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At home Easter nails vs. salon nails:

While you can do so many manicure looks at home now with gel manicure kits, it can be a little intimidating to some who are not as steady with their hands or just generally prefer the pampered experience at their local nail salon.

While gel manicures will generally last longer than traditional polish (usually 2-3 weeks for a gel manicure), there are traditional polish brands that boast several weeks of wear from their products, and you don’t have the longer gel removal process at home if you choose to take off your own polish.

Some of the trickier techniques like chrome or magnetic polish also might be a little easier in the hands of a professional, but if you have a gel nail kit at home, they are looks that are fun to try and master.

Of course, doing a press-on nail is the easiest way to get your perfect Easter style at home by yourself, so there’s no shame in finding your favorite look and grabbing your nail glue.

Bunny Butts

Bunny silhouettes and pearl tails are the vibe for carrying that Easter basket.

Where My Peeps At?

Rainbow colored pastel tips and little peeps are the perfect Easter egg hunt mani.

Sky Blue Daisies

This sky blue mani features friendly daisies, and one of the hottest nail trends, chrome accents nails.

Sunny Days

These butter yellow tipped nails are all the spring and floral vibes you need.

24 Carrot Bunny

Bunny faces and carrot details make a fun Easter manicure.

Whopper Waves

Copy your favorite Easter candy with these speckled egg nails in pastel polishes.

Pastel Yin Yang

This purple and pink yin yang design is fun for spring and well into summer.

Bunny in the Grass

This adorable little bunny in a field is sure to make you smile on Easter morning.

Floral Color Block

Add a flower outline to the color blocked look for a spring twist.

Egg Hunt

Add some Easter nail art with this pastel painted egg design!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Hop right down the bunny trail by adding a sweet bunny face as an accent to pastel hued glitter nails.

Minty Waves

These mint colored waves will match all the new buds springing up in your yard.

Pink Pearls

This pearl look manicure is a nail trend we love and can be done in your favorite spring shade and we love the small pearl accents for an Easter look.

Daisy Fields

These mint green glitter nails with daisy accents are perfect for your Easter egg hunt.

Easter Bouquet

These pretty floral nails will match just about any Easter outfit.

Lace and Pearls

Add the look of lace and pearls to your Easter manicure for a fun yet sophisticated look.

Pastel Rainbow Tie Dye

This pastel rainbow dream manicure is a colorful choice for the spring season and beyond.

Bunny Silhouette

Add silhouettes of bunnies to your manicure for a fun Easter design.

Baby Blues

These baby blue accent nails will match the return of spring blue skies.

Baby Chick

How cute is this baby chick in an egg design?

Peek A Boo Bunny

Nothing says spring and Easter like sweet little bunnies on your nails.

Field of Tulips

Add a sweet touch of spring to your manicure with this tulip and buffalo check design.

Pastel Chrome

These pastel chrome nails bring just the right amount of pastel power to your spring manicure.

Pink Marble

Add some marble details to your mani for a sweet spring look.

Spring Has Sprung

Have fun with accent nails with this mint greenery design.

Bubblegum Donut Glaze

These sweet pink chrome nails are a pink-lovers dream!

Sunshine Bows

Add a little sunshine to your Easter with these yellow glitter tipped nails with tiny bows.

Pastel Confetti

Celebrate Easter with these easy pastel confetti nails.

Checkered Pastel Chrome

Get in on the checkered and chrome trend with these pastel checkerboard nails.

Purple Haze

These purple tipped nails are a cute way to bring some Easter hues to your manicure.

Easter Blossoms

These textured flowers look like spring perfection over a pink jelly hue.

Coral Cat Eye

This coral cat eye effect is so pretty with a double French tip.

Floral Bunny

Spring flowers and a sweet bunny will put a hop in your step.

Rainbow Waves

Spring rain brings rainbows so let your nails get in on the color too.

Sherbet Tie Dye

Remind yourself of a spring sunrise with this tie dye color combo.

Pastel Rainbow Flowers

Add color with a pastel base and some rainbow pastel petals!

Pastel Confetti

Celebrate spring with pastel confetti over the top of your favorite spring hue.

Pink Color Blocked Tips

Color block your French tip nails with your favorite spring hues for a fresh look.

Speckled Spring

These speckled nails are perfect for Easter and remind us of our favorite Whoppers holiday candies.

Lavender Love

These purple French tips with daisy details are the perfect welcome to spring weather.

Pretty in Pink

These pink swirl nails will put a spring in your step!

Groovy Easter

These fun easter nails have a groovy pastel vibe.

Botanical Babe

Easter is all about flowers so try these nail stickers for an easy at home mani.

Bunny Paws

Add some cute bunny paws to your nails.

Blue and Pink Accents

These fun nails feature accents of blue and pink ombre, French tips, and floral fun.

Sherbert Waves

These gold and sherbet colored waves bring just the right amount of color and pattern to your manicure.

You’ll find the perfect recipes for your Easter brunch menu!

