Spring Candy Shoppe

 I've wanted one of the faux chocolate bunnies you sometime see around here and there for Easter for more than a few years now. My grandma and mother- in- law have a few of the old ones. I'm sure they would have even given one to me if I'd asked for one. I just don't want to constantly be hounding them for their old stuff, you know? I was thinking of getting one from Bethany Lowe, it's just this year, I was trying to be a little conservative. I love Easter decorations, as mush as Christmas ones. The only way I keep myself in check is by only allowing myself to decorate the kitchen and playroom. So, I was out of town for a few days and ventured into The Christmas Tree Shop. Are you lucky enough to have one of these near you? I have only ever been in one twice, both times finding great things at next to nothing! I came home with two of these "chocolate" bunnies. I think they were about $3.50 each! As soon as I brought them home, I took the green ribbons, green feathers and brightly colored eggs off and added just a few millinery flowers and some pretty ribbons! In just a few minutes I had some beautiful decorations!  This is a smaller one. I got two of these also. I left him as is. I may change the ribbon yet, I don't know. He was a steal as well... I think he set me back $1.99!  I couldn't pass up this foil wrapped bunny. I added some sweet ribbons and a flower to his neck and placed him on the kitchen buffet table with the other rabbits and some jars of candy that are usually above my kitchen mantle. It looks like an old fashioned candy shop in here.  These little baskets were to sweet to pass up! I think they were a dollar. I put a bunch in my cart... 10 or 12... I don't now. There was originally a little bunny or chick in them that I removed along with bright green ostrich feathers. I added scraps of tulle and flowers to some. These would look cute hanging on a an feather tree or a garland or just as a little basket on it's own. They remind me of these... little baskets I got maybe three years ago.  Yes, Spring has sprung... inside at least! 
 
 
  Oh, if you want to see how the craft room's coming along, just enlarge this picture! It's a disaster in there! And I'm still waiting for shelving to be finished! It's not my hubby's fault.... I'm waiting on the vintage brackets I ordered weeks ago! Think Spring!  Tweet Tweet! 
 
 
 
 
 

Comments

[jeanne]

So sweet...the best part is how you embellished them!

[Brenda Justabedofroses.blogspot.com]

I carry the chocolate bunnies, yes, they are like 3.25 or something low and put them standing in real sugar in vintage clear goblets and bowls, very fun...and sweet!

[liz]

Oh no!!! I have been trying to avoid the Christmas tree shop because I always buy way too much stuff, but now I definitely need to get some bunnies and baskets - love how you foofed everything up!

[Sandi]

So sweet...off to the CTS I go!