Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas
Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas
There is no denying the power of a gift basket for Mother’s Day, especially if it is full of something that Mom really enjoys. There are many different kinds of gift baskets you can buy or you can even make one yourself if you want to also! Here are a couple ideas you may want to try this Mother’s Day in gift baskets:
- The Chocolate Lover
Whether you purchase a chocolate filled gift basket online or make one yourself, just make sure it is full of the chocolate your mom likes. There are so many different choices now days with chocolate that you really do have to do some shopping around to find exactly what you want. This is why the do-it-yourselfers are fans of gift baskets because you can often make them yourself cheaper.
- The Green Thumb
If your mom isn’t a chocolate or sweets fan but does like to garden, then the gardeners basket would be perfect for her. Filled with gloves, tools, seeds, hand cream, plant food and more it can be everything she wants and more.
- The Spa Snacks
Bath sets are kind of generic so you can spruce up the everyday spa theme Mother’s Day gift basket ideas with snacks. For example, if you have citrus themed bath products add in some citrus candy and snacks.
Hopefully these gift basket ideas help you while you are making or buying the perfect gift basket for your Mother this Mother’s Day.
Southern Living Decorating Ideas for 2012
There is no doubt that the Southern living décor style is very popular amongst homeowners, but what is people are looking for something more unique that hasn’t been done a million times? Luckily, people like to post their accomplishments online and we are able to see dozens of examples before we start working on our own rooms. Hopefully some of the Southern/Country themes, ideas and suggestions will be just what you need to get your idea off the ground and into your own home.
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Tips and Ideas for Living/Dining Combo Rooms
Decorating a multipurpose space is often difficult but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Each room should be clearly defined and visually pleasing. Otherwise, your home will appear cluttered and not unified. Decorating a small living room and dining room combination as two separate rooms but with shared design, colors, fabrics and paint is ideal. Before you begin decorating, assess the area and how you can incorporate elements into both areas. The living room dining room combo decorating ideas 2012 has showed us that the key is complimenting both areas as much as possible with the décor. Here are a few steps that you should take and keep in mind when you are decorating combination rooms like living and dining rooms.
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Unique Easter Table Decorations
Unique Easter Table Decorations
The days of the traditional Easter table decorations is slowing down due to some many unique and cool ideas being put online. This year instead of going for the same old same, try to use one of these unique decorating ideas.
Crepe paper bunnies are too cute and perfect for all kinds of table decorations. These are very easy to make and can be personalized however you like them too. Plus, if you have kids these can be a really cute way to get them involved in the holiday more.
Candy filled daffodil flowers are very cute for parties and events and can also be done by you at home. Finding the most unique Easter table decorations doesn’t mean you have to spend a bunch of money to do so.
Garland is not just for Christmas anymore with super fun egg garland. You want to use artificial eggs for lighter weight and longevity but these can literally be placed anywhere in your home or office.
Wheat grass centerpieces seem to be all the rage in 2012 and this cute little setup involved the candy associated with Easter along with the centerpiece. Whether you plan to put this in the middle of the dinner table or even on the patio table for looks it can be a great piece to add.
All of these Easter table decorations are very unique and the majority of them can be done by doing it yourself too. This Easter show yourself just how crafty you can be by adding unique decorations.
Cool Easter egg Decorating Ideas
Are you looking for something different to do this Easter with your eggs? These few Easter egg decorating ideas may be just the right thing to get you the attention you want from your décor this year.
Idea #1: Bunny & Carrot Eggs
Supply List:
Eggs
Store-bought or DIY egg dye (orange)
Pink pom-pom
White foam sheet or cardstock
Fine tip black marker
½ inch wide green curling ribbon
Stapler
Scissors
Craft glue
Instructions:
For bunny: Use a clean, white egg. Glue the pink pom-pom on the center of the egg. Cut out ear shapes from white foam or card stock. Dab flat ends of ears with glue and adhere to the top of the egg. When completely dry, draw eyes and whiskers on the egg with the black marker.
For carrot: Dye egg orange and let dry completely. Cut 5 pieces of ribbon, each about 10 inches long. Stack the ribbon pieces, fold in half, and staple at the fold. With scissors, curl ribbons. Fold a small tab in the ribbon at the point where you stapled. Dab glue on the tab and adhere to the top of the wider end of the egg. Use invisible tape to hold the ribbon in place until the glue dries. Definitely one of the best Easter egg decorating ideas you can use this year out there.
Idea #2: Speckled Eggs
Supply List:
Eggs
Store-bought or DIY egg dyes
Acrylic craft paint
Old toothbrush
Wax paper
Instructions:
Dye eggs desired colors and let dry completely. Pour a small amount of acrylic craft paint on a piece of wax paper. Dip the toothbrush into the paint, and dab the excess on the wax paper. Hold an egg over the wax paper in one hand, and with your other hand, hold the toothbrush about 2 inches over the egg. Run your thumb along the bristles to spray paint on the egg. Let dry and there you have some of the top Easter egg decorating ideas to use.
