Eclectic Spring Dining Room & Mantel

Spring is here! And it has gotten me in the mood to declutter and freshen up my home. Today, I'm sharing our simple dining room with subtle hints to welcome the season.

As I've mentioned other times, my dining room is the worst for collecting clutter. This room leads to the kitchen, basement and back patio so things are always piling up.

Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers

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It's hard to believe Easter is next weekend! I am always so last minute getting my kids' baskets made up. If you are in the same boat, and have a toddler or preschooler in your house, I have a round up of some adorable gifts to fill their baskets.

We always have an egg hunt for the kids first thing (outside if the weather cooperates and inside if not), which we fill with little candies, stickers, or small toys. And then eventually the trail of eggs leads to their baskets. 

Happy Easter!

In honor of Easter, our Sundays at Home link party will be postponed until next week. I hope that you are all enjoying a beautiful weekend with your loved ones! The weather is still cool here and it might even be a white Easter 🙁 but I hope it is sunny and warm wherever you are.

(This photo was taken a few years ago and gives me hope for spring's return).

Thrift Store Swap Makeover – #SwapItLikeItsHot 3

When I was invited to another round of Ciburbanity's #SWAPITLIKEITSHOT blog hop, I jumped at the chance. If there is one thing I love, it is the challenge of making over other people's unwanted stuff ;). Thirty-three bloggers went out and purchased items at thrift stores, flea markets, etc. for under $15 and sent them to another who then had the chance to give the item(s) a makeover or decorate with in some way. This round was especially fun, because I received my items from my friend Jennifer of Town and Country Living. I couldn't wait to see what she was going to send me!

If you are visiting from Jennifer's blog, welcome! Be sure to head back and visit her if you haven't! Today, is day four, so if you have missed any of the other bloggers' posts, you will find their links at the end. Loads of makeover goodness awaits you!

Spring Easter Bunny Free Printable – “Some Bunny Loves You”

Is spring ever coming? Some days it really doesn't feel like it around here, but that doesn't keep it off my mind! Today, I have a free printable that I made to celebrate Easter and start bringing bits of the season into our home. I am joining with several other bloggers sharing free printables and vignettes for spring, hosted by Ella Claire. Be sure to visit all the others at the end!

A few weeks ago, my children were drawing at the table, when I sketched a little bunny and wrote, "some bunny loves you" at the bottom. I shared this sketch on Instagram and people seemed to like it, so I decided to work with it a bit in Photoshop to make this printable.

Summer Garden

Okay, so the title of this post is a bit misleading.

Recycled TP Roll Easter Bunny and Egg Stamps {Kid’s Craft}

I know that Easter is coming up quickly, and I have a super fun and easy craft to do with the little ones this week. This project is perfect for toddlers or preschoolers. I have one of each, and they both loved it!

One day when I was collecting a bunch of toilet paper rolls to put in the recycling, I started looking at one and wondered if I could make it into an ear for a bunny (what??? yeah, I am weird, I know). I did another one and realized it would probably work to make a bunny stamp. (My creative brain, seriously, never stops working even in the midst of the most mundane household chores like cleaning the bathroom).

DIY Vintage Inspired Easter Baskets

The month of April feels like it is flying by so fast. I can hardly believe Easter is just around the corner.

I have a fun and, hopefully, inspiring diy project for you today. It's all about bringing some vintage charm to those Easter baskets! 

18 Easy DIY Spring Projects

I have a great round up for you today! Eighteen easy DIY projects from a variety of talented bloggers, just in time for Easter. Many of these can be done all throughout the spring season or even all year!

Sundays at Home No. 6 Link Party and Features

Welcome to another great week of Sundays at Home! I am so glad you are here! 

It has been quite a week around here. Yesterday, I literally slipped on a "Little Tatter" Mr. Potato Head body, while trying to rescue my 18 month old from something that he had dropped on his foot. I went running to him, slipped and now have a very bruised foot and one sprained toe. Ugh. Hobbling around now, but at least it isn't broken. (His foot is completely fine though, thankfully!)

Life with toddlers and their toys….anyhoo…

Vintage Thread Ball Egg Basket {Easy DIY}

Is spring ever going to come? I sure hope so! There is still a little bit of snow on the ground here, but spring is on my mind. I have a super easy DIY tutorial to get you in the mood for spring as well. A few years back I made and sold these vintage thread ball egg baskets, and today I am going to share how.

Sundays at Home No. 5 Link Party and Features

Welcome to week five of Sundays at Home! 

Vignette Details from the Living Room

Earlier this week, I shared our living room and entryway area reveals on my blog. Here are a few extra shots from some of my vignettes and details from the room.

Spring 2014 {Partial} Living Room Reveal

As promised, I am sharing my living room reveal! 

Vintage Sugar Bag Pillow

I always have a long list of projects to work on for my home. (Don't we all?) One that I have sadly had on my list for several years, is to turn some old sugar bags into pillows. Well, this week I finally made one of them! I thought I would pop in here to share it with you.

Welcome Spring! Free Chalkboard Printable

Even though the weather here tells a different story, it is officially spring! In honor of that, I have made a free chalkboard printable for you! I sure hope the sunshine and warm weather are coming soon!

Click on the link below to copy and save the 8×10 version to your computer. Offered for personal use only. Thanks for respecting my time and work 🙂

WELCOME SPRING FREE PRINTABLE

Linking up with:

Share Your Cup Thursday
Anything Goes
Wildly Original Link Party
Be Inspired
The Inspiration Gallery
Fridays Unfolded

Till next time…

~Alice W.

Early Spring Centerpiece

Last week, I set up a little centerpiece on our dining room table. I wanted it to hint towards spring but not be screaming "Easter!". It was a simple vignette, using items I have collected through the years. I started with an old burlap feed sack and vintage vanity tray. 

Spring Mantel Vignette: Homage to the Artist + a Free Printable!

Spring is a time of renewal. 

Refreshing. 

An awakening of my creative soul that has been going a little stir crazy staying indoors.

Spring is Coming! {Isn’t it?}

I sure hope that spring is on the way. As I look out the window now, I see a lot of snow and am feeling pretty chilly, but surely it must be right around the corner!

I am so honored to be participating this week with some very talented ladies for the Seasons of Home Spring Edition.

Springtime Portraits and a Mini Photo Editing Tutorial

The weather has been amazing here the past few weeks. Our family has been enjoying lots of time outdoors…including a trip to the zoo over the weekend!

Last week, I decided to do an impromptu photoshoot with Hazel and Owen and these were some of the images I got of my beautiful babies…