From the Front Porch: Festive Easter Ideas

Recently, I was on the dance floor singing Whitney Houston with several of my cousins.

The minute the song started playing, we got excited because it could have easily been one of the soundtracks of our childhood.  

In those days, we would roll the windows down and turn the music up as loud as our moms would let us.

This time, though, we were at a wedding reception under giant chandeliers dripping with crystals, and tables layered with lamps, greenery, and white roses.

As the lights started to dim, I stopped to take it all in.

The littles were waving noodle like sticks filled with rainbow-colored lights in the air. My parents, aunts, and uncles were catching up with old friends they hadn’t seen in a while. The bride’s parents caught a quick kiss and a long hug in a quiet corner, and several of my cousins had kicked off their shoes as the DJ moved from Whitney Houston to Bruno Mars to the Spice Girls and beyond.

Truly, it was such a gift to see everyone so happy.

In an instant, the last two years washed over me all at once.

I thought about the ones who weren’t there to celebrate with us, the breast cancer treatments we rallied my aunt through, the quiet health battle my mom faced, cleaning up and rebuilding multiple properties from tropical storms, hurricanes, and floods, and other things too private to share.

I used to think about seasons as months on a calendar.

But as I’ve gotten older, I realize that seasons are nothing more than moments of time brought together to teach us something important.

Sometimes, we understand the reason for the lesson right away.

Other times, we reach a point of surrender, knowing we might not ever understand why something happened the way it happened.

As we prepare to enter a season of renewal, I encourage you to shake off the last traces of winter’s heaviness and allow yourself to be inspired by the first buds and fresh green leaves of spring.

For they serve as a reminder that even after a hard season, beautiful things are on the way and love still remains.

A Few of Our Favorite Posts from Around the Web this Week…

Seasonal Inspiration and Home Tours:

• This Thomas Avenue Project from designer Victoria Holly is full of warm and inviting layers.
• I can’t get over this laundry room reveal by Hamilton Park Home. It doesn’t even look like the same space!
• Speaking of gorgeous reveals, wait until you see this Historic New Construction Home via Peach & Pine Interiors on YouTube. It’s stunning!
•  10 Free Things That Instantly Improve & Freshen Your Home such great tips via Room for Tuesday
• If you love cottage gardens, don’t miss this one at Gresgarth Hall via House & Garden UK it’s full of inspiration!
• Also, don’t miss this fantastic post by The Glam Pad, de Gournay’s Delightful Easter Extravaganza. It’s one of my all time favorites!

Seasonal Project Ideas:

• Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse made the cutest air dry clay canvas art this week.
• Anna from Sky Lark House made festive bunny bag clips, and they’re so cute!
• Love the vintage feel of these simple paper bag Easter baskets from Cindy of DIY Beautify.
• Wait until you see the carrot favors Elizabeth from Pinecones and Acorns made, they’re adorable!
• Larissa’s Chocolate Bunny Tablescape will always be a forever favorite. (via Welch House 1900)
• There are lots of gorgeous Easter tablescape ideas via Ella Claire Inspired in this post too.
• 32 Easter Decor Ideas to Help Celebrate the Arrival of Spring (via Martha Stewart)
• These 40 Cute and Easy Easter Treats to Make with Your Kids via The Everymom are adorable.
• 45 Quick and Easy Easter Decoration Ideas You Can Make Today (via Better Homes and Gardens)
• 65 Beautiful Easter Decorations (via Southern Living)

Health and Wellness Inspiration:

• The 10 Best Life Hacks I’ve Learned from Mel Robbins (via The Everygirl)
• 7 Habits Making Your House Feel Cluttered (these are so relatable via Real Simple)
• 6 Little Things Sleep Doctors Actually Do Every Day for Better Shut-Eye (these were helpful via Self)

Makeup, Style, and Travel Inspiration:

• How to Style a White T-Shirt and Jeans: 15 Chic Outfit Ideas (via My Chic Obsession)
• The 12 Best Drugstore Vitamin C Serums (via Harpers Bazaar)
• Where Creatives Travel to Get Inspired (via Marie Claire)

Encouraging Words…

If You’ve Missed Anything from the Blog or the Archives, Here’s a Peek at What We’ve Been Up To…

 Last Minute Easter Tablescape Ideas

Easter Home Decor and DIY Ideas

DIY European Farmhouse Inspired Cake Stand

Spring at The Crowned Goat Cottage

How to Decorate a Store-Bought Cake for Easter

Farmhouse Easter Basket Gift Guide

From the Front Porch: Cozy Spring Cottage Edition

Shopping Notes…

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• Midi Dress (6 colors to choose from depending on size
• Espresso Machine (budget friendly and great reviews)
• Pillow Cover (additional colors to choose from depending on size)
• Faux Hydrangea Trees (UV resistant)
• Handbag (additional colors to choose from depending on size)
• Button down Set (additional colors to choose from depending on size)
• Styling Kit (shocked at how many attachments comes with the set for the price)
• Portfolio (3 colors to choose from depending on closure style)
• Wand (have, love, and use all the time)
• Polka Dot Dress (additional colors to choose from depending on size)
• Portable Steamer (wish I had this portable steamer for the wedding weekend)
• Runner (pet friendly, additional colors available depending on size)
• Washcloths (soft microfiber, 15 colors to choose from depending on size)
• Loafers (additional colors to choose from depending on size, my aunts love this brand)
• Tank (29 colors to choose from depending on size)

That’s all for now. We hope you have a peace filled and relaxing weekend. We can’t wait to share more with you next week!

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo