Interested in possibly encouraging an even deeper connection? Activities need not be limited to crafts. One of the most amazing traditions we have cultivated in our family is the lighting of candles. For most of our seasonal holidays, we incorporate this activity or one very similar. We arrange candles (usually seasonally colored petite tapers) on a […]
Archives for April 2011
Spring Kite Making
April 16, 2011
With the coming of spring, nicer weather that’s still not prohibitively hot, vivid natural colors, and the ever increasing length of the days, outdoor activities have an undeniable lure. As was famously sung in the movie, Mary Poppins, “Let’s go fly a kite!” Even finer than flying it, what about creating it yourself? The link below […]
Is there more to a holiday than a good meal? How about some bona fide seasonal crafts?!
April 16, 2011
“Maybe we should develop a Crayola bomb as our next secret weapon. A happiness weapon. A beauty bomb. And every time a crisis developed, we would launch one. It would explode high in the air – explode softly – and send thousands, millions, of little parachutes into the air. Floating down to earth – boxes […]
Other Spring Equinox Inspired Decorations
April 15, 2011
The beginning of spring often conjures images of flowers, eggs, and a return to enjoying outdoors. Here are some additional decorative suggestions to compliment your celebration.
Spring Children’s Table Décor
April 15, 2011
Though separate tables are not generally preferable for cultivating togetherness, sometimes space constraints leave no alternative. The children’s table in the sample above offers brighter, more vivid colors to capitalize on the energy and exuberance of youth while still providing them with tons of treats!
Spring Personalized Wine Charms
April 15, 2011
Especially when pairing wines with multiple courses, personalized charms see almost a must! Also, guests are so flattered by this individual touch!
Happy Spring!!
April 4, 2011
Though in some parts it may not feel like it, spring has officially sprung in the northern hemisphere! Spring is an inspiring time of year… for optimism and the blooming of new ideas! Family festivals centered around spring are a wonderful opportunity to appreciate new growth in the world around us, support the budding creativity of […]
