Spring: Decorating a spring table

I have already posted my spring house tour, but I recently got bored with my dining room tablescape and decided to take a different approach. But first, let me preface this post by saying that I am still shopping for new dining room furniture. We have been here almost two years now and I still have not bought a table and china cabinet. We just can't seem to agree on one we want.

I didn't want to do anything too elaborate, since we have to clear off the table to eat here. I chose to use the water carafe I bought last week at the thrift store as a vase for a pretty yellow, green and orange floral arrangement. These same colors are in the spring dishes. I didn't have any spring-colored napkins, and for some reason, I cannot find my white ones. I used these textured placemats to add some, well, texture.

I had some pretty green polka dot fabric left over from a baby blanket I once made for my daughter. I cut the fabric into 24"X24" pieces, folded them over, and sewed them into some super cute napkins. They look so cute with the dishes. I have to confess, though- the ends are folded under, because I haven't finished sewing the edges :)

Mason jars with battery operated votives complete the look.

I love this simple, cute spring tablescape. What do you think?

Photography: Emorie's Easter pictures

I have a very sweet, beautiful little child who will be turning four this summer. She's very photogenic, and we have professional pictures done of her about twice a year (not counting her nursery school pictures). Aside from her Christmas pictures, I usually take pictures of her for other holidays, such as Easter. This year, the day that I shot her Easter pictures, it was terribly windy, but I still managed to get some good shots. I have been wanting to share them, but just haven't had the time to finish editing them. I finally got them done!

Spring decorating

I love spring time. I love how everything comes back to life after a bare, bleak winter. I love seeing all the new baby animals and watching the trees and flowers begin to bloom. 

Since I can't live outside, I like to bring as much of that brightness and liveliness into my home by decorating for spring. Last year, I decorated more with the holidays, but this year, I wanted something that would last through St. Patrick's Day and Easter, and carry us on into summer. 

Spring Crafts for Kids: "Foot birds"

I found the cutest little Spring craft for my kiddo on Pinterest this week! It came from a website called "C.R.A.F.T.: Creating Really Awesome Free Things!" This website contains massive amounts of cute activities for kiddos, and the title contains three of my favorite things: creative, awesome, and free!

Spring crafts: DIY bird's nests

Bird's nests are a big part of my spring decorating. I really like including natural elements in my decor. While I have several bird boxes and trees around my house, I'm not too keen on the idea of taking a real bird's nest and bringing it in to the house. I wouldn't want any bird parasites to hitch a ride and come into the house.

DIY recycled flower-wreath

Some of you may remember the pink hydrangea flowers we used at Emorie's first birthday party two years ago (yes, my baby is turning three). I bought them from Hobby Lobby and they were a very nice addition to her party.