Carrot-Shaped Pastries

Make these savory spring-themed pastries, perfect for an Easter brunch or dinner.

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The Best Fruit Salad

A recipe for classic fruit salad. The citrus honey dressing makes the flavors bright and delicious. This recipe is made with strawberries, grapes, raspberries, banana, pineapple, oranges, blackberries and kiwi, and includes a sauce that makes it so tasty!

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Peeps Jello Shots

Learn to make novelty Easter-themed jello shots that look just like peeps for the adults on your guest list.

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Speckled Easter Egg Cake

A dessert recipe inspired by Cadbury eggs. This cake is the perfect centerpiece for your Easter brunch.  

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Deviled Eggs Recipe

Learn to make classic deviled eggs plus a few variations. These are essential for an Easter gathering.

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Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie

An easy key lime pie that can be made the night before.

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Ambrosia Salad

A creamy, sweet fruit salad. This old school recipe is perfect for Easter.

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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

These delicious cinnamon rolls can be make the night before and ready to pop in the oven or just ice in the morning.

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Easter Bunny Pink Pancakes

Learn to make Easter Bunny pancakes for Easter morning.

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Bakery-Style Giant Rice Krispie Treats

Learn to make oversized, soft Rice Krispie treats just like a bakery.

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7 Layer Salad

The classic 7-layer salad includes ingredients like lettuce, peas, onions, hard boiled eggs, bacon and cheese. The sauce makes this recipe so delicious.

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Roasted Carrots

Learn to make oven roasted carrots in just 30 minutes.

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No-Bake Banana Cream Pie

This delicious no-bake banana cream pie recipe is quick, easy and a crowd-pleaser for your next party.

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Creamy Chicken Dip

This recipe is so good! It reminds me of fancy tea sandwiches. Adults and children alike will love this recipe.

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Cookie Dough Dip

A no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough dip recipe. Bonus: It’s healthier than it looks!

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Oreo Dip

Easy Oreo dip recipe. Make this recipe in five minutes. I love serving this with fresh strawberries.

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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

It only takes five minutes to make an easy vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, or caramel cream cheese fruit dip—perfect for any party! Serve with fruit, pretzels, cookies and berries.

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Air Fryer Donuts

Learn to make homemade donuts from canned biscuits in the air fryer.

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Sheet Pan Breakfast Sandwiches

Easy sheet pan breakfast sandwiches made with Hawaiian rolls, cheddar cheese and breakfast sausage. These are easy to make ahead for your brunch.

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Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This is a classic baked macaroni and cheese recipe with no eggs or evaporated milk. It’s creamy, delicious and can be prepped in advance.

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Classic Pea Salad with Bacon

An easy to make mayonnaise-based pea salad to serve at your next family lunch.

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Blueberry Muffin Cookies

These cookies embody all of my favorite parts of a muffin, namely sweet, delicious flavors (these feature blueberries and candied ginger) and the crown, crumble tops.

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Tater Tot Casserole

A simple five-ingredient casserole with frozen tater tots on top. This brunch recipe can be prepped the night before.

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Whipped Feta Dip

Whipped feta dip with honey and pita bread. This fancy dip recipe is perfect for a family brunch or lunch.

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Pinwheel Sandwiches

Finger food perfect for any party or school lunch. Make these for the kids’ table at your Easter brunch.

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Creamy Pasta Salad

A creamy, mayonnaise-based pasta salad recipe. Pasta salad is perfect for a spring party.

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Chicken Pot Pie

Delicious and easy chicken pot pie with premade crust and rotisserie chicken. You can easily customize the crust design for your occasion.

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Creamy Chipotle Carrot Soup

Carrot soup is a great crock pot recipe to serve at an Easter gathering.

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No-Bake Cheesecake Truffles

These easy no-bake truffles are made with a boxed cheesecake mix. They are simple to make and easy to customize with a chocolate color that matches your party decor.

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Mandarin Easter Bunny Craft For Kids

Make this cute Easter bunny from oranges for your kids’ tablescape.

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Bird’s Nest Cookies

These classic bird’s nest cookies are a dessert I most often associate with Easter, but it’s a fun one for anytime in the spring to celebrate the changing of the seasons. If you’ve never had bird’s nest cookies before, they are crunchy chocolate and peanut butter no-bake treats that get topped with candy eggs.

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Peach Bellini

Fresh Peach Bellini made with sparkling wine, peach puree, and raspberry.

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Strawberry Mojito

A recipe for a strawberry mojito using fresh ingredients—mint leaves, lime and strawberries.

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Easy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

Learn to make delicious no-bake cherry cheesecake at home! The total prep time for the recipe is about two and a half hours.

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Screwdriver Drink

A classic brunch cocktail with a little twist. Learn to make the perfect Screwdriver cocktail at home.

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Strawberry Shortcake Donuts

The epic love story between Emma Chapman and donuts continues. Did you know that this is my, I believe, 11th donut recipe I’ve shared on the blog? These are perfect for an Easter celebration.

