Easter Inspiration

It’s snowing today at Hillsdale Headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. The first day of spring was last week, and yet, we aren’t really seeing the signs. But with Easter this weekend, we think it’s time to manufacture a few of our own. Enjoy these decorating ideas that will bring a little Easter/springtime inspiration to your home.

Simple centerpieces

Since we aren’t actually using them yet, put those pretty watering cans to good use. Use one (or three) in place of traditional vases and fill with a little water and your favorite bloom. We like tulips, but some simple greenery would also have a lovely affect.

You can also break out those tiered cake stands and egg cups for the occasion, and use them as small vases and holders for a series of fun flower arrangements. 

Seasonal wreaths

Wreaths aren’t only for Christmastime! Get creative and use a hot glue gun to attach layers of faux spring branches to a pussy willow wreath form. Twine-and-raffia carrots and small egg-filled nests add the perfect finishing touches. All supplies are readily available at your local craft store.

Daffodil darlings

Candy is a pretty important part of the Easter routine for children and adults alike. Special occasions demand special presentations though, and we like this daffodil craft idea from Martha Stewart. Make daffodils from yellow and orange baking cups and flower cutouts, and place them on your spring table or in special hiding places for your kids to find them. To use these as place cards, write names on the petals.

Beautiful banners

This fun decoration multiplies quickly, thanks to simple construction.  Bring some festive cheer to your dessert table, march the rabbits across a garland, sit them atop cupcakes, or use them to offer sneak peeks into gift bags. For a simple how-to, click here.

Classic candles

Celebrate spring with a little seasonal lighting inspiration. Embellish pillar candles with blades of grass. Place the candles on pastel saucers that set off the green grass blades, and display on a shelf or mantel. Simply apply blades of real grass to light-colored pillar candles using a nonflammable all-purpose glue stick. Vary the lengths and placement to mimic natural growth.

 How will you be celebrating Easter this year? Hopefully not all bundled up in gloves and mittens like us!