Peeps

Personally, I don't like these - wayyyy too sweet! Yuck. But I do love the colors and so I buy a little package for each kid every year. Don't think they're too keen on them, but maybe we'll try dunking them in hot cocoa or some such thing this year.

Isn't the packaging so pretty? And polka dots.

I'm thinking one of these perched on the top of a cupcake would look cute.

Peepcakes!

I like the sound of that even though the dictionary doesn't approve.

(edited to add: Okay. I thought I was being semi-original with peepcakes, but upon Googling it, I see I'm not. Bummer!)

Signs of Spring

...around the house.

**pastel cupcake liners**

**Easter sprinkles**

**nests**

** daffodils**

**birds**

**pastel m&m's**

**bunnies**

What a wonderful time of year!

So glad for these signs of spring.

I'm more than ready for it this year.

The Perfect Fit

Don't you love it when something works out better than you could have planned it to? I haven't hung my 2008 Gooseberry Patch calendar because I wanted it hung in the kitchen but couldn't find a good place. Then a couple of weeks ago - TaDa! The Perfect Fit - and the place had been there all along. Who knew?? Sometimes we just need to walk away and when we come back, we see things with "new eyes". This little spot under some of my open shelves was sooo perfect. Just the right size needed and all! Now I'm thinking of painting the wood frame - just not sure of the color...or maybe the contrast of the natural wood is fine.

An English Tin

It's the prettiest aqua. I store cards in it.

How fun to own something from England!

Now if only I could visit there...

Tissue Paper & Egg Cups

This pretty gingham tissue paper is perfect for a special SPRING occasion! It was found today at the thrift shop. Kinda makes me want to have a "Spring Soiree" or some such thing!

I am pondering doing a "Spring Fling" or "Welcome Spring" Cookie Swap in March. How does that sound? Normally cookie swaps are done at Christmas time, but I thought what better way to get rid of the winter doldrums (because in the Pacific Northwest - spring doesn't always mean sunny skies) and issue in spring than to have a spring-themed cookie swap!

These sweet birdie egg cups always make me smile. I usually pull them out in the spring, but I'm thinking I need to display them year-round. They're just too cute not to!!