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Stuffed Pancake Puffs

Stuffed pancake puffs are a great brunch option. They can be stuffed with peanut butter, chocolate (such as Nutella) or cream cheese.

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Grown Up Strawberry Shortcake Shake

Learn how to make this delicious grown up milkshake.

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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

One of my grandmother’s favorite desserts is pineapple upside down cake. These mini cakes hit the spot and are a great choice for a party as they are easier to serve.

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Jello Poke Cake – 3 Ingredients

A flavorful, moist cake made with a boxed cake mix and Jello.

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Watermelon Smoothie

An easy recipe for a watermelon smoothie. This refreshing recipe feels like springtime in a glass.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot

If you love the cereal then you’ll love this creamy, boozy shot!

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Cortado

An easy to make fancy coffee drink for a brunch gathering.

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Coffee Smoothie

Make a delicious, rich, creamy coffee smoothie in just five minutes.

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How to Make French Press Coffee

How to make the prefect cup of French press coffee.

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Latte Recipe

How to make a classic latte at home. You can add syrup in an flavor to create a flavored latte.

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Chai Latte

Learn to make a classic chai latte using black tea mixed with spices and warm milk.

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Watermelon Mint Frosé

An excellent brunch cocktail choice. This slushee cocktail is easy to make in your blender.

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Pink Lemonade

Learn to make pink lemonade that is naturally colored using watermelon or cranberry juice. This recipe is perfect for an Easter brunch.

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Iced Mocha

This is the iced version of a classic mocha!

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Banana Smoothie

Blend up a healthy banana smoothie in just five minutes. This recipe is simple, tasty and satisfying.

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Flat White

Learn to make a Flat White at home.

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Paloma Cocktail

Learn to make a Paloma cocktail at home. This recipe is made with grapefruit juice, lime, soda water, tequila and a salted rim.

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Cold Brew Coffee

Get step-by-step instructions to make cold brew coffee concentrate and the perfect cold brew at home!

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Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail

Learn to mix a Harvey Wallbanger using vodka, orange juice and Galliano L’Autentico. This is like a fancier version of the screwdriver.

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Rum Glazed Crullers

Have you ever made French crullers? I love the twisted ridges on these fancy little treats. That coupled with the airy insides. You will love this decadent brunch recipe.

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Oven Roasted Tomato Basil Quiche

Learn to make this delicious quiche recipe.

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Saturday Morning Blender Waffles

Waffles are always on our brunch menu.

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Pecan Pie Sticky Buns

Your guests will love these epic, homemade sticky buns. The texture is absolutely perfect.

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Rosemary and Mushroom Hashbrown Casserole

A savory vegetarian breakfast casserole.

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Upside Down Banana Coffee Cake

This banana coffee cake recipe is so good and easy to make!

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Chocolate Chip Bread

Easy quick bread recipe that doesn't require any yeast or rising time.

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Overnight Baked Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal

An easy baked oatmeal recipe made with fresh berries.

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Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Baked Oatmeal

Baked strawberry oatmeal topped with crumbled shortbread on top.

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Blueberry Smoothie

Recipe for a healthy and delicious blueberry smoothie topped with fresh berries.

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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Our favorite brunch side dish is always breakfast potatoes. This is a recipe I never skip. Use fresh herbs and flaky salt to level them up.

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One Banana – Banana Bread

The best banana bread recipe using only one banana!

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Turkey Meatball Quiche

A delicious quiche recipe with a homemade crust. You have to try this one!

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Agua Fresca

Learn to make refreshing Agua Fresca at home using this easy, healthy recipe! Use fresh fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, cucumber, pineapple, melon and mint.

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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Easy cheesy biscuits and gravy casserole recipe.

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Zucchini Bread Recipe

A simple and moist quick bread recipe made with zucchini and carrots.

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Fruit Punch

Learn to make homemade fruit punch.

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Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Learn how to make a delicious and healthy dragon fruit smoothie.

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Monkey Bread with biscuits

An easy, classic monkey bread recipe.

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French Toast Casserole

A bread pudding-like breakfast with the flavors of French toast.

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Tropical Smoothie

Make a delicious tropical smoothie using pineapple, mango and more.

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Sheet Pan Totchos

Sheet pan nachos with tater tots and ground beef. These are an epic brunch recipe!

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There are so many ways to add some spring inspiration to your nail game, like subtle glitters, floral designs, pastel accent nails, and you can request your favorite idea to do in gel at your local salon or find the perfect press-on nail to do it yourself at home.

And if you love the trendy twists on looks, like French manis and rainbow nails, we’ll show you our favorite ways to add a spring vibe to all the current trends.

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• Holographic and Iridescent Nail Polish

At home spring nails vs. salon nails:

While you can do so many manicure looks at home now with gel manicure kits, it can be a little intimidating to some who are not as steady with their hands or just generally prefer the pampered experience at their local nail salon.

While gel manicures will generally last longer than traditional polish (usually 2-3 weeks for a gel manicure), there are traditional polish brands that boast several weeks of wear from their products and you don’t have the longer gel removal process at home if you choose to take off your own polish.

