St. Pat's Day was another rainy day. In the morning. I treated myself to hot chocolate and shamrock butter cookies. I also talked on the phone with my sister since this year will be our 28th year of celebrating sister's day. Neither one of us felt up to much fanfare this year. I think it's the fact we've done nothing but stay home and not been able to travel or do anything called normal. This covid could certainly cause many to fall into a deep depression. I know I, for one, am miserably tired of the mundane days that seem to drag on. And the weeks pass all too slowly. Maybe that is a good thing; life isn't passing by quickly as I age with this covid lifestyle. But, boy, the boredom can sure set in.
By mid afternoon, the temps soared and the sun broke free from the overcast sky. It was all too muggy to work any outdoors with the foundation fern extraction, so I decided to take down the St. Pat's decorations and unpack something I haven't brought out in a couple of years...my Easter Egg Cup collection. They've been wrapped snuggly and safe from breakage, stored in a plastic bin, high on a shelf for a few Easters. This year, being that a lot are whimsical in style, I thought they just may lift the spirits. Once unpacked and some chosen that are especially cute, I then, got out the artificial Easter eggs and started putting all things Easter around the house. ...On the table, the dining room hutch, the coffee table, and a few on the fireplace mantle. Eventually, I heard myself humming "In Your Easter Bonnet". Easter this year is on the 4th of April. Just a little over two weeks from today.
I'll begin with showing off my wooden ball bunny I made a few years ago. Both front and rear views. And then, my double basket bunny that holds small salt and pepper shakers:
I'll begin with showing off my wooden ball bunny I made a few years ago. Both front and rear views. And then, my double basket bunny that holds small salt and pepper shakers:
Then, just a few of the egg cups I set out:
Some extras brought out. The Gnome, the bunny napkin rings and the pink rabbit nutcracker are new this year:
You have a really nice collection. I like the glass jar and Gnomes. I have some Easter Gnomes as well, and will post them shortly.
ReplyDeleteLove your Easter decorations! You have so many cute cute bunnies!
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ReplyDeleteYour Easter decorations are so pretty, I love the egg cups and the gnomes. Take care, have happy weekend!
i entertained myself by scrolling through twice trying to pick my favorite and guess what Ginny's favorote wouuld be. i guessed Ginnys right on the money. everything you have is really beautiful and I can't really decide which one I like best. but if you were going to give me ONE thing, i would have to go with the glass bunny to go in my glass nook. but that said, I am picking the salt/pepper as my fav.. it is an amazing collection. i need a spirt lifter myself, your decor did that for a few moments.. i had just said to Bob a few minutes ago, I fear this pandenic will never end and a sense of doom over wearing mask forever. enjoy your Easter pretties..
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and richly have you decorated, Anni! Splendid!
ReplyDeleteI like all your easter bunny's!
Happy Vernal Equinox!
You have a great collection. I'm loving all the egg cups. I was thinking of pulling my Easter stuff out today.
ReplyDeleteI am just the opposite Anni. I feel like the last year has flown by. Every single day, week and month goes by in a flash. You have such a pretty little Easter collection. I have a similar one with the salt and pepper shakers. The Easter bunny gnome is too cute! Happy spring! :)
ReplyDeleteI, too find the covid business depressing and lonely. The first day of Spring should be brighter i think. Hoping for the future!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you are feeling quite a bit better after setting out your Easter displays with the collection. The glass bunny on the top of the container is my very favorite.
ReplyDeleteOMG--Easter is so soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling the slog of this pandemic for sure. You're not alone.
What a great collection. That had to give you a lift. The salt and pepper jumped out at me and the lamb cup.
ReplyDeleteYou will be ready for Easter, that's for sure. Love all your eggcups.
ReplyDeleteAll these softly pretty and perky decorations must have helped your mood some! -smile-
ReplyDeleteI know that many have been forced into a completely different way of life, by China Covid. But here, we have not been that much changed. Some bits here and there. But basically, we are living the same life, we always lived. And lucky we are!!!!!!!
Actually, I think people are just about "over it". Over listening to the constant drone of "BE Afraid!!!" and getting over the silliness of things like "Having to wear masks, in the out of doors" and etc.
Think it's just about time, for each individual, to use his/her own common sense, about how much protection they need. Always being aware, of those who need more protection though.
Just sayin'.......
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Awwww Anni, what beautiful Easter decorations you have! I love each item you've shown us thus far. Yes, I agree about the boredom and depression over this da*n COVID thing... and now all the talk about a resurgence with the variants makes me want to take a long walk off a short pier, as my mama used to say. But we just have to hang in there, embracing the knowledge that there's more COVID crap behind us than ahead of us. All we can do is get vaccinated as fast as we possibly can, so life can return to some semblance of "normal" soon. ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of all things Easter season. I especially envy all your egg cups. So unique and colorful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey lift my spirits.
Sue
Love Easter decorations! Love Easter! It is my favorite holiday. Love the pastel colors, the bunnies, and the green green grass! I have always liked egg cups, but since no one actually eats soft boiled eggs at our house, I have no use for them... but they are so cute. My daughter's house is completely decorated in bunnies. (I have a few... but not that many)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Easter egg cup collection. I love them all and would have to keep them out year round!!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see your Easter décor - love the bunnies and gnome :)
ReplyDeletePerhaps I will get our Easter decorations out soon ...
Easter is getting quite near now isn't it.
All the best Jan
Very Creative As Always - Keep On Keeping On
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You are such a decorator! You have such fun things for every season. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI hope all these pretty things lifted your spirits.
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I'm like Martha, the past year has just zipped by. In spite of some health and dental problems it has been a good year.
ReplyDeleteI like the salt and pepper shakers the best.
I love those egg cups and in 20 years those gnomes are going to look so retro, you will be glad you got them! I remember the muggy days on the Gulf Coast (most of the days, ha ha). When I lived along the coast, I had to get up soooo early to beat the heat/humidity! I don't miss that but I miss all the animals and birds!
ReplyDeleteYour egg cup is lovely.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Being able to celebrate the holidays as much as you do with all of the beautiful decorations sure lifts one's spirits during this quarantine time!
ReplyDeleteI think they lift all our spirits...Lorelei would love them.
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