Hey all, how are you this fine spring day ?  I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend!   Me ?  I’ve been running around like mad and am in need of a little R&R for a few days.  My munchkins are out of school all week, so I’m taking a mini spring break too. 

I’ll be back in the middle of the week, but I thought I share some photos of one of my most favorite places to frequent when the weather gets warmer – the farmers market ! 

Here’s a glimpse from last week’s visit. 

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I love Easter !  I love little girls running around in their frilly pastel Easter dresses on the church lawn hunting for treats, and little boys in seersucker shorts and argyle vests.  I love Easter candy, and chocolate bunnies, and grilled lamp chops for dinner, and everything spring !  I love Easter brunch too – a chance to sit down after church services and spend a lovely meal with family and friends. 

I set a table this year in a blue and white theme, complete with branches, butterflies, some feathery friends, and various shades of blue. 

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Greetings friends, it’s time for another end of the month roundup featuring some of your amazing projects ! 

Chantal from Haas Home sent me this clever idea – she created her own zebra print rug!  Chantal spray painted the edges black, then hand painted with acrylic black and white paint the unique zebra stripe pattern herself.  How cool is this ?

Before:

After:

For the full zebra stripe tutorial, look right here.

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