Some of the trickier techniques like chrome or magnetic polish also might be a little easier in the hands of a professional, but if you have a gel nail kit at home, they are looks that are fun to try and master.

Of course, doing a press-on nail is the easiest way to get your perfect spring style at home by yourself, so there’s no shame in finding your favorite look and grabbing your nail glue.

Daisy Dukes

These 3D flowers added to a pink ombre base are exactly what you need to leave your winter blues behind.

Sunny Side

Add some sun to your spring days with this cheerful yellow design.

French Barbie

Go for the Barbie trend with a chrome pink French tip look.

Rainbow Outline

These rainbow French outline nails enter spring with a subtle pop of color.

Sky Blue Daisies

This sky blue mani features friendly daisies and chrome accents nails.

Pretty in Pink

These pink swirl nails will put a spring in your step!

All Smiles

How cute are these smiley face nails for spring or summer?

Daisy Fields

Daisies all over for a sweet floral design? Yes, please!

Botanical Babe

Add some flowers and greenery with nail art or these nail stickers for an at home mani.

Blue Skies

These velvet cat eye nails in a baby blue are a soft and pretty start to spring.

Wavy Checkerboard

Get into the checkered trend with this wavy design.

Pastel Confetti

Celebrate spring with pastel confetti over the top of your favorite spring pastel hue.

Pastel Rainbow Flowers

Add color with a mint green base and some rainbow pastel petals!

Blue Butterflies

Make your spring mani a breeze with butterfly decals.

Peek A Boo Bunny

Nothing says spring like sweet little bunnies on your nails.

Spring Barbie

Try the hot trend of a reverse optical illusion French manicure in the perfect pink and purple pastel for spring.

Bee Yourself

Bee excited for spring with these pretty pollinators.

Lavender Love

These purple French tips with daisy details are the perfect welcome to spring weather.

Bunny Tails

Hop into spring with these cute pearl bunny tail nails!

Sherbet Tie-Dye

Remind yourself of a spring sunrise with this pastel tie-dye color combo.

Strawberry Patch

Wear these to the strawberry patch and the berries won’t be the only thing looking fresh.

Pastel Yin Yang

This purple and pink yin yang design is fun for spring and well into summer.

Rainbow Waves

Spring rain brings rainbows so let your nails get in on the color too with this rainbow nail design.

Color Blocked Tips

Color block your French tip nails with your favorite spring mint and green hues for a fresh look.

Happy Nails

These nails have such a happy vibe when you make every nail an accent nail!

S

You’re A Star

Add some stars and glitter french tips to your nails for a fun yet simple look.

Grape Gemstones

These pastel purple jelly nails look so cute with a rhinestone accent.

Sweet Swirl

Try a nude translucent shade with a simple line swirl for an understated pattern.

Green Grass Cat Eye

Welcome all the growing grass with this green cat eye effect.

Sunny Daze

These happy yellow-tipped nails will bring in the sunshine.

Pink Jelly Sparkle

These petal pink jelly nails have just the right amount of sparkle to be fun but not too over the top.

Minty Waves

These mint colored waves will match all the new bud springing up in your yard.

Pink Hologram

Take advantage of the spring sunshine and show off your hologram mani in a bright pink shade.

Floral Bunny

Spring flowers and a sweet bunny will put a hop in your step.

Mint and Gold

Try a mint green base with a gold and sage green side accent.

Purple Half Moons

These contrasting shades of purple make the half moon look into a pastel dream.

Pastel French Tips

To add a little color without going crazy, try rainbow colored pastel French tips!

Glazed French Tips

A twist on a classic, the glazed French tip look is fresh and light for spring.

Lavender Love

Simple flower outlines on a pastel purple background are just the right look for spring.

Donut Glazed

Add a slight iridescent shine to your nails for a look that will match any spring outfit.

Bubblegum Butterfly

This bubblegum hue is just right for spring with some 3D gold butterflies added for a little extra fun.

Walking on Sunshine

These neon yellow french tips are a sunny way to welcome in warmer weather.

Clearly Floral

Try adding flowers to nude nails for a clearly cute manicure.

Petal Power Chrome

Join the chrome trend in your favorite pink hue.

Sweet and Subtle

Light pink flowers on a shimmery white background is light and pretty for spring.

Mint Marble

A soft mint nail color with a gold marble accent nail looks fresh and light.

Star Kissed

Try these ombre blush centers accented with gold stars.

Flower Power

For a more bold look, try these bright flower power nails.

Green Sqiggles

Try this wavy green squiggle pattern to add some spring greenery to your nails.

Pink Petals

Add a petal design into your favorite spring hue.

Velvety Green

Go for a green velvet look to match the new leaves that are popping up outside.

They look fancy, but are truly very easy to make.

I absolutely love this classic deviled egg recipe, but I also thought it might be fun to share a couple different variations of this delicious snack just in case your Easter celebration leaves you with a bunch of hard boiled eggs you need to use up.

