Easter Tables

Easter comes at such a lovely time of year, and this is no coincidence!  Spring is a time when new life is readily observed by pushing leaves, budding blossoms, and growth in our yards and gardens.  Easter is a time when we give thanks for the new life given to us by Jesus' death on the cross.  (Yes, that IS why it's tradition to celebrate with Easter Eggs.  The egg is a tangible symbol of new life.  Think about it.)  If you are one of those gracious people who has agreed to host an Easter celebration, you might want to check out Better Homes & Gardens online for some really lovely and really easy ideas for table centerpieces.  The photos above are just a teaser for some of the ideas on the BH&G site.  Isn't the top one with the peony lovely?  So simple, yet so striking.  What we really, really love about the Better Homes & Gardens site is that the projects are all affordable, so if you are on a strict budget (as so many of us are right now), you can still glean ideas and execute them without breaking the bank.  Happy decorating!

A Beautiful Easter

Martha Stewart has some beautiful Easter egg ideas.  The photo above is gorgeous, and if your up to it, we'd love to see somebody attempt this!  What really makes a beautiful Easter, though, is not the eggs or the bunnies, but the meaning behind Easter.  Easter is coming up very soon...we hope you are thinking now about who you will celebrate with.  Maybe this is the year that you offer to open your home up for Easter, inviting family, friends, and acquaintances who might not otherwise have a place to celebrate.  

Happy Spring!

Happy Spring to all of you!  This is the first post, and it will lack a bit in substance and quality, we're afraid...but something had to grace the Babs Blog as the first post!  Things are a bit hectic for those of you who have offered to host Springtime or Easter celebrations in your home.  If you are trying to be an inspired, gracious hostess but are coming up a bit short on creativity, consider Easter to be about the easiest of holidays to come up with a beautiful table.  Forage your yard for bits of green or branches that can grace your table OR head to your nearest craft store and stock up on some nests, moss and baby birds...throw it all together, and you'll have a quick, easy centerpiece.  Fresh flowers work well, too, and as it's spring, you only need a few bright posies in a white pitcher for a truly stunning look.  Here are a few pictures to get you started.  These are two different ways to create decor with branches, moss, nests and birds.  It took a total of ten minutes to create both looks and we didn't spend over $10.00.  (By the way, these are also great looks for a baby shower...you needn't limit yourself to using these finds during Easter only!)  Happy Easter!