Decorating for Easter can be very fun and easy. All you really need to do is add pastels, jellybeans, a few bare branches and a few touches of greeneries. The one thing that I do specifically for Easter, is an Easter Tree. This has been a tradition in my family since before I can even remember. Now I take the small little branch Easter tree that I used to know, and I have turned it into a legend.

I used one huge tree branch in the back, and then placed one smaller bushy branch in the front.  On the sides, I mixed in a few old weathered logs.  This gave it a more natural woodland appearance. My little kiddos love this tree and think it’s so awesome!

I kept the decorating on the tree minimal, so you could still enjoy the beauty of the natural textures and colors.  All I added were some big eggs, (which were only 1.99 on sale at Hobby Lobby), some curling ribbon (1.99 for a large amount of it), and my homemade picture frame ornaments (popsicle sticks were 5.99 for a big box at Michaels). This is a picture of the homemade picture frames. Below this picture, I have also shared a 1 minute video on how to create these fun and easy diy projects!

Here’s a video on how to create those homemade picture frames.

Every year, I use everything over and over.  I just find ways to display it differently so it looks different every season.  I do find myself adding 1 or 2 new things a year, just to keep it fresh. One of my most favorite pieces for decorating is my Palette Art! I change it up for every season, and it lights up the wall and the whole room. For Spring and Summer, I use greens in the jars.  For Fall time I cut short bundles of corn stalks to decorate the palette with, and for Christmas, I use pine bows. All I did to make this was drill holes on the sides of the palette to run a big thick rope through for hanging.  I screwed on metal pipe fittings to attach the jars, and the small jars hold tea lights. When I say “I” through the process of making this, I mean, my husband.  I have the idea, and he willingly helps me with his handy little heart!

As you can see, there are a lot of windows on the wall that this palette art is displayed on.  By adding this palette with warm lighting and greens, it really warms up the whole area. In the future, I would like to add some really long curtains on the windows to add more of a warmth in the room, but that isn’t in the budget right now.  And that is what’s so great about the decorating ideas I have for you, because it literally costs almost nothing.

My new addition this year, to my Easter/Spring decorating is that really cute little Bunny pillow sitting upon my tan couch. It was such a great find at Michaels.  At first I picked it up, and saw the price tag of 19.99, and I put it back.  Then, I saw a 40% off sign! That’s right, I did what anyone would’ve done, I threw it back in my cart, checked out and took it home!

Nothing says cozy like a hot roaring fire, but of course we have to add decor. This will make it feel even cozier, for those 2 warm Spring days you don’t want the fireplace on. For Spring/Easter, I like adding a touch of something flowering.  I use a lot of accents that are natural in color, two being ivory and white because to me, that represents the Easter Bunny. Therefore, I still have furry stuff out from my Winter decor, but it has to be white or Ivory for this season. One thing I always like to do, and am getting known for, is always finding somewhere to add extra seating.  In this photo below, you can see that there is a box out window, and I added a homemade cushion. This is where my little ones relax while they are bird watching or, like in this picture, playing their harmonica.  If you’d like to learn how to create your own custom cushion, I have a really easy, inexpensive DIY article that you need to read. There are step by step instructions and no sewing involved!

Just Click Here for the Step by Step Lesson on How to Create a Custom Cusion.

I always have my favorite storage box next to the fireplace.  This is a staple every season.  It never moves.  All I do is switch out blankets and pillows. So for this season, I feature a more neutral look by using a cream blanket and a jute rope pillow. I also added a grayish pillow behind with a little print on it.  It adds a touch of design and ties in our gray couch.  Then, I kick it up a notch for Easter, by just simply adding an orange metal art carrot that I got at Hobby Lobby.  You guessed it, it was 50% off, so it also left in my cart and found itself in my home as an addition last year.

On shelving I like to keep it simple.  As you can see there’s a picture frame with no picture in it.  That’s because, my picture order didn’t come in on time for the shoot I did of my decor.  I use pictures as decor, and I switch them out based on the season.  I also make sure that-that picture is going to match and look great with the rest of the decor. Then I just add a decorative bundle of carrots in front of the frame to add a touch of easter. At night time this shelf glows due to the candle sticks and candle I have on it.  I love the Luminaire Brand, they are expensive, but boy do they look real.  I only buy one here and there with a coupon from Bed Bath and Beyond.  The little sheep on this shelf is not my style, but it means a lot to me.  This sheep was made and painted by my Grandma who was the most caring and giving person I’ve ever known.  She passed a few years ago, so I like to display her art work whenever and whereever I can.  It may not be my style, but every time I look at that shelf, I am reminded of who I want to be, and I smile.

Lets take a look at the mantle.  If you notice, I didn’t have to go out and buy a super expensive Easter swag to decorate it with.  Instead, I used a beach weathered branch, an egg garland (from hobby lobby $5), a homemade picture ornament (how to video at the beginning of this article), candelabras with Jellybeans (I use these for any season), and some natural branches.  Simple, easy and inexpensive!

One of my other additions last year was this bunny butt garland.  I LOVE this, and I completely forgot where I got this.  So, if you are reading this, and you saw this somewhere, please feel free to leave a comment so I can share with everyone where they’d be able to find this.  It’s just so adorable on the mantle! It adds a touch of whimsical for the kiddos, but yet the color keeps it looking mature as well.

On the other end of the mantle, I have a birds nest that I got at hobby lobby 3 years ago, a wood cut out bunny I got last year at Michaels for $5 and branches in a bottle I use year to year, season to season. Super simple, affordable and adorable!

On my kitchen table, I always switch it up.  This is the most simple I have ever done my table.  The reason is because my little kiddos are at an age where we use the table all day long.  From eating to crafts to playing.  I need the table to be easily accessible in this stage of my life.  What easier and inexpensive way to decorate it, than with the stuff you already need for Easter day.  So I’m not buying anything extra to decorate, I’m decorating with the snack plates and napkins we will be using on Easter since I am hosting this beautiful holiday. I found my kiddos love playing with these packs of plates and napkins. I find them all over the house. Its humorous! This carrot on the bottle no longer exists, since I found it in a corner of the house chewed up.  One of them may have thought it was a real carrot, so it is long gone!

When I was in the market for a new lamp, I am so happy I decided on this one.  I got it on Wayfair.  I can’t remember the price of it because I got it 3 years ago.  What i love about it is, you can switch it up for any season or just keep it empty.  For summertime, I put beautiful white rocks we find down by the beach in here, and for winter I add pine cones. For Easter, I add cute colorful eggs to brighten up my foyer table.

We all love those decorating ideas we see in magazines, but we all know those looks come with a huge price tag.  With these simple ideas I have shown you, decorating on a dime has never been easier and cuter.  Now it’s time for you to go decorate for Spring and Easter! I hope you have a happy and blessed Easter!

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