Related: Looking for more appetizers? Check out 30 Easy Finger Foods for a Party, Tom Collins Recipe, 40+ Easy Picnic Food Ideas, and 50+ Easy BBQ Side Dishes.

Classic Deviled Egg Ingredients:

• Hard boiled eggs
• Mayo
• Dijon mustard
• Vinegar
• Paprika
• Salt and pepper

How Long to Boil Eggs:

To make hard boiled eggs, simply add eggs to pot and cover with enough water that all the eggs are submerged. Bring this to a boil. Then turn off the heat and cover the pot for 12 minutes. Afterwards, drain the water.

Once the eggs are cool enough to touch, peel the shells off.

You can also hard boil eggs in the oven.

Directions:

Cut the hard boiled eggs in half, lengthwise. Remove the yolks, reserving in a medium mixing bowl.

In the mixing bowl, add the mayo, dijon, and vinegar. Mix well to combine. I sometimes use an immersion blender or small food processor to puree until smooth. Taste and add a little salt and pepper as needed.

Pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves. You can also simply spoon it into the halves, but I like the look of the piping. Sprinkle paprika over the tops.

Variations:

Swap the dijon for yellow mustard and add a little turmeric and ginger for a flavorful and spicy deviled egg variation.

Add feta cheese and dill for a Greek-inspired deviled egg option.

Whatever version you make, just be sure NOT to serve them side by side with these deviled egg jello shots. (!!!!!!) That could result in some very mixed reviews. Enjoy! xo. Emma

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Deviled Eggs Recipes

how to make classic deviled eggs plus a few variations

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword deviled eggs

Prep Time 12 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

• immersion blender or food processor

Ingredients

Classic:

• 6 eggs hard boiled
• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon vinegar white
• salt and pepper
• paprika for the tops

Golden:

• 6 eggs hard boiled
• ¼ cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon vinegar white
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• black pepper for the tops

Greek:

• 6 eggs hard boiled
• 2 tablespoons mayo
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vinegar white
• 1 ounce feta crumbled
• 1 tablespoon dill chopped

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• To make hard boiled eggs, simply add eggs to pot and cover with enough water that all the eggs are submerged.
• Bring this to a boil.
• Then, turn off the heat and cover the pot for 12 minutes.
• Afterwards, drain the water.
• Once the eggs are cool enough to touch, peel the shells off.
• Cut the hard boiled eggs in half, lengthwise. Remove the yolks, reserving in a medium mixing bowl.
• In the mixing bowl, add the mayo and other ingredients you are using (depending on variation). Mix well to combine.
• Taste and add a little salt and pepper as needed.
• Pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
• Sprinkle paprika over the tops, if using.

Notes

• I sometimes use an immersion blender or small food processor to puree the yolk mixture until smooth.
• You can also simply spoon the yolk mixture into the halves, but I like the look of the piping.

I most often make this classic egg salad, but I’ll also share a few ways to modify this for other flavorful options.

And while I truly love these egg salad recipes, if you are looking for more tea house-inspired food, I recommend this chicken salad and deli-style tuna salad.

Just serve any of these on a warm croissant with a hot cup of tea and you’ll be feeling like you’re at your favorite grandma’s tea house (high compliment, I promise!) in no time.

Related: Deviled Eggs Recipe, 40+ Easy Picnic Food Ideas and 50+ Easy BBQ Side Dishes.

Egg Salad Ingredients:

• Hard boiled eggs
• Mayo
• Dijon mustard
• Dill
• Chives
• Cayenne
• Salt & pepper

If you can’t find chives, you can substitute green onion or even skip it if needed.

Directions:

To hard boil eggs, simply add the eggs to a pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a roiling boil, then turn the heat off and add the lid to the pot.

After 12 minutes, drain the water and once the eggs are cool enough to handle peel the shells off.

And here’s how to hard boil eggs in the oven.

In a food processor, pulse the eggs a few times so they are very finely chopped. You can do this by hand, but I like the texture the food processor creates—plus, it’s faster.

Add the chopped eggs to a medium size bowl. Then, add the mayo, dijon, chopped dill, chopped chives, and cayenne. Stir together. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Egg Salad Variations:

These are ingredients you can substitute for the dill and chives to change up the flavor.

• Try turmeric, ginger, and go heavier on the black pepper.
• Try rosemary and thyme in place of the dill and chives.
• Try sliced black and green olive with some feta cheese for a Greek-inspired egg salad.

Serving Suggestions:

• Cucumber slices or lettuce leaves (for a lighter option)
• Warm croissant
• Toasted English muffin
• Whole wheat flatbread
• Crackers and celery sticks (for a snack option)

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Egg Salad Recipe

classic egg salad made with simple ingredients

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword egg salad, eggs

Prep Time 18 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 195kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

• Food processor

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• ¼ cup mayo
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons dill chopped
• 1 tablespoon chives chopped
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
• salt and pepper

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• To hard boil eggs, simply add the eggs to a pot with enough water to cover them. 
• Bring to a roiling boil, then turn the heat off and add the lid to the pot.
• After 12 minutes, drain the water and once the eggs are cool enough to handle peel the shells off.
• In a food processor, pulse the eggs a few times, so they are very finely chopped.
• Add the chopped eggs to a medium size bowl. Then, add the mayo, dijon, chopped dill, chopped chives, and cayenne. 
• Stir together.
• Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

These are ingredients you can substitute for the dill and chives to change up the flavor.

