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Friday, April 15, 2011

Easter Is On It’s WAY!!!!!

Whoa!!! Do you realize that Easter is only nine days away?!!!  How are you all doing on your Easter plans? Do you have your table figured out, and your menu planned?

I did several post to help inspire you and myself and you can go here and here or even here. Oh and just one more here if you would like more inspiration.

Today I felt like I needed a little bit of push to really get going on my Easter plans. I looked at some of the images I had saved for inspiration and they really helped me get in the mood for Easter.





Now who could possibly not think of Easter when viewing this sweet little bunny?

Just think of your table in soft pinks and whites
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How about soft blues and greens......
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The natural color of blue and green eggs would make a soothing color scheme for an Easter table……….
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A fun metal basket filled with shade plants and dotted with pretty blue eggs. This is so simple and can be used after the Easter holiday.

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A bright dose of orange and yellow........


This is just fun!!! By keeping a tight color scheme this arrangement has more punch. Orange is a favorite of so many and not usually a color used at Easter. What if you had a table using the softer side of orange, yellow and pink and a pop of lime green?

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Again, a simple but fun table for Easter. Notice the baby carrots at each place setting?

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Springtime colors always work.......


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All white........


Source: flickr.com via Kathy on Pinterest


I loved this image using balloons as molds to make over-sized lace eggs. Can you imagine making these in different sizes, and have them hanging over an all white Easter table? Oh my!! That would be amazing.

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Afterall, even the Easter bunny has to look at images to get ideas!!!


I hope some of these images have inspired you!!! I know it helps me to write post like this to inspire myself!!

I already have my table planned but come back and I will share with you the images that have inspired my Easter table.

“Enjoy the Process” Of:
Planning and Easter table for your family and loved ones!

Kathysue

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Something I Just Had To Share With YOU!!!

I love design that is probably obvious by the fact that I write a design blog!! From time to time I will write about skin care/make-up and even wardrobe items.

The reality is, I enjoy making people, places and things look and feel better whenever I am asked.

Once in awhile I find a product that I really like, and today I am going to share a product that is new to me. I found out about this product on the blog, Table Tonic. This blog is written by Louise who is from Australia and also has wonderful shop on-line. I read what she had to say about it and also what her readers had to say. It sounded like a product that was worth trying so I sent away for it.


 Rose Hip oil is a natural product made by Trilogy.

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2Oml for $24.00

This is what they wrote on their website:

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil: nature's way to achieve your most beautiful skin.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil has been clinically tested and shown to help minimize the appearance of wrinkles, smooth skin and dramatically improve skin moisture levels, leaving the skin's appearance radiant and glowing. This lightweight, non-greasy, golden oil contains Omega 3, 6 & 9, essential fatty acids and antioxidants to restore optimum skin health.

"An organic miracle worker, this luxurious oil really makes a difference whether your skin needs a hefty boost or you want to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Massage it in overnight for noticeably plumper, prettier skin the morning after."
- HARPER'S BAZAAR

I have been using this product for just a little over two weeks and I can say it has changed the texture of my skin enough for me to tell the difference. I put it on in the morning and at night before I put on my moisturizer, so simple and natural!!!

I am not getting any compensation from this company, but I had to tell you ladies about it because it really did make a difference in my skin. If I find a product that I believe in I like to share it with my readers.

That is one of the many things I love about blog land, are the  like minded people that are willing to share ideas with each other to help improve all aspects of our lives!!!

Just click here to go to their website!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

“Finding new products to help you look and feel better!”

Kathysue

Monday, April 11, 2011

My Cheap Spring Fix!!!!

I am like the rest of you when it comes to Spring I come up with all kinds of projects in my busy little mind. Some projects are big and some are just small weekend projects.

The only problem with projects is there never seems to be enough time and money at the same time.

There are other ways we can bring Spring into our homes with every day items we can pick up at the grocery store. Let’s face it if you have a family you area always at the grocery store.

There is nothing prettier than a bowl of produce on the counter. Look for your prettiest bowl in a pretty color or even in a cream or white and add produce and it will brighten your kitchen. Stylist do it all the time.

I took a trip to Trader Joe’s today and I bought some fresh produce and some flowers and I am one happy camper.

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Have you ever purchased daffodils from Trader Joe’s? They are sold in rubber band bundles. The flowers are not even open, and they are not in water, they are just laying there actually looking quite limp. You snip off the ends and put them in water when you get home and Voila! tomorrow morning they will be all opened up just smiling at me!!! I love that!!


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The smell of stock is heavenly and it makes my whole kitchen smell like Spring! Be sure to change the water daily the water tends to sour pretty quickly.


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I just wanted to make you smile on Monday!!! I hope this did the trick~!!

Happy Monday!!

Kathysue