Easily Easter

Enjoy this guest post by my mom who has some great ideas for Easter decor and tablescaping!

Easter is a time for reflection, reawakening and renewal – a time to remember and celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Decorating for Easter is fun because it gives us a chance to infuse in our homes the bright colors of Spring and reflect on all the symbols of Easter and what they mean. So what do lilies, colored eggs and bunnies have to do with Jesus?

There are many traditions associated with these decorations. Many people think the Easter Lily, with its majestic white blooms, represents the purity of the risen Christ. I always include a cross or several crosses in my Easter decorating because of the subtle “reason for the season” reminder.

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Party Platter & Fun Favors {MarthaStewart.com}

While looking for New Years inspiration, I found this great video from Martha Stewart’s NYE show, set to air Wednesday December 31, 2008. To find this clip, click “next” in the box on the right to view the “Good Things” video. Martha demonstrates how to make cute midnight celebration bags. With their bags in tote, guests will be well prepared for the midnight countdown!

What you’ll need:

  • Clear cellophane bags
  • Confetti – you can find bulk bags at any party store
  • Colorful noisemakers
  • Colorful dot stickers – available in the office supply section

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