• Try turmeric, ginger and go heavier on the black pepper.
• Try rosemary and thyme in place of the dill and chives.
• Try sliced black and green olive with some feta cheese for a Greek-inspired egg salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

If you’ve never had bird’s nest cookies before, they are crunchy chocolate and peanut butter no-bake treats that get topped with candy eggs.

While they are usually referred to as cookies, I think of them as homemade candy like peanut brittle or buckeyes for the holidays.

Related: Want more no-bake treats? Check out 30+ Easy No-Bake Desserts.

Bird’s Nest Cookie Ingredients:

• Chow mein noodles
• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter
• Candy eggs

You can use any kind of candy eggs, or candy that looks like eggs. Think Cadbury mini eggs, whoppers, M&Ms, or you could use jelly beans if you want something less crunchy. The hard shell candies aren’t always a good option for younger children.

Directions:

Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter. You can do this on the stovetop, a double boiler, or in the microwave. I usually do it in the microwave, as it’s faster. To do this, microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between. It will probably take 1 to 1.5 minutes.

Add the chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate and stir to coat them all. Then spoon the mixture onto a surface covered with parchment paper or wax paper. Use the bottom of a tablespoon to create a bowl for the nest. Then add 2-3 candy eggs.

Allow the melted chocolate to set/harden. If you want to speed up this process, you can pop the cookies in the refrigerator.

Tips & Substitutions

• If you can’t find chow mein noodles, you can use shredded wheat cereal. Gently crush/pull apart the pieces before adding to the melted chocolate and forming the nests. Another option is toasted coconut flakes.
• You can use milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate chips depending on what flavor you prefer.
• If you plan to pop these in the refrigerator to help them set faster, form them on a cutting board or large plate with parchment or wax paper so you can easily move them to the refrigerator.
• Bird’s nest cookies do not need to be refrigerated after they have set, but do keep in mind they are made of chocolate and they can melt if they get too warm.

Other No-Bake Desserts:

• Easy Chocolate Oreo Truffles
• No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
• No-Bake Cheesecake Truffles
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
• Easy Popcorn Balls

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Bird’s Nest Cookies – No Bake

An easy no-bake homemade candy recipe with just four ingredients that anyone can make!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword birds nest cookies, no-bake cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 10 cookies

Calories 233kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 5 ounces chow mein noodles
• 30 candy eggs

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
• To do this, microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between. 
• Add the chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate and stir to coat them all.
• Then spoon the mixture onto a surface covered with parchment paper or wax paper.
• Use the bottom of a tablespoon to create a bowl for the nest. 
• Then add 2-3 candy eggs.
• Allow the melted chocolate to set/harden.

Notes

If you want to speed up the hardening process of the melted chocolate, you can pop the cookies in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

I thought about “carrot-shaped dessert idea” or maybe “crescent roll carrots” but this is where I’ve landed, I guess.

These are a fun and SUPER easy dessert you can make to celebrate spring or Easter with lots of different filling ideas, including what I used.

Related: Bird’s Nest Cookies – No-Bake

Depending what you fill these with, I could see this being a fun dessert you could serve at the end of a meal, or a breakfast pastry, or a party snack on its own or served alongside other sweets.

I tried a bit of an experiment as I worked on this recipe. I tried making these carrot-shaped pastries from three different kinds of store-bought crusts. Here are the results.

Crescent Rolls

By far, crescent roll dough was the easiest to work with. No thawing necessary, and the dough can be easily shaped and baked quickly. Crescent rolls are also versatile in that they could be filled with either a sweet or savory filling.

Puff Pastry

The next best option is puff pastry. Frozen puff pastry will need to thaw before you can shape it and bake it, but I prefer the taste of puff pastry to crescent rolls (so I think it’s worth the extra effort).

You will want to take more care when shaping the carrots to ensure the seams are pressed together well, or they can puff out when baking (see the above photo).

Phyllo Crust

I also tried frozen phyllo crust. And although it did technically work (it did hold the cone shape and baked fully), it wasn’t the best option for these, so I don’t recommend it.

To make these, you simply create cones from aluminum foil (it can be mostly hollow), spray with non- stick cooking spray, and then shape your dough around them.

Brush with an egg wash and then bake according to the package directions (puff pastry will take longer to bake than crescent rolls).

I used one package of banana pudding and then folded in one and a half cups of Cool Whip to make the filling for these. Then, I garnished with a mint sprig for the carrot top look.

You could use all sorts of other fillings like other puddings, no bake cheesecake filling, pastry creams (store bought or homemade), chopped fruit with a layer of Nutella (or other dessert spreads), or you could try a savory filling such as homemade French onion dip.

