  

In a separate bowl, mix together eggs whipping cream and lemon zest with a fork.  

Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the cream and egg mixture.  Turn off the mixer once combined - don't overmix. 

Put some flour on the counter.  Turn the dough out onto the floured surface.  Add some flour onto the top of the dough, then pat it out into a large circle - about 7-8 inches in diameter.  Cut the disk into 6-8 pieces like a pie.  

You can bake right away or keep in the freezer in a zipper bag.  Freezer Baking directions below.

Line a Large Baking Sheet (for baking 6-8) or a Small Baking Sheet (for baking 2-4) with a sheet of Parchment Paper.  I used Natural Parchment here.  

Bake at 400 degrees for 13-16 minutes.  

To make the glaze, melt butter.  Add powdered sugar.  Squeeze in lemon juice.  I use a Small Mesh Strainer to catch the seeds and pulp.  It should be thin enough to pour, but not too thick to run everywhere.    Thicker the better - the warm scones will melt it a little.  Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones.  

3" Small Mesh Strainer 

This is something I've always watched The Barefoot Contessa use, and for some reason never picked on up.  Each time I made a simple lemon vinaigrette or glaze, I found myself picking out the lemon seeds or trying to strain it though my fingers.  Since I got this a couple of weeks ago, I've used it several times - makes the task that much easier.  While I don't like too many specialty items, this is a simple tool that seems to be worth it.

Here I've used the Small Sheet Pan to bake just 4 for us.  

Freezer Tips : The rest are in the freezer waiting for the next time we need a quick and homemade breakfast.   From the freezer, bake them for 16-18 minutes.

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