Thursday, March 21, 2013

11 Fun New Ways to Decorate Eggs


Easter is just around the corner and Goodwill has you covered with 11 fun new ways to decorate your eggs this year. Before you tackle these egg dying projects, be sure to check out the store for fun ways to display your beautifully dyed eggs. Goodwill offers a plethora of choices for beautiful glasses, jars, cake stands, baskets, and bowls in the Housewares department to showcase your handmade beauties!

Here are 11 new ways I have discovered to decorate your eggs this year! I have a feeling you are going to LOVE these new spins on egg dying and decorating.



Trying to create a statement? These Subway Art Eggs with Lil' Luna are just the subway ticket! 


Why should Christmas be the only advent holiday? Tackle a countdown to Easter with a dozen eggs from A Subtle Revelry.


Do you have packets of Kool-Aid in your pantry? Put them to work with Kool-Aid dyed eggs from MomAdvice! 


Budding artists in your family? Give them a Sharpie and let them create beautifully decorated doodled Sharpie eggs from Alisa Burke.


Watercolor prints are a hot trend right now. Replicate that beauty by letting your kids create watercolor eggs with Nest of Posies. 


Do you gravitate towards a more minimalist decor? These minimalist Easter eggs are a sweet & simple nod to the season from pickles. 


Do you prefer your eggs bright like a rainbow? These rainbow dyed eggs are vivid in hue and statement from no. 2 pencil.


Love using more natural elements in your decor? These naturally dyed Easter eggs are dyed with a variety of items you probably already have in your pantry & fridge from Two Men & a Little Farm.


Can't choose between colors? Try this simple marbleizing technique created from pantry items from MomAdvice.  


One thing that will never go out of style is the sweetly speckled egg and you can find a tutorial for this technique over on Crafts By Amanda.


Should you be feeling a little more trendy, you can create beautiful ombre eggs in your favorite hues from Sugar and Charm.


I hope these ideas inspire you and be sure to visit your local Goodwill store for cute supplies to show off these beautiful eggs. Not only will you have a fun new nod to the season, but you will be able to do it all on a budget that fits absolutely beautifully in your life. (image source: momadvice)

What is your favorite way to dye or decorate eggs? Feel free to chime in below! 

Friday, March 15, 2013

SPRING TRENDS! Color...




New trends mean new colors.  This season is no different.  The color story is a wild tale of typical Spring pastel hues, and a mix of vibrant tones.

 

The hot color of the season is Emerald green.  We are seeing this Emerald green color paired with a mix of hues ranging from Dusk Blue, Linen to Grayed Jade.


The HOT HOT color combo of the season is Poppy Red with Grayed Jade or Emerald.




WHAT COLORS SHOULD I WEAR?
The key to knowing if you can wear these new hues lies in an honest look at yourself in the mirror.  Take a look at your eye color, skin tone and hair color.  Look at the overall contrast in your look.  For example, if you have blue eyes, blonde hair and medium skin tone you could say that you have soft contrast coloring. If you have dark hair, brown eyes and dark skin you could say you have a deep contrast. Make sure that the tones of the colors you choose this season are inline with the contrast in your own natural coloring. For example, if you have a soft contrast in your look, choose colors that have a soft hue to them (Grayed Jade or Dusk Blue for example).  Likewise if you would say your over all natural coloring falls in the deep category, then the hues you wear should be deeper, higher pigmented tones (Emerald and Monaco Blue, for example).

SHOPPING FOR TRENDY COLORS
A tip my shopping mentor gave me was to print out the seasons hot colors and carry them with you (go HERE for an easy reference to print).   Take this reference sheet to your local Goodwill store and simply look for these colors. Choosing something that has a vintage feel, and pairing it in a fashion forward way by teaming it up with a trendy color combination will make you an instant fashionista!


WANT MORE ON TRENDS?
Pinterest is a great place to check out trends.  Be sure to follow my Spring Summer 2013 board on Pinterest!





Tuesday, March 12, 2013