If you choose to use a savory filling, I would consider switching the top garnish from mint to parsley or maybe even cilantro.

These carrot-shaped pastries are fun to make and even more fun to eat. Happy spring! xo. Emma

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Carrot-Shaped Pastries

easy spring-themed pastries perfect for an Easter dinner

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easter, pastry

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

• aluminum foil

Ingredients

• 1 package crescent rolls
• 1 package frozen puff pastry
• non-stick cooking spray
• 1 package banana pudding + milk
• 1 cup Cool Whip topping
• mint

Instructions

• Shape aluminum foil into small cones.
• Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Wrap the dough around the aluminum foil cones, press seams together.
• Brush with an egg wash, optional.
• Bake according to the package instructions, depending if you are using crescent rolls or puff pastry.
• While those bake, mix together the pudding and once set fold in the Cool Whip.
• Once the pastry shells are cool, fill with the pudding filling.
• Garnish with a mint sprig.

Using air-dry clay is an awesome way to create something special (and there’s very little mess involved, which is also nice).

You can make this easy marbled air-dry clay project to create decorations to hang up throughout the house (hang single ones like ornaments or string some together for a garland!), but I thought it would be fun to personalize the egg shapes so they can be Easter basket tags instead.

And, air-dry clay is so easy to work with that you can marble it very easily, and just like our popular Marbled Clay Ring Dish project, it turns out really pretty in just a few minutes. Plus dry time. Haha.

Supplies:
-air-dry clay (you can get bigger single-color packs like this or multi-color packs)
-wax paper or silicone mat for rolling out clay
–rolling pin (non-stick, like a silicone one)
–egg shaped cookie cutter (or other Easter shape like this Peeps one)
–letter stamp set
-straw to make hole
-twine or ribbon to tie the tag
-fine sandpaper to smooth edges (optional)

First, set up your stamp set (with the name you want to stamp) so it’s ready to go.

Then, grab two or three pieces of the colors of air-dry clay that you want to marble. You can either cut out one at a time or roll a larger slab and then cut several from the bigger piece.

Roll out short clay “snakes” with each color and then twist them together in one strand. Lay the strand down on your rolling surface and use the rolling pin to flatten out the clay.

If you like that pattern of marbling, go ahead and cut out your shape with your cookie cutter, or you can roll it into a few snakes again, re-twist it, and see if you like that marbling better before cutting.

Once your shape is cut, pull away the excess and use your straw to poke a hole in the top to tie the string or ribbon onto.

Press your name stamp into the clay (I love those clear sets because you can see exactly where you are placing it) and allow the clay to fully dry.

If you have a few rough edges, you can use a fine sandpaper when it’s dry to smooth them out. Otherwise, your tag is ready to use!

Other ideas for decorating the tags:

• Make solid color tags and then decorate them further with paint (or puff paint).
• Leave them unstamped until they dry and then stamp the name on with ink.
• Use straws or other stamps/objects to create dots or markings while the clay is still soft.

How cute are those?! They come together really quickly, and my 4-year-old had a lot of fun marbling her colors and using the egg cutter to cut them out (we are going to make a garland with hers).

Hope this name tag idea gives you a fun craft to do this Easter season! xo. Laura

Looking for more Easter crafts? Check out …
–Bunny Pom Pom Wreath DIY
–Easter Bunny Brunch + Pink Pancakes!
–Spring Wreath DIY

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Marbled Easter Basket Name Tag (with Air-Dry Clay!)

Make Easy Easter Basket Name Tags with Air-Dry Clay

Keyword air dry clay, easter

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 25 minutes minutes

Servings 10 tags

Author Laura Gummerman

Cost $10

Equipment

• 1 egg cookie cutter or other easter shape like lamb or bunny
• 1 silicone mat or wax paper
• 1 non-stick rolling pin
• 1 letter stamp set

Ingredients

• air dry clay in various colors
• 1 straw
• twine or ribbon
• fine sandpaper optional

Instructions

• First, set up your stamp set with the name you want to stamp so it’s ready to go.
• Then, grab two or three pieces of the colors of air-dry clay that you want to marble. You can either cut out one at a time or roll a larger slab and then cut several from the bigger piece. Roll out short clay “snakes” with each color and then twist them together in one strand.

  Lay the strand down on your rolling surface and use the rolling pin to flatten out the clay. If you like that pattern of marbling, go ahead and cut out your shape with your cookie cutter, or you can roll it into a few snakes again, re-twist it and see if you like that marbling better before cutting.
• Once your shape is cut, pull away the excess and use your straw to poke a hole in the top to tie the string or ribbon onto.
• Press your name stamp into the clay (I love those clear sets because you can see exactly where you are placing it) and allow the clay to fully dry.
• If you have a few rough edges, you can use a fine sandpaper when it’s dry to smooth them out. Otherwise your tag is ready to use!

