Table Top: Easter | 04.18.14

Happy Spring & happy (almost) Easter! It’s a beautiful time of year to celebrate with the ones we love. I present, for your consideration, a collection of table top ideas for dressing your dining table this weekend (or any day you might fancy this Spring)!

Table Top: Easter | Spring Tablescape Ideas | Linzeelu Thank You

Strike the right chord with a vibrant blend of Spring colors (cobalt & coral, anyone?), and keep it balanced with crisp white and barely-notice-you-but-still-need-you clear.

Clean and simple is always classic. Simple lines in muted earth tones keep things feeling sophisticated and chic.

Inject some whimsy – use an eclectic mix of dishes to play up the fun. Keep it all in the same color family to keep it cohesive.

Go glam with drama – keep the palette simple with basic black and white (with a touch of green of course) but play up height & proportion.

Run with a rustic style – add wood elements (planter boxes or charger plates, etc), vintage or thrifted dishes and plenty of laid back vibes.

bluesy | simple | eclectic | glam | rustic

Whatever your style & whatever you are celebrating, I hope it’s all filled with love and laughter. Some of the best times are those relaxed moments around the dinner table with friends, family, wine, memories and laughs.

How do you decorate for Spring?

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

The Most Beautiful Easter Eggs I’ve Ever Seen | 04.17.14

I was sifting through all the Easter & Spring inspired crafts over on Pinterest and I found myself so enchanted with all of the beautiful and whimsical ideas. There are cute projects to do with the kids, bright & fresh recipe ideas, my favorite floral display idea and tons of decor projects.

What really caught my eye, though, were all the fun and vibrant Easter Eggs on display. There were SO many ideas. Easter egg decorating has come a really long way from when I was a kid and we got a kit that we mixed with vinegar (if I remember correctly), with a flimsy wire spoon thingy. It was a big deal when the kit came with that invisible writing crayon that revealed your design after the dying. Oh, memories.

And the list goes on and on. There are some very creative and patient people out there.

Do you still decorate eggs? How do you decorate with the kiddos?

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Celebrate Love! Happy Valentine’s Day | 2.14.14

Don’t give me no crap about hating Valentine’s Day this or Hallmark Holiday that. I don’t want to hear it. Cut that out. Single or attached, male or female, Valentine’s Day is simple: a chance to celebrate love. You don’t have to be in a relationship. You don’t have to buy all sorts of mushy-lovey-dovey junk or shell out big bucks for big blooms. You just need to celebrate the beautiful thing that is LOVE. There is someone in this world that loves you: a spouse, a sibling, a parent, a friend. There is someone in this world that you love: comrade, boo, pet, yourself. Whoever it is, whatever it is, just celebrate it! Love is a beautiful thing and too often it’s taken for granted or allowed to get comfortable. Today is the day to grab it, shake it out, and throw it a party. So just STFU if you’re one of those who thinks you need a boyfriend or a present today. All you need baby, is love.

Buuuut if you do want to grab a little sumthin-sumthin, here’s a few fun ideas (because this is a blog, not ~~just~~ a soapbox).

valentine’s day: treat yourself

Why not show ourselves a little love, amirite??

valentine’s day: spoil your best gal

Best friend or girlfriend, show your best gal a little love with something sweet or something sparkly!

valentine’s day: mad about mom

Mom. auntie, grandmom or godmom, there’s a fierce female in your life who has had your back and loves you so. Throw a little love right back at her!

valentine’s day: gifting a gent

And we all know a great guy that could use a little reminder of how we think he’s the bee’s knees!

So skip the presents (or not) and celebrate. Send an email or (gasp!) call someone and wish them a Happy Valentine’s Day. Love is a powerful thing. Celebrate it today!

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Holiday DIY: The Drinks! | 12.13.13

Nothing to be scared of today! It may be Friday the 13th, but it’s still Friday! Let’s talk Holiday cocktails! Ditch the same old scotch and could-be-better beer. Plop on your mixologist hat and serve up some inspiring seasonal cocktails!

cranberry margaritas | holiday brandy slush | Amber Spritz | pink peppermint Russian | cinnamon bun eggnog martini

So grab that cocktail shaker and forget all about those pesky calories for a day. Happy Holidays!

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Holiday DIY: Table Top | 12.12.13

Deck the halls this season, trim that tree, but don’t forget about setting a festive table too!

green & bright | simple & red | elegant & rustic | metallic & chic |

Whatever you choose, make sure to mix textures and group like items. Include fresh greenery or flowers and some candlelight for ambience. Then enjoy your grub and your company! Recipe for success.

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Holiday DIY : Decor | 12.10.13

My favorite ornaments on my parent’s Christmas tree are the ones my brother and I made throughout our early years. There’s just something about homemade Christmas decor that really add a sparkle to the season! Here are a few other ideas to brighten your space:

ombre cone trees | himmeli wreath | snow globes! | adorable mitten bunting

Any homemade holiday decor in your abode?

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Holiday DIY: Gifting | 12.9.13

‘Tis the season…. to not break the bank! Have a lot of small gifts to give out ? Coworkers, cousins, all your partners in crime, …? Save yourself some time and money and DIY! Below are a few of my favorite ideas. Simply buy in the quantity needed, assemble and distribute! Happy Holidays, indeed!

coasters | the perfect mix | get cooking | pour some sugar on me | twinkle their toes

And don’t forget to make one for yourself too while you’re at it. We all need to gift ourselves from time to time!

Do you DIY gifts?

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Holiday: Thanksgiving Essentials | 11.22.13

Happy Friday! It’s the last weekend before the big festivities next week! Let’s double check to make sure we have everything:

For the Feast

For the Hostess

For the Overnight Guest

Do you have everything you need? What final prep are you working on? I’m working on an app and a side dish and containing my excitement for next Thursday!

Wishing you a great weekend!

xx,

Linzeelu, Thank You

Table Top: Thanksgiving | 11.21.13

Thanksgiving is a week away. I can’t even believe it. Time is flying! Since we are in a time crunch, let’s talk turkey. Or rather, how one might dress the table that one will be serving their bird on. I present, for your consideration, some darling, charming, festive and happy table tops to inspire and delight!