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Easter Celebration Wrap-Up

April 9, 2012 by Courtney 39 Comments

What a fantastic Easter weekend. Raise your hand if you’re tired!? I am wiped out but in a really nice way. First, we enjoyed church and a beautiful breakfast at my parent’s house. Then it was back to our house to let the kids run around while we got ready to host dinner and an egg hunt.  At the end of the night when we climbed into bed to say our prayers, my son said, “Easter is the best day ever. It’s too much fun.” Here is a peek at our table. The linens and blue flowers are from HomeGoods. The chalkboard chargers were a DIY project I did here. IMG_8490 IMG_8494 IMG_8481 IMG_8473 IMG_8483 IMG_8492 IMG_8500 IMG_8508 IMG_8513 IMG_8489 These little nests were a take off from my copy of the PInterest spring art you can see here. I cut circles of green gingham paper and then glue gunned burlap in a circular pattern to form nests. The three little jelly beans are just resting on top for guests to eat. IMG_8477 IMG_8511 Try as we did, we just couldn’t get an normal shot of the kiddos {well, I guess this is normal!}. Either my daughter was doing the “strangle hug” as we like to call it, or they felt the need to wiggle into strange poses. Obviously excited for the day and at least the shots capture that! IMG_8443 IMG_8445 IMG_8454 Later, it was outdoor fun and a mad dash for the egg hunt. All in all, we were so blessed to have gorgeous weather and to celebrate a special day with our family. We were even treated to a show put on by the youngest of the cousins {do you all remember the days of putting on shows for our parents?}. IMG_8545 IMG_8539   Happy Monday to you all. We are easing into Spring Break as we lounge in our pajamas and let the kiddos enjoy some goodies and activities left by the Easter Bunny.

Filed Under: children, Easter, entertaining, holiday, parties, Uncategorized

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  1. SSM says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Hello Courtney,

    Yes, we're so tired!

    Just beautiful. I love it all.

    Enjoy your day. 🙂

    Reply
  2. SSM says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    ps Love your little girls dress. Where did you find it?

    Reply
  3. Lisa Scibilia says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Oh so cute, Courtney! The kiddos that is – the table is lovely! The teeny nests are so adorable!!
    So glad you had a nice Easter!

    Reply
  4. Shannon Marie says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    WOW! What a beautifully set table. I love it. My mom and I are very tired from all the Easter preparations, but the day was so worth it!

    Reply
  5. McKae says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    The table looks great! I love the nests on each plate. And your kids are too cute!

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  6. Jane {In the Pink and Green} says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    What a fun Easter, your table looks stunning! I love the chalkboard chargers, such an adorable idea! I have cloth napkins in the same pattern as your runner that I picked up at HomeGoods last Easter and I absolutely love them, so perfect for spring! And also, those burlap birds nests are darling! Love it all! 🙂

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  7. Darling Nikki says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    The table setting is gorgeous but I have to say the kiddies absolutely stole the show… Or blog I guess I should say! They are beyond adorable!

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  8. Sita says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Beautiful table setting Courtney! I love, love, the chalkboard chargers! Your kids are too adorable. So glad you had a wonderful Easter!

    Reply
  9. Mindy says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Love, love, love.

    Reply
  10. Kara @ June & Bear says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    my daughter does the strangle hug too! your littles are crazy cute. and i love your table. i think my chargers are in need of some chalkboard paint. such a great idea.

    Reply
  11. Michaela says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Oh my gosh. Stop it- the kiddos are so cute. I always had my doll with me when I was that age, and my grandma would sew us (the doll and me!) matching outfits…ha! Your table setting is beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  12. Rachael S says

    April 9, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    What a pretty table setting…that table runner is beautiful!

    Reply
  13. Melissa says

    April 9, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Everything you do is so pretty. thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. natasha {schue love} says

    April 9, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    The table setting looks gorgeous!! Love the little bird's nests…such a cute touch! And the kiddos look great in their Easter's best! Sounds like you had a great day!! xo

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  15. Tara {The Silver Lining} says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    What a beautiful tablescape. Love the idea of the painting chargers with chalkboard paint to label the place settings! Your kids look adorable in their pics. So sweet!!

