Easter may be right around the corner, but there’s still time to do a little decorating before the big day. It’s amazing how quickly the holidays arrive!
It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day, lose track of time, and then feel completely unprepared for the coming celebration.
Good news: adding some Easter/springtime touches to your home doesn’t need to be time intensive or stressful. Using what you already have on hand helps keep things effortless. Or, if you prefer, a quick run to your favorite craft store works, too.
Whatever your choice, adding even one decorative element can go a long way to giving your home a springtime glow.
Below we’re sharing some easy ideas for adding a festive touch to your Easter celebration.
Enjoy!
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Floral Candle Ring & Bunny
Place a bunny (or other Easter figure) and springtime candle on a credenza, end table, or bookcase.
Our collection of green flocked bunnies is tucked in all over the place this year, including on our hallway credenza. This fuzzy fella is peeking out from behind a cheerful DIY candle ring, adding a springtime touch to a display of family photos. It took all of two minutes.
Forsythia Wreath
Another fast favorite is a forsythia wreath. All you have to do is hang it and boom – spring is here!
We love the mini ones, so perfect for hanging on a mirror (and they double as cute candle rings, too).
For more dramatic impact, hang a larger version. The look is great for the entire spring season.
Dollar Store Topiary
Add a pre-made Easter egg tree to a decorative pot.
You know I can’t resist a dollar store deal. At $5, this boxwood topiary with Easter eggs was too cute to pass up. To give it a boost, we removed the burlap covering on the base and placed it a tall metal vase. Brown crinkle shreds were tucked in for a natural finish.
Hydrangea & Carrot Basket
If you’ve got a basket (or any other container you like) and some seasonal florals, why not make a quick arrangement?
This one includes pale green hydrangea, white lilacs, and a couple of jute carrots. Because the basket is a darker brown, we opted for a pale colored excelsior for the filler. The simplicity and texture are perfect.
Mini Bird’s Nest
These little birds’ nests are just the cutest darn things, and they are so versatile. For a sweet accent, perch one on a cupcake stand and add some Easter grass or crinkle paper around the edges.
Another way to display them is on a stack of vintage books or even in a pretty tea cup.
The pastel colors are great for Easter, but speckled neutrals in soft blue and sand would be beautiful, too.
Bunny & Florals Wall Decor
A wall basket works great for this too, but we have these metal versions, so that’s what we used here. (There are some cuter ones available…so we may be swapping this one out.)
Fill the container with foam and secure a flocked bunny to it using a floral pick. Then add your favorite mix of flowers, greenery, and spring accents for a welcoming arrangement.
This one is in our back porch entry that we use all the time. The pops of color automatically put us in a good mood!
Easter Train Car
Create an Easter arrangement in a toy train (or other toy).
Okay, this one may seem oddly specific. Toy trains are an homage to my dad. He was a collector and we have a handful of his pieces including this one that sits on a pine chest we use as a coffee table (hand made by hubby!). I decorate it for each season and holiday.
The concept here is less about toy trains and more about “Easterizing” an unexpected item. Children’s toys – trucks, miniature wagons, mini wheelbarrows, etc. make for sweet decorations.
But it doesn’t have to be a toy. A candlestick can make a great decorative foundation. Just add some Easter grass on top and a single egg for a lovely accent that takes just a minute.
For our train car, we added random speckled eggs, jute carrots, and some greenery sprigs around a battery operated candle.
Candle Nest
Another quickie accent is this candle nest.
We chose a small basket for the base, but a teacup saucer would be another option – especially a porcelain one with spring florals. Something that’s a bit cupped works best, as it helps shape the nest.
Center a battery operated candle in the basket or saucer, add some crinkle paper or Easter grass to form a nest around it, and top with some tiny Easter eggs. (Shown above are little wooden eggs I painted in soft pastels, but ready-made versions make it a snap.)
Voila – an Easter candle nest!
So don’t sweat it if you haven’t finished decorating (or even started). Sometimes the best creations happen at the last minute and take less than five!
There’s nothing like an inspired, joyful home for the holidays.
Wishing you a blessed Easter weekend and beautiful spring!