Happy Spring to all of those in this hemisphere. Welcome Fall to you lucky people down south.
Spring? Easter? My childhood memories of Easter are all about warm sunshine, green grass and flowers, and a big family day. Very exciting! Maybe new clothes or new shoes? And an Easter basket filled with a chocolate Bunny and some jelly beans. The day might include a family brunch--something to dress up for! Or dinner at my aunt's.
Now, hmm, dinner at Aunt Mildred's. She was much older than my dad, his sister in law, more a mom to him, but not a grandmother to us kids. We were tolerated, at best. She always made detested if fragrant roast lamb, smothered in garlic, onions, and rosemary. Lucky for me I was filled with Cadbury mini eggs. Her table was set with heirloom china and crystal, a linen cloth, polished silver. I loved visiting her because she made gorgeous appliqued quilts and had a real spinning wheel made by my dad. I kinda loved her scary but oh so fluffy German Shepherd dogs too. [Looking back, I wish I had known her better.]
Nowadays Easter/ Passover is all about spring break and travel. We're scolded and told to embrace new traditions--and ''Actually you hated those family dinners, admit it, mom." Times do change. And so I must. I have created some cheery sunshine-y corners in my home for me and Mo---and you all. Enjoy.
Beautiful and much treasured Tiny Baskets quilt, a gift from blog friend Dorothy Ramage, in Australia years ago. Lovely, vintage-y Egg in the bowl, top, from Penny in South Africa. My friends know what I love!
Softer colors in the dining area...
love
lizzy
gone to the beach...
Walks: I've been walking alone on rare sunny days, since little Mo is still on rest mode. (His pain episode last Friday was so distressing for me.) I went out one sunny morning and found daffodils, glorious rays of sunshine and hope.
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Such lovely Easter pretties you've decorated with. I love those decorated eggs--just beautiful.;)))
ReplyDeleteEaster was always a big celebration when I was little--a whole new outfit to wear to Church and then a big family gathering for dinners...these days not so much. ...
But hoping for a day of warmer temps and sunshine...the daffodils are so extravagant
this year--delightful and cheerful!! The few forsythia I have are pretty scant--just a few blooms on each long stem--I think they need to be pruned back...they grow along the west border of our property...
Sorry Mo has had such a rough go of if!! Makes you sad, I know--hard as we cannot explain to our doggie friends what is going on...
I hope your upcoming weekend will be a happy one and that Mo will be feeling a lot better...
hugs, and Happy Easter...Julierose
Lovely pink and yellow quilt - so spring like. I forget how much I like pink and yellow together until I see something like this. Your decorations really look cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThe tiny baskets quilt is absolutely delightful! As are the vintagey eggs, so softly beautiful. Our only decoration is a small glass dish with four of our friend's Ukrainian and Polish Easter eggs hand painted by her many years ago. A special treasure now that she passed away three weeks ago. She would have had her 91st birthday next week. Don't know if we will have company for Easter dinner yet. I'm preparing Polish golabke with a mushroom sauce. Made the pierogi today. Hoping Mo continues to improve and can go out walking soon. Happy Easter to you both!
ReplyDeleteYour home looks bright and beautiful for spring, Lizzy. If it weren't spring outside, it certainly is inside at your house! I love the tiny baskets quilt and the little pitcher with the blue bird is adorable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and amazing 👏 creativity ❤️ ✨️ Happy Easter and warm greetings from Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit, hope you'll stop by again.
DeleteWhat fun memories of Easter! Even if they weren't all positive. I very rarely remember any holidays when I was a kid. I suppose we went to church like we did every Sunday, but we grew up fairly poor and do not remember new dresses or easter eggs. I understand now my parents made sacrifices to send us to a private school where many of us were in the same economic situation. Oops! Didn't mean to ramble. Love your spring decor!
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