Notes

Other ideas for decorating the tags:
-Make solid color tags and then decorate them further with paint or puff paint
-Leave them unstamped until they dry and then stamp the name on with ink
-Use straws or other stamps/objects to create dots or markings while the clay is still soft

So, I’m making an effort. Here is a spring garland DIY I made recently with yarn carrots. This was partially inspired by Laura’s yarn pumpkin garland, which I think is super cute. You can consider this the spring-themed companion.

This DIY is basically how to make carrots from foam cones, yarn, and felt. This is a good project if you enjoy hot glue guns—which is when I know I’m crafting.

Once you have the carrots made, you can simply add them to yarn or even layer with other garlands you might already have.

Looking for more spring decor inspiration? Try these projects:

• Crepe Paper Flower Garland
• Spring Wreath DIY
• Bunny Pom Pom Wreath DIY
• Outdoor Fairy Garden

Supplies:
–foam cones
–orange paint and brush
–orange yarn
–green felt
-fabric scissors
–hot glue gun and glue sticks

Step One: Paint the foam cones orange. This is so the white foam won’t peek through the yarn.

Step Two: Wrap the (dry) painted cones in orange yarn using hot glue as the adhesive. I think this is fairly straightforward, but you can see me do this in the video above if needed.

Step Three: Create the carrot tops from green felt.

Step Four: Attach the tops with hot glue. Now you can hang these carrots to a garland, wreath, or however you’d like to decorate with them.

You can keep your garland super simple of layer it with other garlands. Read this post on how to transform your Christmas garland for tips on layering garland to make them feel more full and visually pleasing.

I layered my yarn carrot garland with a black and white Easter egg garland I already had. I like the contrast of the colors together. 

Personally, I love a garland on our fireplace mantel. I hang it using just a few small nails. But, if you need a damage free option, I’d recommend using Command Strips.

You could also hang a seasonal garland on a piano, doorway, open shelf, or above your bed.

Thanks for letting me share my spring garland DIY idea with you. I love how it looks hanging on our mantel this month, and it makes me even more excited for the season.

And in case you are curious, the portrait above my mantle is vintage. It’s actually a family heirloom—a portrait of my great-grandfather, Rafael Vegas. xo. Emma

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Spring Garland DIY Idea – Yarn Carrots

how to make yarn carrots to add to a garland or wreath

Keyword felt crafts, garland, yarn

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

• fabric scissors
• hot glue gun

Ingredients

• white foam cones
• orange paint + brush
• orange yarn
• green felt
• hot glue sticks

Instructions

• Paint the foam cones orange. This is so the white foam won’t peek through the yarn.
• Wrap the (dry) painted cones in orange yarn, using hot glue as the adhesive. I think this is fairly straightforward, but you can see me do this in the video above if needed.
• Create the carrot tops from green felt.
• Attach the tops with hot glue. Now you can hang these carrots to a garland, wreath, or however you’d like to decorate with them.

Today’s post is all about cute Easter craft ideas, and I’ve included a few dessert ideas (like these pink bunny pancakes) as well.

First on the list? This easy-to-make pom pom wreath. Those ears are so darn cute. ?

If you’re looking for a different way to decorate eggs this year (instead of using dye), we designed a set of printables that kiddos are sure to love.

Speaking of dyeing eggs … our friend Rachel shared this amazing Easter egg tutorial for making your own plant-based dyes (with items you probably have in your kitchen right now).

I really love the idea of “going all out” this year and setting up a brunch display like this. I feel like we all deserve a little fancy time at home, you know?

This cute matchbox bunny can be whipped up in no time. Put it (and lots of candy) in an Easter basket to make the cutest gift!

Candy for the kids and jello shots for the adults? Sounds like a good mix to me.

You could make a set of these gradient egg cups. Add some small succulents to them to make a centerpiece or show off those dyed Easter eggs.

Sunday brunch should include overnight cinnamon rolls and baked blueberry oatmeal anytime of the year.

Or try Emma’s carrot-shaped pastries that you can fill with your favorite fillings!

Speaking of brunching at home, these place card holders look like Peeps, but they are actually made out of clay. Click here to make a set of your own!We’ll take any excuse to eat cake—especially if it’s a speckled Easter egg cake filled with strawberries.

Look at this cutie! We can’t think of a better way to create Easter memories than this halfway homemade plush bunny DIY.

This egg display doubles as Easter and spring decor (hello, pun).

I love receiving little homemade treats like this. All you have to do is make some homemade cookie butter (here’s the recipe) and put it in a pretty jar for a friend to enjoy.

Mmmm … bagels. These are the perfect mix of sweet and savory. And they’re pink!

I’ve realized there’s nothing cuter than turning everyday items into bunnies. Haha! These mandarins are no exception.

If you’re craving something savory for breakfast, Emma’s rosemary mushroom hashbrown casserole is sooo good, and the leftovers are even better.

Style your home (or mantle!) with this cute Spring Garland DIY!

If you’re like me and love having fresh flowers around the house, you could display in a floating arrangement instead of using a vase— perfect for a table centerpiece.

Happy Easter (and spring—finally!) -Jacki