So, lazy Sunday, one week before Easter day. I’ve blown out so many eggs I’m a bit dizzy, but it’ll be worth it when I decorate them tomorrow. Which brings me to the first thing I love this Easter:
1. Martha Stewart Crafts Egg Dress-up Kit
Does anyone do it better than Martha? This little kit makes 12 decorating eggs, and includes everything you need to create little carrot tops, bunnies, birds and chicks. So sweet!
2. Classic Little Golden Books
They’re the perfect vintage-style addition to a young person’s Easter basket. The reissue of some of our favourite childhood stories with their distinctive artwork and gold spines is fabulous. I stock up at Wal-mart when I see them and they end up being a present for both child and parent! I’m giving two away this holiday, to a friend’s little girl. The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse, and, of course, The Little Red Hen.
3. Artisanal Hot-Cross Buns
I bought Ace Bakery’s version, and they are divine. Sort of halfway between scone and hot-cross bun. Too bad there’s only six in the package…
4. Easter Lilies
There’s absolutely nothing like the delicate fragrance of one of these beauties to bring spring celebrations to mind. Choose the ones that aren’t quite in bloom and they’ll be perfectly perfect on Easter morning, filling the house with a heavenly scent. (Remember, though, they’re toxic to cats if eaten, so be careful with them.)
5. Fred Astaire
The classic movie Easter Parade is sure to be playing this week, and I have to say, I still love watching Fred Astaire. Christmas may belong to Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart, but I think spring and Fred go hand-in-hand. Most of my favourite Fred Astaire movies are on in the spring—Funny Face, Royal Wedding, The Gay Divorcée, Top Hat, You Were Never Lovelier—they all seem to have that carefree feeling.
Whatever you do this week, take time to enjoy one of the little pleasures that make the most of the season!
