Happy Easter!

Hope you have a Happy Easter!

April Fools!

April fools day always creeps up on me, probably because it is the first day of April.

I never have time to think of anything funny. I am going to change that next year...I should start planning now.

If you are like me and didn't think of anything in time, here is a quick one:

Leave a note, or call or email your hubby. Tell him that a Mr. Lyon has called and wants him to call back. Then leave the number for your local zoo. Even if they hang up right away...it will still give you a chuckle.

I just did it, I will let you know if hubby gets a hold of Mr. Lyon! (or Mr. Behr...you get the point)

Cheers,

Eggshell Votives

Leave it to Martha (or, more likely, her crew) to come up with these fab eggshell votives!

I love them. They are so easy and so cute! What a fun little Easter centerpiece/decor idea.

We're aiming at getting the most of our Easter eggs this year, and this project is perfect. So smart, right? Just had to share my find!

Crafting Eastery things,

Show a little {Spring} love!

Are you missing that little jazzy "umph" of spring in your house...

You know, the little decor that the Easter Bunny would approve of?

Do you have colored paper or fabric and ribbon laying around...

Can you cut a straight line, and use a hole punch?

Just add some creativity to it and there you are!

Home decor you can use each year after. :)

So don't forget to let others know how much you absolutely love the flowers blooming, birds chirping, and especially the flirty dress wearing weather that is here,

or hopefully just around the corner in your town!

Cheers,

In the Meantime...here's a how-to list.

Well, I have been trying to brainstorm and finish some projects for this letter I wrote to Sassy.

It is taking longer than I thought it would. Partly because my first item to check of the fix-that-too-short-skirt list was to try on some too short skirts!

Looking through my closet, I found 2 dresses that were a bit too short and have therefore never been worn. I also spent two hours trying on clothes in department stores for this purpose (and I had a gift card I needed to use). This was a huge sacrifice of time and conscience, because I HATE trying on clothes. Anything going over my head or squeezing where it shouldn't just puts me in a bad mood.

I came up with a great list of how-to-find clothes that fit in my searching!

Any body type is hard to clothe. You are either short, tall, thin, cushy, round bottom and flat chest (or other way around). No matter what - you will have to search for clothes that look amazing on you. Here is my first tip:

1. Try the clothes on

If you have time, go to the store. I know catalog and online shopping is really fun, and who doesn't love getting something in the mail? Just make sure you are okay with returning it if it doesn't fit, and please follow their sizing chart. Then you are less likely to be annoyed if it doesn't work out.

2. DO NOT shop ONLY in the Juniors section

I will admit, 1/2 of my wardrobe is from Forever 21 because I am on a budget.

I do own a lot more Juniors clothing that I should. It is fun to be trendy!

The problem is that the sizing is for junior sized girls. So be prepared to go up 1-2 sizes to find the right fit. Also, the rises on jeans and pants will be lower, and the skirts and dresses higher.

I am not saying don't shop there, just keep your mind open to other places!

3. Don't stick to a "size"

I am usually a WOMEN's size 2. That can change easily to a size 7 or 9 in Juniors depending on the fabric! I have certain sizes that I stick to at certain stores. For instance if I buy a size 2 something from Banana it will probably fit. But if I buy a size 1-2 from Charlotte Russe, I might not be able to get it past my hips. This goes back to rule #1. Try it on, and if it doesn't fit, try one size up (or down). You might just find that perfect pair of jeans!

4. Take a friend

This is usually my biggest mistake. I see something on someone, and impulse buy. Then realize it doesn't look good on me, but I keep it anyway hoping the next time I try it on it will look different. After a couple of years, the poor never worn item ends up in the goodwill box. So sad.

Go shopping with a friend! Just make sure you have similar taste, and you know each other well enough to say "you kind of look fat". You will both come away with something you love!

Okay, on to part two of my search and fix!

Wish me luck!

Cheers,

O is for Orchid!

I love orchids. A lot. So does Martha. I mean, who doesn't?

Phalaenopsis orchids really aren't hard to grow, especially if they have the humidity they love! And did you know they come in mini sizes now? How cute is that?

To really bring some life into your house this spring, create a fab terrarium for your mini orchid using a great glass container, like a large vase or a 2 gallon cookie jar. They make beautiful decorations--and just wait til they bloom!

Materials Needed:
Jar/Vase with or without a lid (preferably lidded for humidity)
Mini phal. orchid
Horticultural or activated charcoal pieces (from a local nursery)
Sheet Moss (from Home Depot)
Decorative rocks, etc.

Instructions:
Grab your clean glass container and add a thin layer of charcoal on the bottom. Next, layer some sheet moss over the charcoal. Spread your orchid's roots out a bit and place the orchid on the moss, adding more moss over the roots and around the base until the orchid is firmly planted.

Add your little decorations, spritz the whole mix lightly with a spray bottle and voila! Your very own living centerpiece!

So cute, right? Makes a fabulous Mother's Day gift...

Peace out,

Embellished Lanterns...Martha Style

In the meantime, while I am trying to make my skirts longer, I found this adorable tutorial in Martha Stewart Living magazine. Dogwood Paper Flowers.

You can attach them to anything! Even some sticks from your yard and stick 'em in a vase!

Just the perfect way to add a touch of spring.

Have fun cutting it up!

And let me know what you add your blooms to!

Cheers,