    Reply
  16. Lili says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    your babies are just adorable! and the tablescape is perfect!

    Reply
  17. SavvySurfer says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I agree with Darling Nikki – the kiddos stole the "blog", but Grandma is just a little biased. Thanks so much for sharing the adorable Easter pics!

    Love,
    Grandma Sue

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  18. jamie @ [kreyv] says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Everything looks gorgeous…especially your kids!

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  19. Calypso In The Country says

    April 9, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Your table is adorable! I love every detail from the chargers, to the runner and the lovely green color! Just gorgeous!
    -Shelley

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  20. Amy {Fresh and Fancy} says

    April 9, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Beautiful table – love how green and pretty it all is!

    Reply
  21. Fashion Meets Food says

    April 9, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Oh my gosh what a gorgeous table! xo

    Reply
  22. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    April 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I couldn't agree more on the Easter thing, totally fun, but tiring! I'm pretty sure my son has told us that the last 4 or 5 special occasion days were "the best day *EVER*" (c: I'm so glad they are easy to please! The table was absolutely darling, but not as cute as your two little guys there, just precious (c:

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  23. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Very pretty place settings… I love the colour scheme!!

    🙂

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  24. CAS says

    April 10, 2012 at 1:02 am

    It is all just precious, Courtney, including your children. You will treasure these photos much more than the very staged ones!
    CAS

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  25. Kristel says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:26 am

    Your kids are adorable, your table setting stunning, and the chargers are to die for gorgeous! Will be copying this idea, thanks for the inspiration. Glad you had a great Easter.

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  26. Kirsten Krason says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:16 am

    Everything looks beautiful!

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  27. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:41 am

    Your kiddos are so cute and getting bigger! Your daughter looks like a brunette Courtney and what pretty eyes G has!

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  28. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:49 am

    The table looks beautiful! Love those cute little nests and your kiddos look adorable! SO sweet!

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  29. 17 Perth says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:52 am

    They are adorable! Glad you guys had a great easter. We were lucky with beautiful weather too. Also, I love the chargers—so cute.

    Reply
  30. iheartorganizing says

    April 10, 2012 at 4:49 am

    One of the prettiest table settings I have seen today. I am always so inspired by what you come up with. I wish we could be neighbors, I think I could learn a lot from you! 🙂

    xoxo,
    Jen

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  31. hong kong property says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:58 am

    that is a really nice table setting. the small easter eggs are really cute=)

    Hong Kong property

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  32. Bernadette {Chic Spaces for Little Faces} says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Everything about this table setting is gorgeous. I love the chalkboard chargers, burlap around the pots, eggs in a nest, and paisley runner. The kids are adorable too!

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  33. Traci says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Your table looks so pretty! Perfect for Easter! Those kiddo's are too cute!

    Reply
  34. Janell @ Isabella and Max says

    April 10, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Gorgeous!!! Janell

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  35. Sarah@The Best Stuff says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Absolutely beautiful!! The kids, the table, everything. 🙂 And I am raising my hand high to the question of "Who's tired???" I was so wiped out physically and emotionally that I spent all yesterday (Monday) in my sweats and didn't get a single thing done. And then went to bed at 7:30!! But it was a happy kind of tired. How nice that Easter is the start of your spring break. For us, Easter ended spring break. Which wasn't bad really…a great ending to a fun week. But it sure was hard to get up at 6:30 AM after the big Easter weekend and try to drag ourselves back into the land of school, work and daily routines!

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  36. Motivated Mommy of two says

    April 11, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    I love how elegant your table looks. Everything looks really nice and your kids are just adorable.

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  37. René says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Those nests are a definite "remember" for next year. The flowers in the garden are gorgeous and the kiddos are adorable as always. So glad you had a great day Courtney. I can see why you are tired 😉

    Reply
  38. Liz@Craftbaby says

    April 25, 2012 at 12:42 am

    Wow – this is gorgeous, love all of the little details. Great, modern colors. You should definitely enter this into the Craftbaby Spring Feast Tablescape contest: http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/6/spring-feast-tablescape-sweeps

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  39. Megan says

    March 22, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Such a gorgeous table Courtney! And your kiddos couldn't be any cuter!

    Reply

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