Creative Easter Containers

For this week I thought I would share some photos of Easter centerpieces

to help give you ideas if you don't already home something in mind. For our cloche fans, the above is an adorable combination of things. I like the hat filled with place card eggs, particularly for an outside celebration.

White flowers on clear glass cake plates is stunning and simple. I like the way the flowers are used as nests for the eggs.

Tea any one? Wouldn't this be cute at each place setting or along a line at the buffet?

Finally, the simplicity of carry out containers filled makes an easy, inexpensive idea.

Tomorrow some ideas of my own containers from the store.

I'm joining Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.

Colin Times 2

I received the following email this weekend:

"Colin Cowie on NBC's Today Show Monday, May 24th Lets Party! Summer is just around the corner and that means barbecue season is almost here! Throwing a warm weather soiree shouldn't be a daunting task; with the right tools on hand you'll always be "party ready." The right menu, a tasty cocktail and a fabulous table can be as simple as "just add water!"
So tune in to find out what's cooking this Monday morning."

I set my DVR to record my fabulous Colin and see what he has on the menu for a warm weather soiree but you can check out the video on the msnbc website too. Doesn't soiree sound so much better than get together or party? I am soireeing (which I'm sure is not a real word) from now on!

Speaking of soirees, we hosted a party for Mr. B this past Tuesday and I was able to break out my newest toy, the Colin Cowie Beverage Server.

I wish I had a better picture of this, but you get the idea. It worked great and served ice tea perfectly.