Since we've lived in SC, we have celebrated most holidays with Justin's brothers (and Caleb's gf, Melissa). This year, I really wanted to make Easter lunch fun and special, after finding inspiration from a post at Hostess with the Mostess. I wanted to try something new.. bright colors, mixed patters and as usual, I was a little ribbon-happy! I thought it turned out pretty cute. A bummer from the day: Justin was really not feeling well and couldn't even enjoy it with us. I originally planned to use 2 tables, thinking we would need the extra room with his bros, Melissa and possibly 2 more. There ended up only being 4 of us after Justin and 2 others couldn't join us, bringing it down to 4. With that said, the table looked kind of funny for just 4 people, but oh well.
I found some adorable green damask fabric on clearance at Hobby Lobby and used it for a fabric-flag garland. I also used my 1.5" scalloped punch to make the little button garland for some more color.
I fell in love with this white pom trim.. It totally reminded me of bunny tails!
I found an amazing set of amber goblets at a thrift store, which totally added to my pink/red/yellow/orange/aqua/green/gold decor (whew!). I incorporated the same moss balls (plus some loose moss) that my friend Jody and I made for our friend's Woodland Forest baby shower back in October.
Found these adorable little bumblebees at Hobby Lobby for 1$!
Believe it or not, but I've had this faux "grass planter" since college. It always kind of made me laugh when I looked at it (I think I found it at Target for $3.00?) but it looks pretty cute in our green/black guest room. I almost didn't use it, because the base of it is actually stainless steel. I had been covering all of my glass vases and candle holders with paper/fabric when CLICK - why not cover the base of it with paper too? I thought it totally added to the table!
{Buffet table before the food was set out!}
Mini chocolate cupcakes --
S'mores-on-a-Stick -- All I did was dip marshmallows in chocolate (almond bark) and rolled them in graham cracker crumbs.. Uhh.. YUMSKI!
Feeling extra inspired by Martha Stewart, I decided to make some full-size cupcakes with flowers and "dirt". I layered some corresponding paper (to match the table) and my used good ol' 1.5" punch for the "flowers". I used mini yellow flower brads to secure them and used hot glue to attach the lolli sticks. I freehanded some leaves out of green paper and covered the chocolate frosting in crushed Oreo cookies. Voila!
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The quality of the parties in Greenville will positively plummet when you leave. You parties are so fab!
ReplyDeleteAwww, my dear friend.. Thank you for such a sweet message!
ReplyDelete:( Gonna be hard to leave.
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