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Bunny Bait Easter Trail Mix -trail mix, with some fun Easter additions like graham cracker bunnies, and Easter eggs, also a free printable Bunny Bait label.

Bunny Bait -Easter Trail Mix

Bunny Bait Easter Trail Mix -trail mix, with some fun Easter additions like graham cracker bunnies, and Easter eggs, also a free printable Bunny Bait label. My family loves trail mix, so I thought it would be fun to make a special Easter Trail Mix this year.  This “Bunny Bait” is loaded with all the regular trail mix favourites as well as some fun Easter editions. I love the idea of using this as a slightly less sugary, better for you choice for Easter egg fillers.  It also looks great in a pretty mason jar. The Perfect Gift The Bunny… Read More

Game of Thrones Party Food and Free Printables: Fire and Ice Snack Board, themed food with printable labels and "Winter Is Here" Banner.

Game of Thrones Party Food and Free Party Printables

Game of Thrones Party Food and Free Printables: Fire and Ice Snack Board, themed food with printable labels and “Winter Is Here” Banner. Who else is excited for the new and final season of Game of Thrones?  A Game of Thrones viewing party with Game of Thrones themed food and free printables is the perfect way to enjoy the new season.  I had so much fun putting this Game of Thrones party together -complete with a fire and ice snack board. I was inspired by AintToProudToMeg to create a fire and ice snack board and I love how it turned… Read More

Green, Black and White Easter Table: 8 different place settings to give you lots of inspiration for setting an extra special Easter Table.

Green, Black and White Easter Table

Green, Black and White Easter Table: 8 different place settings to give you lots of inspiration for setting an extra special Easter Table. Easter is just around the corner, and I thought it might be fun to give you a little Easter table inspiration. I used green, black and white this year, but these ideas would work for any colour scheme.  I always think it’s fun to add a little detail to each place setting and I’ve got 8 different ideas of what you could add to a place setting for Easter or spring to make it extra special.  Each… Read More

Spring Porch: this whimsical spring porch is already for a gardener, complete with a fairy tea party and magical book page butterflies.

Spring Porch

Spring Porch: this whimsical spring porch is already for a gardener, complete with a fairy tea party and magical book page butterflies.   Spring is on its way.  It’s not quite here yet, but I’ll sure be ready for it with my porch all decorated for spring!  This porch is a bit whimsical, and playfully and perfect for spring. I’m joining in with the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series today to share lots of spring porch ideas.  Be sure to look for the links at the bottom of the post.   The Book Page Butterfly Wreath I started out with my… Read More

BookPage Butterfly Spring Wreath: this simple and inexpensive DIY wreath is made by cutting your own butterflies out of old books.

BookPage Butterfly Spring Wreath

BookPage Butterfly Spring Wreath: this simple and inexpensive DIY wreath is made by cutting your own butterflies out of old books. It’s the first day of spring, and the weather is slowly starting to warm up.  I thought this new BookPage Butterfly Spring Wreath was the perfect way to celebrate spring’s official arrive.  It was really quite easy to put together. I’m joining in with some of my favourite bloggers to share lots of spring wreath ideas today for the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series, hosted by The Happy Housie.  So be sure to check out the bottom of this post… Read More

Spring Home Tour: black, white and green decor for spring including lots and lots of plants, flowers, vintage and Easter touches.

Spring Home Tour

Spring Home Tour: black, white and green decor for spring including lots and lots of plants, flowers, vintage and Easter touches. Welcome, and if you’re coming from another part of the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Tour let me introduce myself.  I’m Dannyelle and I love sharing ideas on how to make Life more of a Party!   Whether it’s entertaining, recipe ideas, DIY’s or home decor I hope to inspire you to celebrate everyday. One of my favourite things to do is add seasonal decor to my home.  It feels like it’s been a long, cold winter, and although there’s still… Read More

St. Patrick's Night In -Dinner and a Movie Ideas for St. Patrick's Day: recipes, Irish drink ideas, and favourite top Irish films.

St. Patrick’s Night In -Dinner and Movie Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Night In -Dinner and a Movie Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day: recipes, Irish drink ideas, and favourite top Irish films. St. Patrick’s Day this year falls on a Sunday, and it’s perfect for a fun night in celebrating with some Irish food, Irish films, and Irish drinks. Irish Drinks The perfect night in starts with a nice drink -and since you’re not driving we’ll start at the bar cart. I love a sweet cider, and my husband loves a Guinness -both perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. And perhaps after dinner, how about a coffee with a little Bailey’s… Read More

Spring Mantel: How to use layers, repeated colours and materials, and different heights to create a beautiful boho spring mantel with lots of plants.

Spring Mantel

Spring Mantel: How to use layers, repeated colours and materials, and different heights to create a beautiful boho spring mantel with lots of plants. Today I’m excited to be sharing my spring mantel.  This year I’ve been inspired to add lots of green and plants to may space, and it’s making it feel so much like spring. Although it snowed here again today, I’m confident that spring is really on its way.  I’m sure that in the next few weeks things will start to warm up here.  I’m already noticing that the sun is shining brighter, the days are getting… Read More