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Roundup: Non-Annoying Easter Décor

We enjoy some of the traditions that go along with Easter: hunting eggs, decorating with spring flowers, eating Peeps. But unfortunately, like many holidays, Easter has become commercially cutesy-fied, to the point where we groan and roll our eyes when we see the first plastic baskets and cellophane grass hit the shelves (on February 15th). In minor rebellion, we went in search of some interesting, handmade and non-cutesy Easter décor ideas to share with you. Here's what we found...
 
 

FIRST ROW

1 We're big fans of Elizabeth Soule's photographs at any time of year, but her little lambs seem especially appropriate for Easter, cute without being cutesy. She's also got a very nice rabbit. Available at Poppytalk's wonderful spring-themed Green Pop marketplace.

2 Emilyn from Supercozy made these great DIY egg carton flowers. They would be pretty hanging as a garland, or used as shades on a string of lights.

3 There's something so beautiful in the simplicity of these plain wooden eggs from TheCraftyDragonfly on Etsy. They're intended for craft projects, but we like them just the way they are.

4 An egg-shaped terrarium seems perfect for celebrating spring and the holiday at once. This vintage glass version comes from Etsy seller Greenbriar.

5 Another selection from Poppy's Green Pop marketplace, this rabbit lamp from Non Fiction Design is weird and wonderful. Surround him with moss or flowers for a wacky centerpiece.

SECOND ROW

6 There are a lot of felted eggs on Etsy, but we like these because they're not done in pastels and they look very well-made. From Astash.

7 Soy candles in egg-shaped porcelain votives would cast a lovely glow year-round. From Revisions.

8 Hang this flowering garland by Royal Buffet over your Easter table (for purchase on Poppytalk Handmade).

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Comments (9)

We always celebrate Easter by buying half price chocolate bunnies the day after.

posted by mrs yow on April 3rd 2009 at 12:49pm
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and i always celebrate easter by buying all the leftover bags of black jellybeans the day after :)

posted by s2k on April 3rd 2009 at 12:54pm
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The day after is the best for buying easter candy on sale! My favorite candy is the Zitner's ButterKrak eggs...they are freakin' awesome!

posted by suzy8track on April 3rd 2009 at 1:06pm
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I love Elizabeth Soule's work! Check out this piece we did about her miniature collection in Sunset magazine:
http://esoule.blogspot.com/2008/10/sunset-magazine.html

posted by jesschamberlain on April 3rd 2009 at 4:43pm
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Most of these options are nice, but I really don't like that rabbit lamp.

posted by Mrs.Mack on April 3rd 2009 at 5:17pm
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The little lambs are Schleich, I think (sold in the toy section at Target) and the backdrop looks like scrapbooking paper. For the warm glow, however, you'll have to buy the print.

posted by Miranda on April 4th 2009 at 4:32am
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I got mine here:

http://www.bellocchio.com/catalogue/beaute/marieantoinette/

Though freely admit that the macabre Marie Antoinette, though endlessly fascinating (!), might not be a perfect partner for the Easter decor.

posted by Rucy on April 4th 2009 at 11:03am
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Dove Truffle Eggs are the only reason for Easter to exist for me. But they sell out WAY before the 'day after" sales. I stock up early!

posted by SherryBinNH on April 4th 2009 at 11:57am
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I love See's Bordeaux eggs, my dad used to buy them for me every Easter...

posted by thill on April 7th 2009 at 3:16pm
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