A Perfect Easter Centerpiece

I really love this centerpiece idea.  So simple.  Place the flowers in a vase with water and then place in a larger vase.  Pour in the orange Jelly Bellies, slip in the Bunny Peeps and the entire arrangement (sans the flowers, of course) is edible afterwards.

More spring love

I don't think you can ever celebrate spring enough.  I made this banner for my Etsy shop this weekend. 

I also found these other adorable banners for sale, too.

Green burlap

made from recycled paper

more burlap with my favorite flower, the daisy

paper flowers

and German glitter glass

The colors of spring

For me, there's nothing more cheerful than the color of spring.  I love driving around and seeing the daffodils and crocuses pop.  I love going into almost any store (be it the grocery store or Home Depot) and seeing spring displays.  And I especially love making easter baskets and outfitting them as an expression of the season.  It's all about pastels in spring and nothing expresses it better than sweet treats.

We love them, we love them not, we love them

I need to start spring by paying homage to the humble daisy.  Under-rated and inexpensive, the daisy plays second fiddle to no flower.  Daisies to me are my happy flower.  While roses and peonies are elegant and feminine, the daisy doesn't take itself too seriously.  They live casually amongst the other flowers in any garden or vase and a handful placed in any vessel brightens up any room.  They're just as beautiful and cheerful as works on art on pastry.  Here are a few inspirations I found today. 

Love them in this simple, label-free can

or in old vintage jars

while not technically a daisy, these white cosmos are rambling perfection

polka dot cupcakes with gum paste daisies...too precious to eat

happy daisy cookies...love yellow, white and aqua together

and last but certainly not least, a wedding cake that makes me want to say "I do" all over again.

Sweet Treats

We've got another freebie Valentine's Day present for you.  These treat bags are perfect for any Valentine goodies you're planning on gifting this Valentine's Day.  They're super easy to make and work perfectly with standard computer paper.  Perfect for stuffing with treats and putting in a lunch box, on the breakfast or dinner plate (surprise!) or piling with treats in a basket for school party favors.

Instructions are included.  Download them here.

Add a little aqua to your red and white

Valentine's Day is traditionally reserved for red and white.  But I love the addition of aqua to this classic color combination.  The Brits seem to offer this combination much more frequently than we do here in the U.S.  I tried to find pix of baby nurseries in this trio but the pickin's were slim.  Even if you're not ready to embrace the full palette into a complete room design, adding a pop here and there isn't hard.  Especially when pink is present.  Here are a few of my faves we're showcasing this season.

Find everything on our website www.when-i-was-your-age.com

Love is in the air

Anyone else thinking about Valentine's Day yet?  I created this LOVE banner because I've got red and aqua on the mind with our upcoming promotion.  You can download it for FREE here.  Each letter is approximately 8"x8".  Print them out onto cardstock, punch holes and string. 

Get Your Black Tie On

Pinterest has made a lot of people obsessed, myself included.  It's like reading a favorite magazine.  Pretty much anything you want or need to know can be found on this amazing website. If you can't understand the allure instantly, give it at least half an hour.  Once you play around and figure it out, you'll most likely love it, too.  

My obsession is pinning color combinations.  While not technically colors, my black and white board is one of my favorites.  It can be black-tie formal or casual and comfortable.  Whatever the application, black and white sets off color like nothing else.  Please check it out HERE.  In the meantime, here's a sneak peek of what I've collected...

Everyone Sings the Blues

This is my second post in 3 months on the color blue.  Can't help it.  The color is a classic.  And it's Hanukkah time right now and that means blue and white.  But I found lots of blue and white that is appropriate all year long.  Check out our Birth of the Blues board on Pinterest.  Here's just a taste.

Red & Green. Not just for Christmas.

When I look at how cheerful and bright the combination of red and green is in these non-Christmas environments, I always wonder why this combination is so taboo for interior decor.  I've designed children's rooms with this color combination and they're always sweet.  Just like the farmhouse pictured here.  It couldn't be more Americana.  Whether it's the mid-century modern pillows, the labybug or apple-themed rooms or the sophisticated Ikat fabric, the colors are happy.  After all, who doesn't like a happy room?